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Originally Posted by RookieDude
Agree...and since you brought that point up...I don't like it when players are frustrated (even just with themselves) and slam the ball or even place the ball on the floor and expect us to go get it.
Some here may think that is being lazy or arrogant of an official with that attitude...but, there is rule backing if you think you need it...
10-3-5b
..."failing when in possession, to immediately pass the ball to the nearer official when a whistle blows."
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I've informed players, and sometimes their teammates, that it's in their interest to get the ball and toss it to me. I do not chase the ball as it's impossible to dead ball officiate while running after a ball.