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Last Answer on September 20, 2019

Has there ever been a incident where you saw something that was wrong but you could not call it? If there was what was it?

Asked by Jonny over 5 years ago

I missed a blocked/charge call that I thought was my partner's call. I should have taken it, and both coaches went crazy. That one sticks out the most.

282 Votes

at start of game: 2 centers jump, the tip is grabbed by 2 opposing players for a jump ball before either team gets possession. who re-jumps? the 2 centers? the 2 players who grabbed the tip?

Asked by midd44 over 5 years ago

In high school ball the two who grabbed the tip before initial possession was established would jump for the ball.

281 Votes

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

Asked by turbur over 5 years ago

There is no height specification. However you must dribble on top of the ball without cupping or carrying it.

278 Votes

Does the home team have a right to "the last change" ie, the right to match the visitor's substitutions, as in hockey? If yes, is it a custom or a rule? How does it work on a neutral court, such as during a tournament? TY

Asked by RodK over 5 years ago

There is no provision for last substitution, but preventive officiating would slow down when a sub is called in to allow the other team to counter. Remember, once in, a sub cannot come out until after the ball is live and the clock is started.

277 Votes

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When player makes a pass, he can’t be the first one to touch the ball. But how do you define it’s a pass, is it the intention, pick up the ball with 2 hands, or palm ball then throw to another player (basically dead ball is it a dead ball)? (q1/2)

Asked by Antuxity over 5 years ago

It depends on whether the dribble ended (being picked up, palming the ball, etc) then you cannot be the first to touch the ball except if the player accidentally drops the ball - called a muff.

276 Votes

Defensive player intentionally kicks at a pass, but the ball hits his hand first, then the knee area. Is it a steal or a deadball with the offense retaining possession?

Asked by John Landauer over 5 years ago

If a player intentionally kicks the ball it is a violation. If the player misses kicking the ball it is a no call.

274 Votes

Hello,
A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?

Asked by DANIEL SODERLIND almost 6 years ago

It is travelling.

273 Votes

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Has there ever been a incident where you saw something that was wrong but you could not call it? If there was what was it?

at start of game: 2 centers jump, the tip is grabbed by 2 opposing players for a jump ball before either team gets possession. who re-jumps? the 2 centers? the 2 players who grabbed the tip?

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

Does the home team have a right to "the last change" ie, the right to match the visitor's substitutions, as in hockey? If yes, is it a custom or a rule? How does it work on a neutral court, such as during a tournament? TY

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When player makes a pass, he can’t be the first one to touch the ball. But how do you define it’s a pass, is it the intention, pick up the ball with 2 hands, or palm ball then throw to another player (basically dead ball is it a dead ball)? (q1/2)

Defensive player intentionally kicks at a pass, but the ball hits his hand first, then the knee area. Is it a steal or a deadball with the offense retaining possession?

Hello,
A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?

Basketball Referee

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Has there ever been a incident where you saw something that was wrong but you could not call it? If there was what was it?

at start of game: 2 centers jump, the tip is grabbed by 2 opposing players for a jump ball before either team gets possession. who re-jumps? the 2 centers? the 2 players who grabbed the tip?

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

Does the home team have a right to "the last change" ie, the right to match the visitor's substitutions, as in hockey? If yes, is it a custom or a rule? How does it work on a neutral court, such as during a tournament? TY

Also on Jobstr...

When player makes a pass, he can’t be the first one to touch the ball. But how do you define it’s a pass, is it the intention, pick up the ball with 2 hands, or palm ball then throw to another player (basically dead ball is it a dead ball)? (q1/2)

Defensive player intentionally kicks at a pass, but the ball hits his hand first, then the knee area. Is it a steal or a deadball with the offense retaining possession?

Hello,A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?

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A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?