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What I meant is not to memorize the rulebook and think that makes you a good official. You have to know the rules obviously, but common sense should play a big part. You have to learn to wait and see a play develop rather than apply the rules literally. If Player A is obviously fouled by Player B in the backcourt, but is able to pass the ball to a teammate for a layup, you have to have the common sense to know that you should let that one go. If a player is standing 1/2 inch over the line when throwing the ball inbounds, either tell him to move back or just let it go. Do not be too "nitpicky" just because it is a rule when common sense keeps the game flowing. If you are doing little kid games and a fourth grader takes a couple of steps before dribbling in the backcourt, let it go, it doesn't affect the game at all. I don't like the saying " a foul is a foul"...anytime,in any situation, but many people believe that is the case. I don't.
[Edited by dave30 on Nov 20th, 2005 at 04:53 AM]
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