Passed on a backcourt violation

[Ref Daddy]

Your call - you made it and it's over.

My statement/question: When coach's players and fans SEE a referee "let one go (pass on a call)" that is a pretty clear and obvious violation, doen't that encourage carping and complaining when you do make any call?

I debate in my mind the concept of "I'll pass here ... there was no advantage gained", because then rules enforcement becomes subjective and hence open for critisizm on everything. Advantage is in the eye of the beholder.

That said no referee can get all the calls, and even so we'll miss some that are made even with best efforts by the crew.

I also am relecting on your awareness and observation of the coach's response to this situation. Arn't you judging your calls by there reaction a little too much?

If you wanna pass on a call - pass. I just warn you then about the next time, or later, that you do call a "slight touch" on the shooter, a slipped pivot toe, a three pointer just on the line, a three second lane violation or heaven forbid a T - what would you think the coach will do with that?

Calling all of the obvious from the tip off has game-long benefits. If you start off selecting when and where to call obvious violations, it frequently creates a Catch 22 and causes the coach's, players and fans to work their influence on your determinations.

Our role is rule enforcment. Unbiased.

Respectfully submitted.