COC Men's Basketball Training Tape: 2025-26 Season (Video #2)

This training video for the 2025-26 season provides an in-depth analysis of "the science and the art" of men’s college basketball officiating. The first segment focuses on identifying new offensive tactics, specifically the "hook, hold, and seal" maneuvers used to clear lanes for driving guards. The tape then transitions into the "art" of game management, emphasizing how officials must use their "antennas" to monitor the emotional temperature of the game, particularly following taunting incidents and high-intensity path plays. The latter half of the video provides critical instruction on the administration of coach challenges. Through several complex examples—including out-of-bounds disputes, dead-ball technical fouls, and goal-tending calls—the tape highlights the importance of crew communication and monitor use to avoid wasting team challenges. The session concludes with a refresher on eye discipline at "pressure points," urging officials to stay focused on screening actions rather than the ball to ensure accurate calls on illegal contact.