TO THE MSHSAA

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WELCOME
TO THE MSHSAA BASKETBALL MECHANICS CLINICS
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SPONSORED BY MSHSAAand Mechanics
InterpreterMike Imergoot
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CLINIC PAPERWORK

• Make sure to sign in.
• If not registered, print/sign name/reg
• You must sign card and turn in clinic evaluation
  form to receive credit.
• Include Registration on card.
• Scrimmage Information

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Association Websites

• MSHSAA http//www.mshsaa.org
• St. Louis Officials Association
• http//www.stlofficials.com
• Central States Officials Assn
• http//centralstatesofficials.org
• National Federation
• http//www.nfhs.org

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CONTACTS
Mechanics - Mike Imergoot [phone] Ext 31
ofishe8r_at_earthlink.net Rules Mark Probst
[phone] mprobstref_at_yahoo.com MSHSAA
George Blase [phone] george_at_mshsaa.org St
. Louis Officials Assn. Bruce Hook (636)
861-1292 sloa.secretary_at_charter.net Central
States Officials Assn. Mark Probst (636)
225-8233 mprobstref_at_yahoo.com IAABO Greg
Ransom [phone] gregransom_at_sbcglobal
.net
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PROFESSIONALISMOF OFFICIALS
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People Skills

• Never lose your temper.
• Speak in a calm voice.
• Pause before responding.
• Its okay to admit you made a mistake.
• Get it right!

• A smile or humor at the right time can cool off a
  hot situation.
• Its not, Just a game!
• Always use the Golden Rule when dealing with
  people.

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THE 9 COMMANDMENTS OF SOLID OFFICIATING

• Be an Athlete
• Know the Rules
• Use Your Common Sense
• Practice Your Mechanics
• Be Consistent

• Exude Confidence
• Understand that You are a Professional
• If You are Not Having Fun, Dont Do It.
• Dance With What Brung Ya Here.

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CD PURCHASE INFO
To Purchase these instructional CD and DVDs ,
contact Title Officiating Basketball Mechanics
CD Human Kinetics PO Box 5076 Champaign, IL
61825 [phone] or go to
http//www.humankinetics.com
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NFHS MECHANICS REVISIONS FOR 2007-09

• Established a new signal for a not closely
  guarded
• Both arms are extended to indicate that the
  player is not in a closely-guarding position

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NFHS MECHANICS REVISIONS FOR 2007-09

• TIME-OUT POSITIONS
• The official who calls the time out will stand
  facing the table on the division line (on the
  circle nearest the table for a 30-sec time-out
  on the circle farthest from the table for a
  60-sec time-out or intermission.
• The non-administering official will stand at the
  throw-in spot holding the ball indicating
  direction of play or at the free throw line.

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NFHS MECHANICS REVISIONS FOR 2007-09

• The referee may designate the official to
  administer the jump ball to start the game or
  overtime.
• During a time-out the administering official may
  set the ball down at the spot of resumption of
  play in order to communicate with his/her partner

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NFHS MECHANICS REVISIONS FOR 2007-09
Mechanics and Signals

• Use only approved NFHS mechanics and signals to
• Effectively cover the court with individual
  primary coverage areas
• Effectively communicate with partners
• Provide immediate information to coaches,
  players, scorers, timers and fans.

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NFHS MECHANICS REVISIONS FOR 2007-09
Mechanics and Signals

• Signals are used to communicate-not to draw
  attention to the official
• Use of unauthorized signals can confuse because
  their meaning may be unknown
• Signals should be given in a calm, controlled,
  professional manner NOT hit and run!
• Uniformity in mechanics and signaling is
  essential to promote consistency and
  communication from one game site to the next

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TECHNIQUES FOR 2-PERSON OFFICIATING
Mike Imergoot MSHSAA Mechanics Interpreter
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PREGAME CONFERENCE

• Necessary
• Mandatory
• Referees responsibility
• New rules
• New mechanics
• Off ball coverage
• Pressing defense
• Delay mechanics
• Double whistles
• Court coverage

• Throw-ins
• Last second shots 3pt/2pt goals/.3 sec or less
• Technical/Intent foul administration
• Resumption of play
• Bench conduct sportsmanship
• Correctable errors

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PRE-GAME WARM-UP

• Enter court together 15-min before game time.
• During Warm-ups
• R at 28-ft line observes visiting team
• U at 28-ft line observes home team
• Both observe for illegal equipment, dunking,
  grasping
  
• R checks book at 12 minutes
• R U have pre-game conference at 5-minutes
• Discuss floor captains sportsmanship legally
  equipped out of huddle on 1st horn jerseys
  in/shorts up location of administrator NO
  RULES DISCUSSIONS!
• After introductions, R jogs to division line
  opposite table, U remains at division line on
  table side.
  

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PREGAME WARM-UP
SCORERS TABLE
VISITOR BENCH
HOME BENCH
HOME TEAM
VISITING TEAM
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JUMP BALL

• Referee tosses
• Responsible for two jumpers
• Holds position until midcourt area clears
  normally becomes the trail after ball is
  controlled
• Becomes lead if toss is contested near the U or
  goes into backcourt
• Checks possession area after control is
  established
• Makes certain clock has started
• Umpire monitors 8 non-jumpers
• Checks for jerseys tucked-in shorts above hips
  dont allow in!
• Chops clock
• Normally becomes lead unless ball controlled in
  backcourt or contested
• Rules on tap out-of-bounds behind R

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JUMP BALL MECHANICS
SCORERS TABLE
HOME TEAM
VISITING TEAM
DIRECTION OF PLAY
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JUMP BALL TO BACKCOURT
SCORERS TABLE
HOME TEAM
VISITING TEAM
DIRECTION OF PLAY
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PRIMARY COVERAGE AREAS
Lead with on-ball coverage
SCORERS TABLE
Trail with on-ball coverage
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THROW-IN TO START 2ND, 3RD, 4TH PERIODS
SCORERS TABLE
DIRECTION OF PLAY
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BACK COURT THROW-IN ON ENDLINE
SCORERS TABLE
New Trail Handles All Throw-ins in Back Court
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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BACK COURT THROW-IN ON SIDELINE
SCORERS TABLE
New Trail Handles All Throw-ins in Back Court
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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FRONT COURT THROW-IN ON BASE LINE
SCORERS TABLE
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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FRONT COURT SIDELINE LEAD SIDE (OUTSIDE
FT-LINE EXTENDED)
SCORERS TABLE
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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FRONT COURT SIDELINE LEAD SIDE (INSIDE
FT-LINE EXTENDED OPTION 1)
SCORERS TABLE
IF UNABLE TO BOUNCE, LEAD MAY HAND/BOUNCE BALL
TO THROWER FORCING A SWITCH W/TRAIL
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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FRONT COURT SIDELINE LEAD SIDE (INSIDE
FT-LINE EXTENDED OPTION 2)
SCORERS TABLE
LEAD MAY BOUNCE BALL TO THROWER
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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FRONT COURT SIDELINE TRAIL SIDE
SCORERS TABLE
Direction of Play
DIRECT
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TECHNICAL/INTENTIONAL FOUL ADMINISTRATION

• Official who calls foul administers at free throw
  line
• No players allowed on lane
• Hands ball to shooter
• Administers division line throw-in for T-fouls
• Will administer throw-in for intentional foul if
  it occurred in his primary area.
• Non-calling official stays with 9 players at mid
  court and observes
• Becomes lead following free throws
• Will administer throw-in for intentional foul if
  it occurred in his primary area.

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TECHNICAL/INTENTIONAL FOUL ADMINISTRATION
SCORERS TABLE
L
REPORTS FOUL x
Observes Players
ADMINISTERS FREE THROWS
OFFICIAL NEAREST SPOT OF FOUL ADMINISTERS
THROW-IN AFTER INTENTIONAL FOUL
T
ADMINISTERS THROW-IN
TRAIL CALLS FOUL
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TECHNICAL/INTENTIONAL FOUL ADMINISTRATION
SCORERS TABLE
REPORTS FOUL
L
X
OBSERVES PLAYERS
ADMINISTERS FREE THROWS
OFFICIAL NEAREST SPOT OF FOUL ADMINISTERS
THROW-IN AFTER INTENTIONAL FOUL
T
ADMINISTERS THROW-IN
LEAD CALLS FOUL
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FOUL CALLING REPORTING

• Calling Official
• Sound whistle one time.
• Raise one hand with fist clenched and arm
  straight and move toward the offending player.
• Indicate color, number and infraction at the spot
  of the foul.
• Bird-dog only if necessary to clarify.

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Calling Official (Contd)

• Indicate throw-in spot, direction of play, or
  free throws to non-calling official and other
  players.
• If a basket has been scored signal to count as
  soon as it has been legally scored.
• Attend to dead-ball situation at point of foul
  before reporting to table.

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Non-calling Official

• Freeze field of vision to observe players until
  calling official completes reporting process.
• Ignore the ball during reporting.
• After reporting is complete, move to appropriate
  position.
• ALWAYS SWITCH ON EVERY FOUL1

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REPORTING FOULS

• Calling official moves to reporting area and
  comes to a complete stop.
• Get eye contact with scorer
• Slowly indicate color, number, infraction, and
  throw-in spot or number of free throws
• Complete all communication before admitting a
  substitute or granting a time-out.

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FOUL ADMINISTRATION WITH FREE THROWS
New lead administers free throws watches 1st
marked lane spaces on each side and space 2/3
opposite.
SCORERS TABLE
T
REPORTS FOUL x
L
L
L
New trail watches shooter, 2nd /3rd marked
opposite lane spaces all non-marked spaces.
T
T
If foul in front court, officials must switch.
If foul in back court, officials must still
switch.
TRAIL CALLS FOUL
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FOUL ADMINISTRATION WITH FREE THROWS
New lead administers free throws watches 1st
marked lane spaces on each side and space 2/3
opposite.
SCORERS TABLE
REPORTS FOUL x
REPORTS FOUL x
L
L
New trail watches shooter, 2nd /3rd marked
opposite lane spaces all non-marked spaces.
T
T
If foul in front court, officials must switch.
If foul in back court, officials must still
switch.
LEAD CALLS FOUL
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FOUL ADMINISTRATION WITH NO FREE THROWS
New lead takes position opposite new trail
SCORERS TABLE
T
New trail administers throw-in in back court
REPORTS FOUL x
L
T
L
If foul in front court, officials must switch.
If foul in back court, officials must still
switch.
TRAIL CALLS FOUL
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FOUL ADMINISTRATION WITH NO FREE THROWS
New lead takes position opposite new trail
SCORERS TABLE
T
New trail administers throw-in in back court
REPORTS FOUL x
T
X
L
T
L
If foul in front court, officials must switch.
If foul in back court, officials must still
switch.
LEAD CALLS FOUL
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TIME-OUT POSITIONS

• The official who calls the time out will stand
  facing the table on the division line (on the
  circle nearest the table for a 30-sec time-out
  on the circle farthest from the table for a
  60-sec time-out or intermission.
• The non-administering official will stand at the
  throw-in spot holding the ball indicating
  direction of play or at the free throw line.

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TIME-OUT POSITIONS
SCORERS TABLE
THROW-IN AFTER TIME OUT
30- SEC
FREE THROW AFTER TIME OUT
60- SEC
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POSITIONS DURING INTERMISSIONS
SCORERS TABLE
Officials should assume these positions during
intermission between quarters and any extra
periods
Direction of Play
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FOULING OUT OF GAME PROCEDURES

• Non-calling official shall notify the coach
  signal to start the 20-sec timer then inform the
  player.
• The calling official should take a position with
  the ball at the top of the arc in the end of the
  court where play is about to be resumed
• The non-calling official shall take a position on
  the division line, half-way between the center
  circle and the sideline nearest the table to
  administer the substitution
• Immediately after the substitution, the officials
  shall return to their proper positions to
  administer the throw-in or subsequent free
  throw(s)

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SUBSTITUTIONS

• Trail official will bring in subs
• Dont grant time-outs until substitution is
  completed
• Dont allow substitutes to enter unless he/she is
  at the X, with shirt tucked in/shorts above the
  hips, and ready to enter
• Both teams must request a time-out in order to
  keep two opposing players in the game who were
  both directed to leave for injury/blood

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Double Whistle Procedures

• Yield to official who play is coming toward
  unless the other official clearly sees something
  occur first
• Dont argue if partner sees something occur first
  trust your partner!

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NEED HELP!!!!!

• If you dont see it, ask your partner
• It is now his call
• If your partner comes to you
• Change your call
• Dont argue
• TRUST YOUR PARTNER!

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LAST SECOND SHOTS

• Always the trails call unless you have time to
  discuss it
• With 5 or less seconds
• L has front court and 3 pt attempt
• T has back court and shot

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QUESTIONS?