Intramural Basketball Referee Basics Iowa State University Intramural Basketball Referee Basics

Calling a Foul Blow the whistle sharply so EVERYONE can hear it Raise your arm with a closed fist Communicate with your partner(s) what you have: Whose ball is it? Location of throw-in or free throws?

Types of Fouls: Block or Charge? Illegal body contact which impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball. Charge Illegal body contact caused by an offensive player pushing or moving a defensive player who has legal position. VS Legal Guarding Position: Legally get to the spot first Both feet must be on the floor The front of the body must be facing opponent

Types of Fouls: Hack Illegal contact with the ball handler that is generally directed towards the arm of the ball handler.

Types of Fouls: Hand Check Contact by the defensive player which impedes the forward or lateral movement of the ball handler.

Types of Fouls: Push Displacing an opponent from their previous position using their body or arms. This type of foul is most often called on rebounds for “over the back” fouls.

Types of Fouls: Hold Grabbing a player that hinders the player’s movement

Reporting a Foul 4 Things to Report to Scorer’s Table (take your time): Jersey Color of team committing the foul (White or Red) Number of player who committed the foul (23) Type of Foul (Push, Hold, Hack, etc.) Use proper hand signal Result after the foul Shooting free throws (indicate how many) Throw-in from out of bounds (indicate where and team)

Reporting a Foul

Coverage & Rotation The Lead L T The Trail L T Out of bounds on endline and sideline they are nearest to Watching post players and general lane activity Rebounding action L T The Trail Out of bounds on sideline they are nearest to as well as midcourt line or opposite endline Watching majority of outside play Three point shots L T

Coverage & Rotation Bump & Run L T T L

Out of Bounds Throw-in Spots

Backboard Rules IN-BOUNDS Top of Backboard Bottom of Backboard Either Side of Backboard OUT-OF-BOUNDS Over the Backboard Back Side of the Backboard Hits Any Cable or Poles Above Backboard

Back Court Violation 3 Points across rule 2 feet and ball Free Throws Lane people may move once ball is released Shooter and people outside lane may not enter until ball hits the rim At 7 team fouls in a half, it is 2 shots (no 1 and 1 free throws) Last Second Shots Trail Official has this call Kicked Ball Must be a purposeful kick If thrown off the defender’s leg, it isn’t a kick 5 Second Counts Holding Ball Closely guarded dribble 3 Second Violations Resets after every shot

General Gameplay Rules Two 20 minutes halves – clock only stops in last 2 minutes of the second half if the score is within 15 points 50 point mercy rule Each team has 1 timeout, ONLY used in the 2nd half 2 minute overtime period You will be working with 2 other referees for your 3 game block. Two of you will referee and one of you will keep score. You should rotate each game.

3 Elements of a Successful Official Rules Judgment Game Manager

Arriving/Checking In Check Schedule for Location (East/West State or Beyer) Parking….will be limited Arrive ON TIME Bring your whistle to every shift! Check in with the supervisor(s) Sign in on the payroll sheet! Know your IM ID number Supervisor will assign you your court Grab equipment for court if necessary ALL referees will wear a referee shirt

Checking In Players Participants MUST have some form of photo ID ISU ID card preferred (needed it to enter the facility) Driver’s license OK No ID = NO PLAY PRINT names (FULL names) and their NetIDs LEGIBLY on scorecard And jersey numbers

CIRCLE winning team name, make sure you have the score recorded, AND get a signature/initials from a person of the winning team!

Jewelry Studs, ring bands ok Dangly, hoops, etc earrings NOT legal No necklaces No rubber bands on arms

Sub Reporting Policy imbasketball@iastate.edu If you have a sub work your shift, YOU are responsible for reporting who is subbing for you. Fill out the form online If you do not fill out the sub form and neither of you show up, YOU will be held accountable for missing the shift

Playing While Working NO employee will be paid if they are playing in a game Make sure you are signing out for any time not working EMAIL me if you are scheduled to work and play at the same time

3 Strike Policy Any combination of 3 disciplinary offenses will result in termination of employment However, any single offense could ultimately lead to your dismissal

Payroll You get paid twice (2) per month Pay periods are: On the 15th of each month On the last day of each month Pay periods are: 1st-15th (paid out on the last day of the month) 16th-end of month (paid out on the 15th of the following month

Scheduling Time!