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While this occurred in a NFHS match (actually Junior High) it is towards the same topic. Small jr high gym with backboards and their supports over playable area behind the end line. It was almost over the court. Anyway we cover this during pregame coaches and captains conf. We have a ball after first contact go all the way back almost hitting the wall. The ball is coming down, two players are awaiting its return and it hits a support. I call for a replay. Nothing said by either team or coaches. After the game some mommy comes over and is questioning the call. I explain that we went over it in pregame with the coaches and that due to their location that the backboards were in playable area. She comments that the team should not be rewarded for making a bad first hit. Seeing no end in sight I finish with we are always looking for new officials, if you give me an email address I will forward you a copy of the next class schedule. ......silence
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