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Originally posted by OPTIPLEX2001
Hi everybody! My name's Matt. I live in NC, in a rural area, and basketball is, however, very popular. I usually do the book keeping at all games, and score board at home games. I see many bad referee's out there - and I'm not just saying that by being biased - THEY ARE BAD! I see them out there, and it motivates me to be out there and call a good, fair game.
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The first rule for basketball officials is that you don't criticize other basketball officials. Now doubt that the officials who you are bad mouthing know a lot more about the game than you do. You don't learn how to officiate basketball by watching it on TV.
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The problem is, I am only 13. I turn 14 late this summer, and that's the legal age to work in this state, but I believe the 'rules' for the basketball league here is that you have to be 18. Does anybody know why?
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Yes, I do. You're too young to have the respect of the coaches and players who are in the league. I'm not trying to dampen your enthusiasm, just pointing out a problem that you would face. There are also legal reasons.
BTW, where do you live in NC?
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Also, please give me some "quizzes" or situations on here, and see if I would make the right call.
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Okay Matt, here you go. All of the questions below are traveling situations. Let's allow Matt to answer these my himself everyone!
A player identified as A1 is a player on the offensive team. A player identified as B1 is a defensive player. Here goes!
Play #1 - A1 is holding the ball. Her left foot is her pivot foot. She steps with her right foot and starts to throw a pass. However, a defender leaps in front of her at the last possible moment. She holds onto the ball put lifts her pivot foot. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #2 - A2 passes the ball to A1. A1 is holding the ball and being guarded by B1. A1 tosses the ball over B1's head and takes off around B1. After the ball hits the floor, A1 grabs it, takes one step, and shoots the ball for a lay-up. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #3 - A1 is dribbling on a fast break. He passes the ball ahead to A2, who is flying down the court. He muffs the catch, bobbles the ball but succeeds in securing control before it strikes the floor. A2 took four steps after he initially touched the ball, before securing it. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #4 - A1 is in position for a rebound. He taps the rebound into the air to prevent a defender from gaining possession. He taps the ball into the air 4 times and takes 5 steps while trying to keep the ball away from the opponent. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #5 - A1 dives for a loose ball on the floor. She gains control of the ball but continues to slide before coming to a stop and requesting a timeout. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #6 - A1 falls to the floor and is lying on her back when she recovers a loose ball. She sits up and passes the ball to A2. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #7 - A1 is out of bounds for a spot throw-in. After the ball is placed at her disposal. She runs the baseline. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #8 - A1 attempts a try after ending the dribble. The try does not touch the backboard, the rim or any other player. A1 runs and is able to catch the ball before it strikes the floor. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #9 - Dribbler A1 catches the ball with the right foot touching the floor and then jumps off that foot and alights on both feet simultaneously with one foot in advance of the other. Is this traveling? Why or why not?
Play #10 - Airborne A1 and A2 jointly grab the rebound and each alights simultaneously on both feet. A1 and A2 each move one foot in attempting to wrestle the ball from each other before realizing they are teammates. A1 lets go and A2 dribbles away. Is this traveling? Why or why not?