Leaving floor and starting dribble

[Smitty]

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.

I had the same frustration explaining my opinion to "association veterans", as well as our rule interpreter. the affect on the arrow when during an AP throw-in, while the thrower still holds the ball, a double-foul is called.

At some point you just have to drop it.