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Dealing with Abusive Fans PDF Print E-mail
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Basketball Officiating
Written by Billy Martin   

Having a recent opportunity to observe a high school basketball game (on a rare night off) I found myself amazed at the very aggressive attitude and behavior of  adults in the stands, directed toward players AND officials. 

So you're saying ... "where have you been the last 20 years?"  Well, I guess at some point you finally realize that enough is enough.  While state associations, local conferences, and rule governing bodies have implemented policies and procedures to deal with unruly fans, it seems as though (in general and overall) a crowd can be very difficult to keep in control as compared to the players on the court, regardless of what guidelines you put in place.

In this week's "60 Seconds on Officiating" we will look at some situations and the best practices designed to keep an over zealous fan base from crossing over the line of proper decorum. 

It may be time for us ALL to step up our enforcement on abusive fans.

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Flagrant Foul Video Goes Viral PDF Print E-mail
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Basketball Officiating
Written by Administrator   
The following video capturing several blatant flagrant fouls that were not ruled properly has received over 6.5 million viewers in just less than a month.

The power of social networks like YouTube and Facebook can spread the message to every corner of the globe.  Take a look and weigh in on your thoughts for this disturbing piece. 
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Where To Spot The Ball PDF Print E-mail
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Basketball Officiating
Written by Tim Malloy   

A key part of "getting the play right" is where the ball is spotted after the official makes their ruling on a violation, non-shooting foul or resumes play at the completion of a timeout.

This often overlooked component of the game can lead to careless spot placements, which will undoubtedly create unfair advantages for teams inbounding the ball.


Be vigilant in visualizing your "Inbound Triangle" for determining throw in spots for non-shooting fouls in the offensive team's front court. 

Did the foul occur inside your imaginary lines running from the free throw line elbows to the end line corners, or at the top of the key? If so, the throw in spot in on the endline.

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