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Ref Daddy Tue Jan 14, 2003 06:55pm

Does the rules govern what is to be or should be said during administration of a free throw?

Most officials I observe and work all do the same routine in the lane. Same verbals. Is this mandated or habit?

BktBallRef Tue Jan 14, 2003 07:47pm

Not much to say, Ref Daddy. You're supposed to verbalize the shots and signal.

"Two!" Signal and bounce the ball.

That's all that's required that I know of.

Int Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:46pm

The rules don't but the officials manual does.

Marty Rogers Wed Jan 15, 2003 10:45am

I hate working with a partner who gives a clnic everytime there is a free throw situation. "OK, Ladies (Gentlemen), white under, white black, white. Watch your feet. Two shots. Freeze for the first one. OK. Two." (bounce, finally) Or, "one and one, play the miss, don't go over until the ball hits the rim. OK, Ladies, one and one."
Bounce, snore (by me).
There should be no instructions to HS players, IMO.

RecRef Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:07am

Quote:

Originally posted by Marty Rogers
I hate working with a partner who gives a clnic everytime there is a free throw situation.

There should be no instructions to HS players, IMO.

A number of areas do not have school sponsored basketball below the below HS level. So, it is at the Frosh and JV levels where these kids get there first professional coaching (term used loosely.) While your partner may have gone a bit far, IMO it always pays to point out the 1 and 1, don’t move, and watch your feet as a bit of preventive officiating.


MN 3 Sport Ref Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:22am

I've been told to say as little as possible to the players (by officials and camp instructors much higher up than myself).

1 and 1: "1 and 1"
2 shots: "2" (regardless of shooting foul or double bonus)
Back end of a 1 and 1 or second shot: 1 only

PS this may be a midwest thing.

IMO the players should know the situation and when they can/cannot move on a throw. This is called being well coached (maybe an oxy) :D and having their head in the game

dhodges007 Wed Jan 15, 2003 01:28pm

Quote:

Originally posted by MN 3 Sport Ref
I've been told to say as little as possible to the players (by officials and camp instructors much higher up than myself).

1 and 1: "1 and 1"
2 shots: "2" (regardless of shooting foul or double bonus)
Back end of a 1 and 1 or second shot: 1 only

PS this may be a midwest thing.

IMO the players should know the situation and when they can/cannot move on a throw. This is called being well coached (maybe an oxy) :D and having their head in the game

I do the same thing.

Camron Rust Wed Jan 15, 2003 01:50pm

Quote:

Originally posted by MN 3 Sport Ref
I've been told to say as little as possible to the players (by officials and camp instructors much higher up than myself).

1 and 1: "1 and 1"
2 shots: "2" (regardless of shooting foul or double bonus)
Back end of a 1 and 1 or second shot: 1 only

PS this may be a midwest thing.

IMO the players should know the situation and when they can/cannot move on a throw. This is called being well coached (maybe an oxy) :D and having their head in the game

I only add "Let it hit." as a reminder of when they can move. Still short and sweet.


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