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Originally Posted by inigo montoya
It was still fairly early in the game and B already had [six] fouls. So when a defensive player reaches an arm all the way across an offensive player's body in order to prevent rebounding position, I fail to see how this will prevent future problems. He didn't just grab jersey - the arm was extended all the way across and it happened right in front of me. If they can't control themselves and avoid fouling at low speeds near the perimeter, I feel I'm only encouraging more contact at higher speeds and inside.
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No, you're not but you are missing the point. That point is too have a slow whistle and wait to see if the contact effects the play.
If the shot goes in, then the arm across the chest has no effect on the play. If a rebound goes to the opposite side, then there's no effect on the play. If the rebound comes off to that side, now you have a player at a disadvantage. TWEET!
If he knocks him to the floor, that's a different story.
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Originally Posted by inigo montoya
Thank you for your opinion. At this point in my life, I am more concerned with calling the game in a way is consistent with the rules and in making sure that we maintain control of it for 32 minutes. If by definition holding is not reaching your arm across an opponent's body and impeding his progress so that he cannot occupy a position on the court he would otherwise be legally entitled to, then I'm not sure what is.
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It's not just his opinion. It's the officiating philosophy of advantage/disadvatage that quality officals adhere to. To just blindly make a call because the rule book says something does NOT make one a good official. I would suggest you open your NFHS rule book and read the page before rule one. It explains this philosophy. There's no reason to call this a foul except that you think the rule book says to. It does NOT.
When you joined this forum in November, you told us that you were a 2nd year official. Don't take this the wrong way but that's apparent with this call. You were smart enough to join this forum. Take what the veterans here are giving you and add it to your game.
#1, SLOW your whistle down because I can guarantee you it's too fast. All new officials have this issue.
#2, WAIT and see the whole play. That may mena blowing your whistle late but that's okay. Watch an NBA game, they do it all the time.
Or, just ignore us as a bunch of old guys who don't know what we're talking about.
I hope you're smart enough to figure which road to choose.