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 CONTROL

• 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.