[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by btaylor64

JR,

Not trying to be sarcastic in any way but you are telling me that you have never had a block charge play that was so hard to distinguish that it could have went either way... Easily. If you haven't then you are the most fortunate man in the history of basketball.

At the level I work these men are unbelievable athletes and make it hard as hell to ref sometime. And in just this year I have seen so many bang bang block charge plays! I believe 9.5/10 you should be able to distinguish but there are those rare times when they are just hard *** plays. I understand what you are saying about it being a cop-out though. I also wish I could get you to sit in on some of our pre season meetings and summer training programs. I really think you would change your mind about how we work and are taught to work.

I am not trying to be sarcastic but, just what level do you officiate? Actually, if one knows the rule and knows how to appky it, one should not have any problems in making the call no matter how close it is. Besides, if the block/charge is that close, go with the charge.

MTD, Sr.