Özet:

In this investigation, basketball judges have discovered the source of stress as a result of the events they encounter before, in order and after the match, and this stress has been caused by finding the difficulty to get out of the b8. In the practice, a meeting was held with the second Aklasmanhakem in the Turkish Basketball first league. In the data collection technique, the interview technique is embedded from the methods of research. In the interview, 3 main questions were asked, 18 before the match, the IO match order and 4 after the match stress sources and ways to deal with. Causes of stress, the physical condition of the judge, lack of concentration, environmental factors. Anxiety, anxiety, lack of communication, an uncertainty. It has been identified as a lack of motivation, fear of making mistakes, a problem of compliance with the partner, excitement, transport conditions, a lack of standardization between judges. The purpose of this study was examined the coping style and source of stress among basketball referees before, during and after the gains. Research has been carried on 2nd experienced basketball! referees whose are officiatlng in division I in Turkish Basketball League. Qualitative researeh method and interview technique was used for data eolleetion. Semi-structured 35 questions foim used for the irterview. Research has consistently indicated that physical situation, lack of eoneentration, effects of environment, anxiety, lack of communication, in eonfidenee, laek ofmotivation, fear offailure, problem of eonsistenee with the partner, lack of standardization are source of stress for basketball referees. Key words: stress, basketball, offıejating, referee, coping, behavior