REFEREE REPORT #1 (WEEK #2 - NOV/19/08)

 

Post Play
 
The league has some big bodies and some aggressive post play is happening (excellent).
In an attempt to have everyone on the same page, some philosophy on how the post
should be played and officiated.
 
Common sense and judgement is still required.
Game has great flow, players are accepting the contact and enjoying the pace - LET THEM PLAY.
Game has a player or two who can't accept good aggressive play or have a limited understanding of how the game
is played  - call it tighter before it gets rough.
Game has gotten rough - Call it tighter. 
It is better to have players a little pissed at the officiating for calling it too tight then having a fight break out.
 
If the defensive post player has established a position on the court the incoming offensive post player can not
turn as he arrives and drive the defensive player back (displacement) using a back down movement without the ball.
This situation occurs at the elbow and/or block, where the offensive player wants to set up and the defence is standing
on their 'comfortable' starting spot to receive the ball.
Minor contact - warning but if it continues, a foul should be called.
If displacement has occurred where the defender has been moved several feet - FOUL.
 
An offensive player in the post without the ball can expect the defender to have one contact on them.
Most times this is in the form of an arm bar.  This can be done as long as the defender is not causing
displacement on the offensive player. 
A knee in between the legs is a FOUL.
Two hands is a FOUL. (two hands anywhere on the court is a FOUL)
The post defender must move their feet and beat the offensive post player to the ball if they wish to
stop the pass into the post.  Standing behind and making contact on the offensive player is a foul.
 
When the ball enters the post.
Watch for the help defence coming from the wing or guard position.  Watch for the 'chop' at the ball.  Just because the
post player is big and strong (doesn't lose control) the constant 'chopping' leads to rough play. 
Post defender is still allowed to have one contact on the offensive post player.
DISPLACEMENT by either post player is a FOUL.
If the offensive post player drops a shoulder to create time and space by driving the defender back - FOUL
 
Let the play finish (patient whistle) and then determine who caused the contact.
As a referee (or a player) ask yourself, what did the defender do wrong?
Sometimes good aggressive play with some hard contact is not a foul.
Sometimes light contact (hit to elbow on shooter) is a foul.
 
 
Any questions or comments, feel free to contact me.
 

          ferg
613.924.0844 (home # and family voice mail)
613.246.2724 (cell # - no voice mail but able to receive text)

 

 Jewellery
 
A player can not play if wearing any jewellery.
This includes and not limited to:  rings, watches, hair pins, studs.
Wearing tape over the jewellery is not allowed.
 
Insurance
For referees, their insurance policy does not provide coverage if an injury
occurs due to jewellery.  Law suits are happening where referees, coaches,
league convenors, captains are being named.
 
Action
If wearing jewellery, you will not be allowed to play.
Wearing tape over the item is not an option.
Jewellery must be removed.
 

Thanks,

 

Geremiah