3-person Mechanics Fiba Amended 2008 Alberta Clinic

FIBA 3-PERSON MECHANICS

Document prepared by PAUL DESHAIES CABO NATIONAL INTERPRETER

© Paul Deshaies, September 2008

TERMINOLOGY • • • • • • • •

Ball-side Lead, Centre, Trail Table side Opposite side Rotation: change of position during live ball Strong side: side of front court where L is located Weak side: side of front court where L is not located Switch: change in position during dead ball caused by a foul being called

Understanding FIBA • From the outside….. – International scope • Members are all over the world

– Structural differences between member countries – Cultural issues • Prescribed signals

– Game site support • Role of the scorer’s table • Role of the commissioner

Understanding FIBA • From the inside…. – Skills to be successful in the FIBA system are very different • Coach/game management, credibility, rules knowledge

– Tournament assignments – Language/Cultural differences • No pregame • Crew communication/dynamics

Mechanics Differences • Point of throw-in after a cancelled basket • 3-person mechanics – call a foul and go opposite table • Lead area of responsibility • Philosophy on double whistles • Dead ball hustle

Mechanics Differences Pre-Game Pre-Game Routine • On the court 20 minutes before game time • Opposite the table • Check scoresheet at 10 minutes before game time

• 6 minutes before game time, blow whistle to interrupt warmup and bring teams to respective bench (clock (clock still running) • Resume warm-up with 3 minutes on the clock • 2:00 minutes, officials cross over to table side • 1:30 minute left, left, bring teams to bench • PrePre-game and half-time: half-time: whistle at 3:00, 1:30 and 30 seconds • Between 1st and 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and before OT, whistle at 30 seconds

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Mechanics Differences • Signals – – – – –

No preliminary signals Two hand reporting (player numbers 4-15 only) Charging with the ball (player control) Free throws Made basket or free throw

Officials Working Areas • L works the paint • C stands 2 meters beyond free throw line extended

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• T at the edge of the team bench area • Officials must go where they can see the air (find the spaces)

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Areas of Responsibility •

L is responsible for paint on strong side and inside arc – Double whistle

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T and L have shared responsibilities in dual area

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C is responsible for whole weak side

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T is responsible for outside of strong side

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Throw-Ins •

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Not behind backboard

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Diagonal from end of free throw line to corner: endline

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Throw-in from back court handled by T (unless from front-court on weak side)

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Endline Throw-In •

L between player and basket VISITOR

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Free Throw Administration • L (opposite side) – Signals number of throws – Bounces ball to thrower – Watches players across lane – After last successful free throw, throw, signals start of clock

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• C (table side) – Signals number of throws until ball is released – Watches players across lane – Signals start of clock after last unsuccessful free throw

• T (opposite side) – Helps with free throw violations if necessary – Helps with perimeter rebounding

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Charged Time-Outs • Official nearest table grants the time-out, becomes C and stands straddling centre line.

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• All officials assume pre-game positions during time out. – If free throw, throw, L holds ball – If throw-in, throw-in, official responsible holds ball

• After warning signal, officials ensure that players return and move to normal positions

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Merging Systems • FIBA has adopted several changes in the past several years that are closer to the North American philosophy – – – – – –

8 second continued backcourt count Over and back interpretation Move to center on timeout in last 2 minutes of game Allowed substitutions Use of 3-person crews Post-game feedback