Key Insights on Flagrant Fouls in Basketball Officiating

This training video focuses on a specific play involving a Flagrant 1 foul during a rebound situation in a game between Northern Iowa and Illinois State. Officials are instructed on the importance of positioning and maintaining focus during critical moments, particularly with the shot clock winding down. The Trail official is emphasized for staying engaged with the shooter and quickly transitioning to observe rebounding actions. The Center's role in watching for illegal contact is highlighted, as well as the necessity for the Lead to maintain focus on the rebounding area to prevent missed calls. The video also addresses the increasing frequency of illegal faceup boxouts and encourages officials to penalize such actions early in games to set a precedent. This training not only sharpens officiating skills but also reinforces the significance of teamwork and communication among officials.

Play BreakDown

Play #42 Northern Iowa vs Illinois State Rebound Flagrant 1 Stop the clip with 14:04 on the game clock and 4sec on the shot clock. Knowing the time on the shot clock gives us a good idea of what is likely to take place as we know a shot is eminent. The Trail is in good position at or around the 28’ mark and will referee the on ball defender, keeping his eyes on his primary matchup protecting the shooter until he returns to the floor. His eyes should then quickly transition to the rebounding action. The trail should hold his ground or position adjust if necessary to keep an open look and not back away from the rebounding action. The Center is at the free throw line extended and does a good job of keeping his eyes on the action in his primary. After the shot attempt the Center holds his ground and stays locked in on the rebounding action. The illegal contact is on the inside making it difficult for him to get a good look at. This is a hook and hold Flagrant 1 foul on #3 Black. #4 White will shoot two free throws and the White team will get the ball with 20sec on the shot clock at the 3’ post up mark on the baseline. This is also a reviewable play. The Lead is in a wide position, mirroring the ball, assisting with protecting the shooter in the corner focusing on the shooters elbow to wrist and the gets his eyes on his primary area of coverage which is the rebounding action. Create good habits and discipline and don't look up at the ball. Stay focused on what can hurt us and trust the system. Note that these types of illegal faceup boxouts are starting to occur more frequently. Penalize this illegal action especially early in your games.