1. BASKETBALL REFEREES
PRE-GAME CONFERENCE
Sodertalje, Scania Cup 2013

2. Introduction
 The purpose of a good pre-game conference
is to understand how officials can help each
other
 A good pre-game with your partners will
reduce the risk of mishaps on the court
 Crew Chief should run the pre-game
 Use Game Board when needed

3. General concepts (1)
 Importance of the game
 New rules and interpretations if any
 Eye contact
– on every dead ball situation
– as much as possible
 Substitutions

4. General concepts (2)
 Violations
 Hand checking
 Off-ball coverage
 Rough post-play
 Fights (expect unexpected)

5. General concepts (3)
 Court coverage
– areas of responsibility (work your primary but be
aware what else is happening on the court)
– rotations
– press and transition
– fast breaks
– rebounding
– goaltending and basket interference
– 3pts shot

6. General concepts (4)
 Fouls
– switches
– double/triple calls
– TF, UF, DF and multiple fouls
– free throws
– freeze while your partner reports to the table
– avoid long distance calls
– if the number of fouls is lop-sided, be ready to answer
if you are asked about by a coach or player

7. General concepts (5)
 Communication with:
– partners
– coaches
– players
– table officials
– commissioner
– spectators

8. General concepts (6)
 Time outs
– find out regular or TV time out
– talk about putting the ball back in play
– observe the teams and table
– talk about anything
– restart on time

9. General concepts (7)
 Official warning
– bench control – very important
– delay of the game
– flopping
 Personal warning
– all mentioned above
– shirts inside shorts

10. General concepts (8)
 End of playing time
– last possession signal
– last shot responsibility
– wave your hands immediately if you are sure
200% and not going to count it
– don’t make any signal if you are not sure

11. General concepts (9)
 On the court
– same outfit including whistles
– meet table officials and coaches
– forgot something?
 After the game
– shake your hands or run away
– leave the court together

12. Enjoy the game!