Block/Charge/No Call

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by hbioteach
8th Grade Boys

A1 drives from the three point line to just outside the lane and B1 "flops" after minimal contact and A1 misses the shot. I'm the lead on the opposite side. The trail calls nothing. (Has been doing that most of the game so far).

As far as primary area of coverage it is the trail's call.

I'm thinking I should have made a call there:

(A) Block on the defense. 2 shots.

or

By the book:

(B) Technical foul on B1.

What do you think?
Also, how do you handle when you are working with a "weaker" official.

(1) It's a no-call in my book, with a quiet word to the flopper.

(2) It's tough to work with a weaker official, especially if you're newer yourself. You need to find a balance between letting him learn and bailing him out. You get the O'MiGawd calls that are in the gray area, and you loosen up just a little so that the total is more equal. Switch ends a lot, so you're seeing the whole floor over the course of a few minutes. Give a small amount of advice. Be sure your parnter knows you've got his back. And then have it. Part on friendly terms.

When all else fails, remember these timely words from our own mick:

Get in
Get done
Get out!