1. BASKETBALL REFEREES PRE-GAME CONFERENCE Sodertalje, Scania Cup 2013

2. Introduction The purpose of a good pre-game conference is to understand how officials can help each other A good pre-game with your partners will reduce the risk of mishaps on the court Crew Chief should run the pre-game Use Game Board when needed

3. General concepts (1) Importance of the game New rules and interpretations if any Eye contact – on every dead ball situation – as much as possible Substitutions

4. General concepts (2) Violations Hand checking Off-ball coverage Rough post-play Fights (expect unexpected)

5. General concepts (3) Court coverage – areas of responsibility (work your primary but be aware what else is happening on the court) – rotations – press and transition – fast breaks – rebounding – goaltending and basket interference – 3pts shot

6. General concepts (4) Fouls – switches – double/triple calls – TF, UF, DF and multiple fouls – free throws – freeze while your partner reports to the table – avoid long distance calls – if the number of fouls is lop-sided, be ready to answer if you are asked about by a coach or player

7. General concepts (5) Communication with: – partners – coaches – players – table officials – commissioner – spectators

8. General concepts (6) Time outs – find out regular or TV time out – talk about putting the ball back in play – observe the teams and table – talk about anything – restart on time

9. General concepts (7) Official warning – bench control – very important – delay of the game – flopping Personal warning – all mentioned above – shirts inside shorts

10. General concepts (8) End of playing time – last possession signal – last shot responsibility – wave your hands immediately if you are sure 200% and not going to count it – don’t make any signal if you are not sure

11. General concepts (9) On the court – same outfit including whistles – meet table officials and coaches – forgot something? After the game – shake your hands or run away – leave the court together

12. Enjoy the game!