Standard Clinic Part 2: Mechanics and Positioning Version 3.2 Release date: 2004.

Standard Clinic Part 2:Mechanics and Positioning

Version 3.2Release date: 2004

© 2004, FINA Standard 3.2 - 2

What this section will cover:

Mechanics Hand signals Whistles

Working with other officials Partner Table staff

Positioning on deck during a game


Mechanics

Hand Signals being clear and pointing correctly

Whistles speaking/communicating with your

whistle don’t whistle too much standard whistles

Communicating Verbally when to drop your whistle


Whistles and Signals

Ordinary (defensive) fouls

Ordinary (offensive) fouls turnover

2 meter line violation



Neutral throws

Numbers signal with both hands signal the player(s) involved keep hands in front of shirt if

visibility is a problem



Exclusion fouls regular exclusion

game exclusion with substitution

brutality


Signals

Penalty fouls


Signals

Out-of-bounds (end line violation) corner throws

• think of it as a (brief) change of possession

goal throws• think of it as a technical foul against the

(former) offense for throwing the ball out of play


Signals

Goal point back to the center of the pool

• use right hand across body• this ought not be confused with a minor

foul which is left hand and arm outstretched

point first to the right (before pointing back to the center of the pool) if there is need for added emphasis


Signal for Re-entry of Excluded Player

When: the referee determines that there is a change of

possession during live time the referee awards a change of possession

Point in the new direction of attack Player (or substitute) may come in immediately

if excluded player has already reached re-entry area

Player (or substitute) may come in as soon as excluded player goes into the re-entry area

* If player just stays in the re-entry area, wave them in.


Working With Your Partner

Talk to him/her before the game during the game after the game

Be considerate be on time be ready and prepared


Talk to your partnerBEFORE the game

Any new interpretations? Any special facility rules? What should we expect from each

team? (Rivals? Friends?) What signals will I use if I need help? What are our areas of responsibility?

(Front Court, Back Court, Transitions)


Talk to your partnerDURING the game

Any tendencies of players and/or teams that have been noticed …

If the other referee appears to be screened, discuss what you saw …

Support each other An error by one referee is

considered to be an error by both referees


Talk to your partnerAFTER the game

Thank you!


Working with the Table

When arrive what is the signal for 35 seconds what is the signal for end of a

period what is the signal for a timeout

request how are players going to be waved

in how will table notify the referees if

a player has a third foul


Who is running the clocks?

Who is running the game clock? Know when to start/stop the clock

Who is running the possession clock? Know when to start/stop the clock Know when to reset the clock

Who is keeping time for the timeouts and between periods?


Who are the secretaries?

Game secretary - does he/she know what to put where in the game log

Exclusion secretary - does he/she know how to calculate when player is to be waved in

Timeout secretary - does he/she know to watch the coach and not the game


Time Factors

Four periods (quarters) 7 minutes each May be reduced for different levels of

competition May be reduced by the tournament

for scheduling purposes


Time Factors

Time between periods 2 minutes each

Timeouts 2 timeouts of 1 minute each 3rd timeout in extra time


Time Factors

Extra Time Optional for USWP, unless a clear

result is required 5 minute break 2 periods of 3 minutes each

• 1 minute between the two extra time periods

Penalty Shootout


Checking the Scoresheet

Filled rosters before game is started Make sure the correct information is

being entered during the game At the end of the game:

tally scores• running log, score by quarter, team logs• Number of exclusions and time outs must

tally with number of blank spaces in running log

Do more detailed analysis as necessary


If Table is Challenged

During a game: get everyone away ask table if they think everything is

correct review details

After a game: get everyone away review details

ALWAYS SUPPORT THE TABLE!!!!!


Desk Officials Manual

Found in the USWP Officiating Manual

Detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of desk personnel

Sample scoresheet authorized for USWP competition

Scorebook available USWP Commercial sources


Rule Regarding Caps

Teams are to wear caps of contrasting colors.

Colors must be clearly visibly different when wet and when dry.

If the caps are insufficiently different: The first team listed may be required to wear

white caps. The second team listed may be required to

wear blue caps. Patterned caps are permitted


Positioning:What are you looking for?

Start of game Standard front court and back

court areas of responsibility On transitions Player advantage


Starting the Game Each team must have seven

players in the water - a goalkeeper and 6 field players.

Line up on the goal line, on the wall, or on the 2 meter line (based on the limitations of the facility).

Both referees at mid-field opposite each other.


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At the Start

Referee not dropping ball Waits for partner dropping ball to

signify he/she is ready Watches both teams to assure that

they are ready Raises arm(s) to signify that the

teams are ready Watches for

• did anyone start early• did anyone help a teammate early in

the sprint


At the Start

Referee dropping the ball Signifies he/she is ready by raising an arm

to a horizontal or vertical position Watches partner Help move teams into position by moving

raised arm once partner raises both arms, drop arm,

and blow whistle immediately step back to help watch 1st part of sprint drop ball and watch for

• pulling on lane line, wall, etc.


Get in Position: Walk Backwards

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At Start …..

If a player “cheats”, blow whistle, indicate direction of attack, drop ball at halfway line

If ball thrown to advantage of one team (not on halfway line), call for ball and administer a neutral throw (referee dropping ball only)

If too many players, etc., reset all clocks and restart period (including sprint)


Front CourtDuring Set Play

Standard front court offense: Responsible for near wing and defender, near flat and defender, center forward and center back, and goalkeeper.

Double post offense: Responsible for near wing, near flat, both posts, and goalkeeper.


Front Court Area of Focus


Watching from Front Court

Default is between the 2 and 4 meter lines.

Might not be able to see set and where the ball is clearly.

Move around to get the best view - without bouncing around too much.


Move IN

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Move BACK (OUT)

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Move DOWN

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Move UP

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Front Court MUSTS

Know where the goal line is (be sure you always try to get to the goal line on a shot)

Know where the 2 meter line is. Know where the 4 meter line is. Know where the ball is and what is

happening there.


Elements Used to Call the Center Forward

Where are the center forward’s and center back’s hands? Who initiated the contact? Who gained an advantage from the

contact? Call the appropriate foul

• ordinary foul (offensive or defensive)• neutral throw• exclusion


Other Elements to Call the Center Forward

What are the center forward and center back trying to do? Is the center forward being

prevented from playing offense by impeding, holding, sinking or pulling back?

Is the center back prevented from playing defense by pushing off, holding, sinking or pulling back?


Context, Context, Context

How are the actions of the center forward and center back related to what else is going on in the pool? What is happening where the ball is? Are there drivers coming through? Did a pick open up a player? Is there any shooting advantage?


When a Crasher/Slougheris Coming In

Does the center forward know the crasher or slougher is coming in? Yes: was he/she prevented to protecting the

ball? Then ordinary foul (usually). No: then ball is often stolen.

Was the ball passed to the center forward while crashers were coming in? Yes: usually a bad pass; ball should be

stolen.


Back CourtDuring Set Play

Responsible for perimeter positions.

Default position: Near the 7-meter line but close to any pairs behind that line.


Back Court Area of Responsibility


Back Court MUSTS

Know where the 7 meter line is . Know whether a foul occurred in

front of or behind the 7 meter line. Know when the front court referee

needs help. Know where the ball is and what is

happening there.


Refereeing the Back Court

Not time for a vacation Current strategy is moving the ball

to get it to the center forward watch how the ball gets passed to the

center forward if there is a foul at center forward,

ball needs to be passed back out Referees should always call the

exclusion when in doubt


Back Court Principles

Call the exclusion foul for holding, sinking or pulling back a player

Handchecking is an exclusion foul Be aware of what is happening

where the ball is Is the center forward turning? Is someone ready to shoot?


Calling Ordinary Fouls

If there is an ordinary foul, call it. Be sure that it is related to play Call the foul quickly if it is there

• delay takes time off the possession clock• if the attacking team has earned it, give

it to them

The onus is on the defense to show they are not committing fouls.


Drives

Watch the players and their positions Did the attacking player swim over

the defender? Did the defender handcheck the

attacking player? Did the defender hold the attacking

player? Who got to the position first?


Picks

Are often run, especially after a foul is called at set

Misconception about “standing” picks

If the pick affects play: if an attacking player holds a defender:

offensive (may be ordinary or exclusion) if a defender holds an attacking player:

exclusion foul


The Refereeing Ideal ...

The referee should not focus on just one situation or just one pair of players watch what is going on in your primary

area of responsibility be aware of all the other pairs of players know where the ball is be sensitive to what is happening at the

ball


Overlapping Areas for theFront and Back Court


When Back Court Callsin the Front Court

Front court referee controls the offense; poking in by the back court referee creates an element of inconsistency.

Only when requested by the front court referee.

Very rarely: Gross offensive fouls from which the front

court referee was screened. Gross defensive fouls (overaggressive,

endangerment) when front court referee is screened.


Counterattack (Fast Break)

Transition from back court to front court

Transition from front court to back court


Changing from Back to Front

Should be on the move at the start of the counterattack

Lead the counterattack: Walk backwards and watch the counterattack come your way

Be aware of the 7 meter line if the back court referee hasn’t gotten there yet

Stop at the 4 meter line until attack goes inside the 4 meter area


Backcourt to frontcourt transition

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Changing fromFront to Back

Stop, don’t move: Continue to watch the center forward and center back as they untangle

Turn your body to look down the pool Follow behind the trailing pair: Do not

advance in front of them until the ball is way down in the front court

Get to the are of 7 meter line quickly once the ball is in the front court


What to Watch

Watch any pairs of caps that are close: Any sudden change in position is usually due to a pull back

Watch for any kicking/striking or any retaliation for aggressive defensive pressure

Know what level of advantage the attacking team has


What Fouls to Call

Any pullback should be an exclusion unless the attacking team has a significant advantage in front court

Where did the foul occur? What is the possibility that they can elevate to a penalty foul?


Transition At Exclusions

Many goals are scored immediately after calling an exclusion or as player is returning to field

Watch what is happening even as you are changing your default position

Watch for: interfering with free throw interference by the excluded player


What is Interferenceby an Excluded Player?

Player must swim to re-entry area must remain in the water may not interfere with game

Player must go by shortest route unless that route will interfere with the progress of the game swimming through the 6 on 5 offense

is sometimes interfering with the play


Calling for Timeouts

Two timeouts of 1 minute each. An additional timeout may be called in extra time.

Must be called by the coach of the team in possession of the ball (live time). If used up all Timeouts – free throw to other

team in middle of the pool If called by team not in possession of the ball

– penalty throw If called when no team in possession of the

ball – free throw to other team


Administering Timeouts

Both teams must huddle in the defensive half of the pool.

After 45 seconds, horn (or whistle) to tell the teams to move into position.

At full time (60 seconds), horn (or whistle) to indicate the ball should be put into play by team calling timeout.

If team calling timeout is late coming out, can be awarded to other team for delay.


Front Court during Exclusions

Watch both posts and near wing. Watch for players going inside 2-meter

area. Watch for inside passes and possible

penalty fouls. Most common fouls (overpass at wing),

defender sinks player to have extra time to return and help defend near post.

Watch for sinking of the post player.


Back Courtduring Exclusions

Monitor perimeter and outside fouls. Watch for sinking after overpass. Watch for tips and pull backs on far post

(post closest to back court referee). Watch for goalie pushing off cage to

defend shot or pushing the goal to change alignment of goal.


Penalty Shootout

Referees toss coin in presence of captains to determine who shoots first

There will be no change of ends and each team will shoot at their opponent's goal.

Each referee will conduct the penalty throws in their offensive end.


Penalty Shootout

The coach of each team will name five shooters and a goalkeeper for the penalty shootout. The five shooters must be listed in the

order that they will shoot. The sequence of shooters may not be

changed. Players who are not eligible (excluded

from the remainder of the game) may not participate.


Penalty Shootout

The teams will alternate taking five penalty throws each. The first team will shoot and then the other team. Teams will alternate shooting until all five shooters have taken a throw.


Penalty Shootout

All players, with the exception of the player taking the shot and the defending goalkeeper will be required to be seated on their respective team benches.

During the shootout, a team may use any eligible player as a goalkeeper.

The same player need not serve as goalkeeper for every throw.


Penalty Shootout

If after taking five shots each the teams are still tied, then alternating pairs of shots will be taken until one team scores and the other team misses. The same five player will shoot in the

same order as for the first time.


Penalty Shootout

In shallow-deep pools, all shots will be taken at the deep end of the pool.


Greatest Compliment

You are a shifty eyed

referee!


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Standard Clinic Part 2: Mechanics and Positioning Version 3.2 Release date: 2004.

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