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2. Continuous/Habitual Shooting Motion • Shooting Motion: • Starts when a player begins any motion that precedes the release of a shot or tap • Ends when the ball is in flight • Allowed to complete all footwork and arm movement associated with shot attempt. Metro Allstars Officials Camp

3. Continuous/Habitual Shooting Motion • Key Factors: • Has the player gathered the ball prior to the whistle? • Plays near the basket vs. Plays on the perimeter • Not all shots are negatively affected by contact Metro Allstars Officials Camp

4. Continuous/Habitual Shooting Motion • Patient Whistle – All plays have a • Beginning • Middle • End Metro Allstars Officials Camp

5. Verticality • Key Factors • Legal Guarding Position must be obtained • Any subsequent movement must remain legal • Observe the Defense • Observe the Offense • Observe the launch angles of players Metro Allstars Officials Camp

6. Advantage / Disadvantage • Observe the players • Was a player put at a disadvantage by the action of another player? • To and Through • Did the contact: • Dislodge • Displace • Reroute • Impede Metro Allstars Officials Camp

7. Possession Consequence • Not all contact is a foul • Did the contact affect the • Balance • Rhythm • Speed • Quickness Metro Allstars Officials Camp

8. Off Ball Officiating • The most effective way to control a game is to have off ball coverage and whistles • Key Concepts: • Players must establish legal position • Screeners entering and leaving primary • Observe players on rebounding action • Observe players entering and leaving your primary Metro Allstars Officials Camp