# Law 47: Crew Chief: Duties and Powers (FIBA Official Basketball Rules)

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The crew chief's checks before the game, the opening jump ball, his whistles before each period, final decisions, forfeits and the scoresheet.

## 47.471 Before and at the Start

Equipment, the ball, the clocks, the jump ball and the whistles before each period.

### Test 1: Before the game

- The crew chief inspects and approves all equipment to be used during the game. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.1)
- 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)
- 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)
- The crew chief designates the official game clock, shot clock and stopwatch and identifies the table officials. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.2)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Whistles at 3 and 1.5 minutes before the 1st quarter, then the jump ball. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.13, 47.5)
- 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)
- Before the 1st and 3rd quarters he whistles with 3 minutes and 1.5 minutes to go. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.13)

## 47.472 Powers and the Scoresheet

Stopping a game, forfeits, final decisions and signing the scoresheet.

### Test 1: Final decisions and the scoresheet

- The crew chief has the power to determine that a team shall forfeit the game. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.7)
- The crew chief makes the final decision when necessary or when the officials disagree. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.11)
- He may consult the umpires, the commissioner if present, and/or the table officials. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.11)
- Approving and signing the scoresheet at the end ends the officials' administration and connection with the game. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.9)
- 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)
- 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)
- The crew chief has the power to stop a game when conditions warrant it. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.6)
- Disqualifying fouls are entered on the reverse side in the dressing room, before signing. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 47.10)
- 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)
- 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)

Sources: FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2026 (v1.1), Article 47 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)

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