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Basketball official working on signal presentation

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portscan69 commented on 01 Nov 2015

What on earth are these guys doing? Running with your arm up holding the foul? Not signaling the infraction at the spot. Saying I got, or we got gold 22??? On the arm??? WOW. These mechanics are horrible. Pointing the throw in spot with an open hand???

Tony C commented on 25 Nov 2015

+portscan69 I tend to agree with you although you can communicate to your partner the spot and color of the team entitled to the throw in or signal two free throws without giving a preliminary signal as to the type of foul. I have worked for two different associations and they handled these situations very differently. Each has its pros and cons and yes, I realize not giving preliminary signals goes against the manual. Anyway, hopefully these officials clean up some of their mechanics and communication as they gain more experience, but if they are first year officials, I have seen far worse.

portscan69 commented on 25 Nov 2015

+Tony C also, preliminary mechanics tell your partner(s) what you have and if we are shooting or designating a throw in spot. Nothing worse than a foul or violation being called and your not knowing if there's shots or where the throw in spot is.

portscan69 commented on 25 Nov 2015

+Tony C that association is wrong. The rules set by NFHS clearly states to do this.

Tony C commented on 25 Nov 2015

+portscan69 Some associations do not want officials making preliminary signals at the spot of the foul, outside of the closed fist (unless it's a close block/charge play). You probably shouldn't throw out statements like that without knowing which association they work for or how long they have been officiating. These guys obviously look like first year or second year officials at best. It sounds like you know your stuff but I'm sure you made many of the same mistakes these guys are making in your first year.

portscan69 commented on 20 Nov 2015

Horrible mechanics compared to just what I said. Horrible mechanics.

ALAN EVANS commented on 20 Nov 2015

+portscan69 Horrible mechanics compared to what? A 1 year Official or a 30 year seasoned Official? I suspect based on the level of this game, these men are newer Officials. So based on a 1 or 2 year Official, not bad at all. yes, a bunch of polishing to do, but to throw a blanket statement out there without knowing who or how long these Officials have been in the game is foolish.

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gregardo balones commented on 19 Apr 2016

this is insane.... so all the times the referee will rule the basketball court??? im a referee also but i think this insanity will brake all the players and make deft and blind or make a player plays like a robots hahhahah.... insanity with this officials... fuck!!!

Oguzhan Yıldırım commented on 27 Jun 2015

So U say that refrees give techical fouls 100000 times a match. This is nature of basketball nature of Human. First they have to warn player 2) Real Madrid Oly and Pana players have to get 5 or 6 technical fouls every game but what can u do dirty jobs out there :)

SojaTeks1 commented on 04 Apr 2012

on 6.19, that's not a faul, it's a small touching compared to the position of the opponent (in dis-balance) and not been able to rebound at all. Turkish player is right to protest.....

Tom Bob commented on 17 Apr 2012

Thanks for sharing ,,, Great Video....!

Basketball Penalties and Their Signals : Pre-game Basketball Referee Duties

Refereeing a basketball game can be fun! Learn how about pre-game duties of a ref with expert tips and advice on basketball violations in this free video. Expert: ...

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Basketball Penalties and Their Signals : Signaling a Hand Check in Basketball

Refereeing a basketball game can be fun! Learn how to signal a hand check with expert tips and advice on basketball violations in this free video. Expert: Dave ...

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Alberto González Bollaín commented on 25 Jan 2015

bullshit... i know the rules are like that on the paper, but just take a look at reality, people!... Just check out any NBA center doing post moves: Griffin, Ibaka, Gasol, Howard, you name it... as soon as the offer their nice asses to the defender: BOOM either hand check or forearm check and absolutely no call. People do that all the time because real referees dont make a call... never.. ever. Unless you're grabbing or pushing!!!. In other words, if the defender impedes the offensive player's side or go-around movement (because going backwards while posting requires contact with the defender anyway). So if you ask me i tell you i see many pussies in this vid, both on the screen and in the comments below... I've been playing baskebal since I was a child (late 80s) until today (--2009) and I've been always doing hand and forearm checks, and no referee has ever call a foul on me because of that...never. .. Basketball is not for pussies and floppers... some people should only play with their parents so they can call any foul ..LOL. Cheers!, and keep it real.

Alberto González Bollaín commented on 05 Jun 2015

+Rachmadian Deshiantamathat sounds much better

Rachmadian Deshiantama commented on 04 Jun 2015

+Alberto González Bollaín from //www.nba.com/features/misunderstoodrules_051128.html - Hand Checking: A defender may not place and keep his hand on an opponent unless he is in the area near the basket with his back to the basket. A defender may momentarily touch an opponent with his hand anywhere on the court as long as it does not affect the opponent’s movement (speed, quickness, balance, rhythm).

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Basketball Penalties and Their Signals : Signaling a Charge in Basketball

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portscan69 commented on 16 Nov 2014

As 15 people have stated, you can be moving and take a charge as long as legal guarding position was established. Rule of thumb for a charge is chest to chest. Shoulder to shoulder is a block. Also, you do not need to point the direction you're going. A player control foul is offensive, so we know it's going the opposite direction. The referee in this video stated a charge would be running the defender over or running them over after a pass. First part is correct, second is wrong. If the player controlling the ball passes, then runs a defender over, it is a team control foul, not a player control. The proper mechanic for that would be closed fist to stop the clock, signal a push foul, then a punch for team control signal.

bainsey89 commented on 04 Jan 2009

It's a myth that you must be "set" to take a charge. Yes, you have to start with two feet on the floor and facing your opponent. That's legal guarding position. Once legal guarding position is established, though, you CAN move laterally or obliquely to draw a charge. You can even jump straight up, because you're allowed to guard your spot from the floor to the ceiling. Being "set" doesn't hurt, but it's not a requirement.

hilbertp commented on 16 May 2014

Horrible explanation that is based on the old myth that the defensive player needs to have his feet set. In reality, the defensive player needs to establish legal defensive position only. It is absolutely irrelevent if his feet are moving, if he is in the air or not. It all revolves around legal or illegal defensive position. Please do your homework before uploading crap videos like this....

Antonz4 commented on 29 Apr 2009

Spot on. It's a myth that you have to be "set". Such bad practice. As long as you're in your legal guarding position, you can move backwards or even laterally (as long as contact occurs not as a result of your lateral movement) Easy.

Tony C commented on 23 Sep 2014

Where did they get this little league ref? His explanation couldn't be more incorrect. Your feet can be moving as a defender if you have established legal guarding position and have maintained it.

manelle333 commented on 11 Jan 2011

The call is correct. It is a player control foul because a charge is under that kind of foul, so you can call it either way - as a player control foul or as a charge.