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[Freddy]

Originally Posted by vbzebra

Say I'm working France/Spain, partner A is from Italy, Partner B from Germany or somewhere, and I speak neither French, Spanish, Italian or German? Does each crew always have someone who can speak other languages? Is that an Olympic/FIBA requrement? Are there translators? Looking for some honest answers from anyone in the know, please

Es tut mir leid. Ich kann nur Deutsch sprechen.

[SamIAm]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Es tut mir leid. Ich kann nur Deutsch sprechen.

Neither can I.

[bainsey]

My wife asked me about the restricted area. I told her they have that in NBA and college, but not NFHS. The concept of the "secondary defender" may be more of a struggle for some NFHS officials.

Then, I got to thinking. Are the FIBA rules the same regarding the restricted area, that it only applies to secondary offenders?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

My wife asked me about the restricted area. I told her they have that in NBA and college, but not NFHS. The concept of the "secondary defender" may be more of a struggle for some NFHS officials.

Or, and this is admittedly less likely, the NFHS committee agrees with me. It's a stupid rule.

[Jay R]

Originally Posted by bainsey

My wife asked me about the restricted area. I told her they have that in NBA and college, but not NFHS. The concept of the "secondary defender" may be more of a struggle for some NFHS officials.

Then, I got to thinking. Are the FIBA rules the same regarding the restricted area, that it only applies to secondary offenders?

Here it is straight from the FIBA rule book

33.10 No-charge semi-circle areas
The no-charge semi-circle areas are drawn on the playing court for the purpose of designating a specific area for the interpretation of charge/block situations under the basket.
On any penetration play situation into the no-charge semi-circle area a contact caused by an airborne offensive player with a defensive player inside the no-charge semi-circle shall not be called as an offensive foul, unless the offensive player is illegally using his hands, arms, legs or body, when
• the offensive player is in control of the ball whilst airborne, and
• he attempts a shot for a field goal or passes off the ball, and
• the defensive player has both feet inside the no-charge semi-circle area.

[bainsey]

Thanks, Jay. I don't see "secondary defender" in there anywhere. Interesting.

[APG]

Originally Posted by vbzebra

Watching Olympics hoops (mainly the officials) with my better looking and smarter half, and she asked me a question that I didn't have an answer to (yes, add THAT one to the list too...shocker

Basically, with FIBA/Olympic officials being from different countries, working games with different countries, how does the language barrier come in to play? I know there is a "language of officiating" with mechanics, etc., but what about communication with coaches and even eachother? Say I'm working France/Spain, partner A is from Italy, Partner B from Germany or somewhere, and I speak neither French, Spanish, Italian or German? Does each crew always have someone who can speak other languages? Is that an Olympic/FIBA requrement? Are there translators? Looking for some honest answers from anyone in the know, please

I believe in FIFA, the official language is English and therefore, the officials are required to be able to speak it. I'd assume FIBA has something similar

Originally Posted by bainsey

Thanks, Jay. I don't see "secondary defender" in there anywhere. Interesting.

Here are some interpreations in regard to the no charge semi-circle:
FIBA 2010 Interpretations


STATEMENT
The purpose of the no-charge semi-circle rule is not to reward a defensive player who has taken a position under his own basket in order to draw a charging foul against an offensive player who is in control of the ball and is penetrating towards the basket.

For the no-charge semi-circle rule to be applied:

(a) The defensive player shall have both feet inside the semi-circle area (see Diagram 1). The semi-circle line is not part of the semi-circle area.

(b) The offensive player shall drive to the basket across the semi-circle line and attempt a shot for a field goal or a pass while airborne.

The no-charge semi-circle rule is not to be applied and any contact shall be judged according to normal regulations, e. g. cylinder principle, charge/block principle:

(a) For all play situations occurring outside the no-charge semi-circle area, also developing from the area between the semi-circle area and the endline.

(b) For all rebounding play situations when, after a shot for a field goal, the ball rebounds and a contact situation occurs.

(c) For any illegal use of the hands, arms, legs or body by either offensive or defensive player.

You're right in that the rule doesn't mention secondary defenders, but in essence, the rule is all but written with secondary defenders in mind as realistically speaking, that's going to be the only defender that would have both feet entirely in the no charge semi-circle attempting to take a charge.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I believe in FIFA, the official language is English and therefore, the officials are required to be able to speak it. I'd assume FIBA has something similar

You are correct sir! English is the official language of FIBA.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

You're right in that the rule doesn't mention secondary defenders, but in essence, the rule is all but written with secondary defenders in mind as realistically speaking, that's going to be the only defender that would have both feet entirely in the no charge semi-circle attempting to take a charge.

I disagree. A primary defender coming in the the play who backs themselves into the semi-circle just before contact can't get the charge as this rule appears to be written where they can under NCAA rules (and presumably NBA rules)

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by freddy

es tut mir leid. Ich kann nur deutsch sprechen.

Я не говорю на немецком языке.