Responsibilities on the Catch

When the ball is caught in the trail’s primary area, the trail official must immediately officiate the start of the play.

On the catch:

• Focus first on the pivot foot
• Then move your eyes to the defensive player

This sequence is quick, but it helps identify early violations and establishes proper officiating rhythm.

Perimeter Violations and Fouls

The trail official is responsible for:

• **Perimeter violations**
• Perimeter fouls

On potential POC (point of contact) plays, officiate the correct sequence:

• Feet
• Line
• Defender

This sequence ensures accuracy and consistency, especially on perimeter jump shots and pull up jumpers.

Officiating Shots from the Perimeter