A pre-game conference is absolutely necessary. The concept is to ensure you and your partner(s) are on the same page when officiating together. This promotes good teamwork and good officiating. Lees verder “Always a Pregame!!”
What did just happen there?
This Sam Subby clip is another thing that is bound to happen a few times per season and we can hear you already think: wtf just happened there. So let us know: What are you going to call and why?? Lees verder “What did just happen there?”
Cylinders!
There’s a little addition to the rules as far as it comes to cylinders. We all know about cylinders of the defensive players right? We have now cylinders for offensive players too. Please take note of the following video and make sure you apply it properly.Videos made available by Bernard Vassallo Lees verder “Cylinders!”
Blocking or no call??
Let’s not dive into area’s of responsability too much, and just check what is happening here. The player goes up, the defense takes a stand and then…..
Well see for yourself. Sam Subby is once again the King Of Clips here. Lees verder “Blocking or no call??”
Image of an Elite Basketball Referee
FIBA has one golden rule when it comes to prioritising for referee training for FIBA games – Game Control. That is ensuring a smooth running and dynamic game where players are able to showcase their basketball skills. This is the image FIBA is looking for. The two or three appointed referees are the ones who are responsible for this game control.
What have you got on this play?
This one might be a little harder than the one we posted earlier today but hey: we’re always looking to improve right??? If you can’t explain it , don’t call it… so hit us with your call and tell us why?? Lees verder “What have you got on this play?”
Backcourt or legal play?
This one is not the most difficult clip you’ve seen here, but after the long COVID-19 pause recognition might be a little rusty, so what will you call here?? Legal play or backcourt??
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Let’s see what you have on this play?
International referee Ksenya Romanyuk shared a nice clip with us and we are sharing it with you people. Understanding what happens in plays online will help you recognize stuff that happens in your own games. So feel free to share your opinion on our forum or ask questions there. We will get into this play later this week to share our decision with you.
Rulechanges in the act of shooting
As we all know there is now a difference between a player who makes a drive to the basket, a shot and a moving shot. All this is important to decide if you’re gonna award two (or three) shots after having called the foul. (And off course, also for the bonus). Check the clip and make sure you got the facts straight!
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Always work to get in the right position! #ourcall
Last week we showed you guys a clip from Sam Subby and most answers were in the same direction. Lees verder “Always work to get in the right position! #ourcall”