I am struggling with understanding the rules of correcting errors. I have read the case book situations, and it seems that there are so many factors to consider. How does an official keep everything straight?? Are there any rules of thumb or simple guidelines to follow to know how to straighten out a situation?

Thanks,

Shon T.

nothing simple about it.... sleep with your rule books and get as much experience as you can.....only gets easier with time!!!!

Does the official stop play immediately when you recognize the error, or should you let it go until a dead ball and then fix it??

Free throws
 

The main thing I've tried to remember is that all but one of the correctable errors (FED that is) have to do with <b>free throws.</b>

I think many times and I've seen senior officials try to correct an error that by rule, is NOT correctable.

But often times I've found in my own experience, that common sense goes a long long way in helping smooth these type of plays out.

After that just remember you can correct it during the first DEAD BALL after the clock starts.

After that its too late. It does get confusing with second live ball, dead ball, clock starting etc.,

Thanks
David

So, if A should be shooting a double bonus, but I give them a 1&1 and A misses the front end, and B rebounds. Can we correct it while B is in possesion or do we have to wait until B scores or something else happens to make the ball dead?

stop and fix
 

the quicker you stop it the better. Then you get into all of the could of and should of etc.,

Thanks
David

Here's how I learned:

1) Make a correctable error.
2) Stumble through it.
3) Re-read the book.
4) Vow to never have one again. ;)

Bob, would you recommend making all 5 types in a single game, just to get it out of the way? ;)

If you put the wrong player at the wrong basket to shoot a FT that's not deserved, you can get three of them out of the way on one play. ;)

and when they miss the shot, if you erroneously count the score, you are up to four!

Most definately stop immediately unless..
 

If Team A didn't get the correct free throws and you become aware of it while team B is driving to the basket, let him finish the play. Otherwise, stop immediately and resume at the point of interuption.