[ChuckElias]

Ok, we're now talking about two different scenarios, right? Scenario one is the ballhandler pushing off at about the same time as the defender bumps him. Scenario two is the classic "blarge" where two officials see the same play and make different calls. Let me comment on both, one at a time.

Scenario one: I think in this case, you have to judge which occured first and ignore the second one. OR if one was so severe that it can't be ignored, then you call that one and ignore the other. I personally would not come out with a double foul in this situation.

Scenario two: Chris is right. The best way to handle this is not to let it happen. Pre-game with your partner who has responsibility on a drive to the basket. Is it the Lead? (It's coming right at him.) Is it the Trail? (He's watching the whole play develop.) Is it the Center? (It originated on his side of the floor.)

Once you decide who has the responsibility for the drive, the officials MUST be disciplined enough to withhold their secondary signal (either block or charge) if the call is not their primary responsibility. Just go up with the fist and see if your partner also has it. If your partner doesn't have it, then make your call.

Now, if it happens that you both signal and you give different signals, then you must assess both fouls and go to the arrow. You don't really have a choice. It's very clear in the casebook how to handle it.

Best choice is not to let it happen, as Chris said.

Chuck