Learn to Referee Basketball: Intro to Two-Person Mechanics

Instructional video produced by Ontario Basketball as an introductory tool for young or new referees leaning basic two-person officiating mechanics.
Video includes:
- Start of Game
- Lead and Trail
- Court Coverage
- Signals
- Throw-ins and Three-Pointers
- Time Outs and Substitutions
- Fouls and Violations
- Free Throws
- End of Game Procedure
Use these techniques and #GrabAWhistle today!

[@elijahdavis9491]

I think that this is a very good training video for all 1st time ref's and seasoned refs.

[@21beal21]

I'm subbing for my first reffing experience this weekend and this saved my bottom! thank you very much for the clear and concise explanations. This was very helpful

[@heaven_lydemon7571]

I just reffed my first games this week & realized no one taught me any signals. This video makes me feel more confident now going into next weeks officiating.

[@anthony2006regeneca]

Well done. Having reviewed the video in its entirety, it is a must-watch for all officials.

[@guacman5233]

I’m reffing a game tomorrow this was so helpful

[@CTS1661]

How’d it go?

[@guacman5233]

Tristan C well that one got snowed out and then I missed my second one but my third group of games went fine. I was with some friends who had done it before so that took some weight off of my shoulders.

[@guacman5233]

@@kavegem9801 I didn’t say that

[@Zyendi]

my 1st game to ref is in 2 days and this has been very helpful! thanks a lot!

[@Lo0ve1]

🙋🏾‍♀️... BASIC, CLEAR & 2THE POINT!!! Thanks4the easy 2 understand mechanics with clear movements🙌🏾💞 Xoxo💋❤

[@magicjays1]

thank you very much for taking the time to show clear and concise explanations. very helpful

[@ezalator9653]

I’m 15 and thinking about doing a ref course. This just made me want to do it more 😁

[@user-qw5nn8vr8o]

Outstanding video. Excellent delivery and content, VERY helpful for new refs! Many Thanks!!

[@brandeng]

doing my first game soon this was so helpful

[@michaelfisher3479]

Thinking of doing... very informative 👍

[@kareemphillip-davis4121]

Probably the best vid I've seen so far

[@ladyloren8414]

Great content. This is good for new officials. Submit more when you can. Thanks 😊.

[@robgray_]

Excellent information. Thank you

[@janlee2093]

Thanks for your tips.

[@robertcarey8190]

Great video. Do you have one that explains the rotations?

[@genelopez5202]

very informative...thanks

[@jjpez]

I like it. Thanks

[@texasislandgal4754]

THANK YOU!

[@jayfay786]

video was done well!

[@gregorynelsonsr1892]

Very helpful

[@willowbrook2717]

Ok. Some of the mechanics are very different from HS in the US. E.G. what do you do for the table if #55 has fouled? You show that for #10 two hands with all five fingers show that it is #10 that fouled. Confusing unless you don't have the number 5 on any jerseys. That's just one thing that is different. Another is the mechanic for timeouts. Here we spread both arms out with hands open for a full TO and two hands touching the shoulders for a 30. You showed the signal we use for a technical foul. Most all the rest are similar and the principles are almost exactly the same. One thing I do like is using "rectangles" to represent the different primary areas. That is much easier to visualize than what we have here. Interesting video nonetheless.

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

very very informative

[@solitude2370]

This module made me do this🙃

[@tarlochannatt7398]

I m referring tomorrow also

[@courierguygreg]

Super impressive video. C'mon, #grabawhistle today!

[@steveinny3494]

Check out Discbands for basketball officials. Huge help for keeping track of held ball possession. Especially for training programs, youth, amateur, rec leagues, etc.

[@jaredstein3336]

During a time out, violation or foul how is the spot for the throw in determined?

[@swishrl7677]

Usually the spot where the foul is committed

[@amadcompania]

Hi.thank you ma'am.

[@Lstead15]

That court needs MORE LINES!!! LOL

[@project10bball]

difference between umpire and crew-chief wasn't explained?

[@boooxd4535]

I'm not very sure but im pretty sure crew chief is the more experienced ref. Or atleast in my country the most experienced tosses the ball

[@JaymeLawman]

Crew chief is the head ref

[@Tinqing]

I thought being a ref was easy, you just blow the whistle when a violation or foul. Why did they have to make it with so much memorizing??

[@amadcompania]

❤

[@kevinspurling2151]

Looks like the official is “hunting” for a foul. The officials should not be stepping around and moving looking as though they are looking for a foul. Relax and watch with your eyes.

[@sittinonthegodamcornerdoindope]

Good advice

[@willowbrook2717]

Disagree. A good official is moving and working to get good angles and officiating the defense. Guys who just stand like a statue can get straightlined too easily.

[@sandytamangan6455]

Blocking foul on the white player

[@philhaddad5495]

I['m not sure where they're getting some of this information but NFHS does not have a substitution signal, and nor do you bounce the ball the the player underneath the net. There were a few others that I saw that were wrong and not what I was taught from my chapter of officials who have a very good reputation for mechanics and professionalism. The trail is table side on foul shots according to NFHS rules. The scorer does not hit the horn to let you know a time out is called NEVER. NFHS DOES NOT HAVE A TIME OUT SIGNAL PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, GO BY WHAT YOUR CHAPTER TELLS YOU TO DO.

[@ronherbison9901]

Phil Haddad did you catch the beginning where she said FIBA? Or figure out that they are in Ontario?

[@caioramos8454]

FIBA

[@saschahunt1614]

@@ronherbison9901 lmao

[@stephengraber6787]

Remove the burden of remembering alternating possession. Discbands.com for Basketball Officials. Be professional. Be right.

[@MrKal222]

This is not football this is basketball

[@milancurlic9745]

no shit

[@colgantyskwicz7239]

Bruh

[@espe_2jz614]

i’m 15, and pretty good at basketball, but i don’t have a clue about the rules and reffing shit. I’m actually so pissed rn cuz my school is so poor that they asked me to ref, and the other ref is a forget old man who can’t even run🤦‍♂️ this is bs

[@FoxerZ]

Me being a freshman and getting to ref games of people only a year younger than me: (ㆆ n ㆆ💧) I get to watch another one of these but on wrestling too-