MCBOA Basketball Pre-Game – Crew of 2
Schedule
15:00 – on court
12:00 – R to table (verify book, meet
scorer/timers, possession arrow, “X” on
floor, coaches box, game ball)
3:00 –meet w/ coaches and captains
(legal uniforms & equipment, uniforms
worn properly, display good
sportsmanship)
Halftime
Meet at scorer’s table - check with book,
change the arrow, 10 minutes in duration
Back on court at 3:00
Coaches
Introduction
Let us know what kind of time-out
Be ready to play on 2nd buzzer
CREW OF 2 - COURT COVERAGES
Half Court
Transition & Press Coverage
Captains
Practice good sportsmanship
Get loose ball, Talk to your teammates
only, Good luck, have fun.
Timer
Stop clock on all whistles
Check with scorer to make sure
score matches
2 horns with each timeout
Full: 45 sec & 60 sec
30: 15 sec & 30 sec
DQ: 15 sec & 20 sec
Trail’s Primary Responsibilities
• Sideline and midcourt line
• Last second shot
• Drives starting in primary
• Bring subs in
Transition
Lead find the defender – trail look for
travel & palming
Long pass – lead must cover receiver
Be aware of partner’s position – extend
your coverage off ball
Scorer
Count players in book
Check for duplicate numbers
Sign book – print both officials names in
book
Timeouts – mark in book – 3 full,
2 – 30’s
Possession arrow
Team fouls match scoreboard
Notify on 6 fouls and 9 fouls
Notify on 5th player foul
Notify when team has only 1 T.O. left
• Weak side rebound coverage
Lead’s Primary Responsibilities
• Endline and sideline
• Post play
• Illegal screens at elbows
• Strong side rebound coverage
Press Coverage
Lead must help if more than 2 on 2 in
backcourt
New lead watch sideline in back court –
don’t turn back
DISCUSSION POINTS KEY POINTS TO A GREAT GAME COMMUNICATION
2010 NFHS rule changes 1. Trust your partner to call their primary (IT Strong voice
2010 Points of Emphasis MUST BE OBVIOUS FOR YOU TO Tempo – voice & mechanics
Technical foul administration COME OUT OF YOUR PRIMARY Fouls – shooter, throw-in-spot
-- call T and get away (partner seat belts 2. Call the obvious – is rhythm, speed, Double whistle
coach) agility and/or balance altered? Throw ins – eye contact, check table & clock
Consistency 3. Referee the Defense Bonus situation – 6th & 9th team fouls
-- ball in after timeouts if not breaking 4. Clock management Player Fouls – 4th personal
huddle 5. Good communication partners and with Time outs – team & inbound spot
-- warnings, closely guarded coaches – address questions not comments Warnings
-- block/charge, fumbles Soliciting for help
-- 3 seconds, kicked ball 6. Screens and hand-checks early Jump ball –help w/ direction
-- hand checking 7. Tell each other who shooter is on fouls Substitutes
-- post play (especially when we get to bonus). Anything unusual (let’s get together)
-- screens 8. If I come to you with information. I am
-- pass/crash coming with information that is needed.
-- coaching Box Enforcement YOU change the call – not me.
Respect partners area
Team Knowledge – Rivalries – Coaches 9. Unusual situations – come together
Fight - off ball official monitor benches quickly & be decisive
1o. Last 3 minutes of game=100% accuracy