So if I'm a FIBA ref - how do I call it?
Sorry....just HAD to add that bit in.
Along these lines - a directive was issued by FIBA last year instructing us to ignore minor violations in the back court - as long as the defence was not pressing, and there was no clear advantage. A couple of examples were:
1. Lifting pivot foot, before beginning dribble - technically a travel, but can go unpunished.
2. Inbounder having toe on baseline on inbound after a basket.
Keep in mind that a condition of letting either of these go is that the defense is no pressing - and that there is no clear cut advantage/disadvantage.
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