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Originally posted by cdaref
It is a huge advantage, if for nothing other than rebounding position, to be in the lane even if the player doesnt touch the ball. ...
I think you warn, warn, call. You are getting them ready for the next level.
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Two points to answer two points...
1) In the area where I ref, the higher up you go in levels, the less it's called. I've seen it called more on the Freshman girls level and jr high than I do in varsity, JV, or college games.
2) A lot of offenses are now incorporating the three point shot more and more, hence longer rebounds. Less advantage than you think. Broke into the varsity ranks last year, and was told before one of my first games of the season - pretty specifically, I might add - to "avoid the 3-seconds, or buy the first 3 rounds after the game". Said in joking tone, but the message was pretty simple. Avoid 'game interrupting calls' where possible.