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Originally posted by lds7199
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Originally posted by blindzebra
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Originally posted by Maverick
I try never to call anything I didn't see, even if I *think* something happened. About the only call I'll make without actually seeing it is if someone takes a big slap at the ball but I can't actually see the contact. It's usually pretty easy to differentiate the sound of slapping leather vs. slapping skin.
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Hand is part of the ball.
Hand is made of skin.
Defenders have been know to slap their hands together to distract the shooter.
Defender could swing and hit their own leg, or another defender.
We are not bats, we should NEVER make a call based on sound.
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Ok, what is the rule reference that supports the hand is part of the ball? I just had this discussion with another ref. and would like to have the rule reference.
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10-6-1, He/she shall not contact the opponent with his/her hand UNLESS SUCH CONTACT IS ONLY WITH THE OPPONENT'S HAND WHILE IT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE BALL AND IS INCIDENTAL TO AN ATTEMPT TO PLAY THE BALL.