[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Old School

The rules are in place for a reason. Let's start there. The rules or the restrictions the rules place upon the players are intended to create a balance of fair play, to provide equal opportunity for the offense and defense, to provide reasonable safety and protection....

HOLD THE PHONE!!!!

That's right there in the rules! Let me get this right, I am incompetent because I use safety as a guideline to make a decision. Shame on me for acting like a human being and using such realistic factors as safety to make my decision.

I am of the opinion it is officials like you who ruin the sport for others because of your asinine inability to utilized all factors available to you to make a decision. The only thing you see and use to make a judgment is the rulebook. Not only do I use the rule, I also use the intent and purpose of the rule before I make a decision, and yes, I got block, block, block on this play each and everytime I see it.

In the event I did not get a proper look at the play, I'm in the new Lead position and transitioning up the court. I might use other factors available to me like safety, intelligent decision of the player, and so on to make a judgment. But that's just me. Sorry I disagree but don't hate me because I back up what I say. It may not be right, but it's going to be like that on both ends of the court today. BLOCK!!!!

In the OP, no one "ran underneath" anyone, no one's safety was threatened, and in fact, when the official called a block, several parents WERE upset, which you say they wouldn't be. So even by your standards this is a bad call. Just WOW!