Administrative Choices Referee / Umpire Whistle (same for both) Jacket (both or neither) Rules Recent Changes and Interpretations Special League Rules or Modifications Pre-Game Conferences Jump/Held Ball Mechanics of jump ball (start of game) Alternating Possession mechanics Court Coverage Front Court Offence (six zones—on/off ball) Traps (right hand side) Press Fast Breaks (three lanes) Rebounding Three Point Shot Foul Mechanics Communication with Partner Double Whistle Freezing Switch Technical Fouls (administration) Free Throw Mechanics Throw-in Mechanics Front Court Back Court Communication (“thumbs up”) Right Hand System (when to use) Help on Out of Bounds Violations Unusual Switches (optional) OB on Lead sideline (front court) Backcourt Violation (trail side) Substitution Mechanics Time Out Mechanics Acknowledge, During Time Out, Resuming Play Last Two Minutes of Game (advancing ball) Media Time Outs (if applic.) Injured Player Interference With Ball or Basket (Goaltending) Offence, Defence, Free Throws Shot Clock Shot near the end of a period Overtime Procedures End of Game Procedures Misc. Concerns Block / Charge / Screening Fouls in Special Situations (multiple penalties) Bench and Player Decorum Ejections—procedures required Equipment Check: Lanyard, two whistles, jacket, no jewelry