Hope Lesson 4 (Referee)

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to enforce the rules of the game.

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REFEREE

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The _________ begins the game by tossing the ball for a tip-off between one player from each team.

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REFEREE

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They are responsible for calling violations if players travel, double-dribble, commit a foul or any other violation of the rules.

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REFEREE

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They play a crucial part in a basketball game. No matter which level of basketball competition you are playing, they will always be a part of the game.

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REFEREE

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is commonly known as “ref.” They are the authority who is responsible for running a basketball match from a neutral point of view.

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REFEREE

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They keep a close eye on the game and make sure that the players are following the rules.

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REFEREE

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Moreover, they have thorough knowledge about basketball and are in charge of the game.

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REFEREE

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They have to make essential decisions in the game. Without him, we cannot enjoy a fair game. They help to maintain the dignity of the game by following proper rules.

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REFEREE

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Referees have to check the basketball equipment before every game. All the equipment that will be used in the games goes through thorough checking to make sure nothing is rigged.

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EQUIPMENT CHECKING

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They have to check the pressure of the ball that will be used in the game. Ball pressure can severely affect the game, so referees have to make sure the pressure is stable. The pressure should be between 7.5 to 8.5 pounds.

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BALL PRESSURE

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The pressure should be between _________ pounds.

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7.5 to 8.5

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The referee has to check each player’s uniform. If there is any illegal equipment in their uniform, it will be a violation. They have to remove all the illegal equipment.

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UNIFORM CHECK

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They have to toss the ball in jump balls. It signals the start of the match. Because the referee remains neutral, they have to throw the ball.

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TOSS THE BALL

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They have to decide the possession of the ball during throw-ins. The referee makes the call that which team player should have the possession of the ball on throw-ins.

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BALL POSSESSION

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They are also responsible for giving the ball to the free-throw shooter. It is an important decision which only referees can make.

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FREE THROW

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It is one of the essential roles of a referee. As we know, foul is a penalty and can easily change the game. There are many types of fouls in basketball.

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CALLING FOULS

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5 types of Foul

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Flagrant FoulsPersonal FoulsTechnical foulTeam FoulsPlayer Fouls

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Along with fouls, they also have to call during the violation. It is less severe than fouls. Violation happens mostly during dribbling and time mistakes. Referees have to call a violation in the basketball court.

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CALLING VIOLATION

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Referees also have to signal a dead ball in the game. They do it by blowing the whistle.

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DEAD BALL

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Referees are also responsible for maintaining the order and dignity of the game by making quick decisions. They have to make sure there is no brawl or fights in the game.

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MAINTAINING ORDER

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They have to make sure the game flows smoothly. They call fouls and violations to keep the game going on.

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GAME FLOW

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A good coach is __________. They understand themselves, their way of performing, their own playing styles, and how it is perceived by others, and these are the most significant things if someone wants to be an effective and valuable coach.

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SELF-AWARENESS

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If someone does not bring specific and well-targeted issues into consideration or attention, he/she can not be a good coach. It portrays a bad image of the coach and shows that there is a lack of leadership skills in them.

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BRINGS WELL DEFINED AND SPECIFIC ISSUES TO THE ATTENTION

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A good and successful coach knows and everything about their players. The way they perform and what changes are important to improve their weaknesses, all things are that a coach must know. Moreover, a good coach knows how to utilize the strengths of a particular player in order to attain the productivity and results that are needed.

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KNOWS THE WEAKNESSES AND THE STRENGTHS OF THEIR EMPLOYEES OF THE PLAYERS

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A good coach would always make things clear at the start and therefore a player or an employee have clear expectations from their coach. They know exactly what they will get at the end of the coaching session.

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MAKES CLEAR THE EXPECTATIONS AT THE START OF THE SESSION OF COACHING

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A good coach is always there for their players and will always listen to what they want to say. He/she will understand the needs of the players and will help them deal with them in the best way possible. This also implies that a good coach does not criticize or blame the players, rather they listen to them and understand what they want to say.

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LISTEN TO OTHERS AND UNDERSTAND THEIR POINT OF VIEW

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This is a great sign of a good coach. A good coach allows players to discuss the concerns and the issues and give them the right amount of time for their purpose. This helps players to give their opinion and discuss everything they want to with their coach.

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ALLOWS ADEQUATE TIME FOR THE DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONCERNS AND ISSUES

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A good coach will follow up on coaching sessions timely. He/she will be committed and will follow up on coaching sessions timely.

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TIMELY FOLLOWS UP ON COACHING SESSIONS

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This is one of the most important qualities of a successful coach. They are always willing to listen to the ideas of their players or the employees and then use them for the perfect solution. Those coaches who do not allow ideas from the other end are considered as bad coaches and all they consider is their ego. These coaches are not able to coach their players successfully.

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SEEK IDEAS AND MAKE THEM PART OF THE SOLUTION

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Sometimes the team is dealing with a difficult and tough situation. It is a good coach that comes to the rescue and then expresses optimism and gives encouragement to the players to deal with such sort of problem.

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EXPRESSES OPTIMISM AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN EVERY SITUATION

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When the coaching session gets over, it then becomes the responsibility of the good coach to stay in touch with their players and provide them with the resources and the support they need. Coaching is not limited to the coaching session. However, a good and successful coach realizes this thing and therefore he/she gives the support the players need after the coaching session.

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PROVIDE AUTHORITY, RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE SOLUTION

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What are the duties of a basketball coach?

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1. Host tryouts for student athletes2. Lead daily practices to teach players skills and strategy3. Develop in-game strategies and rosters4. Attend both home and away games5. Actively coach and direct players during games6. Perform administrative duties for the team

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also called the one or the point, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time

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POINT GUARD

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also known as the two, two guard or off guard, is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense.

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SHOOTING GUARD

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is a player who is bigger and stronger than the point guard, shooting guard, and small forward, but a bit shorter and quicker than the center

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POWER FORWARD

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also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions.

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SMALL FORWARD

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also known as the five, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well.

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THE CENTER