Law 47: Crew Chief: Duties and Powers

The crew chief inspects and approves all equipment to be used during the game.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.1 · recall

The crew chief selects the game ball from at least 2 used balls provided by the home team.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.3 · recall

The crew chief shall not permit any player to wear objects that may cause injury to other players.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.4 · applied

The crew chief designates the official game clock, shot clock and stopwatch and identifies the table officials.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.2 · recall

The crew chief administers the opening jump ball and the alternating-possession throw-ins that start other periods.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.5 · recall

The officials' power starts when they arrive on the court 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.9 · recall

The crew chief administers an alternating-possession throw-in at the start of every quarter after the first.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.5 · applied

Whistles at 3 and 1.5 minutes before the 1st quarter, then the jump ball.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.13, 47.5 · applied

His powers start on arrival; equipment and the ball are approved before the jump.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.1-47.5, 47.9 · applied

Before the 1st and 3rd quarters he whistles with 3 minutes and 1.5 minutes to go.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.13 · applied

The crew chief has the power to determine that a team shall forfeit the game.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.7 · recall

The crew chief makes the final decision when necessary or when the officials disagree.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.11 · recall

He may consult the umpires, the commissioner if present, and/or the table officials.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.11 · recall

Approving and signing the scoresheet at the end ends the officials' administration and connection with the game.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.9 · recall

Such behaviour is entered on the back of the scoresheet and a detailed report goes to the organising body.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.10 · applied

The crew chief has the power to make decisions on any point not specifically covered by the rules.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.14 · recall

The crew chief has the power to stop a game when conditions warrant it.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.6 · applied

Disqualifying fouls are entered on the reverse side in the dressing room, before signing.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.10 · applied

Before the 2nd quarter he whistles with 30 seconds left, then starts it with the arrow throw-in.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.13, 47.5 · applied

If neither of the home team's used balls is suitable, the best quality ball available is selected.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.3 · applied