Technical Fouls
This type of technical foul is called when a player removes their jersey within the visual confines of the playing area.
What is a player technical foul?
This violation occurs when a player takes more than one and a half steps without dribbling, passing, or shooting the ball.
What is traveling?
This is the primary responsibility of the lead official when the ball is in the frontcourt on their side of the floor.
What is officiating play in the post area and watching for fouls near the basket?
Before the game begins, the officials must verify that the official scorebook, game clock, and timing devices are ready, and that both teams’ player lists and starters are submitted by this time.
What is 10 minutes before the scheduled game time?
This acronym represents the official responsible for monitoring the area closest to the basket during play, especially in the post.
What is LEAD?
If a head coach is charged with a second direct technical foul, the penalty is this.
What is disqualification from the game?
A closely guarded player in the frontcourt must hold or dribble the ball within this time limit before a violation is called.
What is five seconds?
When reporting a foul to the scorer’s table, the official should do these three things in sequence:
1️⃣ Stop the clock with the signal,
2️⃣ Verbally identify the number and team color, and
3️⃣ Indicate the nature of the foul.
The referee and umpire(s) should meet with the scorer and timer prior to the game to review duties and signals. This is called what?
What is the pregame administrative conference?
This acronym refers to the official who follows the play from behind the ball, helping cover the backcourt and trailing fast breaks.
What is TRAIL?
According to NFHS rules, dunking or grasping the ring during warm-ups — except to prevent injury — results in this penalty.
What is a technical foul charged to the offending player?
A player from Team A is the last to touch the ball before it crosses the sideline; the ruling is this.
What is Team B’s ball for a throw-in at the spot of the violation?
Before the start of each quarter or extra period, the officials should verify the possession arrow, game clock, and table personnel during this crucial meeting.
What is the pre-period check at the scorer’s table?
If an incorrect player is found to have started the game but is not listed in the scorebook, this is the penalty.
What is a technical foul charged to the team (scorebook error)?
The acronym TD in the Officials Manual refers to this type of foul that is typically non-contact but is administered to a player or coach for misconduct.
What is Technical Discretion?
When an assistant coach stands and gives instructions to players during live play, the proper ruling is this.
What is a bench technical foul charged to the head coach?
This violation occurs when a player in the front court causes the ball to return to the backcourt and then touches it first.
What is a backcourt violation?
During a fast break, the trail official is responsible for maintaining this — ensuring an unobstructed view of players and contact.
What is an open angle and proper distance behind the play?
At the end of each quarter, officials should verify the score, possession arrow, and team fouls before leaving the court. This procedure ensures this important principle of game administration.
What is game accuracy and continuity between quarters?
In NFHS basketball officiating, CFO represents this concept or position, critical for overall game control.
What is Crew Chief / Center-Lead-Follow Official? (sometimes referred to as the “Crew/Chief Official” in manual context)
After a technical foul, the proper NFHS officials’ procedure is to:
What is the division line opposite the table?
During a free throw, if a teammate of the shooter enters the lane before the ball hits the ring or backboard, this is the proper ruling and procedure.
What is a delayed dead ball; if the try is successful, the goal counts and the violation is ignored; if unsuccessful, the ball is awarded to the opponent for a throw-in at the free-throw line extended?
After a technical foul is called, this is the correct sequence for officials’ mechanics according to the NFHS Officials Manual:
1️⃣ Stop the clock and signal the foul,
2️⃣ Move to the reporting area,
3️⃣ Report to the scorer,
4️⃣ Administer the free throws, and
5️⃣ Resume play at this location.
When a timing, scoring, or substitution error is discovered, the NFHS Officials Manual instructs the referee to use this process before correcting the situation.
What is confer with the crew and table personnel to confirm the facts before making an administrative ruling?
This acronym indicates a pre-arranged signal or procedure between officials used to ensure consistent coverage and communication during live play.
What is P.A.S.S. (Position, Alertness, Signals, Support)?