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Originally Posted by REFVA
After doing a game over the weekend and not handling it properly with the coach mouthing off. I took a different stance last night in the same age 14U group, different team. The game was a little physical, but under control. On a fast break, A1 breaks away and goes in for a layup, while ball is on the cylinder, B1 grabs the net. basket goes in, I give B1 a technical for grabbing the net. After the game I caught some hell from some Fanboys of the loosing team, which was B's team parents. they felt we called the games too seriously and tight. The game as I stated was close. Team evenly matched. Do you guys think that calling a summer AAU league to the letter of the rule books is too strict. Keep in mind if you read my other post "what would you do" where coach mouthing off I wanted to work on my mechanics, my rule interpretation, positioning improving my game. I guess damn if you do and damn if you don't. I didn't care what the fanboys were saying, But wanted to hear from you guys..
Please some feedback..
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As far as the T, what purpose did it serve? Did the player just swat at the net? Did they pull up on it? I was not there and just don't know what good it does for the game. As the ball went in, all they did was slow the ball from being made live for their own team. Part of officiating is using good common sense. If you are using these AAU games to "work on mechanics, rule interpretation, positioning and improving your game," the calls that have been discussed don't equate.
Do what you want, but when it comes to working higher levels of basketball, blind letter of the law will only earn you the title of "book referee" and really won't help you reach your goals.