We always stress the importance of covering your violations well. In the next Sam Subby video we can see why it’s important. Will you go for a travel? Or do we have a charge block situation and if so: What’s your call?? Please take the time to explain your idea!
Lees verder “Don’t be shy, let’s hear your opinion and tell us why”
Maand: september 2020
The new interpretations!!!
FIBA has issued a new version of the interpretations. Check the document in the post below and see for yourself if you understand the changes!
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Making a call, decision making and communication
Sometimes we underestimate the value of simple basic techniques in creating the solid foundations of successful basketball officiating at the top level. When blowing the pea-less whistle it is important to have enough air (force) in a short period to enter into whistle. This creates the strong decisive sound. Given the need to communicate verbally the decision after making the call, it is imperative we retain some air in our lungs. Lees verder “Making a call, decision making and communication”
Backcourt or legal play? #ourdecision
Sam Subby provided us with a nice backcourt or not clip earlier this week. We had a lot of input on that one. Lees verder “Backcourt or legal play? #ourdecision”
Let’s see what you have on this play? #Ourdecision
The answers to this clip we found in the socials of Ksenya Romanyuk provided a lot of reactions, alltho nearly all were the same. Our decision is not gonna be any different. Lees verder “Let’s see what you have on this play? #Ourdecision”
Always a Pregame!!
A pre-game conference is absolutely necessary. The concept is to ensure you and your partner(s) are on the same page when officiating together. This promotes good teamwork and good officiating. Lees verder “Always a Pregame!!”
What did just happen there?

This Sam Subby clip is another thing that is bound to happen a few times per season and we can hear you already think: wtf just happened there. So let us know: What are you going to call and why?? Lees verder “What did just happen there?”
Cylinders!
There’s a little addition to the rules as far as it comes to cylinders. We all know about cylinders of the defensive players right? We have now cylinders for offensive players too. Please take note of the following video and make sure you apply it properly.Videos made available by Bernard Vassallo Lees verder “Cylinders!”
Blocking or no call??
Let’s not dive into area’s of responsability too much, and just check what is happening here. The player goes up, the defense takes a stand and then…..
Well see for yourself. Sam Subby is once again the King Of Clips here. Lees verder “Blocking or no call??”
Image of an Elite Basketball Referee

FIBA has one golden rule when it comes to prioritising for referee training for FIBA games – Game Control. That is ensuring a smooth running and dynamic game where players are able to showcase their basketball skills. This is the image FIBA is looking for. The two or three appointed referees are the ones who are responsible for this game control.