BASKETBALL OBSERVERS GUIDELINES TO COMPLETING GAME REPORT

A.  APPEARANCE AND MANNER

  • On time and execution of pre-game duties on the floor.
  • Clean, pressed and proper uniform, shoes polished and hair neat.
  • In good physical condition, weight appropriate for height and build.
  • Court presence and appearance, personality, professionalism and demeanor.
  • Toss and basic position and alertness for opening toss, free throw situations and all throw-ins.

B.   MECHANICS AND RULE ENFORCEMENT

  • Did calls demonstrate a clear understanding of the rules?
  • Were the proper penalties assessed?
  • Were the application of rules followed properly?
  • How was reaction and poise under pressure?
  • Use of approved signals?
  • Sharp, crisp, clear whistle?
  • Strong and controlled voice, not accusing?
  • Intelligible signals?  (Do we know what was called)
  • All throw-in and time-outs procedures administered properly?
  • Switch positions on fouls?  (In accordance with mechanics manual)
  • Good opening toss for jump ball?
  • Clear communication achieved with scores and timers?
  • Judgment and consistency in administering rules?
  • Consistency in fouls called?  (Were fouls call similarly from beginning to end, is a foul in the first ten minutes the same at the end of the game)
  • Did the trail official work the 3-point arch and get the best possible angles?
  • Were they in proper position to make the call?
  • Were the officials firm but not accusing from the beginning to the end?
  • Were the call made in a clear and confidant manner?

C.   GAME BENCH AND CROWD CONTROLL

  • Were players, coaches and bench personnel kept under control?
  • Was the “coaching box” rule enforced?
  • Was the game handled well under pressure and volatile situations?
  • Teamwork, eye contact with partner?
  • Clear mechanics and communication on 3-point shots, free throw attempts and last second shots for goal? (Include shot clock)
  • Use of hands on the dribbler? (Were they holding or inhibiting)
  • Post play denials and match-ups, push offs, and swim stroke movements? (Keeping post play under control)
  • Screening? (Were they legal or illegal)
  • Block-Charge interpretation called with consistency?
  • Advantage/disadvantage calls (Backcourt and open court judgment perhaps a bit closer inside on the shooter?)
  • Intentional/Hard fouls called consistently (Were all efforts made to directly play the ball?)
  • “No calls” were they appropriate?
  • Goaltending basket interference calls (Were they consistency and from the proper position?)
  • Perception and awareness (Did the officials see the entire play?)
  • Did the officials initiate switches and rotations well when working?
  • Was the court balance and covered entirely during full court pressure?
  • Did they cover the part of the court they were responsible for?
  • Was conversation between officials and coaches kept to a minimum?
  • Were both coaches call together when conversation was necessary?  For example:  Any unusual circumstances, scoring, timing mistakes and correctable errors?
  • Did the referee communicate as needed and professionally with his/her fellow officials during time-outs to maintain control of the players, coaches and game situations.