High School Basketball Officials Video Training

This video is a recording of a live online meeting held, October 21, 2021, hosted by Officials Institute Chairman of the Board, Joshua Schroeder. This topic of this meeting covered video clips of correctable errors. The Officials Institute holds these meetings each month, educating basketball officials on the proper way to see and rule on plays over a variety of rule topics. The Officials Institute believes that watching and discussing videos, such as these correctable error situations, in a group helps build confidence in understanding how rules should be applied and using this format creates opportunity to receive instant feedback from other officials. Being able to ask questions while analyzing a play is invaluable to learning and relearning what we already know or think we know about a rule. This method also allows us to learn together by continually discussing the rules as they are written but exploring alternative philosophies such as a common sense approach and using and applying rules as they are intended. All videos shown are actual high school basketball videos. The video of this online meeting includes 8 different video clips, all revolve around the topic of correctable errors. Video #1 - Version 1 - A foul was called, with #25 shooting bonus free throws but wait, #11 is at the line. Once the officials are notified of the error, is it still correctable? Video #1 - Version 2 - Same clip but this time the officials realize the error sooner. Correctable? Video #1 - Version 3 - One more time and the error is noticed even sooner. Correctable Error? Video #2 - Foul was called with seconds left in the 1st half. The penalty should have resulted in bonus free throws the but the officials awarded a throw-in in error. The ball becomes live and the horn sounds to end the half. Now what? Is this a correctable error at this point? Video #3 - Another foul and the player goes to the line for a one and one. Problem is it was only 6 team fouls. After play continues, another foul is called to stop the clock and the table informs the officials of the error. How can this error be corrected? What is the procedure? Video #4 - A three point attempt is made but the player is standing on the line when he shoots. The Trail officials signals a successful three point and the scorer puts 3 points on the clock. Can we correct this? Video #5 - Time is not running during play and the Trail officials eventually stops play to correct the issue, but how can we take time off? Do we know how long it wasn't running? Video #6 - Another time issue with the clock not running. Where is our definite knowledge of time for this correction? Should we confer with each other before making a possible change? Video #7 - It appears there is an issue with the book and a player may not have been entered into it. Is this error correctable? What about the behavior of the coach? How can we handle these issues? Watching video clips is a good way to stay connected to the skill of officiating basketball but education and learning can more effectively be attained doing it in a group with some direction from a key speaker. Remembering specific rules and application of those rules is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and their monthly video review meetings, create a fun environment that allows participants to speak up and voice their opinions on plays without negative retribution or rebuttals. Everyone's opinion is worth something and adds to the overall learning experience that everyone should strive for, regardless of years of experience. Breaking down film in slow motion and freeze frames helps to "retrain our brain" so when we see the same plays in real time we are in a better position mentally to get the call right. #correctableerrors #timingerrors #NFHSbasketballrules #basketballofficial #officialsinstitute You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.org/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/ All rules referenced in this video are taken from the official rules book provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). To find out more about the NFHS, you can visit them at https://nfhs.org/

This is recording of a live online meeting held, September 16, 2021, hosted by Officials Institute Chairman of the Board, Joshua Schroeder. This topic of this meeting covered clips of plays with player control fouls. The Officials Institute holds these meetings each month, educating basketball officials on the proper way to see and rule on plays over a variety of rule topics. The Officials Institute believes that watching and discussing videos, such as these player control plays, in a group helps build confidence in understanding how rules should be applied and using this format creates opportunity to receive instant feedback from other officials. Being able to ask questions while analyzing a play is invaluable to learning and relearning what we already know or think we know about a rule. This method also allows us to learn together by continually discussing the rules as they are written but exploring alternative philosophies such as a common sense approach and using and applying rules as they are intended. All videos shown are actual high school basketball videos. The video of this online meeting includes 8 different video clips, all revolve around the topic of player control fouls. Video #1 - No foul was called on this play, but did the ball handler push his defender away illegally? Video #2 - Dribbler is coming up the floor, from the backcourt into the frontcourt, and appears as though he shoves him out of the way to get an easier shot off. Could the Center official help get this? Video #3 - Another play at the free throw line with no whistle and a fairly aggressive push off. This push created a considerable advantage to the shooter. Video #4 - Post player gets called for an elbow to the face. Was this a player control foul or was it the fault of the defender? Video #5 - Dribbler above the three point line gives a push to his defender and the official calls a player control foul. What do you think? Video #6 - This player control foul happened in front of the Trail official and passed on calling a foul. Was it because there was a two hand hand check right before that? Video #7 - Hooking foul called by the Trail official, but it happened right in front of the Lead, who nods his head in agreement, but had no foul. Why didn't he call this? Video #8 - Easy shove at the three point line but came with a late whistle and a partner ready to call it as well. How far can we come out of our area to make a crew saver call? Video #9 - Another player control foul that was passed on by an official right in front of the play. We need to call these fouls. Video #10 - Dribbler wards off a defender with slight push. Was it worth calling? Video #11 - Similar play with similar reactions. Is this a pass or a foul? Video #12 - How hard does a push need to be for a consideration of a foul call? Should that matter? Video #13 - Player control foul was called, but the game was 20 point difference with only three minutes to play. When should we pass and when should we not? Video #14 - Shooting foul was called, but what did the ball handler do before the shot? Center can come in and get this elbow foul. Video #10 - Dribbler wards off a defender by hooking him away. Watching video clips is a good way to stay connected to the skill of officiating basketball but education and learning can more effectively be attained doing it in a group with some direction from a key speaker. Remembering specific rules and application of those rules is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and their monthly video review meetings, create a fun environment that allows participants to speak up and voice their opinions on plays without negative retribution or rebuttals. Everyone's opinion is worth something and adds to the overall learning experience that everyone should strive for, regardless of years of experience. Breaking down film in slow motion and freeze frames helps to "retrain our brain" so when we see the same plays in real time we are in a better position mentally to get the call right. #playercontrolfoul #offensivefoul #NFHSbasketballrules #basketballofficial #officialsinstitute You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/ All rules referenced in this video are taken from the official rules book provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). To find out more about the NFHS, you can visit them at https://nfhs.org/

his is recording of a live online meeting held, July 15, 2021, hosted by Officials Institute Chairman of the Board, Joshua Schroeder. This topic of this meeting covered clips of plays asking if the player was in the act of shooting or not, continuous motion. The Officials Institute holds these meetings each month, educating basketball officials on the proper way to see and rule on plays over a variety of rule topics. The Officials Institute believes that watching and discussing videos, such as these angle plays, in a group helps build confidence in understanding how rules should be applied and using this format creates opportunity to receive instant feedback from other officials. Being able to ask questions while analyzing a play is invaluable to learning and relearning what we already know or think we know about a rule. This method also allows us to learn together by continually discussing the rules as they are written but exploring alternative philosophies such as a common sense approach and using and applying rules as they are intended. All videos shown are actual high school basketball videos. The video of this online meeting includes 12 different video clips, all revolve around the topic of shooting or not. Video #1 - A drive to the basket, fast break, with no one in front, but defender on the side. When did the player decided to shoot the ball? When did his act of shooting begin? Video #2 - Three point shot and the official calls a foul awarding 3 free throws. But was this player in the act of shooting when he was fouled? When does an airborne shooter stop being a shooter? Video #3 - Player dribbling down the entire length of the sideline and then crash happens as he's shooting the ball. The officials calls no shot, out of bounds. Why? Video #4 - Another fast break with a possible shooting situation but the official waves off the shot. Was that correct? Video #5 - Play in the middle of the paint, foul is called, and awarded a throw-in on the endline. But wasn't the player shooting when he got fouled? Video #6 - Girl makes a move to the basket and lays it up making her shot for 2 points but no. The official said she was fouled before the shot. When does the act of shooting begin in this play? Video #7 - Another play in the paint with no free throws awarded for the foul. Isn't a player allowed to finish the usual foot movements of a shot? Video #8 - A lot of flailing arms in this play, and was correctly identified as a shooting foul. But what about the contact? Was there any? Video #9 - Post player makes a move down the lane line and gets fouled. Why is it out of bounds and not free throws? Video #10 - 3 point shot and a shooting foul called. Did the player actually get fouled or did he flop? Video #11 - Same situation but this time no call. Was it a shooting foul or fake fall by the shooter? Video #12 - Foul on a shot but the Lead asks for help, from both officials? Is this necessary? How long should that conversation be? Watching video clips is a good way to stay connected to the skill of officiating basketball but education and learning can more effectively be attained doing it in a group with some direction from a key speaker. Remembering specific rules and application of those rules is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and their monthly video review meetings, create a fun environment that allows participants to speak up and voice their opinions on plays without negative retribution or rebuttals. Everyone's opinion is worth something and adds to the overall learning experience that everyone should strive for, regardless of years of experience. Breaking down film in slow motion and freeze frames helps to "retrain our brain" so when we see the same plays in real time we are in a better position mentally to get the call right. #continuousmotion #actofshooting #NFHSbasketballrules #basketballofficial #officialsinstitute You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/ All rules referenced in this video are taken from the official rules book provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). To find out more about the NFHS, you can visit them at https://nfhs.org/

This is Rule Review covering plays involving traveling, specifically talking about the jump stop and step back move. This video is dedicated to educating basketball officials on recognizing how to identify the jump stop and step back properly. Watching actual videos of plays involving traveling, along with some basic instruction explaining each rule, helps officials learn faster and retain rule information better. We can all learn together by continually discussing the rules as they are written in the NFHS rules book and viewing actual high school basketball games reinforces that learning. Because traveling can be a complicated concept it is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to the jump stop and step back. Instead of guessing on traveling plays and grouping all similar looking plays into the same category, it is important we, as officials, understand all the components that go into what makes a jump stop move legal or not. Was the player moving or dribbling? At what point did they stop and hold the ball? This is what we will be reviewing in this segment of Rule Review. All video clips we reference in this segment on traveling come from high school games and focus solely on the NFHS high school rules book. Video #1 - A drive to the basket made by a dribbling player who jumps high into the air with the ball and comes back to the floor before shooting. This play was allowed to continue by the officials. Watch to find out why. Video #2 - Another move down the lane with a jump stop performed by the player. This play looks the same as the first, but it is NOT. Should this have been a traveling violation? Video #3 - A jump stop play was called a traveling violation but when did the player catch and hold the ball? This is important to know to determine pivot status. Video #4 - A step back move was correctly made by this player but how do we know? When you break down a step back move, it is simply a jump stop, backwards. Video #5 - Another step back but this one was called a traveling violation. Were they different or was the officials incorrect? Watch to find out. Watching video clips is a good way to stay connected to the skill of officiating basketball but true education and learning can more effectively be attained when each video is annotated with diagrams and shading to point out key teaching points. The Officials Institute, and the Rule Review segment, creates videos that don't leave you guessing about whether there was a foul, violation or not. Even though we cannot officiate in slow motion or freeze frames, by watching and reviewing video video in this fashion, we are able to "retrain our brain" so we can start seeing plays more accurately when we do see them in real time and increase our ability to get the call right. #traveling #jumpstop #stepback #basketballrules You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/ All rules referenced in this video are taken from the official rules book provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). To find out more about the NFHS, you can visit them at https://nfhs.org/

Welcome back to the 5 Play Challenge, with five plays involving held ball (commonly called jump ball). We will show five video clips on the held ball three different times giving ample opportunity to make a ruling. First, is in real time. Second, is zoomed in and slowed it down. Third, an analysis of what happened is given and the correct ruling revealed. These videos, as always, are dedicated to educating officials on the rules of basketball. The 5 play challenge is not set up to explain the rule in detail but instead simply references rules as they are written and guidelines to help appropriately apply those rules. Every held ball video we show in this segment is clipped from actual footage of high school basketball games, involving high school athletes. The goal is to provide as much possible information to assist the way we see held ball plays in the future. The more plays we see, with detailed explanation, the better we will get at identifying the correct ruling more consistently. Video #1 - Drive to the basket is stopped when a defender gets his hand on the ball stopping the shot. But was it a held ball? Video #2 - Fast break play where the dribbler is met by a vertical defender blocking his shot. Held ball is called by the official. Was he right? Video #3 - Loose ball at the top of the lane is swarmed by players. Officials stop play for a held ball. Was it? Watch to find out. Video #4 - A shot is missed and a rebound was made with two players on the ball. The official called a foul. Could it have been a held ball? Video #5 - Another rebound play with opponents securing control and falling to the floor on top of each other. Were the officials right with their ruling? Watching video clips is a good way to hone your basketball officiating skills and retain your learning for future use. We believe the most effective way to assist in building a correct understanding of rules and how to apply them is by watching videos with annotation, diagrams and shading to highlight key teaching points. Taking away and remembering specifics on a rule, such as held balls, is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and the 5 Play Challenge segment, creates videos in a fun and interesting way to test your ability to properly recognize specific plays, but don't leave you guessing about whether there was a foul, violation or not. Even though we cannot officiate in slow motion or freeze frames, by watching and reviewing video video in this fashion, we are able to "retrain our brain" so we can start seeing plays more accurately when we do see them in real time and increase our ability to get the call right. #heldball #jumpball #basketballrules #basketballvideoreview You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/

Welcome back to the 5 Play Challenge, with five plays involving blocked shots. We will show five video clips showing blocked shots three different times giving ample opportunity to make a ruling. First, is in real time. Second, is zoomed in and slowed it down. Third, an analysis of what happened is given and the correct ruling revealed. These videos, as always, are dedicated to educating officials on the rules of basketball. The 5 play challenge is not set up to explain the rule in detail but instead simply references rules as they are written and guidelines to help appropriately apply those rules. Every blocked shot video we show in this segment is clipped from actual footage of high school basketball games, involving high school athletes. The goal is to provide as much possible information to assist the way we see blocked shot plays in the future. The more plays we see, with detailed explanation, the better we will get at identifying the correct ruling more consistently. Video #1 - A defender attempts to block a shot, swinging his arm into the shooters space but no call was made. Should this had been a foul? Watch and see. Video #2 - A shot is blocked on a drive to the basket, hitting the hand of the shooter in the process, and the Lead official stops play with a foul call. What is the proper ruling? Video #3 - A drive to the basket leads to a shot and a block, but the official whistles the play dead for a foul. But was there contact? Video #4 - A defender attempts to block a shot extending his arm outside of his own vertical space. The official called a foul. Video #5 - Another foul called on a block shot attempt, but the defender completely missed the ball. How can a missed block attempt be a foul? Watch and see. Watching video clips is a good way to hone your basketball officiating skills and retain your learning for future use. We believe the most effective way to assist in building a correct understanding of rules and how to apply them is by watching videos with annotation, diagrams and shading to highlight key teaching points. Taking away and remembering specifics on a rule, such as blocked shots, is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and the 5 Play Challenge segment, creates videos in a fun and interesting way to test your ability to properly recognize specific plays, but don't leave you guessing about whether there was a foul, violation or not. Even though we cannot officiate in slow motion or freeze frames, by watching and reviewing video video in this fashion, we are able to "retrain our brain" so we can start seeing plays more accurately when we do see them in real time and increase our ability to get the call right. #blockedshot #shootingfoul #basketballrules #basketballvideoreview You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/

This is recording of a live online meeting held, August 19, 2021, hosted by Officials Institute Chairman of the Board, Joshua Schroeder. This topic of this meeting covered clips of plays with coach interactions with officials. The Officials Institute holds these meetings each month, educating basketball officials on the proper way to see and rule on plays over a variety of rule topics. The Officials Institute believes that watching and discussing videos, such as these angle plays, in a group helps build confidence in understanding how rules should be applied and using this format creates opportunity to receive instant feedback from other officials. Being able to ask questions while analyzing a play is invaluable to learning and relearning what we already know or think we know about a rule. This method also allows us to learn together by continually discussing the rules as they are written but exploring alternative philosophies such as a common sense approach and using and applying rules as they are intended. All videos shown are actual high school basketball videos. The video of this online meeting includes 8 different video clips, all revolve around the topic of handling coaches. Video #1 - College player gets a technical foul during live play. Then the coach gets one after coming onto the floor questioning the call. Was this necessary or could it have been avoided? Listen in to see what we decided. Video #2 - After a common foul is called on a player, the coach immediately starts to question the official. After some attempted communication, the official gives two quick technical fouls to the head coach, ejecting him from the game. Could we have handled this better? Video #3 - After a no call, a coach is pleading his case to the official as he runs down to the other end of the court. As play continues on, the officials reengages the coach after he has already moved on. Why do this? Video #4 - During a free throw the bench is complaining about the shooter being on the line. After the first two, the Center officials changes positions with the Trail to address the head coach about rectifying the behavior. Video #5 - Starting a throw in, the head coach is yelling at the official about his partners "bad" call. This is a good time to just listen. Video #6 - During live action, we see the head coach emphatically yelling at the official on his sideline. Problem is he is way out of his box, as far as the division line, to do it. This needs to be addressed and cannot be ignored. Video #7 - Another coaching box issue but this time the coach is coaching his players. We can have leniency on the box in actual coaching situations but we cannot allow a coach to stand in front of us, on the court, obstructing our view. Video #8 - After a foul, the coach gets in the ear of the calling official. On the very next trip down to the other end, a foul is called in the favor of the complaining coach. Was it a call to appease the coach? Watching video clips is a good way to stay connected to the skill of officiating basketball but education and learning can more effectively be attained doing it in a group with some direction from a key speaker. Remembering specific rules and application of those rules is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and their monthly video review meetings, create a fun environment that allows participants to speak up and voice their opinions on plays without negative retribution or rebuttals. Everyone's opinion is worth something and adds to the overall learning experience that everyone should strive for, regardless of years of experience. Breaking down film in slow motion and freeze frames helps to "retrain our brain" so when we see the same plays in real time we are in a better position mentally to get the call right. #conflict #coaches #technicalfoul #NFHSbasketballrules #basketballofficial #officialsinstitute For more videos by the Officials Institute subscribe to this channel https://www.youtube.com/c/officialsinstitute OR click the following video links 5 Play Challenge - Player Control https://youtu.be/xF5GQa_5J-A Rule Review - Kicking the Ball https://youtu.be/vhrEC0TGH_4 April Online Meeting - Shooting or Not https://youtu.be/xRtsU72M3qc You can also find us on our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/ All rules referenced in this video are taken from the official rules book provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). To find out more about the NFHS, you can visit them at https://nfhs.org/

This is Rule Review and it's purpose is to use video in educating basketball officials on the rules of basketball and how to properly apply those videos in an actual game. This Rule Review segment is reviewing the rule on kicking the ball, rule 4.29. We believe watching actual videos of plays involving kicking violations, along with some basic instruction explaining each rule, helps officials learn faster and retain rule information better. We can all learn together by continually discussing the rules as they are written in the NFHS rules book and viewing actual high school basketball games reinforces that learning. Because kicking is defined with only one sentence it can be overlooked as an easy and matter of fact rule, but unfortunately it is a rule that gets misapplied often. The factor that seems to cause confusion is the whether the ball was kicked intentionally or not. This will be the main focus of what we will be reviewing in this segment of Rule Review. All video clips we reference in this segment on kicking come from high school games and focus solely on the NFHS high school rules book. Video #1 - A passed ball is kicked by a defender, preventing the completion of the throw. The official calls a kicking violation, but why does this constitute a violation. Watch to hear the explanation. Video #2 - This video shows a rebound with the ball coming down off the ring and, after a little fumbling, gets kicked up by the offensive player for a put back shot. No whistle was blown but not because it was an offensive kick. Check out why. Video #3 - Another rebounding play but this one resulting in the player falling to the ground, losing the ball, and regaining control by using his feet to bring it to himself. The official called a kicking a violation. Was he right? Video #4 - A player drives into the lane and fumbles the ball, kicking it forward into the foot of a defender who kicks it again. Why did the officials allow two kicks to happen without stopping play? Watching video clips is a good way to stay connected to the skill of officiating basketball but true education and learning can more effectively be attained when each video is annotated with diagrams and shading to point out key teaching points. The Officials Institute, and the Rule Review segment, creates videos that don't leave you guessing about whether there was a foul, violation or not. Even though we cannot officiate in slow motion or freeze frames, by watching and reviewing video video in this fashion, we are able to "retrain our brain" so we can start seeing plays more accurately when we do see them in real time and increase our ability to get the call right. #kickingviolation #kickball #basketballrules Find us at our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/ All rules referenced in this video are taken from the official rules book provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). To find out more about the NFHS, you can visit them at https://nfhs.org/

This is the 5 Play Challenge, with five plays involving player control fouls. We will show five video clips showing player control situations three different times giving ample opportunity to make a ruling. First, is in real time. Second, is zoomed in and slowed it down. Third, an analysis of what happened is given and the correct ruling revealed. These videos, as always, are dedicated to educating officials on the rules of basketball. The 5 play challenge is not set up to explain the rule in detail but instead simply references rules as they are written and guidelines to help appropriately apply those rules. Every player control video we show in this segment is clipped from actual footage of high school basketball games, involving high school athletes. The goal is to provide as much possible information to assist the way we see player control fouls in the future. The more plays we see, with detailed explanation, the better we will get at identifying the correct ruling more consistently. Video #1 - A dribbler drives into the lane and passes to his teammate. But the officials stops play with a whistle calling a player control foul. What do you think? Video #2 - A shooting foul is called on this play. But watch closely. Was there any illegal activity before that? Video #3 - A post player gets the ball and makes a strong move to the basket, getting fouled in the process of shooting. Anything else worth calling? Watch and see? Video #4 - A player make a move into the lane, beating his defender and puts up a shot. No whistle on the play, but should there have been? Video #5 - A player backs his way into the post finishing with a shot and a foul call. But was this a shooting foul or was the back down illegal? Take a look and see. Watching video clips is a good way to hone your basketball officiating skills and retain your learning for future use. We believe the most effective way to assist in building a correct understanding of rules and how to apply them is by watching videos with annotation, diagrams and shading to highlight key teaching points. Taking away and remembering specifics on a rule, such as player control, is easier when visual aids are used to present in a way that is easy to listen to and understand. The Officials Institute, and the 5 Play Challenge segment, creates videos in a fun and interesting way to test your ability to properly recognize specific plays, but don't leave you guessing about whether there was a foul, violation or not. Even though we cannot officiate in slow motion or freeze frames, by watching and reviewing video video in this fashion, we are able to "retrain our brain" so we can start seeing plays more accurately when we do see them in real time and increase our ability to get the call right. #playercontrol #offensivefoul #basketballrules #basketballvideoreview Find us at our website https://officialsinstitute.godaddysites.com/ Join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialsinstitute/