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Originally posted by insatty
Basketball Referee says, "You're the only one saying "the ball is part of the runner's hand." No one else has said that. It's not true. The runner is not down simply because he touches the ball to the ground."
Fine! I believe you. But what's your authority?
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What's my authority? What are you talking about? I'm simply pointing out that you're the only one ranting about the ball being part of the hand.
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Every other reply seems to infer this principle from certain rules, but no one thus far can cite an authoritative interpretation except to say in effect "everyone does it that way."
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The rule has been cited. A player is down when any part of his body, other than his hand or foot touches the ground. There is no rule that says the runner is down when he touches the ball to the ground. What more do you want?
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If I wanted high-minded preaching, I'd stay on the baseball forum.
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Don't be so sensitive.
BTW, thanks Patton. Nice post.