Terminology
works on the enline, dictates the ROTATION, PATIENT WHISTLE, never guess!
What is Lead
sets up around 28’ MARK, BIG PICTURE MENTALITY, referees where LEAD cannot, ACTIVE FEET
What is Trail
refers to the positions of both the Lead and the Trail. The officials are near their respective sidelines, the normal set position in two-person mechanics.
What is Balance The Floor
official’s movement during LIVE BALL, adjustment to the ball’s change of location
What is Rotation
Officials changing of positions during DEAD BALL
What is Switch
use of hands to communicate with table, partners, coaches, fans, etc.
What are Signals
status of ball when whistle blows, basket is made, or before ball is put in play
What is Dead Ball
status of ball once it is placed at the disposal of the player
What is Live Ball
having a good view between two or more players
What is Open Angle (‘A’ look)
not being able to see between two or more players
What is Closed Angle
professional manner in which officials move during a DEAD or LIVE BALL
What is Purposeful Movement
around the low block and in the bottom half of the lane nearest the basket.
What is the Post area
taking the necessary steps needed to acquire an OPEN ANGLE
What is Position Adjust
Placing emphasis on a call with louder voice and whistle, and slightly more demonstrative signals.
What is Selling the Call
An imaginary line drawn from the free-throw line out to the sidelines. A significant guideline for 2-person officiating coverage and movements.
What is Free-Throw line extended
a player’s unhindered right to move on the court and acquire LEGAL positions
What is Freedom of Movement
area on the floor where each official is first responsible for
What is Primary Coverage Area (PCA)
where the LANE LINE and the ENDLINE intersect
What is Close Down
working one step into the lane at LEAD during drives to basket from WEAK SIDE
What is Pinch the Paint
moving away from the LANE LINE at the LEAD to maintain OPEN ANGLES
What is Working Wide
determine whether the defender is legal or illegal when contact occurs (be aware of the offensive player)
What is Referee the Defense
when the ball is located in an official’s PRIMARY AREA of COVERAGE (PCA)
What is On Ball Coverage
method of resuming play due to an official's inadvertent whistle, an interrupted game, a correctable error, a double personal or simultaneous personal foul.
What is Point of Interruption
Refers to both officials, on opposite sides of the court, having all players between them, and having both sidelines and end lines covered.
What is Boxing-in Principle
allowing a play to START, DEVELOP, and FINISH before blowing whistle, keep air low!
What is Patient Whistle