The number of basketball referees as we see in each game is indeed more than one, each of which has different duties and authorities. Sometimes we think,, what is their role. Basketball games on television also often we see the referee was so busy in leading the match. If our previous article discussed the basic techniques of basketball as well as the rules of the game of basketball, below we will learn about the referee who leads the match.
To clarify our understanding of referees in basketball games, I will first explain the division of referees in basketball games. The number of referees in a basketball game is actually only one referee (referee), while the other two are umpire. They must work together to lead the game to be in accordance with the official rules of FIBA (Federation Internationale de Basketball). Cooperation between the referee and 2 umpire made the match as led by 3 referees.
Based on the rules, umpire is tasked with supervising players and recording foul (violation) then notifying the referee foul committed by a player has occurred 3 times in a row. Umpire has the authority to issue players according to the foul rules.
Basketball Referee Composition
1. A first referee (referee)
2. A second referee (umpire)
3. A scorer
Duties and Authorities of Referees
Referees 1 and 2 are allowed to blow whistles during the match.
Referee 1 marks the start of the game.
Referees 1 and 2: dead ball sign after being sure there is a violation, dead ball sign aims to show agreeing or rejecting the team's request.
Referee 1: give a warning, sentence.
As soon as the basketball referee blows the whistle should be able to show:
The nature of errors and official hand signals.
The guilty player
Turn to give the ball, while also pointing to the team that gets points.
The gesture is done only instantaneously. Cues are made by hand to point out one mistake. Those who make mistakes are appointed. Shows the turn to give the ball, as well as give a point mark of mistakes made by one team.
Referee Power 1 (Referee)
Lead the game from the beginning to the end of the match.
Have full power, including efforts that are not listed in the regulations.
Absolute power - can replace one of its officers if deemed not carrying out their duties properly.
Determine good / bad pitch before a match.
Referees 1 and 2 must monitor the ball, whether the ball has met the requirements during the game.
Referee Task 1 (Referee)
Before the match:
Check the facilities / infrastructure of the match.
Take a high five.
Starting warm up.
During the match:
has the authority to determine mistakes: errors in the game, the position of the team, block, acting unfairly, carrying the ball, traveling, jumping ball.
Don't allow a debate over the captain's submission.
If the captain does not agree on interpretation, recorded on the score sheet, referee 1 must record the protest at the end of the match.
After the match.
Sign the score sheet.
Headed straight to the referee's room.
Referee Task 2 (umpire)
Oversee the position of the player as long as it takes place, the transfer of the deciding time set.
Oversee the behavior of members of each team sitting on the bench, if there is something must be reported to the referee 1.
Prevents reserve players to warm up in the match area.
Keep an eye on the amount of time out and substitutions.
Refuse inappropriate termination; grant a legitimate request and supervise his time.
Indicates other errors without blowing the whistle, but must not press referee 1. Determine whether or not surface drying is needed.
The number of basketball referees more than one is interesting to learn. The complex rules of basketball play make it possible for each referee to carry out their respective duties and responsibilities, so that each opposing team can play basketball techniques with sportsmanship.