FIBA 2-PERSON MECHANICS FOR USE IN CANADA STARTING IN THE FALL OF 2007 Document prepared by PAUL DESHAIES CABO NATIONAL INTERPRETER © © Paul Deshaies, July 2007

FIBA 2-PERSON MECHANICS PRE-GAME On the court 20 minutes before game time (diagram next page)On the court 20 minutes before game time (diagram next page) Make sure scoresheet is correctly prepared and that, 10 minutes before game time, coaches confirm list, indicate five starters, and sign scoresheetMake sure scoresheet is correctly prepared and that, 10 minutes before game time, coaches confirm list, indicate five starters, and sign scoresheet With 1:30 minute left, blow horn (whistle if necessary)and bring teams to benchWith 1:30 minute left, blow horn (whistle if necessary) and bring teams to bench :30 horn and set clock to 10:00 (prior to 2 nd half as well) :30 horn and set clock to 10:00 (prior to 2 nd half as well) Introduction:Introduction: Begin game on timeBegin game on time Prior to 2 nd and 4 th quarters – 1:00 horn and :30 hornPrior to 2 nd and 4 th quarters – 1:00 horn and :30 horn

PRE-GAME UR 20:00 3:00 3:00 0:30 UR

OPENING TOSS Movement of officials R U L T

OPENING TOSS Movement of officials R U L T

BASIC POSITIONS L and T can be on either side of the court No prescribed diagonal Play (throw-in or free throw) dictates positions L TL T

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY T is responsible for on-ball coverage in areas 1, 2, 3, and 6 (outside the arc).T is responsible for on-ball coverage in areas 1, 2, 3, and 6 (outside the arc). L is responsible for on-ball coverage in area 4L is responsible for on-ball coverage in area 4 Shared responsibility of on- ball coverage in lined area (5 and 6 inside the arc)Shared responsibility of on- ball coverage in lined area (5 and 6 inside the arc) Always move when the ball movesAlways move when the ball moves Box-in all playersBox-in all players Move to see the air (spaces)Move to see the air (spaces) T arc movement, penetrateT arc movement, penetrate L between arc and far lane line (step back from endline to get wider angle)L between arc and far lane line (step back from endline to get wider angle) T L

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY T is responsible for on-ball coverage in areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 (outside the arc).T is responsible for on-ball coverage in areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 (outside the arc). L is responsible for on-ball coverage in area 6L is responsible for on-ball coverage in area 6 Shared responsibility of on- ball coverage in lined area (4 and 5 inside the arc)Shared responsibility of on- ball coverage in lined area (4 and 5 inside the arc) Always move when the ball movesAlways move when the ball moves Box-in all playersBox-in all players Move to see the air (spaces)Move to see the air (spaces) T arc movement, penetrateT arc movement, penetrate L between arc and far lane line (step back from endline to get wider angle)L between arc and far lane line (step back from endline to get wider angle) T L

POSITION OF THE LEAD L moves to his right when ball is in area 6L moves to his right when ball is in area 6 –in the low post or –inside the 3-point arc T L B B

POSITION OF THE LEAD L moves to his left when ball is in area 4L moves to his left when ball is in area 4 –in the low post or –inside the 3-point arc T L B B

THROW-INS Throw-in spot nearest to point of infractionThrow-in spot nearest to point of infraction Not behind backboardNot behind backboard Diagonal from elbow to corner: endlineDiagonal from elbow to corner: endline Throw-in from back court handled by TThrow-in from back court handled by T

ENDLINE THROW-IN L between player and basketL between player and basket T L B

ENDLINE THROW-IN STAYING IN FRONT COURT Ball out of bounds on opposite side of key from Lead Lead moves to other side of basket and administers throw-in Bouncing ball to player acceptable L between player and basket Trail stays on same side of court T L B L T Ball Out of Bounds on End Line

ENDLINE THROW-IN L between player and basketL between player and basket T L B

ENDLINE THROW-IN STAYING IN FRONT COURT Ball out of bounds on opposite side of key from Lead Lead moves to other side of basket and administers throw-in Bouncing ball to player acceptable L between player and basket Trail stays on same side of court T L B L T Ball Out of Bounds on End Line

ENDLINE THROW-IN BACK COURT T L B L between player and sideline L between player and sideline

ENDLINE THROW-IN BACK COURT L B T Ball out of bounds on Lead’s side of key L between player and sidelineL between player and sideline

ENDLINE THROW-IN BACK COURT L B L T T L T Ball out of bounds on opposite of key from Lead Bounce ball to player Stay in same diagonal

ENDLINE THROW-IN BACK COURT L B L T T T L Ball out of bounds on opposite of key from Lead Bounce ball to player Stay in same diagonal

SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) Ball out of bounds below free throw line extended on Lead’s sidelineBall out of bounds below free throw line extended on Lead’s sideline L hands or bounces ball to thrower-inL hands or bounces ball to thrower-in T L B

SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) Ball out of bounds below free throw line extended on Lead’s sidelineBall out of bounds below free throw line extended on Lead’s sideline L hands or bounces ball to thrower-inL hands or bounces ball to thrower-in T L B

SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) Ball out of bounds above free throw line extended on Lead’s sidelineBall out of bounds above free throw line extended on Lead’s sideline L comes up sideline and administers thrower-in and becomes TL comes up sideline and administers thrower-in and becomes T Trail moves down on opposite side and becomes LeadTrail moves down on opposite side and becomes Lead T L BT L

SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) T L B T L Ball out of bounds above free throw line extended on Lead’s sidelineBall out of bounds above free throw line extended on Lead’s sideline L comes up sideline and administers thrower-in and becomes TL comes up sideline and administers thrower-in and becomes T Trail moves down on opposite side and becomes LeadTrail moves down on opposite side and becomes Lead

CALLING A FOUL Stop clock: arm straight up, clenched fistStop clock: arm straight up, clenched fist Point to player’s waist with a straight arm, palm facing downPoint to player’s waist with a straight arm, palm facing down Indicate number of free throws in controversial situationsIndicate number of free throws in controversial situations RUN to scorer’s table (6 to 8 m) and STOPRUN to scorer’s table (6 to 8 m) and STOP Report while standing stillReport while standing still –Signal number of player –Indicate nature of foul –Number of free throws or direction of play (If applicable, B-F-S-T)(If applicable, B-F-S-T) RUN to next positionRUN to next position Free official keeps all players within field of visionFree official keeps all players within field of vision In principle, exchange positionsIn principle, exchange positions –Calling official becomes or remains T Double whistle:Double whistle: –Eye contact –Nearest official or official toward whom play is moving takes call Calling Official will always become new TrailCalling Official will always become new Trail

NO CHANGE OF POSITION AFTER FOUL L calls foul on offensive playerL calls foul on offensive player L reportsL reports L becomes new TL becomes new T T becomes new LT becomes new L T L T L

NO CHANGE OF POSITION AFTER FOUL T calls foul on defensive playerT calls foul on defensive player T reports and stays as TT reports and stays as T L remains as LL remains as L T L

CHANGE OF POSITION AFTER FOUL T calls foul on offensive playerT calls foul on offensive player T reports and stays as TT reports and stays as T L remains as L at opposite endL remains as L at opposite end T L T L

CHANGE OF POSITION AFTER FOUL T calls foul on offensive playerT calls foul on offensive player T reports and stays as TT reports and stays as T L remains as L at opposite endL remains as L at opposite end T L T L

FREE THROWS T opposite sideT opposite side L administers all free throwsL administers all free throws T L

FREE THROWS T opposite sideT opposite side L administers all free throwsL administers all free throws T L

FREE THROWS WITH NO LINE UP Official not calling foul administers free throwsOfficial not calling foul administers free throws Calling official goes to center line extended, opposite tableCalling official goes to center line extended, opposite table Lead handles admin.Lead handles admin. T L

TIME-OUTS Official closer to scorer’s table administers time-outOfficial closer to scorer’s table administers time-out He then goes to right or left position (facing scorer’s table)He then goes to right or left position (facing scorer’s table) Other official with ball goes to nearer position (ball on floor or in hands)Other official with ball goes to nearer position (ball on floor or in hands) After time-out, return to original positionsAfter time-out, return to original positions OO