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2012-13 NCAA Women’s Basketball Officiating Clinic
NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2012-13 RULE & INTERPRETATIONS CHANGES
Opening General Session • Intro • Rules & Interpretations • Major Officiating Concerns • Mechanics Changes
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Rule 1 - Court and Equipment Logos Playing court requirements: • complete finish in a manner that is similar throughout. • includes the three-foot area outside each sideline and six-foot line. six foot area outside each end line • ensure the court is of a consistent finish, including any logos or decals that are legally allowed on the floor (responsibility of host institution staff). Rule 1-17 (new)
Officiating New Rule • Pregame- inspect the court (Rule 2-5.1) • Inform game management of any dangers/concerns • Have game management rectify situation • Be aware of changing conditions • Determine if game should continue when dangerous situation cannot be rectified
Rule 1 - Court and Equipment Requirements- all divisions • 10ths-of-a-second display • Red or LED lights behind backboard • Mounted and recessed shot clocks (One administrative tech for all- penalized before the start of the game) • Restricted Area Arc marked on the floor • A solid single-colored 2-inch line (clearly visible) • A semi-circle measured 3 feet from the center of the basket to the outside edge of the line and to the front (No penalty. Must have to play) face of the backboard
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Rule 2 - Officials and Their Duties Officials jurisdiction (reminder) • 15 minutes before game • One official must remain on the floor when team members are present- includes intermission. • All officials the flfloor with ffi i l return t tto th ith 3 minutes i t remaining i i iin pregame/intermission regardless of whether team members are present. • To enhance crew unity, it is recommended that all officials remain on the floor. Rule 2-4.3
Rule 2 - Officials and Their Duties Monitor Use to determine if foul observed or foul not observed is: • Flagrant 2 & contact dead ball technical fouls • If not, can assess a Flagrant 1 personal or contact dead ball • ILLEGAL contact with elbow above the shoulders of opponent (whether play was officiated or not) • Review permitted on called/reported foul until the ball becomes live • MUST review when coach requests legal review Rule 2-13
Interpretation- Rule 2 & 5 Play: • A1 is fouled in act of shooting near the expiration of time • Time expires before the release of the shot • A1 continues to shoot Ruling: • When time must be placed back on clock, score basket and award free throw(s) A.R. 35 & 146
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Interpretation- Rule 2 & 5 Time • When TO put time put back on clock: -When foul occurred (monitor) -Timer’s mistake in failing to stop clock on whistle ( (monitor it and d no monitor) it ) • When NOT TO put time back on clock: -Foul occurs so near the expiration of time that the timer is unable to stop the clock. This is not a timer’s mistake (no monitor). A.R. 35 and 146
MAJOR OFFICIATING CONCERNS
Incidental Elbow Contact • There can be incidental contact with the elbow above or below the shoulders. • Not all contact with the elbow is a foul regardless of where it makes contact. • When there is illegal contact above shoulders of an opponent with the elbow- (must be at least a flagrant 1 personal) • Must determine if contact was: -Incidental = No foul -Illegal= Foul
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Traveling • Not all spin moves are travels. • Legal moves by the ball handler must be permitted. • After establishing a pivot foot, that pivot foot may be lifted, but may not return to the floor before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal goal. • Players should be given the benefit of the doubt on 50/50 plays • Don’t turn our backs on traveling- but KNOW it is a travel
Freedom of Movement • Concern- Excessive physicality and the lack of freedom of movement. • Players must be permitted to move freely and without being held, pushed or rerouted.
Pace of Play • Stoppages that interrupt the flow and pace of the game. • Officials are instructed to keep the game moving: -Following timeouts -Permit P it iincidental id t l contact t t ((callll th the ffouls) l ) -Permit legal moves by ball handlers -Use the monitor judiciously
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Legal Guarding RuleKnow the rule on establishing and maintaining a guarding position: • Can take a charge when feet are moving • Cannot move toward the defender and make contact • Contact does not have to be in middle of chest • Can be a charge when offensive player does not run through defender
Secondary Defender – Restricted-Area Plays Rule• Secondary defender establishing initial guarding position in RA and staying there • Only applies to taking a charge on player with the ball or who has made a pass or released a shot Coverage• Lead- when the drive comes from the strong side • Center- drive comes from the weak side • Center and Trail- typically have secondary coverage
Certainty
Secondary Defender – Restricted-Area Plays
• Be certain that it is the Restricted Area Arc line! Signaling • Whistle & Fist in the air • Block signal • Point to restricted area (on block- no point/no help) • Count the goal (if applicable) • Non-calling official(s) shall provide information to the calling official if they have definitive knowledge about the location of the player’s feet.
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Contact On/By the Ball Handler/Dribbler • One ‘hot stove’ touch then no more • Too much contact on and by the BH/DR at all levels and especially late in the season • Be consistent: - Game to game - Within a game - Within the crew - Start to end of season
Free Throw Violations • Players (on and off marked lane spaces) leaving early • Disconcerting shooters • Players faking
Sportsmanship Concerns include: • Bench decorum infractions by - Coaches - Assistant Coaches - Bench personnel • On-court behaviors by players • Rules must be enforced to obtain acceptable forms of behavior
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Sportsmanship • Unsportsmanlike conduct by players and/or bench personnel: -Repeated and prolonged violations of 10-3 and 10 4 merit a technical foul -Violations need not be repeated or prolonged to be penalized -Egregious conduct- automatic technical foul
Bench Decorum – Coaching Box • The coaching-box rule shall be enforced • Coaches expected to remain in their coaching box • Distinct advantage gained by coaches out of their box • Rules are clear and concise
Bench Decorum – Coaching Box • Rules permit coaches to be out of the prescribed 28-foot coaching box for specific reasons: -Prevent a fight from escalating -Point out a scoring/timing mistake Request timeout for correctable error -Request -Seek information from scorer/timer during timeout or intermission
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Bench Decorum – Coaching Box • When a coach is clearly and completely out of the box: - Appropriately communicating with officials - Coaching his/her team - Engaged in miscellaneous legal activities (getting water, retrieving a shirt) - Minor conduct infractions ONE WARNING then DIRECT TECHNICAL FOUL
Bench Decorum – Conduct • Egregious conduct infractions NO warning – TECHNICAL FOUL
Egregious Conduct 1. Questioning the integrity of an official (repeatedly questioning
the foul count or suggesting cheating by official) 2. Profane, vulgar, threatening, or derogatory remarks or personal comments relating to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation directed at or referring to any game official or opposing player/bench personnel
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Egregious Conduct 3. Prolonged, negative responses to a call/no-call
• thrashing the arms in disgust • dramatizing contact by re-enacting the play • running or jumping in disbelief g response p to a call/no call 4. Negative • approaching/charging an official in hostile, aggressive, threatening manner • throwing equipment or clothing onto the floor 5. Continual criticism during a game regarding the same incident after warning by an official
Bench Decorum – Conduct • Asst. Coaches/Bench Personnel: - All are required to be seated except to spontaneously react to a play, etc. - When illegal standing is observed – give them one wave motion to SIT! “wave” - If the “wave” doesn’t work, inform the head coach and request their assistance - This is an official warning (verbalize)
Bench Decorum – Conduct • Asst. Coaches/Bench Personnel: - Subsequent infractions will result in a TECHNICAL FOUL assessed to offender - Also assessed indirectly to Head Coach - Egregious conduct violations by bench personnel needs no warning
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MECHANICS CHANGES
Timeout Administration • Do not place the ball on the floor when spot is vacated • Official stands with the ball at the throw-in spot
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Timeout Administration • When huddling: - Huddle at throw-in spot unless it’s a bench spot - Face benches
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Throw-in Spots The “triangle” diagram illustrates “the nearest spot.”
Trail Rebounding Responsibilities • Weakside • Strongside • Perimeter
CCA Manual • Mechanics Committee • Edited & reorganized • Getting Back to Basics • JJacket k t nott required i d - All must look the same (patches)
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Closing General Session • National Officiating Program Goals • Tournament - Nominations - Eligibility - Selection - Philosophy • Highlight video
National Officiating Program • Fundamental Basketball Officiating Program “Back to Basics” – Mission statement Th mission i i off th d t lB k tb ll Offi i ti The the F Fundamental Basketball Officiating Program is to provide an education of the basic elements of the strategies, rules and mechanics of the game of basketball in order to improve basketball officiating, grow the pool of qualified officials and improve the knowledge of basketball officiating.
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Fundamental Basketball Officiating Program Goal 1 To improve basketball officiating and grow the pool of qualified officials • To produce a body of educational materials(tutorials, video usage, etc..) on basic basketball strategies, rules, and mechanics for officials and those who evaluate and assign officials.
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Fundamental Basketball Officiating Program Goal 2 To improve the knowledge and perception of basketball officiating • To produce a body of educational materials on basic b k tb ll rules basketball l and d mechanics h i ffor coaches, h players, l and administrators • To engage constituents (media) of women’s basketball in this educational process
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Tournament Nominations • Eligibility • Nominate 20 officials • Rank order the 20 officials • Number of games received (regular season, exhibition,, non-conference and conference)) • Conference tournament rounds • Conflicts that exist-VERY IMPORTANT • Recommended round to work NCAA tourney • Super ranking for multiple conference coordinator
Tournament Eligibility • Attend NCAA regional officiating clinic in its entirety • Complete and pass the online exam with a score of 85% or better • Complete background check & sports wagering requirements online • Officiate minimum of 25 collegiate basketball games during the current season - Minimum of 20 Division I women’s games (includes conf tourney)
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Tournament Selection • Index Factors- used only for selecting initial 112 1. Number of assignments (20%- 20 pts) 2. Ranking of nominating conf (15%- 20 pts) 3. Conf tourney games worked (20%- 10 pts) 4. Previous year’s tourney (20%- 10 pts) 5. Exam score of 85% (10%- 10 pts) 6. Regional advisor ranking (15%- 15 pts) • If an official is nominated by multiple conferences, the totals within Factors 1, 2 and 3 are added together.
Tournament Selection Philosophy
Take Care of the Game Consistently….. • Know and enforce the rules correctly • Entrusted with responsibilities to lead by their coordinator • Works as a team member • Display integrity in officiating responsibilities • Trustworthy • Manage the benches, players, table/game management, partners, game
Tournament Selection Philosophy In addition to Rule Book responsibilities, and items on Slide 48: • Referee - Displays good judgment on the floor - Handle the responsibility to lead crew - Allow input - Not compromise - Be able to handle/manage the game (players, partners, coaches, table, etc…) - Communicates well
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