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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

There is a pretty strong myth that players have to be behind half court. When my son was playing middle school, that myth was assiduously enforced....

Originally Posted by Adam

In many areas, MS refs officiate myths rather than rules. Some of the myths are correct, others are not.

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

MS? I've seen it at HS and even college. Some people are just better at BSing than they are at being technicians.

Originally Posted by SC Official

Amen. Varsity and college officials are sometimes the worst offenders of officiating using myths. And these myths then trickle down to the lower levels.

Are these the officials doing this or the players themselves? I never tell players to go anywhere but not be on the line. They tend to go to the division line. So if you see them go there in my game, I did not have to tell them much of anything.

Think about it, is there really a reason to be right around the circle or 3 point line? I do not see one as there is no immediate rebound.

Peace