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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by Nate1224hoops
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#2..."game interupters." Another broad stroke with a slim brush. You consider them game interupters the opposing coach considers a walk/palm/throw-in violation in the backcourt a TURNOVER. I more possesion for his/her team. [/B]
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Nate, you completely missed Rocky's point in # 1. So be it.
However, the sooner you get over worrying about what any coach says or thinks, the sooner you'll turn into a much better official.
Jmo. Take it fwiw. Or ignore it completely. Don't matter to me one way or t'other. [/B][/QUOTE]
No please tell me how I completely missed the point on #1. Rocky says that I shouldnt even be watching what goes on with player A1 in the backcourt b/c he/she is unguarded. He says I should be looking down the floor where the D is. How did I miss understand?? I think this is probably the wierdest comment I have ever heard. Why? Just b/c A1 is in the backcourt uncontested doesnt give him/her the right to violate the rules. If A2 steps inbounds then passes, according to Rocky I shouldnt be able to see that either b/c I should be lookin upcourt. To me that would be inexcusable.
#2. I dont care what the coach says or thinks, what I do care about is doing my job. I am not doing my job if I allow the rules to be broken. Palming in the backcourt is a violation of the rules and until the clause is put in the book that it shouldnt be called unless the dribbler is guarded then I think we have the responsiblity to make the call.
I read a lot on this site and from what I can gather a lot of coaches in many areas are clueless to the game. However, I have the priviledge of working in a District with experienced/veteran coaches. I have only had to put the "stop" sign up once this year. NO T's. So when a coach says can you watch #24 he/she is holding I respond with "yes..or a head nod." Why? Because I have been watching the game, but I havent yet seen holding, but if I do I will call it.