Screens can provide a heatwave

Just like rebounding situations can prove to be a spark that turns things ugly, a screen can also be a game changer. Especially if we neglect to cover them correctly . Make sure to be aware a screen is coming in your games and adjust your position accordingly. You need to go where you got to go, to see what you got to see. That being said: do we agree on the call in the clip below?
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Rebounding the spark that can cause a fire

We have to remain vigilant in rebounding situations. Players most of the time have a good feeling of who is responsable for last touch, and pushing and shoving might lead to frustration. A picknick in the park can suddenly turn into something ugly.
In the clip down below we have a nice angle on the rebound situation. Do you think it merits a foul or do you think the best call would have been a simple out of bounds? Lees verder “Rebounding the spark that can cause a fire”

Moving pick yes or no

Whereas Movenpick is something we really like at headquarters, moving picks are something we need to be aware of and take care off accordingly. What do you guys think of this situation: Moving pick yes or no? And to make it clear: we’re talking about the ballscreen here. Lees verder “Moving pick yes or no”

Last starts international season in ELW

Dutch referee Tijmen Last will make his first international appearance of the new season today in Euroleague Women. The battle between Villeneuve d’Asq and Spar Girona at 20.00 will have him a crew that features Belgiums Geert Jacobs and Hungarian referee Peter Praksch. Mister Rui Viera is the commisioner. The stream is down below
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What do you have?? -27-

We’re taking you back to a game we watched some time ago. The blue player penetrates in transition, and then…. you tell us. Is it a defensive foul, offensive foul? Or would you rather go for a no call?? As always: please share the reasoning behind your decision. Lees verder “What do you have?? -27-“

Foul on the shooter yes or no?

In your pregame you need to make clear what you expect from eachother. Even if it’s all written down in mechanics it’s important that for example: you check who is looking high and who is looking low. The red team attacks the basket, and trail has an open angle. As the team on offense goes up there’s a whislte. Would you have called the foul on the shooter?
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Do you call it?

The angle is not the best you’ll get , but that sometimes happens to all of us. The ref on the baseline tho has a pretty decent look at the play in the clip. Todays question: do we agree on the decision it’s legal play or are we calling a travel?
Please be so kind as to share why you make your decision. We have junior followers who are looking to get better, and to understand what’s happening. Lees verder “Do you call it?”

Update IoT for 3po

Checking some livestreams from around the globe it appears that some of our followers (and non followers, but as referees we all are family, so share the news) have missed the update in IoT for 3po referees. It’s about the signals around 3 points shots. Check below for the new correct officiating techniques. Effective immediately!  Lees verder “Update IoT for 3po”

Cavara crewchief in Israel

Fans of Mila Cavara (from Bosnia and Herzegovina) in our community should make sure they tune in on youtube today for she will administer tipoff of the Eurocup Qualifyer between Elitzur Holon and Esperides Kallitheas. She will team up with Sinem Tetik (Turkey) and Amalia Marchis (Romania). Tipoff is at 13.00 and the game can be seen on the FIBA channel. But…there is no stream available today. Sorry folks! Lees verder “Cavara crewchief in Israel”