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Originally Posted by Scatmaster
Situation 1. Third year official here, have a question for the more experianced. Had a situation last night B-J.V. I am trail, foul count A-9, B-2 (not that that matters, just for information) A-1 brings ball over half court, attempts pass to a-2 to his left, b-2 steps in and knocks ball into back court. a-1 and b-1 both take off after loose ball. While chasing ball down both players fall to the floor (feet got tangled, no contact between players torso or arms) a-2 recovers ball and brings ball into front court and runs play.
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Without seeing the play, agree with Grail. Let it go; good no-call.
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Originally Posted by Scatmaster
Situation 2. A-1 dribbles over half court, calls play, Carries ball (I think he thought about a baseball pass to a man cutting back door then changed his mind) I call the violation, we go the other way.
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These are times that I might look off-ball for a split second. I then make a point to quietly remind him not to "palm the basketball while dribbling".
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Originally Posted by Some V Official
At half time: Sit. 1. one of the varsity officials came into locker room and asked why i hadn't called a foul when the two men went down. I told him because neither man was in an advantageous position, and I didn't deem any of the contact to be anything other than incidental. He said I was wrong, "anytime that two men go down, your calling something".
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Disagree, as per the rule book's stance.
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Originally Posted by Some V Official
Situation 2. Same varsity official said "that was a proper carry call but why would you call it? It's a game stopper, what advantage was gained by him carring the ball out top?"
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Agree. I try to avoid calling these where possible; talk the player out of doing it again. I've even told a coach that A1 is doing this act. They are ~ 100% thankful. If s/he persists in this action, I'd call it. Call the obvious. Prevent where possible.
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Originally Posted by Scatmaster
I didn't respond to his critical views of my officiating, I thanked him for his input, but didn't necessarily agree with him. Whats your thoughts?
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You handled your conversation with him well, since you're new compared to him. Be a sponge, listen to his advice, and see how it fits into your game.