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Originally Posted by JRutledge
And if this is an issue ...
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The 'international' interpreter has retired and there is now a group of interpreters who have replaced him.
He was very good, hard working, but sometimes overstepped the purpose of IAABO and interpreted NFHS rules, something that only the NFHS should do.
Like when we went back to moving into the lane on the release. IAABO alone came out with an interpretation not to allow a player on the lane to cross the free throw line until the ball hit. The NFHS eventually did come out with that interpretation, but it was a full year after the IAABO unilateral interpretation came out.
Last year it was "Concussion Headbands – No Restrictions". Where did that come from? Left field?
Let's not throw out the baby with the bath water. Overall, within it's purpose, which is educating basketball officials, IAABO is a great organization.