I guess if you consider the best 60 plus referees in the world the minority, then you're right.
While you may not like the NBA philosphy, NO ONE studies the game, how it is called and the effects of referees
actions more the NBA.
The POE's are very similar at all levels.
I think it's interesting that the Pro game is blamed for bringing a more physical style of play mentality to the other levels. I find it just the opposite.
The NBA is more concerned with not letting physical play get out of hand than other levels.
They even tried to implement the no-touch hand check rule.
Guess what, it may have stopped hand checking, but it wasn't good for the game. That's why they dropped it.
You mention that in your area the handcheck is a POE and the player adjust. Great! Players will adjust to other styles as well.
I agree when you say there is no way of telling whether a hand in the back affects a shot, and that it's our judgement.
But isn't that what we're out there for. To make judgements?
Your turn.
