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Originally posted by bossref
Inbounds pass in backcourt near midcourt
Defense reaches around and hacks in backcourt
nearest to midcourt line on Trail's side
Veteran lead official made call from near baseline and explained to rookie trail (who was still near spot of throw-in) that he should have "anticipated" better
and moved closer to make the call.
Who should be most responsible for this foul call?
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Lead official should have this call,IMO.In this type of situation,the lead should be positioned up around midcourt(just on the far side) for the start of the throw in.On a pass to midcourt,the lead now has a good view of the play,whether if it's on his side or across the floor.If a long pass is thrown,the lead just goes with the pass.It'll be in the air long enough for the lead to get back to get a good view of it coming down.If the throw in short(trail's endline to closest foul line),lead then starts moving backwards at about the same pace as the ball is moving up court.
Naturally,the trail will move up as soon as the ball is thrown in.He has to keep the end line covered until the ball is thrown in,though.Done this way,you should have most plays covered.