1. Intramural Basketball Referee Basics
Iowa State University
Intramural Basketball
Referee Basics

2. 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?

3. 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

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. 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)

9. Reporting a Foul

10. 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

11. Coverage & Rotation
Bump & Run L T T L

12. Out of Bounds Throw-in Spots

13. 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

14. 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
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

15. 3 Elements of a Successful Official
Rules
Judgment
Game Manager

16. Arriving/Checking In
Check Schedule for Location (East/West State or Beyer)
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

17. 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

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

20. Sub Reporting Policy
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

21. 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
me if you are scheduled to work and play at the same time

22. 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