Well, when I am administering the free throws, I tend to say to the players.."Alright we have 1-1, mind your toes, let the ball hit and don't come in too early" or something to that effect. If I then see a violation I DO CALL IT because it is a rule violation and I do not selectively enforce the rules. I do not see that as a judgement call which is clearly altogether different. It is much easier to call a clearcut rule violation and remove the wind from a coach's arguement then to try to judge if a violoation MIGHT have an effect on a play, not make the call and then wait for the next incident to blow up in our face with no rule support. I do not have a crystal ball and will not assume anything.
It's simple, see the violation, call the violation - that is our job. Do not confuse judgement calls with rule enforcement. One thing is for sure, be consistent with the way you handle these issues. At least a coach (good or bad) can deal with consistency better perhaps better than trying to argue selective enforement.
[Edited by Robmoz on May 26th, 2004 at 02:02 PM]
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