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Originally Posted by Adam
Sometimes, you just have to let others be wrong for a variety of reasons.
I had a discussion with a veteran (and association leader) a few years ago about whether shooting at the wrong basket is considered a try. As soon as I realized he wasn't going to budge, I dropped it.
Had another discussion with other association leadership (that same season) about whether an airborne player could legally catch the ball and land on his arse. They insisted his butt cheek would then be his pivot. Again, once I realized they weren't going to budge, I dropped it.
My two situations, and your as well, are so rare they aren't worth a heated debate. If your buddies aren't going to grasp a 1997 interp (understandable) or understand the spirit and intent of the rules (also understandable), then so be it.
You could always refer them here.
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Thanks for the advice! You are probably right about that. I would consider myself to be a pretty good student of the rules and it just frustrates me when we can't come to an agreement on a rule. I know situations like that are frustrating for coaches when they are called differently, and I wish we could all always be on the same page. But like you said it's an obviously a rare play and won't be seen often.