officiating officials

Question 1

five officiating staff

Answer 1

referee
umpire
scorer
timer
shot-clock operator

Question 2

When a foul occurs, the official is required by the rules to

Answer 2

(a) signal the timer to stop the clock, (b) designate the offender to the scorer
(c) use his or her fingers to indicate the number of free throws.

Question 3

When a team is entitled to a throw-in, an official must )

Answer 3

a) signal what caused the ball to become dead
(b) indicate the throw-in spot (except after a goal)
(c) designate the team entitled to the throw-in.

Question 4

Scores must

Answer 4

(a) record, in numerical order, names and numbers of all players, (b) record field goals made and free throws made and missed
(c) keep a running summary of points scored
(d) record fouls called on each player and notify officials when player-disqualification or bonus-free-throw situation arises
(e) record timeouts and report when a team’s allotted number has been used,