Referee Positioning Flashcards
Where should the Referees position themselves during the pre-game warm-up?
The officials should take a position at the scorer’s table and observe the teams during their pre-game warm-up for staying on their half court.
Where should the Referees position themselves during tip-off?
Referee 1 stands on the opposite side, facing the scorer’s table ready to step into the center circle to make the tip-off for the beginning of
the first period. He is now the “Active official”.
Referee 2 takes a position close to the centerline, at the side-line adjacent to the scorer’s table. He is the “Free official”. That means he is not involved in the administration of the tipoff, but ready to move ahead of the play when the ball is tapped.
Where does Referee 2 go after tip-off?
As soon as the ball is first tapped, Referee 2 gives the time-in signal by dropping the hand/arm in a chopping motion, and moves in the direction of play, ahead of the ball and assumes the lead position.
Where does Referee 1 go after tip-off?
Referee 1, who made the toss, maintains his position in the circle, observing the play.
When the play has moved away from the mid-court area, he verifies the direction arrow. If it is correct, he signals a ‘Thumbs up’ to the scorer’s table, then takes the trail position along the nearest side-line.
If the possession arrow direction is wrong, he corrects it as soon as possible.
Where do the Referees position themselves at the start of the second half?
To administer the throw-in at the beginning of the second half, Referee 1 shall take a position opposite the scorer’s table, on the backcourt side of the player making the throwin.
The player making the throw-in shall be positioned in the back court closest to the centerline. Referee 2 shall take the lead position so as to box-in all players.
Where should Referee 1 position themselves after throw-in at the second half has been administered?
After Referee 1 has inbound the ball, ensured that the possession arrow has been correctly changed and given the ‘Thumbs up’, he must try to get to his officiating position by following the arrows as shown.
How should the Referees position themselves at a key defense?
Officials should aim to be positioned where the play is contained between them.
How should the Referees position themselves when play is spread over the court?
When the play is “spread” over the court, the officials need to position themselves where they are able to see all of the players whilst being able to concentrate on their primary responsibilities.
Where should the Referee position themself when administering an inbound from the side-line?
Sideline inbound rule for the Trail official: Ref – Ball – Goal
Regardless of which sideline the trail official is to inbound, he should stand to the side that is opposite to the direction of play and where the team inbounding is trying to score.
Where should the Referee position themself when administering an inbound from the end-line?
If the inbound is taken from the end line (only after a goal has been scored), the official should stand to the left side of the player, so ‘standard’ officiating mechanics can be followed.
When do the Lead and Trail Referees switch positions?
(4 scenarios)
- On every held-ball situation
- After every foul
- After every time-out
- At the start of a new period
What should be the main focus of the lead referee?
The lead referee should focus on the players that do not have posession of the ball, whilst maintaining an awareness of where the ball is. They should focus on the area of play that the trail referee will not be covering or able to see.
What should be the main focus of the trail referee?
The trail referee should focus on the action directly surrounding the ball.
