Was it really that bad?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

(NFHS) Failing when in possession, to immediately pass the ball to the nearer official when a whistle sounds.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

As an official I've warned players about this kind of activity on many occasions, even stopping the game to have a serious chat with the player, but I've never called it, or observed it called.

Players and coaches no longer seem to know this rule.

Back in ancient times all players knew to toss the ball to the nearest official.

Of course, back then they also knew to raise their hand if they were charged with a foul.

Ancient times were often "more polite" times, seems that there was more respect for officials back then.