NFHS Free throw change

[BillyMac]

I've heard that IAABO, with their own mechanics, will not follow the new NFHS free throw mechanics. Could someone confirm that?

[ajs8207]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I've heard that IAABO, with their own mechanics, will not follow the new NFHS free throw mechanics. Could someone confirm that?

I saw someone say that on the forum not long after the change was announced. I can't find the post.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I've heard that IAABO, with their own mechanics, will not follow the new NFHS free throw mechanics. Could someone confirm that?

This has been what I've been told, although I haven't seen it from official sources.

[BayStateRef]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyMac
I've heard that IAABO, with their own mechanics, will not follow the new NFHS free throw mechanics. Could someone confirm that

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This has been what I've been told, although I haven't seen it from official sources.

As previously posted here: IAABO mechanics will not change. Source: Peter Webb, who writes the IAABO mechanics manual.

[Zoochy]

I believe for 3 officials, that IAABO wants the calling official to go opposite the table.
NFHS still has calling official going table side.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

I believe for 3 officials, that IAABO wants the calling official to go opposite the table.
NFHS still has calling official going table side.

This is true, I got email confirmation from my assigner just this past week.

[Rich]

I'm still trying to figure out IAABO's role. Is it for states that would rather not deal with basketball officiating directly -- kind of a "middle man" for mechanics, etc.?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I'm still trying to figure out IAABO's role. Is it for states that would rather not deal with basketball officiating directly -- kind of a "middle man" for mechanics, etc.?

Rich, I'm in an IAABO state, and I haven't figured it out, either. I think, for all practical purposes, that seems to be the intent of the state in using them. I have to admit, transferring from one state to another would have been easier if my previous state was IAABO; but I doubt that's their stated purpose and intent.

[BayStateRef]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I'm still trying to figure out IAABO's role. Is it for states that would rather not deal with basketball officiating directly -- kind of a "middle man" for mechanics, etc.?

IAABO is an umbrella organization for basketball officials in about 20 states. In many states, particularly in the Northeast, it is the major organization of basketball officials and the primary route to officiating certification in those states. IAABO has individual chapters, regionally based, which it calls "boards."

IAABO started publishing its own mechanics manual about six years ago...first for two person crews and now for both two and three person crews. Its mechanics are based primarily on NFHS mechanics, but there are some small differences. IAABO interpreters meet regularly and have regular conference calls to discuss rules, etc. They are responsible for transmitting rules and mechanics to individual members.

IAABO publishes a newsletter for its members and runs camps for its members -- where, surprise, IAABO mechanics are taught. It also publishes its own rules test each year, which is the basis for certification as an IAABO official.

I have only officiated in an IAABO environment, so I cannot say how it compares. In my area, IAABO is only the teacher and trainer. It does not assign officials, who must reach out to individual assignors for games. I know other states have tighter control over assignments through their IAABO boards.

[Adam]

CO has tighter control of assignments through the IAABO boards, other than that, I have to concur with BayStateRef. I will say under this environment, as opposed to the non-IAABO state I worked in, the training seems more uniform and consistent.