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BASKETBAL
GENERAL
MECHANICS
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GENERAL MECHANICS
Mechanics must be uniform They tell the story to coaches and
spectators They help officials communicate to each
other Use NFHS mechanics
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1. General
A. Importance of proper mechanics and positioning
B. Watch and work with other officials C. Proper repetition builds good
mechanics D. Don’t draw attention to yourself E. Have others critique you F. Practice your mechanics
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2. Pre-game duties
A. Stretch and warm-up off the court B. Inspect the facilities C. Test the game ball D. Check the players
• Match with scorebook• Equipment• Jewelry
E. Coaches and captains meeting• Emphasize good sportsmanship
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3. Review at Main Table
A. Timing provisions B. Scoring provisions C. Possession arrow D. Substitutions E. Foul situations F. Official warnings G. Starters/Roster
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4. Jump Ball
A. Mechanics B. Proper toss C. Possible re-toss D. Check possession arrow
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5. Foul Calls
A. Non-calling official should freeze B. Double whistle situations C. Designate shooter or out-of-bounds
spot D. Reporting mechanics E. Switch positions(2 or 3-person) F. Hold on time-out requests
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6. Free-Throw Administration
A. Multiple throws B. Lane responsibilities C. Signaling D. Communication E. Technical/Intentional Foul
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7. Throw-ins
A. Partner eye-contact B. Check for substitutes C. Line responsibilities(2 or 3-person) D. No unnecessary whistles E. Hand or Bounce the ball
• Hand on baseline• Bounce on sideline with pressure
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8. Timing Counts
A. Three seconds B. Five seconds (throw-ins and closely
guarded) C. Ten seconds (backcourt and free-
throw)
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9. Time-outs
A. Positions B. Location of throw-in and possession C. First horn go to notify coach of first
horn and stay with them until they come out of the huddle. *(IHSA modification)
D. Resumption of play procedure
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10. Substitutions
A. No whistle unless necessary B. Beckoning responsibility C. Disqualification (no time-out until
substitute is entered) D. Multiple free throws E. Injury/bleeding F. Technical foul
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11. Block/Charge
A. Time-distance-airborne• With ball• Without ball
B. Establish legal guarding position• Referee the defense
C. Consistency
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12.Rebounding
A. Displacement of the opponent B. Advantage/disadvantage C. Get the angle and depth to call it
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13. Screening
A. Off-ball coverage B. No moving screens C. No impeding the cutters D. Advantage/disadvantage
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14. Basket Interference/Goaltending A. Have a clear understanding of the
rule when awarding or canceling points• Slapping the backboard can not be interference
or goaltending
B. Get proper depth to call it• Responsibility
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15. Closely-Guarded
A. Guarding position(6 feet and facing) B. Separate counts(hold-dribble-hold) C. No count in backcourt
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16. Fighting
A. Identify offenders B. Monitor bench personnel C. Penalize properly D. Follow-up with proper paperwork
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17. Conduct/Behavior
A. Pre-game warm ups B. Taunting/Baiting C. Profanity D. Sportsmanship E. Team members to be seated F. Set the tone by being professional
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18. Correctable Errors
A. Recognize the time frame B. 5 correctable errors (know them) C. Bookkeeping vs. correctable D. Resumption procedure after the
correction
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19. Last-Second Shot
A. Trail(2 person) B. Opposite Table(3 person) C. Communicate prior to final shot D. Tip-in only(0.3 seconds) E. Discuss thoroughly in pre-game
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20. Overtime
A. Communicate with table B. Add a time-out and carry over
unused time-outs
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21. Bench Decorum
A. Head Coach controls bench personnel
B. Communicate don’t converse C. Keep coach in the box D. Technical causes loss of coaching
box
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22. End of Game
A. Take care of any controversy prior to leaving the court
B. In the locker room critique the game
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IHSA GENERAL MECHANICS THAT DIFFER FROM NFHS MECHANICS
End of time out on the first horn, go notify coach and stay with the team until they come out of the huddle.