(PLEASE NOTE – The content on this page is based on the 2015 CABO approved 2-person FIBA mechanics for use in Canada. The material may be outdated and / or unsuitable for current educational purposes.)
The goal of these videos is simple – to help you become a better official. These videos and the information contained in them are not intended to replace any current education, training or hardcopy Officials Manual that you have, but rather to supplement those items. The Animated Officials Manual was created specifically for the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Officials and is based on the 2015 CABO approved 2-person FIBA mechanics for use in Canada. The CABO mechanics include modifications approved by FIBA – for example, no “work left” or “preferred diagonal”.
Be aware that this manual includes some topics, techniques & terminology that are not covered in the CABO / FIBA manual that are used for teaching purposes within the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Officials. Take from this manual what you wish, disregard what you feel is not helpful and use this presentation to help improve your game.
Viewing Notes
The Animated Officials Manual is presented in four Chapters:
- Introduction to Officiating. For new officials, terms and vocab reviewed as players and coaches see it, as well as from a referees perspective.
- CABO / FIBA Basics. All the basics you need to know if you’ve never refereed before or you’re new to FIBA mechanics.
- FIBA Specific Situations. All of the 2-person Mechanics and Court Coverage that an official needs to work a FIBA game in Canada.
- Additional Items. A look at some situations that are not specifically addressed in the CABO / FIBA manual.
The chapters may be viewed in their entirety or individual topics can be viewed by selecting from the video links below.
