I agree with the idea that a positive pregame conference would help cover a specific instance such as this.
However, if the officials had to deal with such a call, it is important to meet and talk it out. If the lead called a jump ball because he felt the defender made a good defensive play, but the trail saw that the defender pushed the offensive player in the back, the officials must decide which happened first. Remember, if the jump ball occurred before the foul, the ball became dead. Consequently, there can be no foul, unless it is intentional or flagrant. If the foul occurred first, the ball also became dead, and there can be no violation. See Fed. Casebook (2.6A. and 2.6B.)
If neither official is willing to back off, they are putting themselves in a horrible situation. Simply, PREGAME CONFERENCE!!
--TGR
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