[truerookie]

Originally posted by suntzu45
I hope you all have patience with a rookie official asking probably some silly questions:

I worked a rec-league game last night (two man). I was the umpire.

I was the trail official, in this situation: team A trailing by 3 with less than thirty seconds to go. Team A player attempts a shot at the far side of the key from me. I see him "toe the line" and point to the floor indicating a two.

The lead official the referee, signals a three-point attempt. A conference ensues, where the referee insists he has the three. (how looking through all the legs and bodies is beyond me).

Here are the questions:

- Was this my call since it was in my zone?
Yes, from what you described it was. I generally use the free-throw line as my reference point; above the free-throw line I will signal; below opposite of me I will not.

- I deferred to the referee and scored the three
(correct or not)?

You went to the referee with information in which you knew was 100% right. You provide that information and move on from there.

- Lastly, Is a player who is standing but squaring up to
the basket with the ball at his waist in the "act of
shooting" My call was yes.

This one is hard to visualize. However, I will say no. squaring up to the basket imo is not the "act of shooting"

I can't tell you how valuable this forum is, rookies in my chapter don't get much support.

I understand how you feel!!