Player control fouls. That's what we discussed on this recorded Live OI meeting.

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.

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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/