3. www.candobasketball.co.uk3
CONSISTENCY
Consistency is the correct
interpretation of situations and the
correct application of decisions in
officiating.
In many cases, the spirit and
intent of the rules may be more
important than the actual rule.
4. www.candobasketball.co.uk4
CONSISTENCY
Applying the spirit and intent of the rules
is determined by the official´s “feel for
the game”.
FEEL FOR THE GAME is doing WHAT
is right for the game, at that moment,
that particular play in that game. It is not
WHO is right but WHAT is right for the
game.
9. www.candobasketball.co.uk9
CONSISTENCY
a. Did the defensive player establish
an initial legal guarding position?
b. Was the principle of verticality
respected?
c. Did either player illegaly use
arms, legs or other body parts?
d. Was there any flopping/acting?
12. www.candobasketball.co.uk12
CONSISTENCY
4. ACT OF SHOOTING FOULS.
a. Was the correct criteria applied?
b. When did the foul occur?
c. Was the player in the act of
shooting?
d. Had the ball come to rest?
e. Was the motion continuous?
13. www.candobasketball.co.uk13
CONSISTENCY
f. Was the ball released or still in
the hand?
g. Was the player in the air or had
he returned to the floor?
h. Did the shooting player “spread”
his legs to create contact with his
opponent?
16. www.candobasketball.co.uk16
CONSISTENCY
d. Knowing that sometimes the best
call could be a “no-call”.
e. Using “preventative” officiating,
talking to players/coaches to avoid
the infraction.
f. Using your “presence” and respect
to promote professionalism.
17. www.candobasketball.co.uk17
CONCLUSION
Dealing with the modern catchphrase of
“consistency” is an intergral part of the
official´s role on the court.
It is essentially a “human” perspective
on performance and behaviour on and
off the court.
It is about ethics, integrity, honesty,
fairness and having self-confidence.