[mikesears]

Originally posted by theboys
BTW, 9th grade game last year. Kid on the opposing team catches the tip. Ref calls a violation, but gives the opposing team the AP. After the game, I tell my kid we should've gotten the AP, as well. NEXT game, same thing happens. My kid's bringing the ball in, and I see him talking to the ref. Afterwards I asked him if he was talking about the AP. He said, "yeah, I told the ref what you said, but he said I was wrong." So much for rules knowledge being an advantage.

If my memory serves correct, it sounds to me like the official got that one right. If a team violates on the opening tip, the opposing team gets the ball and the arrow. I'm sure some of the current officials can give you a correct ruling on this. I'm going from my memory of the rules from 2 years ago.