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Old Sat Jun 30, 2012, 02:21pm
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Originally Posted by BillyMac View Post
AllPurposeGamer: Although I agree with your post, using the phrase "time element" supports the myth that, by rule, a certain amount of time must pass before an official calls a held ball.



A held ball occurs when opponents have their hands so firmly on the ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness.
I have never heard this "myth" expressed by anyone, anywhere, at any time. Isn't there some sort of minimal threshold of frequency for a given misconception before it gets labeled a myth?

I don't call Adam and Jamie every time my Mom or son says something stupid.
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