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Originally Posted by gslefeb
What happens if A1 - deep in the corner - throws a full court Baseball pass to A2, during the pass B1 fouls A1; do you wait the two / three seconds to see if A2 can retrieve the pass? or do you call the foul?
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Absolutely not! Why?
Because if A2 catches the baseball pass for the wide open dunk, why would you want to stop that play with a whistle?
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Originally Posted by gslefeb
Snaqwells - A1 goes in for a layup - everyone in the building sees B1 hit A1 after the release of the ball. (by saying everyone sees this - I refer to the physical nature of the contact - it helps to describe the amount of the contact). But A1 shot is not altered, he is not put at a disadvantage. Are you saying you do not call this a foul?
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Is A1s shot affected? If no... no call.
Is A1s landing affected? If no... no call.
Mere contact does not constitute a foul. When 10 players are moving in an enclosed area, contact is sure to happen. Any idiot could view or God forbid, HEAR contact & blow the whistle. The exceptional officials have a feel for the game & know when to & when not to blow the whistle.
The ideal games for an official to be on are the flowing, up & down, athletic contests. We should do our part in making good decisions to ensure that happens. Think BIG PICTURE... Don't be a GI
