Signals between officials?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Lotto

Good morning, all. I was wondering if there was a list somewhere of signals that officials use to communicate with each other. We go over these in pregames all the time -- something to remind each other that the next foul is in the bonus, or that the shot clock is low during an inbounds play, etc. What signals do you use? It would be great to compile a list to share around if one doesn't already exist.

More important than what the actual signals may be is that the officials are getting eye contact with each other so that they can communicate through nonverbals, whatever those nonverbals may be.

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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

More important than what the actual signals may be is that the officials are getting eye contact with each other so that they can communicate through nonverbals, whatever those nonverbals may be.

Good point Raymond.

We've got a few grizzled veterans whose only pregame is, "Good eye contact". Period.

It may not be a good pregame, but good eye contact is an absolute necessity in order to do a good job officiating a basketball game.

We had a speaker a few years ago that spoke on how one partner's body language gives information to the other, especially in regard to players moving through primary coverage areas. One's stance, and the direction one's body faces, may help a partner figure out, "He's picked up the ball handler, I should concentrate off ball". Great clinic. Learned a lot.

Originally Posted by Raymond

More important than what the actual signals may be is that the officials are getting eye contact with each other so that they can communicate through nonverbals, whatever those nonverbals may be.

Eye contact should be made between all officials every dead ball, and between Lead and Slot when able during transition or when reaching the home spot in the frontcourt.