1. MECHANICS ? WHY NOT ?

2. Successful officials First and foremost, success in officiating starts with making correct decisions (calls and no-calls) so the game is played according to the rules and their spirit in a fair and safe environment. First and foremost, success in officiating starts with making correct decisions (calls and no-calls) so the game is played according to the rules and their spirit in a fair and safe environment. Successful officials manage the game efficiently and are able to resolve any situation that may arise so that the game may proceed smoothly Successful officials manage the game efficiently and are able to resolve any situation that may arise so that the game may proceed smoothly Mechanics are tools designed to help officials in achieving these ultimate outcomes, so… Mechanics are tools designed to help officials in achieving these ultimate outcomes, so…

3. WHY NOT? The use of proper mechanics is part of the requirements of basketball officiating. They constitute our rules of demeanour on the floor in administering the game. The use of proper mechanics is part of the requirements of basketball officiating. They constitute our rules of demeanour on the floor in administering the game. We expect the participants to respect the rules. Why should officials not feel the obligation to respect their own guidelines? We expect the participants to respect the rules. Why should officials not feel the obligation to respect their own guidelines?

4. WHY NOT ? Mechanics exist to ensure the best coverage of the floor by the team of officials. Mechanics exist to ensure the best coverage of the floor by the team of officials. Why should officials not take advantage of being in the right spot and observing the right players in order to make correct calls with poise and confidence? Why should officials not take advantage of being in the right spot and observing the right players in order to make correct calls with poise and confidence?

5. WHY NOT ? Mechanics exist to ensure clear communication for the benefit of fellow and table officials as well as that of the participants Mechanics exist to ensure clear communication for the benefit of fellow and table officials as well as that of the participants Why would officials not be sticklers about communicating clearly by using proper signals and proper calling sequences? Why would officials not be sticklers about communicating clearly by using proper signals and proper calling sequences?

6. WHY NOT ? Using proper mechanics helps greatly in administering the game quickly and efficiently. Using proper mechanics helps greatly in administering the game quickly and efficiently. Why would officials not thrive to help the game to proceed smoothly and efficiently by using proper mechanics? Why would officials not thrive to help the game to proceed smoothly and efficiently by using proper mechanics?

7. WHY NOT ? Using proper mechanics ensures uniformity of procedures and favors teamwork. Using proper mechanics ensures uniformity of procedures and favors teamwork. Why would officials not be adamant about being a helpful asset to their team ? Why would officials not be adamant about being a helpful asset to their team ?

8. WHY NOT ? The image one projects as an official is an important aspect of his/her success in officiating. Officials who use proper mechanics project a more professional image. The image one projects as an official is an important aspect of his/her success in officiating. Officials who use proper mechanics project a more professional image. Why would officials not do everything under their control to enhance their image of professionalism? Why would officials not do everything under their control to enhance their image of professionalism?

9. WHY NOT ? Any valid reason not to use proper mechanics? Any valid reason not to use proper mechanics?