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Originally posted by PatLynch on 01-24-2000 06:38 PM
Question: What are your thoughts about the philosophy that if in the open court, with no defensive pressure on the ball handler, the ball is carried as it is brought up the court? I have heard that in that exact scenario, no violation should be called. My belief is: If it is a violation with defensive pressure, then it is also a violation without defensive pressure.
Early in the game--No Pressure--I tell the coach to let the guard know that he needs to keep his hand on top. First dead ball--I tell the player the same thing--then I nail them if they do it again with or without pressure. After the first quarter--I call it when I see it. I have heard several advanced officials say that if you haven't called it all game, you can't call it in the 4th quarter. I have called it for the first time in the 4th quarter and calmly explained to the coach that that was the first time I saw it--usually not a problem. I also make an allowance for 4th quarter subs (non-starters) in blowout games. They will probably get a warning if they are unguarded.