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Lehrgangsgestaltung

Quelle: mini-basketball.com / Übersetzung: Axel Beckmann

Schiedsrichter-Lehrgang für Minis

Vorbereitung des Pfeifens

SECOND SESSION (one hour)

Now we concentrate on situations where the number of the player is required:

After a basket.
The trail official signals 'Two points' and the number of the player.
REMEMBER that there is NO WHISTLE, as this will stop the game.
When a foul is committed.

First explain and demonstrate:

a personal foul in open court
a personal foul in the act of shooting.
a double foul

(One on one situations are much easier to demonstrate the fouls and the action of the officials in this situation).

Whenever a foul occurs, the official responsible for the play should:

blow the whistle once and simultaneously stop the game with the arm raised straight in the air (not a bent arm action) and with a clenched fist, the other hand should point to the offending player as in the top two illustrations,
move towards the Scorer's Table, taking a position such that the scorer has a clear and unobstructed view of the official,
signal very clearly and slowly the number of the player who has committed the foul. It is advisable to 'freeze' the signal for a number of seconds, as it is vital that the scorer records the number accurately,
indicate the nature of the foul, using one of the referee signals,
make sure that the player is aware of being charged with the foul and its nature. The player should raise his or her hand to acknowledge it, and
complete the signal procedure by indicating the penalty, in this case a throw-in, that is to follow.

The other official should take control of the ball.

On completion of the signals the two officials exchange positions.

POSITIONING and RESPONSIBILITIES of OFFICIALS

Officiating techniques

The eyes of the officials should constantly be moving, trying to cover the whole floor, always knowing, where all 10 players are located.

Depending on the position of the ball, one official's eyes should be watching closely the action away from the ball. Remember knowing where the ball is located is not the same as watching the ball.

When both officials blow their whistle simultaneously, the one who is nearest to the play will normally make the call. They should establish eye contact with each other. This will help considerably to avoid two different calls. Whenever one official blows the whistle for a foul, they should not make an immediate move. They should be aware of their partner, just in case that official has made another decision.

There is no distinction between the Referee and the Umpire when it comes to taking decisions on fouls and violations. Younger or less experienced officials have just as much authority to take decisions as their more experienced colleagues.

Co-operation and teamwork with the co-official is vital. An official should set a high standard by taking responsibility.

ENERGY

Always move to get the best angles and to follow the play
DO NOT officiate standing on one spot.

Shooting Fouls

When a shooting foul has been called and the shot was missed, the player who had been fouled is awarded two free throws.

This is another set play situation where groups of players and officials can practise the routine procedure needed.

Free Throws

To administer free throws:

both the officials change sides of the court,
one official goes to a position on the end line, out of court and to one side of the backboard. This official becomes the Leading Official,
The official stands at this end line to make sure that the players do not move in too early to collect the rebound after the second free throw,
the other official checks that the players are correctly lined up on either side of the free throw lane, then steps up to the free thrower and gives the player the ball. At the same time the official shows with fingers how many shots there are to be taken, using the correct signal,
both officials now show with their arms the number of shots to come, again using the correct signal.

Remember - in Mini Basketball, if the shooting player is fouled and the shot scores, there is no additional 'Bonus' free-throw. The ball comes in from the end line by the opposing team after the foul is recorded by the Scorer.

General Advice

Stress ATTITUDE IS IMPORTANT

enjoy yourself
referee because you love basketball

Mechanics

Set up a game of mini-basketball and emphasise the points made in the previous session.

On a FOUL call:
One official makes the signals. The co-official gets the ball. They exchange sides. Before the restart - wait for the foul marker to be shown by the Scorer.
When administering FREE THROWS:
One official hands the ball to the shooter - using the correct signal to the Scorer.
Both officials signal TWO FREE THROWS ARE ABOUT TO BE TAKEN and then signal ONE POINT SCORED if it scored.
Then both officials signal ONE FREE THROW IS ABOUT TO BE TAKEN and then signal ONE POINT SCORED if it scored.
Rotate the practice - one player taking free throws, five players lining up, two officials.

THIRD SESSION

Set up a series of short games in this session in which all officials practise their jobs.

This may seem easy, but running backwards or sideways with a whistle in one's mouth, whilst concentrating on the game, ready to stop it to tell someone that they have broken a rule, is not always easy!

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