The next pre-season meeting of the Athletic Officials Association basketball division will be held on Zoom on Thursday, October 29.  Check-in runs from 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. and the presentations start promptly at 7:00 p.m.   Members will receive their Zoom Access Code each week via email.

WEEK FIVE — AOA BASKETBALL MEETING SCHEDULE 

Thursday, October 29
700 – Welcome
705 – Presentation 1: Equity In Officiating, Joe Spagnolo
725 – Presentation 2: Focus on the Rules – Rule 7: Out of Bounds and the Throw-In
745 – Presentation 3: Unwritten Rules of Basketball, Mark Siekierski
810 – Meet The Assigner: Mark Siekierski, Upstate Eight Conference
820 – Plays of the Week
825 – Announcements
830 – New Officials Workshop 101

Mini-Session Synopsis

Mini-Session # 1: “Equity in Officiating”
A subject that is seldom discussed, but essentially important, is how the perception of fairness and bias comes in to play with the game participants.  Equity issues not only relate to the coach-official relationship but also include how inequities exist between game officials.

Mini Session # 2: “Focus on the Rules – Rule 7 – “Out of Bounds & the Throw-In”
As it frequently happens throughout the game, the status of inbounds and out of bounds along with the procedures of throw-in administration and throw-in violations must be administered properly.  This pre-season review should allow all officials to master this section of the rules book.

Mini-Session # 3: “Unwritten Rules of Basketball”
IHSA basketball clinician and three-time state final official Mark Siekierski covers this subject.  Although the rules book and case book cover most of the regulations, the everyday unwritten rules of basketball must be followed to properly adjudicate the rules of the game.

AOA Basketball Video Play of the Week: https://youtu.be/kLaGfYHxJ3Y
A held ball occurs on the court and the ball is awarded to Team A per the alternate possession arrow. On the subsequent throw-in, defensive player B1 kicks the inbounds pass. Team A then completes the throw-in. Which team will receive the ball on the next alternate possession situation? 

AOA Basketball Case Book Play of the Week:   B1 fouls airborne A1 who is in the act of shooting. Before airborne shooter A1 returns one foot to the floor, he/she is fouled by B2 who has moved into A1’s landing area. Neither foul is intentional or flagrant.  What happens if the shot is not good?  What happens if the shot goes in? 

The next pre-season meeting of the Athletic Officials Association basketball division will be held on Zoom on Thursday, October 22.  Check-in runs from 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. and the presentations start promptly at 7:00 p.m.   Members will receive their Zoom Access Code each week via email. 

WEEK FOUR – AOA BASKETBALL MEETING SCHEDULE 
Thursday, October 22
700 – Welcome
705 – Presentation 1: Flagrant Fouls vs. Intentional Fouls, Darrin Sortor
725 – Presentation 2: Focus on the Rules – Rule 6: Live Ball and Dead Ball
745 – Presentation 3: So You Think That’s A Travel, Joe Spagnolo
810 – Meet The Assigner: Jeff Schwarz, Central Suburban, Metro Suburban, North Suburban Conferences
820 – Plays of the Week
825 – Announcements
830 – New Officials Workshop 101

Mini-Session Synopsis

Mini-Session # 1: “Flagrant Fouls vs. Intentional Fouls”
IHSA Rules Interpreter Darrin Sortor reviews one of this year’s NFHS Points of Emphasis in deciphering Flagrant and Intentional Fouls.  There are unique distinctions between the two and these tenents must be properly called as games become more physical and strategic fouling takes place.

Mini Session # 2: “Focus on the Rules – Rule 6 – Live Ball and Dead Ball”
The action that happens most frequently in a basketball game – changes between live and dead balls is reviewed.  The are only three things that make a ball live but several that change its status to dead.  The facts and myths of live balls and dead balls will also be discussed.

Mini-Session # 3: “So You Think That’s A Travel”
Joe Spagnolo presents a review of crossover dribbles, spin moves, jump stops and Euro-steps.  The reasons and concepts of why traveling frequently is called incorrect is also examined in the video-rich presentation.

AOA Basketball Video Play of the Week:  https://youtu.be/TGHr5ChPmYA
The defender and screener make contact.  Is there a foul on this play?  If so, who is the foul on?  Does the basket count?  If free throws are to be shot, who shoots them?

AOA Basketball Case Book Play of the Week:   The third quarter ends; as the teams are heading to their respective benches, team members A1 and B1 verbally taunt one another. How are these penalties assessed? 

The next pre-season meeting of the Athletic Officials Association basketball division will be held on Zoom on Thursday, October 15.  Check-in runs from 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. and the presentations start promptly at 7:00 p.m.   Members will receive their Zoom Access Code each week via email. 

WEEK THREE – AOA BASKETBALL MEETING SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 15
700 – Welcome
705 – Presentation 1: Sam Knox, Illinois High School Association
725 – Presentation 2: Focus on the Rules – Rule 10: Fouls & Penalties
745 – Presentation 3: Contact and Foul Calling Basics, Joe Spagnolo
810 – Meet The Assigner: Joe Ewers, Illinois Central Eight & River Valley Conferences
820 – Plays of the Week
825 – Announcements
830 – New Officials Workshop 101

Mini-Session Synopsis

Mini-Session # 1: “Sam Knox, Illinois High School Association”
Illinois High School Association Assistant Executive Director Sam Knox will speak about officiating throughout the state.  He has served the IHSA in this role since 2015 and has been a licensed basketball official for the past twenty years.

Mini Session # 2: “Focus on the Rules – Rule 10 – Fouls & Penalties”
The essentials of Rule 10 and an overview of contact, fighting and technical fouls will be presented.  The automatic foul occurrences, concepts of the different types of contact and penalty assessment fundamentals will be highlighted.

Mini-Session # 3: “Contact and Foul Calling Basics”
Joe Spagnolo presents video reviews of the different types of contact, incidental and excessive contact, the concepts of Rhythm, Speed, Balance, Quickness; Freedom of Movement and Legal Guarding Position.

AOA Basketball Video Play of the Week:  https://youtu.be/FVZCaklRit8
Watch the video in its entirety. Does the contact during the throw-in warrant a foul and if so, on which player?  Why should free throws be shot in this scenario?  Is this the correct call if the player absorbing the contact did not have inbounds status?

AOA Basketball Case Book Play of the Week:
Since it is a violation for thrower A1 to throw the ball directly into the basket from out of bounds, what happens if B1 touches the throw-in pass while the ball is in the cylinder above A’s basket?

The next pre-season meeting of the Athletic Officials Association basketball division will be held on Zoom on Thursday, October 8.  Check-in runs from 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. and the presentations start promptly at 7:00 p.m.  

You can join this week’s meeting by using this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83032444542

In the event you have to enter the meeting ID:
Meeting ID for this week is:  830 3244 4542. 
If you are joining only by audio, the dial-in number is:  312 626 6799.

If you have not completed your registration for membership, you can do so at: https://www.athletic-officials.com/basketball/basketball-membership/

To participate in the Zoom meetings, you need to create a free Zoom account at:  http://zoom.us/signup and download and install the Zoom application on your device at:  https://zoom.us/download.  Be sure to select the “Zoom Client For Meetings” in the Download Center.

WEEK TWO — AOA BASKETBALL MEETING SCHEDULE

 
Thursday, October 8
700 – Welcome
705 – Presentation 1: Professionalism in Officiating, Sal Vasta, IHSA Clinician
725 – Presentation 2: Focus on the Rules – Rule: 9
745 – Presentation 3: You Make The Call – 2020 Edition, Joe Spagnolo
810 – Meet The Assigner: Sal Vasta, GCAC and DuKane Conferences
820 – Plays of the Week
825 – Announcements
830 – New Officials Workshop 101

Mini-Session Synopsis

Mini-Session # 1: “Professionalism in Officiating”
IHSA Clinician Sal Vasta discusses Professionalism on and off the court for officials. Topics include Fitness and Health, Rules Knowledge, The Do’s and Don’ts of Communication, Guidelines for Dealing with Unruly Spectators, and Being a Role Model.

Mini Session # 2: “Focus on the Rules – Rule 9 – Violations”
A brief review of Violations will be presented.  The essentials of Out of Bounds, Backcourt, Illegal Dribble, Traveling and Counts will be examined.

Mini-Session # 3: “You Make The Call – 2020 Edition”
Joe Spagnolo will provide his annual video evaluation of “You Make The Call” plays from clips from the past 12 months.  This traditional favorite segment always provides stimulating discussion.

Video Play of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkg7it_L6E
There’s a lot going on in this play.  The frantic action needs complete concentration and a timely whistle to properly officiate the play.  What do you think the officials missed in this sequence?

AOA Case Book Play of the Week:  A1 attempts a try after ending the dribble. The try does not touch the backboard, the ring or any other player. A1 runs and is able to catch the ball before it strikes the floor.  Is this traveling?

The first pre-season meeting of the Athletic Officials Association basketball division will be held on Zoom on Thursday, October 1.  Check-in runs from 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. and the presentations start promptly at 7:00 p.m.  Members will receive their Zoom Access Code each week via email.

WEEK ONE — AOA BASKETBALL MEETING SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 1
6:35 – 6:55 pm – Check-In
7:00 – 7:05 pm – Welcome and Online Meeting Reminders
7:05 – 7:25 pm – Mini-Session # 1:  Officiating in 2020 and Beyond (Joe Spagnolo)
7:25 – 7:45 pm – Mini-Session # 2: Focus on the Rules – Rule 4
7:45 – 8:10 pm – Mini-Session # 3: 2020 IHSA Summer Basketball Video Review (Fred Allman)
8:10 – 8:20 pm – Meet The Assigner:  Fred Allman (DuKane, Mid-Suburban, DuPage Valley)
8:20 – 8:25 pm – Plays of the Week
8:25 – 8:30 pm – Announcements
8:30 – 9:00 pm – New Officials Workshop:  Using Internet Resources

Mini-Session Synopsis

Mini-Session # 1: “Officiating in 2020 and Beyond”
IHSA Clinician Joe Spagnolo analyzes how long-lasting effects from the pandemic will affect the everyday future of officiating.  Protection, health, new mandates, and liabilities are all spin-offs of today’s changes in society.

Mini-Session # 2:  “Focus on the Rules – Rule 4”
A brief review of the definitions of basketball will be presented.  Concepts of control and status, defensive legality, contact and terminology are discussed.

Mini-Session # 3:  “2020 IHSA Summer Basketball Video Review”
IHSA Rules Interpreter Fred Allman reviews 11 different film clips on game situations, including how we, as officials, need to be professional and manage conflict. 
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AOA Plays of the Week:  

AOA Basketball Video Play of the Week:  https://youtu.be/3Vl-8WQBPb8
Should a foul have been called on this play?

AOA Basketball Case Book Play of the Week:  A1 becomes confused and throws the ball at the wrong basket. A1 is fouled by B1 and then the ball goes into the basket. Is this a successful basket? If A1 missed, would A1 be awarded two free throws for the foul by B1?

AOA Basketball Meetings will be conducted online using Zoom Technology.  The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1.  All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and check-in each night starts at 6:30 p.m.

Each meeting will include three mini-session presentations, a guest assignor segment, the Plays of the Week and a new officials’ workshop.  Dues have been reduced 40% for returning members.
 

Meeting Dates:
Thursday, October 1
Thursday, October 8
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, October 22
Thursday, October 29
Thursday, November 5
Thursday, November 12
Thursday, November 19
 

Topics and presenters will be posted before each week’s meeting.  Participants that attend a minimum of four of the first seven meetings will be eligible for IHSA Level 1 Clinic Credit.