COURT MARKINGS
This line separates the backcourt from the frontcourt.
What is the half-court line?
This official administers the jump ball to start the game.
Who is the referee?
This signal stops the clock.
What is a raised open hand?
Moving your pivot foot illegally is this violation.
What is traveling?
Officials inspect this before the game begins
What is the court and equipment?
This area is also called the “paint.”
What is the lane (key)?
This official typically leads fast breaks.
Who is the lead official?
Officials use this signal to indicate traveling
What is the rolling fists motion?
Dribbling, stopping, then dribbling again is this violation.
What is a double dribble?
Officials meet with these individuals before tip-off.
Who are coaches and scorekeepers?
This curved line determines what the shot is worth?
What is the three-point line?
This official watches off-ball action and weak-side play.
Who is the trail official?
This signal indicates a successful three-point shot.
What is both arms raised?
Taking more than two steps without dribbling.
What is traveling?
Officials check players for this before play.
What is illegal equipment or jewelry?
Players stand here during free throws.
What are lane spaces?
This official has responsibility for baseline plays.
Who is the lead official?
This signal indicates a blocking foul has occurred
What is hands on hips?
Remaining in the lane too long on offense.
What is a 3-second violation?
Officials discuss coverage and responsibilities in this meeting.
What is the pre-game conference?
This circle is used for jump balls at the start of the game.
What is the center circle?
Officials do this to maintain the best view.
What is rotation?
This signal communicates the direction of possession.
What is pointing in the direction of play?
Crossing half court and returning to the backcourt.
What is a backcourt violation?
Professional appearance and punctuality demonstrate this.
What is professionalism?