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Originally posted by I'msureofit
...well I'm 38 and have watched Bball as a ritual since I can remember, and have NEVER seen 3 seconds called that I can remember! That should say something about 3 seconds!
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NEVER (in caps nonetheless)?? Rather strong assertion for a call I've observed in basketball many times in my 45 years. Then and now regardless of the level of play. Not a priority call? Maybe, but I would argue that camping out gives the offensive player a definite advantage by being able to shoot from the highest percentage area on the court and, be in one of the most advantageous areas on the court for a rebound or tip in/put back. I'm not trying to be argumentative with you but I think there is some measureable water underneath what I'm asserting here. [/B][/QUOTE]
I think I said NEVER that I can remember, Imsureofit!
And yes I agree it is a definate advantage to be hanging out in the lane and it should be called in certain situations.
I have just seen it called so many times this year and nobody was in the lane when it was called, or the ball was in the air on a shot etc..
Maybe I have just been disguested by the way the rule has been interpreted by fellow officials this year that has made me reluctant to want to make the call.
I will call it when it is definately the call that needs to be made.
And definately not because the opposing coach is screaming 3 seconds from the opposite end of the court.