Rndballref
20 Years Experience
Chicago, IL
Male, 60
For twenty years I officiated high school, AAU and park district basketball games, retiring recently. For a few officiating is the focus of their occupation, while for most working as an umpire or basketball referee is an avocation. I started ref'ing to earn beer money during college, but it became a great way to stay connected to the best sports game in the universe. As a spinoff, I wrote a sports-thriller novel loosely based on my referee experiences titled, Advantage Disadvantage
If player A1 is shooting and B1 blocks the shot and is last to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds, the throw in is awarded to team A.
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No. In NFHS rules, a basket cannot count if an offensive foul is called on the shooter.
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No, it should be called only when it affects the outcome. By the way, travelling and palming (carrying the ball) are still violations.
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As of about 10 years ago, NFHS refs are allowed to consult with the scorer's table if they are unsure of who the foul is on, or who the shooter should be. However, it is sloppy officiating in a 3 man crew when none of the officials know who was involved in a foul. In my opinion, it is inappropriate to levy a foul based on personal foul counts. If the table knows with confidence who committed a foul then they can help. Otherwise, the official must determine who fouled, or else don't blow your whistle.
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SWAT Team Commander (Retired)
How much protection do those bomb disposal suits really provide?
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Have you ever ordered a pilot to abort mid-takeoff?
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Who are the bigger hypochondriacs: dog owners or cat owners?
The free throws offset. Go to the possession arrow for a half court throw in.
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Yes. If it is a legit fumble.
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Ok. First there is no possession on the tip. So player A1 (jumper) tips the ball - no possession. Then, the ball comes to A2 who tips the ball to B1.
If A2 tipped the ball in a controlled manner, then A2 had possession and the arrow is set to team B. If A2 did not control the ball when A2 tipped it, then team B got the first possession and the arrow is set to team A.
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