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Originally Posted by Cobra
Of course it is a judgement call. Either the ball went in or it didn't and the official must adjudge what happened. Same thing with a player stepping on a line; he either stepped on it or he didn't yet the official must make a decision as to what he believes occurred. Just because a certain event is usually very easy to judge does not mean that it is not a judgement call.
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I agree with this.
That's the reason hoops have nets, to aid the officials in making that judgement. At it's foundation a goal in basketball is no different than a goal in hockey or basketball. It might be easier to judge, but it's still a judgement.