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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.