Ball on the floor

[chels]

Originally posted by BktBallRef
Not if it's a legal screen. But too many illegal screens are missed because many officials don't officiate off the ball.

But I think this is a slightly different issue. Many officials, coaches, players and fans are of the mindset that the ball is loose and a player can do anything to get to it.

But that's only in football.

Halleluiah!!!!!!
I am glad to read(hear) another official say that many officials dont officiate off the ball! In my pregame I politely touch on calling out of your area into your partners area by saying,"we shouldnt have a double whistle, but if we do..it should be taken by whoever the play is coming at". I have had officials call from the lead postition to the opposite corner in front of me. How pissed off do you think I was. There are usually two ways the coach nearest handles it. Didn't you see that? or What is he/she doing calling that from up there.