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Originally Posted by TheOracle
If it is not a legitimate play on the ball, and has no place in a basketball game, it is most likely intentional.
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Agree, but that seems about all I agree with.
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Originally Posted by TheOracle
Grabbing a shirt is automatic.
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You can't think of any instance where a shirt could get grabbed and you wouldn't call an intentional foul?
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Originally Posted by TheOracle
Excessive contact that could result in escalation should be called as an intentional, but when doing this, term it "hard foul, 2 and the ball". Too many times officials call "intentional" and many have the perception that it is a dirty play. Clear communication helps in these situations.
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The problem is, there's no "hard foul" in the book. If you do that, then they'll think every "hard foul" should be called intentional. Just call it what it is, everyone knows why. If the coach wants to know why, just say the contact was excessive.
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Originally Posted by TheOracle
Also be smart in the last few seconds of close games when a team must foul. You'll see bear hugs. Use judgment to call those, erring on the side of not calling intentionals is not a bad thing; controlling emotions/reactions on the floor is of paramount importance at that time.
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Sorry, if I see a bear hug, it's as close to automatic as it gets. More automatic than a jersey grab.
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