An emphasis on these issues is always fully discussed in every Officials meeting to beginning a new season. This should help us understand what officials are looking for.
Major Officiating Concerns
The rules committee has identified the following as major concerns that need
to be addressed because of their increased incidence of occurence:
Handchecking
The rules committee is concerned that various types of handchecking on a player
with the ball drastically reduces the dribbler’s ability to beat his man to create
scoring opportunities. Accordingly, certain guidelines for officiating these plays
have been inserted into Rule 10 and officials are instructed to call the fouls as
written in the rules.
Freedom of Movement
The rules committee continues to express concern that the rules relating to a
player’s ability to move with or without the ball are being neglected by officials
resulting in more physical play and less opportunity for scoring. Officials need to
refocus their energies on penalizing illegal contact by the defense which prevents
players from cutting freely, running their offense and otherwise creating a more
free-flowing game.
Block/Charge Plays
After reviewing tapes of numerous block/charge plays, the committee is
concerned about the number of incorrect calls made, especially on plays
involving 1.) a defensive player moving forward toward the dribbler in an attempt
to establish initial legal guarding position outside the restricted area, and 2.)
the defender not establishing initial legal guarding position on plays involving
airborne shooters/passers. The committee asked that an educational process be
undertaken to improve the officiating calls on these plays.
Major Officiating Concerns
The rules committee has identified the following as major concerns that need
to be addressed because of their increased incidence of occurence:
Handchecking
The rules committee is concerned that various types of handchecking on a player
with the ball drastically reduces the dribbler’s ability to beat his man to create
scoring opportunities. Accordingly, certain guidelines for officiating these plays
have been inserted into Rule 10 and officials are instructed to call the fouls as
written in the rules.
Freedom of Movement
The rules committee continues to express concern that the rules relating to a
player’s ability to move with or without the ball are being neglected by officials
resulting in more physical play and less opportunity for scoring. Officials need to
refocus their energies on penalizing illegal contact by the defense which prevents
players from cutting freely, running their offense and otherwise creating a more
free-flowing game.
Block/Charge Plays
After reviewing tapes of numerous block/charge plays, the committee is
concerned about the number of incorrect calls made, especially on plays
involving 1.) a defensive player moving forward toward the dribbler in an attempt
to establish initial legal guarding position outside the restricted area, and 2.)
the defender not establishing initial legal guarding position on plays involving
airborne shooters/passers. The committee asked that an educational process be
undertaken to improve the officiating calls on these plays.