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Originally posted by Mark Padgett
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Originally posted by davidw
By so doing we help to ensure a better played game because the more skilled player is still in the game.
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And where in the rulebook does it say this is your job? Here's a thought - if you don't want to call the multiple foul, call the foul on the first player to foul.
If the fouls happen at exactly the same time, deciding to call the foul on the player with the lowest number, ridiculous as it sounds, is fairer than choosing the less skilled player, regardless of the number of fouls each player has at the time.
In HS and college, you should assume that each player has put in the same amount of effort and dedication as his teammates, and to show favoritism to one over the other because he is "more skilled" is flat out wrong. That should never be a factor in making a call of this nature.
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Mark,
But in all other organized games, ie. AAU, Y, even pros. we should assume this is not the case? Either you argument covers them all or none. As far as your rulebook question, there are many things we use on the court to manage a game that is not covered in the rulebook, hence all the camps, mentors and other aids we use to improve as an official. Because it is not covered in the rulebook does not disqualify its potential use.
Like I mentioned to JR, I am willing to reconsider how I look at this rarely used call as it pertains to my game management philosophy. I'm still mulling it over.
David
[Edited by davidw on Feb 18th, 2005 at 06:56 PM]