Making a call out of your area

[David B]

I agree that we need to watch our areas, but I also agree that if its an obvious call then it needs to be made.

Game Tuesday night and I'm trailing in a press situation. I'm blocked suddenly by two players and miss a double dribble at midcourt.

C makes the call, good call and we play on.

There was no way I could see the play even though I was 15-20 feet from the play.

So, I agree if its obvious it needs to be called.

I think many times this causes problems especially in the higher ranks because so many of the officials are worried about what it looks like to the coaches/fans etc,

Sure we have responsibilities, but we also have to call the game.

I notice more and more from our college officials that they tend to let things go rather than call out of their primary.

Sometimes that is good, but sometimes it results in a missed call. As a former coach, I want the right call made, and I don't care about who makes it.

Thanks
David