1. Jump Ball

2. SCORER’S TABLE R U X X X X OO O O O X X L T The Umpire moves to the front court and establishes a position on the baseline. The Umpire now becomes the new Lead. The Referee waits until all players have cleared and moves into position towards the sideline on the opposite side of the court from the Lead. The Referee now becomes the new Trail.

3. Basic Positioning The Lead

4. SCORER’S TABLE L The initial position for the Lead is four to six feet from the end of the baseline and at point in the middle between the three- point arc and the nearest lane line. You do not want to position yourself in the paint. This position will cause you to lose your ability to see rebounding plays clearly. The highlighted area is the primary court coverage for the Lead. When the ball is in this area, the Lead should mirror the ball-handler. X L

5. Basic Positioning The Trail

6. SCORER’S TABLE L The initial position for the Trail is: Opposite side of the court from the Lead Near the 28ft line (past the top of the key) The Trail should move along this arc to maintain a view of the ball-handler when the ball-handler is in the Trail’s primary area. The primary court coverage for the Trail is the highlighted area. This is all of the front court that is not covered by the Lead. X T It is important for the Trail to always maintain a position that allows the Trail to see between the ball-handler and the defender. O X

7. Transition

8. SCORER’S TABLE L T X X X X X O O O O O After a made basket, the officials must transition up the court. X LEAD Let the ball-handler reach the free-throw line before moving off of the baseline It is important to maintain a position that is behind the ball-handler and at an angle where the Lead can see between the ball-handler and defender. As the players move up the court, the Trail should follow. When moving, the Trail should run forward while looking over a shoulder. L T The old Lead becomes the new Trail. The old Trail now becomes the new Lead.

9. Reporting Fouls

10. SCORER’S TABLE X X X X X O O O O O L When a foul occurs, the covering official must blow their whistle immediately and give the signal for a foul. It is helpful to move towards the fouled player to help establish control in a heated situation. Once the situation is under control, inform your partner of the number of free throws (if any) and the number of the player taking the free throws. Move towards the scorer’s table going around the players. You do not need to walk directly up to the table itself. Foul Reporting Area T

11. SCORER’S TABLE Tips for reporting fouls Do not rush Come to a complete stop If a shooting foul – indicate whether or not the basket was made Indicate the color of the offending team Indicate the number of the offending player Give the correct signal to indicate the foul that occurred If a shooting foul, indicate the number of shots Basket is good Foul is on: white 5 holding 1 shot

12. Free Throws

13. SCORER’S TABLE L T When foul shots are awarded, the non-calling official will become the Lead and administer all free throws. After reporting the foul, the calling official will become the Trail. The Trail will take a position along the free throw line extended, close to the 3-pt arc, and on the same side of the court as the scorer’s table. The bottom block on each side must be vacant X X The second blocks may be occupied by members of the non-shooting team. O O The third blocks may be occupied by members of the shooting team X X The top blocks may only be occupied by members of the non- shooting team

14. SCORER’S TABLE T L O X X O X X O The Trail Official is responsible for: top 2 spaces on opposite lane line free-throw line flight of the ball fouls and rebounding action The Lead Official is responsible for: administering all free throws the opposite lane line & the bottom space on the near lane line fouls and rebounding action Free Throw Procedure (First Shot): both officials make sure lane spaces are occupied correctly both officials will look at the scorer’s table for subs The Lead official will indicate the number of shots remaining, bounce the ball to the shooter, and back away to a spot on the lane line well off the end line The Trail official will check the position of the shooter’s feet and begins the visible 10-second count (wrist flick) Once the shot goes up the officials should watch for lane and other violations (immediate violation if on shooting team, delayed dead ball if on non-shooting team)

15. SCORER’S TABLE T L O X X O X X O Free Throw Procedure (Last Shot): both officials make sure lane spaces are occupied correctly both officials will look at the scorer’s table for subs The Lead official will indicate the number of shots remaining, bounce the ball to the shooter, and back away to a spot approximately 4 feet from the lane line well off the end line The Trail official will check the position of the shooter’s feet and begins the visible 10-second count (wrist flick) Once the shot goes up the officials should watch for lane and other violations If the clock is to begin after the shot, the Trail will start the clock on an unsuccessful shot, the Lead will start the clock on a made basket.

16. Throw In

17. X X X X O O O O O X T L X When the ball goes out of bounds, it is the covering officials responsibility to make sure that the ball is placed at the correct location for the upcoming throw-in.

18. If the ball goes out of bounds in the shaded area, it should be placed at a parallel spot on the baseline. If the ball goes out of bounds in any other area, it should be placed at a parallel spot on the closest sideline. Never place a ball underneath the basket for a throw-in.

19. X X X X X O O O O O T L Due to where the ball went out-of-bounds on the play, the ball will be placed at the appropriate spot out-of-bounds. The Lead will move to the other side of the baseline to administer the throw-in. Because the Trail and the Lead are now on the same side of the court, the Trail will need to switch to the other side of the court to box in all of the players. On a spot throw-in, the player has a 3ft wide area in which they may move laterally. They may move as far away from the court as possible. Throw-in Administration The administering official will take a position with the player between themselves and the basket. (Always box in all players) Check with your partner and the scorer’s table before giving the ball to the player. Hand the ball to the player and take a step away from them Begin your 5-second count (this ends once the ball is released on to the court. The clock does not start until the ball is touched on the court by another player. O O