Montana Officials Association MHSA 1 South Dakota Avenue Helena, MT 59601 406-442-6010 Fax 406-442-8250

November, 2018

TO: MOA OFFICIALS

FROM: KIP RYAN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

RE: BASKETBALL STUDY CLUBS

Under cover are your 2018-19 Basketball Study Outlines. There are six in all. You must complete all six (6) to satisfy your yearly study club attendance requirement.

Your MOA Regional Director is responsible for listing you as fulfilling your obligations with these guides. Study club attendance sheets must be signed by your Regional Director, so please be certain they get to him/her. He/she will forward them on to the MOA office. DO NOT SEND THEM DIRECTLY TO THE MOA OFFICE. If your pool needs study club attendance sheets (there is a specific form to be completed for study club credit), please contact Theresa at the MOA office or print one from the Forms page of the MOA Central Hub. You can access the Central Hub from the MHSA home page by clicking on “Officials/MOA” in the upper right corner.

Please discuss issues and ramifications of rules and mechanics with your less experienced officials. Remember that you probably have all levels of officiating experience and expertise within your membership.

Much of the material requires that a group leader moderate the discussion. Please conduct the meeting as a lesson so that as much information as possible can be gained by the group’s members.

As another year is set to begin, we wish you the best in your officiating endeavors, and we appreciate the work that you do for Montana’s youth activities.

KR/

MONTANA OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL STUDY CLUB OUTLINES 2018-2019 LESSON # 1 NAME______

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Preferably use before the season’s first game:

I. Review the October Word and the MOA Handbook.

II. Discuss any issues/concerns/ideas prompted by the MOA/MHSA Rules Clinic.

III. Review the new (bolded and italicized) areas of the MOA Handbook. Be aware of major revisions in the sport(s) that affect you.

IV. MOA/MHSA Handbook Changes and reminders for 2018-19 are as follows:

1. Mileage is 54.5 cents per mile this year. Per diem for each official, including the driver, is 12 cents per mile. So, the driver, for a regular season game, would receive 66.5 cents per mile while the rider official would receive 12 cents per mile.

2. to be used for the 2018-19 Basketball Season: As approved by the MHSA Executive Board, for 2018-19 MHSA Basketball regular and post season play, the basketball to be used for all levels of play shall include the NFHS authenticating mark. During MHSA post season play, boys shall use the Baden Perfection Elite BX7E Basketball and the girls shall use the Baden Perfection Elite BX6E Basketball.

3. Basketball three-person crews’ fees (varsity $60, JV $40.75), two-person crews (varsity $60, JV $48).

4. Approved additional language to the general assignment policy as follows: XXVI. Assignment, A. General Policy, #5: Officials are prohibited from working a varsity contest or tournament where they cohabitate with or have an immediate relative who is participating as an athlete or head coach. Officials are also prohibited from working post season contests in the gender classification where they have an immediate relative who is participating as an athlete or head coach. An immediate relative is defined as a parent, spouse, brother, sister, child or grandchild. Officials who coach are prohibited from working a varsity contest or tournament of his/her gender- specific sport in the classification he/she coaches

5. Game cancellations—XXVII> Regular Season Fee/Expenses: If an official was not notified but was present to work a contest that was cancelled or postponed for reasons related to an act of God including, but not limited to, power failure, adverse weather, or hazardous road conditions, the officials must be paid at least half of the game fee plus all travel and per diem allowances. Contest(s) cancelled due to weather or act of God will be rescheduled using the same officials (if possible) and those officials will receive only travel and per diem allowances for the cancelled contest(s). If different officials are used, officials will be paid the travel/per diem allowance and game fee. In regard to cancellations/postponements after the contest begins, officials that work one quarter (or its equivalent) or more will receive a full game fee and if the officials work one quarter or less, they will receive half of a game fee (lightning cancellations, power outages, etc).

V. Basketball: Basketball officials may wear a gray shirt with black pinstripes or a black and white striped shirt. For each game the uniform shirt must be the same for each member of the officiating crew. Effective in 2018-19, Basketball officials may wear a standard warm-up jacket, solid black pullover, full zip or button up, unadorned (except for MOA service pins). The MHSA Executive Board and the MOA Regional Directors have previously approved the following:

1. Reminder--Under XVII, MOA Code of Ethics — letter L — I will not approach coaches or athletic directors, personally or by mail, relative to assignments or ratings or in regard to game calls, mechanics or procedural duties. Those questions should be initially addressed through the pool leader, MOA Regional Director or the MOA office. 2. Amended Section XIV, L to read: Officials pools may provide information regarding availability of eligible officials for post season assignment to a district or division representative for distribution to schools in those districts or divisions, when requested in writing. Individual officials shall not provide such information. 3. Because basketball districts/divisions are now scheduling play-in games on Monday or Tuesday to pare the tournament down to an eight team bracket, approved that if one of the tournament officials has a work related conflict and is unable to officiate the play-in or a challenge game, the MOA office or tournament manager can assign one of the other tournament officials to work this game(s). 4. An alternate official must always be available for basketball tournament games below the state level, that a schedule of alternate officials be prepared by the tournament officials and coordinated by the tournament manager. 5. Language was added to the MOA Handbook to allow officials whose employment requires them to be away from home during the week to attend study clubs at an alternate pool location with the permission of both the regional director and the MOA Commissioner. 6. Officials utilizing lodging accommodations provided by the tournament manager may be provided a single room when feasible and at the discretion of the tournament manager. 7. All basketball officials are required to sign their name in the scorebook before the start of each contest. The referee must make sure the official’s names are in the scorebook. 8. Pink whistles may be used by officials at contests designated as breast cancer awareness events. Any other uniform modifications for the purpose of supporting a charitable fundraising event must be approved in advance by the MOA Commissioner. 9. The MHSA/MOA will require each official to take the “NFHS Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know” course each year. The online concussion course must be viewed after June 1st for an official to be eligible for the coming school year. The deadline for viewing the course will coincide with the deadline for viewing the rules clinic for each sport. For officials who work more than one sport, you must complete the concussion course by the rules clinic deadline for your first sport of the year. The concussion course must be completed only once per school year but it must be completed before officiating any high school scrimmage or game. The penalty for not completing the concussion clinic by the deadline will be the same as the penalty for non- completion of the rules clinic. However, the MOA official, by law, cannot work any scrimmage or contest until the concussion clinic has been viewed.

Officials are asked to use their best judgment in observing the signs, symptoms and behaviors of a concussion and other possible serious injuries. If there is a player who exhibits signs and symptoms of an injury, officials will make coaches aware of the injured player and call an injury time out. The official should notify the coach by making the following statement:

“Coach, you need to take a look at this player; he/she is exhibiting signs and symptoms of an injury.”

Once the official notifies the coach, it is now the coach’s responsibility. The official does not need written permission for an athlete to return to play nor does the official need to verify the credentials of the appropriate health-care professional. THE YOUTH CANNOT RETURN TO PLAY UNTIL THEY ARE EVALUATED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL AND RECEIVES WRITTEN CLEARANCE TO RETURN TO PLAY FROM THE LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. Officials do not determine RETURN TO PLAY (RTP).

VI. Review and discuss the following information related to the MHSA basketball mercy rule. This is not an NFHS rule change, but MOA basketball officials will be called upon to help facilitate this MHSA mercy rule:

MHSA BASKETBALL MERCY RULE

For the 2018-2019 basketball season, the Basketball Mercy Rule will again be used by all MHSA member schools. It will be used for all levels of play, (Varsity, JV, Sophomore and Frosh) in the second half only, once a team has a forty (40) or better lead against their opponent, a running clock will ensue until the end of the game even if the difference in the score drops below the forty point margin. The only time the clock will stop will be between quarters, time outs, and when replacing an injured or disqualified player.

In the second half of a basketball game, the official scorer and timer will be responsible for running the clock continuously except for the below situations, once a team has a forty (40) point or better lead against their opponent.

1. Once the clock signals the end of a quarter or overtime period, the clock will be stopped until play is started for the next quarter or overtime period. 2. Once an official signals for a called time-out, the clock will be stopped until play is started following the time-out. 3. Once an official beckons or bench personnel come onto the floor to attend to an injured player, the clock will be stopped until play is started again. 4. Once an official informs the Head Coach that a player has been disqualified from further participation in the game, the clock will be stopped until play is started again.

The clock will be restarted: 1. If a is not successful and the ball is to remain live, the clock shall be started when the ball touches or is touched by a player on the court. 2. If play is resumed by a throw-in, the clock shall be started when the ball touches, or is legally touched by, a player on the court after it is released by the thrower.

Game management must inform the official scorer and timer of this MHSA Basketball Mercy Rule and the provisions of the rule.

MOA basketball officials should discuss this MHSA Basketball Mercy Rule with the head coaches and captains during the pre-game conference and with the scorer and timer before the start of the game.

The following are MHSA Basketball Mercy Rule Clarifications for the 2018-2019 basketball season:

Free throws (including Technical fouls) are shot with a running clock once a team has a forty (40) point or better lead against their opponent until the end of the game even if the difference in the score drops below the forty point margin. The only time the clock would stop to shoot free throws would be when a player has been disqualified from further participation in the game, the clock would be stopped to replace the disqualified player and during the shooting of required free throws. The clock would be restarted in this situation (1) If a free throw is not successful and the ball is to remain live, the clock shall be started when the ball touches or is touched by a player on the court or (2) If the free throw(s) are made and play is resumed by a throw-in, the clock shall be started when the ball touches, or is legally touched by, a player on the court after it is released by the thrower.

VII. Please take time as a group to review and discuss the following articles related to the new rule changes listed in the 2018-2019 Basketball Preseason Guide (note we have listed the number of the page): • Rule Exception - pages 1 - 3 • 2018-19 Rule Change – pages 4 - 5 • Rule Clarification – page 5 • Points of Emphasis – pages 6 – 10 • 2017-18 Rule Changes – pages 10 – 11

OUTLINE MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT AND SENT TO YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR BY APRIL 1, 2019. MONTANA OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL STUDY CLUB OUTLINES 2018-2019 LESSON #2

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I. Review and discuss the points related to professionalism and officiating post play:

Professionalism as an Official

Defined as the competency or skill expected of a professional.

You only have one opportunity to make a first impression. This includes your appearance on arrival at the facility and your approach and interaction with administrators, coaches, players. The biggest to a first impression is to BE ON TIME! On Arrival: • Attire o Jeans or slacks? o Sneakers or dress shoes? o T-shirt or dress shirt? • Appearance o Are you clean shaven? (Gender specific item) o Is your hair combed? o Did you come straight from work? • Attitude o Are you approachable to administrators? o Do you acknowledge fans? o Are you willing to chat with those who approach you? Taking the Floor: • Uniform o Do you match your partners? o Does your uniform fit? o Is your uniform clean? Shoes polished? • Attitude o Are you friendly & approachable o Are you looking forward to working the game? o SMILE! In Game: • Players o How do you address them? o How do you let them address you? o Do you give praise for positive behaviors? • Coaches o Do you acknowledge, warn, address? o Is there mutual respect? o Are you appreciative to coaches who work with you? • Fans o How do you address fans during the game? o How much is too much?

Post Game: • Locker room o Be careful what you say (doors and walls are thinner than you think o Administrators, fans, coaches, players may be passing by o Be part of the post game discussion

We are paid by the schools to provide a service. We need to conduct ourselves as professionals and take pride in doing so.

5 Keys to Professionalism 1. Character (integrity, honesty, responsibility, doing what is right, project a professional image) 2. Attitude (seek responsibility, be determined to do the right thing, be a team player) 3. Excellence (self-evaluation, be attentive, follow directions, accept criticism) 4. Competency (communicate well, know the rules) 5. Conduct (be respectful, act with maturity, be confident, conduct yourself with class)

From NFHS – Officiating Professionalism & Use of Proper Terminology The final point of emphasis by the committee deals with professionalism by officials. In an era where officials are more needed than ever, it is important that officials maintain professionalism that leaves no one questioning their motivations. Key in this professionalism is the use of proper terminology. In an era of round-the-clock commentators using today’s latest lingo to describe game situations to entertain, officials cannot be caught up in that shift to less than professional terminology. A few examples of using the proper terminology include:

• (NOT Glass) • Division Line (NOT Center, Mid-Court, or ) • End Line (NOT Baseline) • Fumble (NOT a Muff) • Goal (NOT Basket) • Grant Time-Out (NOT Call Time-Out) • Held Ball (NOT ) • Obtain (NOT establish) • Officiate Game (NOT Call, Control, Manage, Ref, Work; Officials Officiate the Game) • Request Time-Out (NOT Call Time-Out) • Ring (NOT Rim) • (NOT Pick) • 60-Second Time-Out (NOT Full Time-Out) • (NOT Walk)

The use of proper terminology is one of many steps to ensure that the perception of game officials and the reality of their actions, remains on a higher plane and a critical part of the game. Also, wearing the proper uniform is critical. A neatly groomed official instantly has more credibility with the coaches, game administration, and even the patrons at the game. This includes the proper uniform, properly maintained shoes, a neatly maintained pre-game jacket if worn, and the wearing of only approved items by all contest officials.

Lastly, this professionalism is always on display when the officials interact with others at the site. Professional interaction with the other contest officials while on the court, with the game management and table crew, and with the coaches involved in the game are a vital step in “selling” yourself as an official. As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Maintaining a level tone of voice in all conversations, professionally addressing and interacting with the table crew are very visible signs of your professionalism. Those individuals are key to your maintaining a good game atmosphere and will help ensure the accuracy of all of the necessary elements in managing the games.

All interactions with coaches must be professional, and the conduct of the officials during these situations must be above reproach. Game officials must ensure that no matter the situation, professional actions carry the day!

A good relationship with game management is also critical. Officials must identify their “go to” person in the event of a situation such as the need to address a conduct situation involving fans. Officials should not, as a rule, have any dealings with fans but must rely on the game administration to intercede in these cases. Therefore, the development and nurturing of that positive relationship with game management are essential to the conduct of a contest.

Officiating Post Play

A post player is an offensive or defensive player, with or without the ball, generally located in or near the key, and often with their back to the basket. This is most likely Lead’s most competitive matchup.

Trail needs to get to new Lead as quickly as possible to be in a position to referee the players as they settle into their offense. Ideally, the new Lead is in a position to accept the players as they come down the court and settle into their offense. This puts Lead in a position to observe the “meet and greet” of the post players and see the first contact and which player initiates it.

Once settled, Lead can then referee the defender and watch for obvious call triggers (such as displacement and dislodging). As the ball gets entered into the post, Trail needs to pick up the feet of the post player and be ready to call traveling violations. If the defense has fronted the offensive player, Lead should watch for the offensive player creating space to catch a lob pass during post entry.

Legal contact can be made in the post using an arm bar and body to body contact. Illegal contact must be addressed. Dislodging (using the leg or knee) by both the offense and defense must not be permitted. Arm bars when the offensive player is the ball handler must not be permitted. Extending the arm bar must not be permitted. Offense or defense “swimming” the opponent to gain position must not be permitted. The key to cleaning up post play is to call the first . Calling contact early in the contest can help prevent rough play.

Offense backing down his/her opponent Who is initiating the contact? Is the defender holding his/her defensive position? Does the offensive player displace the defender? Does the defender retaliate instead of holding his/her position?

From NFHS ESTABLISHING PIVOT FOOT AND TRAVELING At least eight times in the last thirty years, traveling has been a point of emphasis at the high school level. By definition, traveling is moving a foot or feet in any direction more than prescribed limits while holding the ball. The strategies for properly enforcing the rules require officials to first and foremost, determine that player’s options for the use of a pivot foot. Officials must be in the proper position with a good, wide- angle view of the player’s feet and body. With the advent of popular moves such as the “euro step,” officials at times appear to call infractions that are not violations because they “look funny” and at the same time, miss violations that should be called. A great deal of this can be solved by reminders concerning what is allowed by the player with his/her pivot foot. After coming to a stop and establishing a pivot foot, a pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the floor, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal. If the player jumps, neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal. The pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released to start a dribble. Knowing the rules will better allow the officials to administer the rules related to traveling.

OUTLINE MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT AND SENT TO YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR BY APRIL 1, 2019.

MONTANA OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL STUDY CLUB OUTLINES 2018-19 LESSON #3

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I. Review and discuss the points related to dealing with adversity:

Dealing with Adversity

Sports today, for better or worse, cause stress levels to rise and emotions to show. It often magnifies an individual’s largest shortcomings and puts them on full display. Although dealing with the individuals who exhibit these emotions falls on the shoulders of the official, we should never feel alone. Below are some ideas that can possibly help you deal with the unruly fan, coach or player. This should help reduce the odds of the situation ever arising and, if it does arise, some suggestions and practices to help resolve those issues as well as possible. Each official will handle these situations in their own way, which is great, but the importance lies more in the first part of that statement: “will handle.” Even though it’s often the easier choice, the worst thing we can do is not prepare ourselves before the game and then brush these situations under the rug and ignore them because we’re ill-prepared.

• Find Game Management o Whenever we enter a gym, find the person in charge that night. Some are great about presenting themselves immediately and consistently. Other game sites, unfortunately, don’t put a precedent on it, so extra effort is needed to make sure you have someone readily available to help take care of any issues during the contest. Make sure to understand where they will be during play and that you may be looking their way and relying on their help if tempers flare. . When it comes to misbehavior of the crowd, whether it be a single individual or an entire section, an official should never directly address these individuals. It will be tempting to handle these issues on our own – as humans we’re simply accustomed to this – but it will only worsen the issue more often than improve it. . Making extended, direct eye contact or speaking directly to the crowd like this is a lose-lose. Instead, make note of the individual, find your gym coordinator, describe the behavior and either have them speak directly to the individual(s) or, in some instances, instruct them to use the PA system to make it completely clear to everyone in the gym their actions will no longer be tolerated. They will also be the individuals who will escort individuals from the gym, if it rises to that level. • Know Your Crew o Who’s the most senior on the crew? Who is coach going to possibly single-out? What players are game-wreckers? Are fans in a certain section known to be unruly? . Pre-Game with your crew how you’re going to handle these situations and any other topics that you think are relevant for your specific game/crew. . Crew Dynamics change every night on the court and we must adapt and prepare based on who we are working with that night. o Biggest takeaway: Be Adaptable. Not very often does an official play the exact same role on the crew every time they walk onto a court. If you’re not comfortable being in a leadership role, trying taking it in a situation that presents itself and try to develop that comfort. On the contrary, if you often take that leadership role (good for you, if so!), try empowering a younger or less experienced official by charging them with the “R” role that night. It’ll be uncomfortable for all, at first, but it’ll pay off over time. • Expect and Prepare o Expect problems to arise. They often won’t, but if we expect and are ready for problems when we walk onto the court, and even more precisely when certain situations occur, then we’ll be ready to deal with a problem before, or right as, a potentially stress-causing play or situation occurs. Self-talk yourself into preparing for these conversations you may have to have with players or coaches and you’ll find yourself much more confident in your response/resolution tactics. • Cool, Calm, Collected o This is true for EVERYTING we do in officiating, but even more important under duress. We’re under a microscope in these situations, so keeping our composure and not letting the situation dictate our emotions will go a LONG way in bringing the temperature back to normal. It’s natural for our heart to pound and our breath to become short in these moments, but take a deep breath, lean on your crew when needed, and take care of business as swiftly and confidently as possible. o NEVER, no matter how upset or angry you may be on the inside, let your emotions show in these situations. The look on your face, your body language, your attitude should ALL scream “control.” Watch any NBA, D-I or top tier official in your area/region and you will be AMAZED at how good they are at this, even in the most headed of moments. . Very rarely do good officials show emotion in heated situations, and will only occasionally show them in normal situations. So learn WHEN it’s needed and to what DEGREE you can get away with it, but remember 99% of the time YOU should be the calmest and most comfortable one in the gym. We are the professionals; act as such. • TIP: With someone you trust, ask them to be as candid as possible of what their thoughts on your body language on the court. Are you smug? Do you appear arrogant? Do you look timid? Do you appear to lack confidence? See what others think and maybe make some adjustments. o TIP: Try asking a player, a coach or an arbitrary fan in the stands to get some REAL honesty. • TIP: Humans often match the emotions of those around them, so manipulate that psychology and create actions you desire in others with your own attitude, facial expressions, words and body language. o Lastly, talk about these situations extensively in your post-game, take notes or discuss the situation so much that you commit it to memory, causing you to be even more prepared the next time you are in a similar situation. • Never Bury Your Head o Commit to yourself right now to never ignore or deflect an uncomfortable or confrontational situation on the . A lack of addressing these issues almost always magnifies the emotions of the situation and can often cause our partners to later have to correct these issues in an even more uncomfortable manner. . TIP: A subtle comment to a coach or player when fans are getting on you can help show you’re human. Connecting with those they’re familiar with (i.e. the players and coaches) in a positive manner can bring them to their senses, at times. o It hardly ever takes more than a few words or even a small action to address whatever a coach or player is upset about, allowing any official. . “I hear you coach”, “I missed that one, coach” (sparingly, of course), “[Eye Contact and Subtle Thumbs Up]” from a longer distance, can all go a long way in simply letting the coach know they’re heard. Empathize with them, but don’t sympathize with them. . Sometimes it will take a bit more but 70-80% of the time clear and confident acknowledgement is ALL it takes. o The ONLY solution that will not help you, therefore, is completely ignoring the emotion or issue at hand. Step up, try tactics that might make you feel uncomfortable (at first), watch fellow officials tactics, these ideas, fail at them, but NEVER keep striving to become better at being the guy/gal on your crew that people know isn’t going to deflect responsibility.

OUTLINE MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT AND SENT TO YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR BY APRIL 1, 2019 MONTANA OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL STUDY CLUB OUTLINES 2018-2019 LESSON #4

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Take orally as a group the following 2018-19 Basketball Rules Examination Part I: Discuss and clarify uncertainties with any question on the exam by referring to the relevant rule(s) reference(s):

2018-19 NFHS BASKETBALL EXAM PART 1

NOTE: In the exam situations, A refers to offensive team and B refers to their opponents, the defensive team. A1 and B1 are players of Team A and Team B. Unless otherwise stated: a single foul or free throw exists; all equipment, situations and acts are legal; a tap is toward the tapper’s basket; and it is a two-point . No errors or mistakes are involved unless noted. 1. The head coach is assessed a direct in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. Permitting team members to leave the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized reason. B. Permitting a team member to participate while wearing an illegal uniform. C. Permitting a team member to participate after being removed from the game for disqualification. D. Failing to replace or remove a disqualified or injured player within 15 seconds when a substitute is available. E. Permitting a team member to dunk during the pregame warmup.

2. All of the following are ruled correctable errors, EXCEPT: A. Failure to award a merited free throw. B. Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw-in. C. Permitting a wrong player to attempt a free throw. D. Attempting a free throw at the wrong basket. E. Erroneously counting or canceling a score.

3. All of the following are true regarding a legal basketball, EXCEPT: A. Its circumference shall be 29 1/2 to 30 inches for high school boys competition. B. Its circumference shall be 28 1/2 to 29 inches for high school girls competition. C. The ball shall include the NFHS Authenticating Mark. D. The ball shall be the approved orange shade or natural color. E. The ball shall have a maximum of eight horizontally shaped panels.

4. All of the following are true statements regarding leg compression sleeve/tights, EXCEPT: A. It must cover the knee. B. All must be white, black, beige or the predominant color of the jersey. C. All must be the same color for each team member. D. All must meet the logo requirements.

5. If a team jersey contains a visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference, all of the following are correct, EXCEPT: A. It may not exceed 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches. B. It may be visible on the front of the jersey and on the back of the jersey. C. It may not be located more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey. D. It may be located in either side seam.

6. The basket ring is: A. 20 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor. B. 18 inches in diameter and 9 feet above the floor. C. 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor. D. 20 inches in diameter and 9 feet above the floor. E. 19 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.

7. The ideal measurements for a high school basketball court are: A. 94 feet by 50 feet. B. 84 feet by 50 feet. C. 100 feet by 50 feet. D. 90 feet by 50 feet. E. 84 feet by 45 feet.

8. The playing of music/sound effects shall be permitted during the situations listed, EXCEPT: A. Pregame. B. Time-outs. C. Free throws. D. Intermissions. E. Postgame.

9. The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all instances, EXCEPT, A. Gathering of statistics. B. Communication with a player on the court. C. Recording video. D. Retrieval of a play from the internet.

10. Which of the following is permitted to designate the center restraining circle: A. A ¼-inch line. B. A 2-inch line. C. Contrasting colored-floor areas. D. All of the above.

11. A ball is at the disposal of a player in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. Handed to a thrower or free thrower. B. Caught by a player after it is bounced to him/her. C. Placed on the floor at the spot. D. Available to a player after a goal and the official begins the throw-in count. E. Bounced to a thrower or free thrower.

12. A team is in control of the ball in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. When a player is holding the ball. B. While a live ball is being passed among teammates. C. During an interrupted dribble. D. When a try for goal is in flight. E. When a player is the ball.

13. All of the following result in a kicking , EXCEPT: A. B1 intentionally uses his/her thigh to deflect a pass between A1 and A2. B. B1 intentionally uses his/her knee to deflect a pass between A1 and A2. C. B1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect a pass between A1 and A2. D. A1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect the ball closer to his/her hands in an attempt to secure the ball. E. B1 has the ball accidentally hit his/her lower leg.

14. Which of the following will result in an intentional foul? A. Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play. B. Contact with the thrower on a throw-in. C. Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting. D. Excessive contact while the ball is live or until the airborne shooter returns to the floor. E. All of the above.

15. All of the following statements are true regarding a closely-guarded situation, EXCEPT: A. A closely-guarded count continues during an interrupted dribble. B. A closely-guarded count only takes place in a team's frontcourt. C. A violation occurs when a dribbling player is closely guarded for five seconds. D. The closely-guarded distance is measured from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball handler. E. The closely-guarded count continues when there is a defensive switch, provided the 6-foot distance is maintained.

16. Play is resumed at the point of interruption in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. An official's inadvertent whistle. B. A double personal foul. C. A double technical foul. D. A simultaneous foul. E. A technical foul.

17. The length of each extra period in a varsity contest shall be: A. 3 minutes B. 4:30 minutes C. 5 minutes D. 6 minutes E. None of the above.

18. A situation in which there are fouls by both teams, the second of which occurs before the clock is started following the first, and such that at least one of the attributes of a double foul is absent, is known as: A. A multiple foul. B. A double foul. C. A simultaneous foul. D. An intentional foul. E. A false double foul.

19. A situation in which there is a foul by both teams at approximately the same time, but the fouls are not committed by opponents against each other, is known as: A. A simultaneous foul. B. A double foul. C. A false double foul. D. A multiple foul. E. A false multiple foul.

20. A situation in which two or more teammates commit personal fouls against the same opponent at approximately the same time is known as: A. A multiple foul. B. A double foul. C. A simultaneous foul. D. An intentional foul. E. A false double foul.

21. All of the following are true regarding a foul when committed against a ball handler/dribbler, except: A. Placing two hands on the player. B. Placing an extended arm bar on the player. C. Placing and keeping two hands on the player. D. Placing one hand on a player and then immediately releasing the hand. E. Contacting the player more than once with the same hand or alternating hands.

22. All of the following are true statements regarding intentional fouls, EXCEPT: A. Contact away from the ball or when not making a legitimate attempt to play the ball or a player, specifically designed to stop or keep the clock from starting. B. May or may not be premeditated. C. Foul which neutralizes an opponent's obvious advantageous position. D. Assessed if the opponent of a thrower-in reaches through the boundary-line plane and fouls the thrower. E. Based solely on the severity of the act.

23. Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play is: A. A false double foul. B. A . C. A technical foul. D. An intentional foul.

24. Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting is: A. A technical foul. B. An intentional foul. C. A flagrant foul. D. A player-control foul.

25. Technical fouls include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. A foul by a non-player. B. A noncontact foul by a player. C. A contact foul while the ball is live. D. A contact foul while the ball is dead, except a foul by an airborne shooter. E. A direct technical charged to the head coach as a result of his/her actions.

26. A free throw ends: A. When the try is successful. B. When it is certain the try will not be successful. C. When the try touches the floor or any player. D. When the ball becomes dead. E. All of the above.

27. All of the following are true statements regarding lane spaces being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT: A. A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are permitted. B. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or offense. C. The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral-zone marks, shall remain vacant. D. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space. E. Players who do not occupy a marked lane space, other than the thrower, must be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point arc.

28. When free thrower A1 purposefully fakes a try, it results in: A. A technical foul assessed to A's head coach. B. A violation on A1. C. A team technical on Team A. D. An unsporting technical on A1.

29. The ball is dead, or remains dead, in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. When a goal is made. B. When a held ball occurs. C. When a free-throw violation occurs by the throwing team. D. When time expires while A1's try is in flight. E. When time expires while A1 is dribbling.

30. All of the following are pregame duties of the referee, EXCEPT: A. Be responsible for having each team submit its roster and starters before the 10-minute mark. B. Designate the official timepiece and official timer. C. Designate the official scorebook and official scorer. D. Be responsible for having each team notified three minutes before the game is to begin. E. Inspect and approve all equipment.

31. All of the following describe general duties of any game official, EXCEPT: A. Administer penalties. B. Grant time-outs. C. Put the ball in play. D. Beckon substitutes to enter the court. E. None of the above.

32. All of the following statements regarding officials' jurisdiction are true, EXCEPT: A. Jurisdiction begins prior to the game when the officials arrive on the floor. B. Jurisdiction extends through periods when the game may be momentarily stopped for any reason. C. Jurisdiction is terminated when all officials leave the visual confines of the playing area. D. Jurisdiction ends when the referee approves the final score. E. Officials shall arrive on the floor at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game.

33. An official shall immediately remove a player from the game who exhibits the following signs or symptoms of a concussion: A. Dizziness. B. Confusion. C. Headache. D. Loss of consciousness. E. All of the above.

34. An official's uniform shall consist of all of the following, EXCEPT: A. Black-and-white striped shirt. B. Black pants. C. Black jacket. D. Entirely black shoes. E. Black socks.

35. Depending on the location of the throw-in, except outside the end line after a successful goal, the official shall: A. Hand the ball to the thrower. B. Toss the ball to the thrower. C. Bounce the ball to the thrower. D. Both A and C.

36. If the referee determines that the clock was not started or stopped properly, or if the clock did not run, the referee: A. May correct by using an officials count. B. May correct by using the exact time observed by an official. C. May correct with information provided from either head coach. D. Both A and B.

37. The ball is awarded out of bounds after: A. A violation. B. A free throw for a technical foul. C. A field goal or an awarded goal. D. A held ball. E. All of the above.

38. What type of penalty is assessed when a player leaves the playing court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust or intimidation? A. A technical foul. B. An intentional foul. C. A flagrant foul. D. A double foul. E. A common foul.

39. The following scoretable personnel are required to wear a black-and-white vertically striped garment: A. Official timer. B. Official scorer. C. Visiting team's scorer. D. Public-address announcer.

40. All of the following are duties of the timer, EXCEPT: A. Signal the scorer three minutes before starting time. B. Start and stop the clock as prescribed by the rules. C. Signal the captains when play is about to begin at the start of the game. D. Signal the end of an intermission or time-out. E. Sound a warning signal 15 seconds before the expiration of an intermission or a time-out.

41. All of the following are duties of the scorer, EXCEPT: A. Record the number of warnings in the official scorebook. B. Notify the timer to begin the replacement interval when a player has been charged with his/her fifth foul. C. Be responsible for the possession arrow. D. Signal the nearer official when a team has been granted an excessive time-out. E. Record field goals made, free throws made and missed, and keep a running summary of the points scored.

42. Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall not return to play until cleared by: A. The head coach. B. A parent or guardian. C. The athletic director. D. An appropriate health-care professional. E. All of the above.

43. Substitutions between halves may be made by: A. A team representative. B. The official scorer. C. The public-address announcer. D. The timer. E. None of the above.

44. When the ball is awarded to the wrong team for a throw-in, in order for it to be corrected, it must be rectified: A. Before the throw-in ends. B. Before the ball is handed to the thrower. C. Before the ball is bounced to the thrower. D. Before the ball is released by the thrower. E. Before the official blows the whistle.

45. Which of the following statements is true when each team is granted a time-out to keep a player in the game who was directed to leave because of injury/blood? A. The time-outs are administered concurrently. B. The time-outs are administered in the order in which they were requested. C. Both teams are always charged a 60-second time-out. D. The players may not enter the game until the next opportunity to substitute after the time-out. E. None of the above.

46. All of the following are true statements regarding charged time-outs, EXCEPT: A. Time-outs shall be conducted within the confines of the time-out area. B. A 60-second time-out may be reduced in length if the charged team is ready to play. C. During a 30-second time-out, players must remain standing. D. No on-court entertainment is permitted during a 30-second time-out. E. Teams are permitted three 60-second time-outs and two 30-second time-outs during a regulation game.

47. The name or initials of a recently deceased player may appear in a patch that: A. Is worn above the neckline. B. Is worn in the side insert of the jersey. C. Must be approved by state association. D. All of the above.

48. The referee is authorized to deal with any safety-related concerns such as: A. Length of player's fingernails. B. Color of player's hair. C. Size of player's shoes. D. None of the above.

49. When a team member participates and, in the official's judgment the player's fingernails or hairstyle present a safety concern, the referee may: A. Have the team member removed from the gym. B. Charge an indirect technical foul to the head coach. C. Prohibit the team member from participating. D. Both B and C.

50. Which of the following is not a violation? A. Excessively swinging the elbow(s). B. Causing the ball to enter and pass through the basket from below. C. Leaving the court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust or intimidation. D. Dribbling a second time after the first dribble has ended. E. Causing the ball to enter the basket on a throw-in.

51. During an alternating-possession throw-in by A1, B2 intentionally kicks the throw-in pass. A1 will be awarded a new throw-in opportunity, but the arrow will remain pointed in the direction of A’s basket. A. True B. False

52. Team A is awarded an alternating-possession throw-in. The arrow will be switched toward Team B in all of the following, EXCEPT: A. After A1's throw-in pass is touched by A2. B. After Team A commits a throw-in violation. C. When a foul by either team occurs before the throw-in ends. D. After A1's throw-in pass is touched by B2. E. After A1's throw-in pass is touched by A2, who is standing on a boundary line.

53. A head coach is permitted to be outside the optional coaching box to give instructions to players. A. True B. False

54. If a player is directed to leave the game for a violation of the uniform rule, the coach must replace the player within 30 seconds. A. True B. False

55. The head coach is assessed a direct technical foul if team members are permitted to leave the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized reason. A. True B. False

56. The third indirect technical foul charged to the head coach results in disqualification and ejection. A. True B. False

57. If an error is corrected, in some cases, play shall continue from the normal game action resulting from the correction. A. True B. False

58. If the error is made while the clock is running and the ball dead, it must be recognized by an official before the second live ball following the error in order to be corrected. A. True B. False

59. A bonus is the second free throw awarded for a common foul, except a player-control or team- control foul. A. True B. False

60. A held ball occurs when an opponent places his or her hand(s) on the ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or releasing it on a try. A. True B. False

61. A player may not hold his or her hands or arms in front of his or her body to absorb the force from an imminent charge of any opponent. A. True B. False

62. A tap shall be considered the same as a try for a goal. A. True B. False

63. Traveling is moving a foot in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball. Which of the following statements is also true? A. A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor may pivot using either foot. B. On a catch with both feet on the floor, when one is lifted, the other becomes the pivot. C. The pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released to start a dribble. D. All of the above.

64. Blocking is illegal personal contact with an opponent that impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball. A. True B. False

65. During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball touch the court entirely in the frontcourt. A. True B. False

66. If there is less than 3 feet between the guard and a boundary line, the dribbler has the greater responsibility for the contact. A. True B. False

67. If A1's personal foul is followed with a technical foul by B1 before the clock starts, it creates a false double foul situation. A. True B. False

68. Before beginning an extra period, Team A's head coach receives a technical foul. The extra period will begin with: A. Team B shooting two free throws. B. Following the free throws, a jump at the center circle. C. Team B awarded a throw-in at the division line. D. A and C are correct.

69. Once the ball becomes live in an extra period, even though a correction in score is made, the extra period: A. Will not be played. B. Will be played. C. Does not count. D. None of the above.

70. The length of intermission between the end of regulation play and the first extra period is _____ minute(s). A. three B. two C. one D. four

71. A free throw starts when the appropriate lane spaces are filled and the free thrower is ready. A. True B. False

72. Any player, other than the free thrower, who does not occupy a marked lane space: A. Must be behind the free-throw line extended. B. Must be behind the three-point line. C. Must be behind the administering official. D. A and B.

73. During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in A's frontcourt if one of dribbler A1's feet is on the division line and the other foot and the ball are touching in A's frontcourt. A. True B. False

74. The ball is in A's backcourt when A1, while holding the ball, has one foot touching the division line and the other touching in frontcourt. A. True B. False

75. The ball is in A's backcourt when it is in flight on a pass from A1, who is in A's frontcourt, to A2, who is in A's backcourt. A. True B. False

76. After obtaining a legal position, the guard may raise hands or jump within his or her own vertical plane. A. True B. False

77. When a foul occurs, the official shall verbally inform the offender, then: A. verbally inform the scorer the number of the offender. B. use the right hand to indicate to the scorer the number of the offender. C. use both hands to indicate to the scorer the number of the offender. D. Both A and C are correct.

78. A warning to a coach/team for misconduct is an administrative procedure by an official, which is: A. Recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the head coach. B. Verbally reported to the other officials on the court. C. Mandatory before giving a technical. D. Verbally reported to the opponent's head coach.

79. To establish the alternating-possession procedure, control may be gained as a result of a violation or foul. A. True B. False

80. During a jump ball, it is a violation: A. If a jumper catches the tapped ball before it has touched the floor. B. If a jumper touches the ball before it reaches its highest point. C. If a jumper touches the ball more than twice. D. All of the above.

81. For any jump ball, when an official is ready, non-jumpers may: A. Move away from the circle. B. Move around the circle. C. Move onto the circle. D. All of the above.

82. If play is started by a jump ball, the clock shall start when the tossed ball is: A. Touched. B. Legally touched. C. Strikes the floor. D. All of the above. 83. During a throw-in, free throw or jump ball, which rules are not in effect? A. Dribble B. Timing C. Contact D. None of the above

84. If A1's try or tap is legally touched in flight: A. The ball is dead. B. The touching is ignored. C. Only two points may be scored. D. The clock stops.

85. On a free throw, the ball becomes live when: A. The ball is possessed. B. The ball is touched. C. The ball is at the disposal of the free thrower. D. All of the above.

86. On a throw-in, the ball becomes live when: A. The ball is touched. B. The ball is at the thrower's disposal. C. The ball is possessed. D. All of the above.

87. The ball is awarded out of bounds for: A. A team control foul. B. A held ball, after alternating-possession procedure is established. C. A common foul before the bonus rule is in effect. D. All of the above.

88. The ball is out of bounds when it touches: A. A player out of bounds. B. The ceiling or overhead equipment. C. An official out of bounds. D. The supports of the backboard. E. All of the above.

89. The head coach must be ejected from the playing area after: A. A single flagrant technical. B. Two direct technicals. C. Any combination of direct or indirect technicals reaching three. D. All of the above.

90. It is a player technical foul to: A. Place a hand on the backboard to gain an advantage. B. Intentionally slap or strike the backboard. C. Grasp the basket ring during a dead ball. D. All of the above. 91. A bench technical foul is charged to: A. The offender and indirect to the head coach. B. The offender. C. The head coach. D. The bench.

92. A designated spot throw-in shall be made by: A. The team captain. B. Any player. C. A player designated by the official. D. Player closest to the spot when the whistle was blown.

93. A designated throw-in spot behind the backboard shall be made from: A. The nearer sideline. B. The spot designated behind the backboard. C. The nearer free-throw lane line extended. D. None of the above.

94. B1 reaches through the throw-in boundary plane and touches or dislodges the ball from thrower- in A1. What is the result? A. A technical foul on B1. B. An intentional foul on B1. C. A throw-in violation on A1. D. A personal foul on B1. E. A delay-of-game warning issued to B1.

95. After the ball is at the disposal of the thrower: A. A teammate may not replace the thrower. B. A new thrower may take the ball. C. The thrower may return the ball to the official. D. All of the above.

96. When a player catches the ball with both feet on the floor and one foot is lifted: A. The other foot is the pivot foot. B. Either foot may be the pivot foot. C. Neither foot may be the pivot foot. D. None of the above.

97. A closely-guarded count shall not be started during: A. A dribble. B. An interrupted dribble. C. A dribble away from the basket. D. All of the above.

98. A player may dribble a second time if the first dribble ended with loss of control due to: A. A pass that has touched another player. B. A try for field goal. C. Touching of the ball by an opponent. D. All of the above.

99. A player shall not, while closely guarded in his/her frontcourt: A. Hold the ball for five seconds. B. Dribble the ball for five seconds. C. Combine holding and dribbling for five seconds. D. All of the above. E. A and B.

100. If a violation is penalized for touching the ball entering the basket from below: A. The basket counts if the violation is by the defense. B. No points are scored, regardless of the violating team. C. The ball is awarded to a team based on the alternating-possession arrow. D. None of the above.

OUTLINE MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT AND SENT TO YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR BY APRIL 1, 2019.

MONTANA OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL STUDY CLUB OUTLINES 2018-2019 LESSON #5

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I. Please take time as a group to review and discuss the following information:

USE YOUR INSTINCTS Whether participating in basketball as a player coach or official, having a feel or understanding for the game is fundamental for success. Be a student of the game and invest in YOUR game/officiating. As an official to achieve your optimal performance you must how your technical and practical skills making as much of them instinctual as possible. Study clubs, film review, physical conditioning, and game/court reps all play a key role in your development.

For this study club, let’s focus on three areas where your instincts, honed over time, will pay dividends. 1. Be in position physically and mentally to see contact

The game is fluid and constantly moving. Very rarely is a player at a standstill. As officials we are always moving as well even if not physically. Our eyes and our minds must always be in motion “looking” for what is happening now and what will happen next. Self-talk as to what is happening in your primary engages our minds and keeps us in the game. You should always have running dialog and “system checks” going in your mind (there’s my match up, here’s another one coming, where is our trouble spot, can I help my partner there, etc.) You must be in position at all times to see the contact occur. This may mean your moving proactively from your “prescribed area” or spot on the floor. The key word here is proactively, not reactively. We must work to get in position to see contact before the match or the ball arrives there.

2. Understand the defense/offense being played

As efficiently as possible officials must recognize the defense/offense strategy and thus where our matchups will occur change when we go from man to man to 2-3 half court zone or to full court 1-2-2 press. Is the offense attacking off the dribble or are they working the ball around with off ball screens? Is there a low post presence? When a team needs a basket who are they getting the ball to? Our focus must adjust with said strategic changes. Again, your self talk AND communication with your partners (verbal and non verbal) must be on point. As officials we must never be the last ones to know what is happening at both ends of the floor. Be the partner that picks up on this and gets his/her crew in the best position for success based on the defense being played.

3. Call the plays as they feel

Once you have invested in yourself in your officiating and worked to get your instincts and feel for the game at a high level, there will be periodic situations where you must officiate “by your gut.” These are rare situations and you have limited supply of such calls/no calls. Remember, work to be in position, self-talk and communicate with our partners at all times, and if you don’t have a good look someone else will make the call if a call needs to be got.

OUTLINE MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT AND SENT TO YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR BY APRIL 1, 2019

MONTANA OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL STUDY CLUB OUTLINES 2018-19 LESSON #6

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CLUB______DATE______

Review your group’s season:

I. Are there any basketball rules or mechanics changes your group would like to see? Evaluate the new rule changes for this past year. The rules or mechanics changes must be submitted through the new NFHS rule change proposal system. The rule change should go through the pool leader. The pool leader then can enter the information online through a link provided by MHSA. It should be submitted by Feb. 15, 2019.

II. What issues does your group believe are important universal issues that need to be addressed by all officials’ pools throughout the state? Please send these items to Kip Ryan at the MHSA office so they may possibly be included for rules clinics and for study clubs.

III. Discuss potential MOA “Hall of Fame” candidates in your area. Application forms are available on the MOA Central Hub at http://moa.arbitersports.com/front/106278/Site/MOA-Hall-of- Fame/MOA-Hall-of-Fame-Information or you can request one from your Regional Director or the MOA/MHSA office. The deadline for submitting a nominee for the MOA Hall of Fame is March 31st of each year.

IV. Discuss your methods of evaluating fellow MOA members. Are the methods working properly and positively? Should you start a method if you’re not evaluating at the present time? These evaluation procedures are especially important to review and discuss because of the process for selecting tournament officials and because the rankings/ratings of each pool is used to help determine selection. Do these methods work for “upgrading”? Are they fair to all of your levels? Are you allowing anybody to upgrade? Are your methods for not allowing an upgrade fair?

V. For the benefit of all, review dues deadlines and upgrading procedures/requirements in the MOA Handbook. Be aware of the importance of notifying the MOA office of address changes. Know the “dues due” date.

VI. How many prospective officials did you have in your pool this year? Discuss and evaluate your methods of recruitment.

VII. You have an obligation to read the MOA Handbook. All officials should be aware of the governing body’s rules and regulations. Any changes you’d like to see should be directed to your regional director for the council’s meeting in December or June.

VIII. Take time to discuss your pool’s assignment practices. Is your method fair to all involved? What areas may need some improvement or change in relation to assignment of officials?

IX. Take time to evaluate your individual performance as an official this year. Incorporate your own personal reflections and observations from partners or fellow officials.

X. Discuss some items concerning what an official can do in the off-season to prepare for next year. Include in the discussion off-season exercise program, reviewing video of games done, attending a camp (if possible), etc.

XI. Are there any items, issues, clarifications that possibly would benefit all officials by putting it in your official’s publication, The Official Word?

XII. Discuss and evaluate your pool’s methods of retaining officials.

XIII. Evaluate your pool’s ranking/rating of officials for the selection of tournament officials. List any positives or negatives of the ranking/rating procedure of your pool.

OUTLINE MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT AND SENT TO YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR BY APRIL 1, 2019.