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CONSISTENCY
The coaches “catchphrase”

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In today´s modern game of
basketball, the word that is heard
before, during and after each
game by participants, media and
spectators is “CONSISTENCY”
What does “CONSISTENCY” mean?

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Consistency is the correct
interpretation of situations and the
correct application of decisions in
officiating.
In many cases, the spirit and
intent of the rules may be more
important than the actual rule.

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Applying the spirit and intent of the rules
is determined by the official´s “feel for
the game”.
FEEL FOR THE GAME is doing WHAT
is right for the game, at that moment,
that particular play in that game. It is not
WHO is right but WHAT is right for the
game.

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Being consistent requires officials
to be:
BRAVE (showing courage, not fear)
HONEST (no favour to either
team)
DECISIVE (clear, immediate calls)
A TEAM (calling the same way)

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Factors creating consistency:
Excellent team communication
1. Pre-game conference.
2. Eye contact.
3. Verbal/non-verbal
communication.
4. Same philosophy in calling.

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Factors creating consistency:
Excellent participant
communication.
1. Dialogue with coaches/players.
2. Being approachable.
3. Firm and fair
4. Giving and receiving respect.

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Applying consistency with regard
to specific criteria:
1. CONTACT- (Post play, fast break,
1 v 1, rebounding, charge/block)-
was the player dislodged,
displaced or dispossessed
unfairly?

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a. Did the defensive player establish
an initial legal guarding position?
b. Was the principle of verticality
respected?
c. Did either player illegaly use
arms, legs or other body parts?
d. Was there any flopping/acting?

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2. UNSPORTSMANLIKE FOULS
a. Was the criteria correctly applied?
b. Was it a genuine attempt to play
the ball?
c. Was the contact excessive or
dangerous?

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3. TECHNICAL FOULS
a. Was the pre-game criteria applied
by all the officials?
b. Were the officials firm but fair?
c. Was the situation handled with
quiet authority?
d. Did the officials´team cooperate?

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4. ACT OF SHOOTING FOULS.
a. Was the correct criteria applied?
b. When did the foul occur?
c. Was the player in the act of
shooting?
d. Had the ball come to rest?
e. Was the motion continuous?

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f. Was the ball released or still in
the hand?
g. Was the player in the air or had
he returned to the floor?
h. Did the shooting player “spread”
his legs to create contact with his
opponent?

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Consequences of “INCONSISTENCY”
1. Referees not working consistently as
individuals or as a team will create:
a. Confusion about what is legal or
illegal.
b. Frustration for the players/coaches.
c. This will lead to lack of respect and
confrontation.

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Factors supporting consistency:
a.Correct analysis of the play or situation.
b.Correct understanding of what has
actually happened in the play or
situation.
c. Applying basketball knowledge and
experience as an individual and/or as
part of a team.

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d. Knowing that sometimes the best
call could be a “no-call”.
e. Using “preventative” officiating,
talking to players/coaches to avoid
the infraction.
f. Using your “presence” and respect
to promote professionalism.

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CONCLUSION
Dealing with the modern catchphrase of
“consistency” is an intergral part of the
official´s role on the court.
It is essentially a “human” perspective
on performance and behaviour on and
off the court.
It is about ethics, integrity, honesty,
fairness and having self-confidence.