Basketball Referee

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

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Last Answer on September 20, 2019

When an offensive player drives to the rim and imitates contact into a moving defender by dipping the shoulder, is it an offensive foul?

Asked by Yoh over 6 years ago

An important concept much misunderstood is that a defender is allowed to be moving as long as he is entitled to the space where contact is made. So, it is not a question of dipping a shoulder or even who initiates contact - it matters most which player is entitled to that spot.

465 Votes

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 6 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.

459 Votes

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

Asked by turbur over 6 years ago

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

458 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 6 years ago

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

457 Votes

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Is it an illegal dribble if a player shoots at the wrong basket misses the shot, gets the rebound and shoots it again?

Asked by BRIAN Avery Sweezer over 6 years ago

If it is a legitimate attempt despite being at the wrong basket, there is no violation.

455 Votes

In high school on opening tip two players from opposing teams gain possession simultaneously and jump ball is called. What happens next? if it is a re-jump who is involved in the re-jump

Asked by SCOTT BERNTHISEL almost 7 years ago

Yes. Jump again.

441 Votes

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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?

Asked by DANIEL SODERLIND over 6 years ago

It is travelling.

438 Votes

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When an offensive player drives to the rim and imitates contact into a moving defender by dipping the shoulder, is it an offensive foul?

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?

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

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?

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Is it an illegal dribble if a player shoots at the wrong basket misses the shot, gets the rebound and shoots it again?

In high school on opening tip two players from opposing teams gain possession simultaneously and jump ball is called. What happens next? if it is a re-jump who is involved in the re-jump

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?