Over and Back

[Richard Ogg]

I agree with the Hawks Coach. The coach in that situation probably deserves the call.

As I read your description, I have nothing. After the left foot goes to the front court, does the ball bounce before the right foot goes to the back court? If so, then I have a violation.

I figure that the left foot was the last of the three to reach the front court. I now begin to watch for all three in a sequence to establish front court status. If the right foot gets to the back court before the ball bounces again, I have the player still in the back court.

I can understand how one would argue this differently, saying that the left foot completed the three, and established the front court status. I just don't agree with it.

Again, a good coach will teach his players to avoid what looks bad. Few teams get to play with "NBA" referees. We all make mistakes, so try not to give me the chance to make a mistake and hurt you.