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I really don't like to see the L official lag behind a 1 - 1 fast break. Remember this was the T just a few seconds ago & the steal was probably in their primary. As T she/he probably has a few feet of a head start but they can't stay ahead of the play for 50'. As a player I so happend to be fairly good at stripping the ball if the shooter doesn't protect the ball at the waist. As an official I want be in the proper position to reward hustle/skill by the defense & offense in a half court play or fast break.
Last weekend I saw the L trott down the floor & stop at the foul-line for the "good angle" on a 1 - 1 fast break. B1(defender) made a good strip as A1 brought the ball up for the layup. However, the L rewarded A1 with 2 free shots. I know we all have bad days & maybe this was a bad day for this guy. Generally speaking I make a point to be ahead of the fast break, but that's just me.
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"Enlisted men are stupid, but very cunning & deceitful & bear considerable watching." - Officer's Manual 1894
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