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Originally posted by Brian Watson
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Originally posted by JeffRef
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Originally posted by dhodges007
Shot goes up, foul away from the ball...ball goes in.
Where is the advantage/disadvantage in this situation?
It's better to hold your whistle until you see an advantage or disadvantage. If the ball goes in, no whistle...warn the offender (unless unsportsmanlike, flagrant, or double). This creates better flow for the game. If the ball comes off the rim, you probably have an advantage or disadvantage and should make the call.
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What does the shot have to do with a foul away from the ball? Because it goes in we let the defense get a free shot? Since there is no rebound there is no advantage? I think it needs to be a legit foul, but if someone gets thumped, shot or no, you need to call it. Letting it go sets you up for worse stuff later on. Maybe FIBA wants you to pass on it, but here you should keep it clean every where on the floor.
Especially if you are one of the POE huggers. This is where most rough play comes from. One guy thinks he got cheap shot, then comes back and lays on the other guy, and it goes from there.
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I think we both agree the goal is to let the players involved know you saw the play and will not tolerate the behavior. In my case, most players and coaches know me as a communicator who tries "not" to blow the whistle (FIBA or NCAA). Most respect that and a phrase like "33...keep the box outs clean!" (loud enough for all to hear) has always worked for me. Blowing the whistle is a different means to the same end; however, in my opinion, it unecessarily interrupts the flow of the game.