In basketball, as in any other team game, besides players, there are always people who follow the game. The basketball referees must pay attention to how the players comply with the rules, as well as keep track of the time and record the results of the competition.
How many referees are in basketball? According to the rules, basketball referees are the senior
referee, referee and their assistants. Assistants include referees at the table: a timekeeper, secretary, assistant secretary and operator 30 seconds. The commissioner may also be appointed - a person who oversees the work of the judges at the table and assists the judges in the normal conduct of the game.
Gestures
During the game, referees use gestures, which are an integral part of refereeing. What referee gestures are used in basketball? Despite the fact that there are a lot of them, they are all divided into certain groups.
The referee's gestures in basketball are determined by official rules and are common. They are used by all referees in all games.
All judges' gestures are divided into six series:
1. Counting the ball.
2. Gestures related to time.
3. Administrative gestures.
4. Violations.
5. Showing a foul (three stages):
- player number
- type of foul
- the number of penalties assigned or the direction of the game
6. Execution of a free throw (two positions):
- in a restricted area;
- outside the restricted area.
Gestures of the judges. More details
The gestures of the referees in basketball are used to explain to the referees, players and spectators what violation was committed and by whom, as well as the punishment that followed.
The first series of gestures indicates ball throws in the ring, scoring throws, as well as points scored. The referee in charge of the referee in basketball is responsible for the referee and his assistant, if any.
The second series of gestures refers to time and determines the stop of the clock or “do not turn on the clock”, the stop of the clock for a foul, the inclusion of playing time and a new countdown of 24 seconds. As a rule, the timekeeper watches the time.
The third series of gestures is administrative. They determine the replacement, the invitation to the court, the requested break and the relationship between the judges on the court and the judges at the table.
The fourth series denotes violations - jogging, incorrect or double dribble, ball delay, violation of the rules of 3, 4, 5, 8, 24 seconds, returning the ball to the backcourt, intentional play with the foot, ball for the limits of the playing field and the direction of attack and the moot shot.
Gestures of the basketball referee, which belong to the fifth series - showing a foul to the referee's table. It consists of three positions. The first shows the player number. The second is the type of foul, namely improper play with hands, blocking during an attack or defense, elbows apart, ball delay, push or collision of a player without a ball, collision of a player and the ball, foul of the team that controls the ball, mutual, technical, unsportsmanlike and disqualifying fouls. The third position shows the number of free throws or the direction of the game.
The sixth series of gestures is a free throw. Consists of two positions. The first is in the restricted area and the second is outside the restricted area.
Conclusion
The referee's gestures in basketball play a very important role. Not everyone can become a judge. As a rule, games are judged by experienced and attentive people, former players or coaches. Of course, all people taking part in the game should know the above gestures and respond to them in time.