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Rules
High School Hardwood
Check out a cool podcast interview with “60 Seconds on Officiating’s” own Billy Martin.
Radio host Dan Blackman probes on some of the top rules coaches, players, and fans get wrong in high school basketball.
No Time for Time-Outs
Granting a scholastic time-out requires an officiating crew to be aware of ball position, player control and the ball status (live or dead) before honoring that request from players or coaches. But what about some of these stranger time-out request situations?
It’s a Fake
When it comes to money, it’s pretty difficult for the untrained eye to spot a fake. But when a fake happens during a free throw, that’s much easier to spot if you know what to look for.
To Fight or Not
Starting this year (2019-20) in addition to the head coach — any number of assistant
Pregame Dunk Funk
The backboards are rattling as you leave the locker room and enter the confines of the court. Now what?
8 Rules You Might Not Know
Here’s eight of my favorite rules that many officials might not realize are true. See how many you knew already.
My Elbow Can’t Do That
Here’s a definitive list and update to several key articles regarding everything a scholastic player cannot do — legally — with their elbows!
The Tower Philosophy
It’s all about application of the rules to maintain balance and fairness.
Take a peek at the underlying philosophy that should guide your officiating style and judgment called the Tower Philosophy.
Rule Differences Chart
Whether you are an NCAA basketball official or just a scholastic referee that loves to