2. OFFICIATING OFFICIALS IN A
BASKETBALL GAME
Referee
- Inspects and approves all equipment to
be used during the game.
- Designates the game clock officials, 24
second device operator, stopwatch
operator, and recognizes table officials.
- Administers a jump ball at the center
circle to start the game
- Has the power to stop the game when
conditions warrant it.
3. - Carefully examines the score sheet at
the end of the playing time or every end
of the quarter.
- Makes the final decision whenever
necessary or when the officials disagree.
- Has the power to make decisions on any
point especially if covered by the rule.
4. Umpire
- Assists the referee
- Makes the decisions on violations
committed by the players, coaches,
assistant coaches or team followers.
5. Scorer and Assistant Scorer
The scorer and assistant scorer uses the
official score sheet to:
- Keep a record of the names and
numbers of every player of the
competing teams
- Keep a chronological running summary
of points scored and to record the field
goals and free throws made.
- Record the timeouts and notify the coach
through the officials.
6. - Record the technical fouls called on each
coach and shall notify the referee when
a coach must leave the game.
- Record the personal and technical fouls
called each player. He must also notify
the referee immediately when the 5th foul
or the 6th foul is called on any player.
- Approve substitutions.
7. Timekeeper
- Keeps a record of playing time and
stoppage time.
- Starts the stopwatch and sounds the
signal to start play.
- Starts and stops game clock in
accordance with the rules.
8. 24-second Operator
- Starts, restarts, stops and resets the 24-
second device
Commissioner
- Assists the officials but does not interfere
with their decisions.
- Serves as the consultant during the
game.
9. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
REFEREE
Consistent
Decisive
Trustworthy
Fair
Confident
Motivating
10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BASKETBALL
OFFICIAL
See that the game proceeds within the
context of the rules of the game. Rules
are directions laid down for the players
and officials to follow.
Interfere as seldom as possible, never
seeking to become the focus of attention.
Set and maintain a pleasant
atmosphere for the enjoyment of the
game
Show concern for the players
12. PERSONAL FOULS
Illegal use of Hands
Blocking
Holding
Pushing
Charging with the ball
Charging without the ball
Excessive swinging of elbows