Tournament Officiating Points of Emphasis #1

 Lead  Close down when necessary towards lane line  Stay parallel to baseline  “Mirror” the ball position  You have block/charge in the paint when originating from Trail’s area  Use proper free throw position: On non action free throw: 1 step back & 1 step to the side of the lane line. Action free throw: 2 steps back & 2 steps to the side of the lane line.  When administering Throw in: When staying: hand the ball to the thrower/ wait for trail to raise hand to “mirror chop” to tell you he’s ready to go, then hand ball to thrower  When going the other way; administer the throw in by bouncing the ball from 4-6 feet away  Recognize 60/40 area  TYP Trust Your Partner (especially Center) to get the call coming from their primary  TYP Tell Your Partners if you have a shooting foul or point out the spot Lead

Scorer’s Table Team A BenchTeam B Bench Lead: Use Volleyball Lines (if present) To use as a guideline as to how wide to start Starting position: Start wide (use volleyball lines for guide if present: 1 to 1 ½ steps off baseline: Get the “whole picture” Lead

Scorer’s Table Team A Bench Team B Bench B2 B1 A1 Drive By A1 to The Basket Originating From C’s Primary This Is C’s Call. Lead Should Not Call Across The Lane C A1 B1 T Foul Call Belongs to Center, Not Lead Lead Should Not Call Across The Lane. A Drive or Play To The Basket Originating From C’s Primary Area Should Be C’s All The Way To The Basket! L Lead Should Focus On His/Her Primary Area Lead Should Not Call Across The Lane Trust C to Get The Call or Recognize Situation Earlier & Rotate Across To Get The Call

Scorer’s Table Team A BenchTeam B Bench Lead: Use Volleyball Lines (if present) To use as a guideline as to how wide to start Lead should start wide (use volleyball lines as guidelines, if present on the court) and adjust accordingly to mirror position of ball or shifting of players in your primary area. Stay parallel to baseline at all times.