IAABO Survey Says …

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

If officials find themselves calling double fouls on post plays it's an indication they are recognizing the matchups late. It is very rare that both players are committing their first illegal contact at the same time.

Apparently, that what may have happened here.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Unfortunately, it appears this illegal contact occurred as the Lead was observing high post screening activity before moving across the lane. After this initial illegal contact, both players engage in activity that could have been ruled a foul, which should be penalized with a double foul by the lead official. 26% of respondents had a double foul as a correct ruling.

In over forty years of high school (V, JV, Freshmen), middle school, recreation (boys and men), travel, and AAU games, I've probably called about forty double fouls.

Yes, I want to catch the first foul, but sometimes I don't, or can't.

It's just another tool, to be seldom used, in our tool belt.