First Three Man Tonight

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

In a summer season, camp situation, I would not call anything is in my partner's area. They have to learn that they have to get their plays and I would let them do it. Of course dual areas or in the lane it is about angles and what you see, but no way would I call something in my partner's area that was basketball related.

Peace

Yeah, but being new to it means nerves...which means looking where you shouldn't...which means a whistle where it shouldn't be every now and then. I remember those days. It wasn't pretty

[Andy]

As has been said, don't concentrate so much on the mechanics and rotations of the 3 ref system that you forget to officiate the game....

[DRJ1960]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

Working six games tonight, my first real experience in three man mechanics.

Any tips that I won't find in the mechanics manual?

Don't be shy. I passed on WAY too much from the C early on.

[stiffler3492]

Thanks guys. We're being observed by a pretty darn good official in his own right. Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

Thanks guys. We're being observed by a pretty darn good official in his own right. Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

JRut?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

JRut?

I was somewhere else tonight. I have camps or games every night in June damn near. I should go to bed because I will be working a camp (and working some games) all day tomorrow. Gotta love summer time.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

First Three Man Tonight.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[stiffler3492]

Was a good night overall. Got caught reaching a few times, but there was one time that I reached where the observer said it was OK, especially since it was the right call.

It took some getting used to for sure. I got caught several times running from C to L after a free throw, like I would do in two man. Rotated late several times as the L, and was forced to make a call while rotating.

My partner (L) and I (C) had a double whistle on a block charge that we handled well, got some kudos from the observer for that.

A couple of questions...

1. Should the L ever have a five second closely guarded count?

2. If the ball is in the corner, strong side near the end line, how many sets of eyes should be on the ball?

3. How quickly do you rotate, and what's your key? Ball or post players?

[Adam]

1. Yes, but check local listings.

2. Two, at most. But the T has off ball responsibility, too.

3. I'm working on this. Two keys I am using are when the ball drops below the ft line, or when the player with the ball high on the week side starts dribbling.

[Rufus]

1. Yes, they can, but rarely do since there is usually a move to the basket or a kick out rather than an extended possession. Never a bad idea to get a count started though.
2. Depends. Fed mechanics leaves this to T. Here in GA they want L to turn out and accept the play with T focusing on the paint. Check how they want you to do it in your association.
3. You'll get different answers here, but I base it on competitive match ups and what defense they're playing (zone I'm not in as big a hurry, man to man maybe more quick). The big thing is to close down when the ball moves to the weak side and be ready to rotate.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

A couple of questions...

1. Should the L ever have a five second closely guarded count?

2. If the ball is in the corner, strong side near the end line, how many sets of eyes should be on the ball?

3. How quickly do you rotate, and what's your key? Ball or post players?

1. Sure, why not? You may start counting late because you're more concerned about contact since the action is close to the hoop.

2. NFHS if it's outside the arc it's hard as the L not to look since it's so close to you. As the L you have to at least be aware of what's going on since endline OOB calls are yours.

3. Ball. When the ball settles away from you at the FT line extended or below, you go. You should be mirroring the movement of the ball from your A-B-C positions (check the manual). As you go keep officiating the area you're leaving until you get to the other side of the lane. You try not to go if there's a shot or a drive to the hoop imminent. If you see that happening and you're already on the move but you haven't reached "C," just stop and go back.