Mikesears is right on the nose. Perfect example of A/D.
My 2 cents:
Contact (even when it creates sound), in itself, is NOT a foul.
NFHS 4-19-1: A personal foul is..illegal contact ... which HINDERS...normal defensive and offensive movements.
You appropriately recognize that the same contact for two different players may not have the same affect.
It's not the rule book that draws the line of what is a foul and what isn't. It is the judgement of the official.
And at the risk of falling in the category of "If you think its a foul, then call it", you'll have to create your own philosophy about officiating and beleive in it.
A colleague of mine says:
There are 3 stages of learning officiating:
1. You call nothing.
2. You call everything (remember those?)
3. You find a happy medium.
Stage 3 never ends. The rules change, and your style changes as the game evolves.
Rainmaker is on the right track. You may be thinking too much...but get to a point where you are comforatble with your own philosophy of A/D AND game management.
It's what will distinguish you from other officials.
[This message has been edited by pizanno (edited June 20, 2000).]
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