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Originally Posted by Dan_ref
I think it's a pretty weak way to start a game myself. All I would ask at the first dead ball is "why?".
If it bothers you that much blow the whistle to check if the clock operator is ready to go and wait for the wanderer to settle down.
But what do I know?
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Don't forget Dan_Ref that teams have plays for the jump ball. Knowing that their player will probably win the tap for the ball, B4 takes off to the bucket while the toss is going up and the jumper taps it to him for a quick layup. I have seen this type of play several times. Inexperienced officials will not know what to do or call here. I try to mention this in my pregames but don't always remember too. Remember to watch the non-jumpers for this type of play.