[Freddy]

Let me see if I've got this right. We are advised to use only proper rules-based terminology...

OFFICIATING PROFESSIONALISM AND USE OF PROPER TERMINOLOGY
The final point of emphasis by the committee deals with professionalism by officials....Key in this professionalism is the use of proper terminology.


And then we are issued injunctions and explanations that seem to bear no relationship to rules phraseology whatsoever...

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPER UNIFORM AND APPAREL
When preventative monitoring can prevent a player from entering the game with non-compliance items, those steps should be taken. If that isn’t possible, then proper penalties must be levied, whether it be against the player or the coach (dependent upon the rule). ?????

LEGAL GUARDING POSITION, BLOCK/CHARGE, SCREENING, VERTICALITY
A player with the ball is to expect no leniency regarding space. ?????
A player without the ball is to be given distance to find and avoid the defender (two strides by rule). ?????

LOOSE BALL RECOVERY
If the loose ball is possessed by opponents, blow the whistle immediately. ?????
After losing control of the ball, distance is not a factor in going to recover the ball. ?????


Only proper terminology???