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Old Thu Jan 18, 2007, 12:40am
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Originally Posted by ecolintman
"It was a championship junior high school tournament game. 2. We play under the umbrella of the LHSAA/Federation rules. To that end let me quote the rule that applies and the intent behind that rule. Under the Rules Enforcement paragraph of the LHSAA rules book it states "Officials need to be aware that personal interpretations of the rules have a negative impact on the game. The rules are written to provide a balance between offense and defense, minimize risks to participants, promote the sound tradition of the game and promote fair play. Individual philosophies and diviation from the rules as written negatively impact the basic fundamentals and tenants of the rules. The free throw rule is specific in that it is a violation if after receiving and having control of the ball the free thrower has either foot beyond the vertical plane of the edge of the free throw line prior to the basketball entering the basket or hitting the rim of the basket. The bottom line - we are paid to call the game according to the rules that apply."
Ask them when the LHSAA's 3-person mechanics are planning of coming out of the early 90s. Their document online still requires the center to be opposite the table at all times and for the foul caller to become the center official. Is that really how they work in LA?

When I lived there, it was all 2-person.
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