1. Without Referee’s, It’s Just Recess
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Game Philosophy
Without Referee’s, It’s Just Recess

2. Continuous/Habitual Shooting Motion
Starts when a player begins any motion that precedes the release of a shot or tap
Ends when the ball is in flight
Allowed to complete all footwork and arm movement associated with shot attempt.
CONTINUOUS/HABITUAL SHOOTING MOTION
Shooting Motion
Starts when a player begins any motion that precedes the release of a shot or a tap.
Ends when the ball is in flight
Players are allowed to complete all footwork and arm movement that is customarily associated with shooting
If a player is unable to release the shot as a result of contact, the player is still considered to be in the act of shooting
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3. Continuous/Habitual Shooting Motion
Key Factors:
Has the player gathered the ball prior to the whistle?
Plays near the basket vs. Plays on the perimeter
Not all shots are negatively affected by contact
CONTINUOUS/HABITUAL SHOOTING MOTION
Key factors
Has the player gathered the ball prior to the whistle?
If so, player should be awarded FT’s
Plays near the basket vs Plays on the perimeter
On plays near the basket, observe the result of the contact.
Not all shots are negatively affected by contact
On shots away from the basket, contact has a greater impact
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4. Continuous/Habitual Shooting Motion
Patient Whistle – All plays have a
Beginning
Middle
End
Patient Whistle
All plays have a beginning, middle, and an end
Officials will get more plays called correctly if we wait for the play to end
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5. Verticality Key Factors Legal Guarding Position must be obtained
Any subsequent movement must remain legal
Observe the Defense
Observe the Offense
Observe the launch angles of players
VERTICALITY
Key Factors
LGP must be obtained and movement must remain legal
LGP = 2 feet on the playing surface, facing the offensive player
Any subsequent movement must remain legal
Movement can be backward, side to side – cannot move into the offense
Observe the Defense
Did the Defense invade the space of the Offense?
Observe the Offense
Did the Offense invade the space of the Defense?
Watch the launch angles of the players
Where did the players jump from and where they land
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6. Advantage / Disadvantage
Observe the players
Was a player put at a disadvantage by the action of another player?
To and Through
Did the contact:
Dislodge
Displace
Reroute
Impede
TO AND THROUGH
Observe the players
Did the contact:
Displace – was the player moved from an established spot on the court
Reroute – was the player moved from their intended path
Impede – was the player prevented from moving
Key:
Maintain a good angle to observe player being displaced, rerouted, or impeded.
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7. Possession Consequence
Not all contact is a foul
Did the contact affect the
Balance
Rhythm
Speed
Quickness
POSSESSION CONSEQUENCE
Not all contact is a foul
Did the contact affect a players….
Balance
Speed
Rhythm
Quickness
Where is the ball in relation to the contact?
Did the contact affect a play on the ball?
Was the team/player disadvantaged by the contact?
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8. Off Ball Officiating
The most effective way to control a game is to have off ball coverage and whistles
Key Concepts:
Players must establish legal position
Screeners entering and leaving primary
Observe players on rebounding action
Observe players entering and leaving your primary
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