[Damian]

I see a lot of jump balls called when the ball is loose and players are jumping all over each other. Many times, I see what appears to be a foul (loose ball or otherwise no player control). One player dives on top or over of the other with a lot of contact. The ball may or may not even be touched by both players. But the offical calls a jump ball.

I do see provisions where an official can call a jump ball when it appears that continue play on a loose ball could cause injury. But, does that mean that when the ball is loose there is no holds barred?

What do you think?

I also agree on selling the call on the other scenario. In my experience, when a player jumps to attempt a shot, and it is blocked without leaving his hands, and he comes down with it. It is a jump ball.