Power Play in Hoops Game

[BryanV21]

This is another case where the pre-game meeting is very important. We talk about this before every game...

1. After reporting the foul the trail official checks to make sure everything is ready to go, which includes the number of players on the floor, and then signals to the center official the number of free throws.

2. The center official makes sure everything is good, including the number of players, and signals the number of free throws to the lead official.

3. The lead official makes sure everything is good (again, including the number of players), then signals and vocalizes the number of free throws to the shooter/players, and proceeds to administer the free throw.

Not only do you get a triple-check of things being ready to go, but you make sure everybody is on the same page. Heck, that couple of extra seconds also gives coaches or the scorer's table time to point out a mistake if necessary.