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Old Thu Apr 11, 2002, 01:02am
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Rut cited several issues that can address prevention. I think he left out the most important. RAISE YOUR FIST! Too many officials go directly to the block signal or the charge signal. If both officials would raise their fist, they would pause, make eye contact as Rut said, and someone would drop.
Two weeks ago, I had this play in a 15&U AAU Girls game, Women's NCAA rules. I'm center and the play was clearly in my area, outisde the paint. The lead blows and gives this huge block signal. I go up with a fist and give him a strong "YOU DUMBA$$!" look!

I took the call and went with the charge. I don't know what in the hell he saw! Fortunately, the fouling team was up 30 and it wasn't a problem. But we had a long debriefing after the game.
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