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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by refTN
Someone please help me understand! Am I to understand that everybody is talking about calling a violation on the defense? When I first read the rule and still read it, I interpret it as the intent being to penalize the offense. For example, a player using a low screen near the baseline and going OOB to use the screen. Why would we even think to penalize the defense. Who would get the ball? The team who just had it, right? Why is this such a big deal?
I'm sure I am just not understanding something? If anyone could take the time to explain, I would appreciate it.
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Why do you interpret this rule as only applying to the offensive team? Do you have some rules language that we haven't heard about yet?
You don't feel that the defense should be penalized if they get an unfair advantage by going OOB? If an offensive player goes OOB to use a screen, that's a violation-- but if a defensive player goes OOB to use(avoid) the same screen, that's OK?
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IMO, most officials do not have the guts to make this call or many others. Last year, a technical was issued for going OOB for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason whether it was a defender or an offensive player. I feel a technical would serve a better purpose than a violation.
What are the new mechanics for this new rule and for TC's?