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Originally Posted by Larks
With respect, what could / should be done differently in your opinion?
Also, whats your take on the RA (aka half circle in the paint)? I think it adds a pretty complex thought process an official has to go through when considerig block / charge.
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I have suggested to the competition committee every year for the last 3 that we move the restricted area circle out to almost the foul line.
Its obviously a tough call, but its made harder in the NBA because its not where was the defender when the contact was made, its "where are the defenders feat when the offensive player gathers the ball to go up for a shot". With 7footers now able to take long strides. A guy could start the process of putting up a floater 2 feet away from the RA circle , which gives defenders way too much time to slide in. Its an almost impossible call to get right in that circumstance.
Thats not putting an official in a position to succeed.
and as far as what I meant. Read my blog that got me fined. It wasnt a criticism of any official. In fact, i have a lot of officials who are pushing just that and agree with me