Had a very competitive JV game last night. About one minute left in the game. Team A is ahead by 3. After a time out , Team A is inbounding the ball. Prior to play, I heard Team B coach tell his team to foul. As Team B players re-enter the court, I tell them to make sure they go for the ball when they foul (preventive officiating, right?). After the ball is inbounded, Team B coach is screaming for his team to foul. B1 runs at A1 and gives him a big bear hug. The foul was not malicious but B1 did not make any attempt for the ball. I called an intentional. Team B caoch went crazy. He told me the intentional foul rule was to eliminate injuries and malicious fouls. What do y'all think? During this same game , we also had an inadverdant whistle. Team B coach said teh possesion goes to the arrow. A1 had possesion at the time. I awarded Team A the ball out of bounds. Correct call?
Another situation I was curious about is concerning back court. The ball is established in Team A's front court. The ball is passed by A1 to A2. The pass is too long for A2 and is going into the BC. Before the ball touches the floor(in the back court), A2 jumps from the front court. While in the air, he crosses the division line and bats the ball back to the front court. The play is similar to an out of bounds save but at mid court. What is the call?
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