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2.21 REPORTING FOULS & SWITCHING

Target: To identify and know the correct positions and procedures after a foul is called.
Principle for the switches:

Free throws (ball remains in the frontcourt):
a. Referee who reports the foul, moves to the opposite side in T position
b. Other 2 fill up the empty spots
Throw-in (ball remains in the frontcourt):
a. Referee who reports the foul, moves to the opposite side in T or C position
b. Other 2 fill up the empty spots
Minimize distance – walk sharp – think where is your next position after reporting. If two referees call
the same foul, the referee who is on the opposite side will report the foul.
In all situations referees should try to minimize switches. Sometimes there is no switching needed,
sometimes all three referees need to move in order for the above rules to be implemented.
Reporting:
a. Use clear voice
b. Sharp signals
c. Rhythm

See also “2.8.1. Reporting” in FIBA Referee Manual –Individual Officiating Techniques (IOT) for reporting
technique and procedures.

2.21.1 BASIC SWITCHES

Below you find the switches explained in some of the basic foul situations. At the end of this manual in
“3.2 Switches after foul calls” you can find more comprehensive list of examples.

Play remains in frontcourt, continued by throw-in

Diagram 53: Diagram 54:
Defensive foul, frontcourt opposite side by L – ball Defensive foul, frontcourt opposite side by T – ball
remains in the frontcourt (throw-in) remains in the frontcourt (throw-in)

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