Back to BasicsPeter Palermino, Bd 6

Rules InterpreterFeb 2, 2014

Agenda

• Refreshers

• Travel Rule/videos – Kevin Kobelski

• Mentee Comments – Mike Infantino, Mike Calabrese, Scott Robidoux

• Officiating Perspectives

Jose Carrion – FIBA, NCAA, NFHS

Mike Crispino – NBA, NCAA, NFHS

QUOTE

Patience is not the ability to wait,

but the ability

to keep a good attitude

while waiting.

Back to Basics

1. One-person mechanics – go to Guidelines link on Bd. 6 website

2. Time Out positions – 30 sec, 60 sec.

3. Free throw position as new Trail –

Page 76, 2-person Mechanics Manual

4. Held Ball

Back to Basics

5. Held Ball vs Travel vs Successful Try

6. 4 eyes on playing court

7. Technical Foul Mechanic

8. Player/Coach Ejection

04/20/23

Player/Coach Ejection

Flagrant FoulRule 4-19-4

- Unacceptable conduct

- Violent, savage nature

- Non-contact

- Striking, kicking, kneeing

- Vulgar, abusive, extreme, persistent

- Fighting

Player Technical10-3-1 thru10

• Rule 10-3-7 – intentionally or flagrantly contacting opponent when ball is dead.

• You must rule is such contact is flagrant.

Unsporting Foul Rule 4-19-14/10-3-6

• Non-contact

• Unfair, unethical, dishonorable conduct

• Behavior not in accordance with spirit of fair play

• Taunting or baiting

• Disrespectfully addressing or contacting official

• Use of inappropriate or obscene gestures

Flagrant/EjectionConsiderations

• Adults vs youth

• Maturity vs emotional

• Wise vs undisciplined

• Work with coaches to recognize and temper player emotions

• Work with partner to review situation & thoroughly discuss before ruling ejection.

Travel Rule

Kevin Kobelski

Go to Guidelines link on Bd. 6 website for travel rule summary.

Travel RuleRule 4 Section 44

Traveling - moving a foot or feet in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball.

Keys to Ruling a Travel Violation

1. Know and understand the rule.

2. Immediately identify the pivot foot.

3. Do not be a spectator as Trail on post plays.

4. Establish space/angles between you and the player.

5. Count the number of steps.

Three Absolutes

1. Player cannot travel without holding the ball.

2. Player cannot travel while dribbling.

3. You must know and not guess!

Travel Review

Play #1 Player catches the ball with both feet in the air.

Play #2 Player dribbles and gains control with both feet in the air.

Play #3 Player dribbles and gains control with 1 or 2 feet on the floor.

Play #4 Player gives head fake/jab step combination.

Strange Travel Rulings

1. Player lying on stomach – cannot roll over but can attempt try, pass, start a dribble or call time-out.

2. Player lying on back – cannot roll over or get up but can rise to a seated position.

Strange Travel Rulings

3. Player diving for the ball – can slide and cover a lot of floor space, as long as his/her momentum is moving the player along the floor.

4. Player standing & holding the ball:

- cannot touch the floor with knee or any other part of the body other than hand or foot.

Pivot Foot

Player lifts pivot foot

What can player do/not do?

Travel Rule Summary

• Be consistent

• Increase focus on post play travel

• Understand when Jump Stop is/is not legal

• If it looks funny it must be a travel!

Mentee Comments

• Mike Infantino - Mentor

• Mike Calabrese – Mentee

• Scott Robidoux - Mentee

Officiating Perspectives

Jose Carrion – FIBA, NCAA, NFHS

Mike Crispino – NBA, NCAA, NFHS

Questions