Rule question

[just another ref]

This is a hard one to sell to coaches and fans. It's the old, "That looked funny, so you should call something."

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This is a hard one to sell to coaches and fans. It's the old, "That looked funny, so you should call something."

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This is a hard one to sell to coaches and fans.

Why do we have to "sell" anything? It's the right no-call isn't it?

Do you really care what the fans think, JAR?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Why do we have to "sell" anything? It's the right no-call isn't it?

Do you really care what the fans think, JAR?

That wasn't the point. The point was that a lot of people, including some fairly knowledgeable coaches, have a fit when the described play happens. I thought perhaps this is what prompted the original question here in the first place. Perhaps that was not the best way to make my point.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This is a hard one to sell to coaches and fans. It's the old, "That looked funny, so you should call something."

Ummmm, you are kidding right?

[just another ref]

Quote:
Originally Posted by just another ref
This is a hard one to sell to coaches and fans. It's the old, "That looked funny, so you should call something."

Originally Posted by IREFU2

Ummmm, you are kidding right?

Not kidding at all. This is the one good thing about calling little kids games locally where you know everybody. A situation like this happens, the fans all stand and say, in unison, HEY!!You call nothing, the buzz continues for a few seconds, and then it is gone. Later you can pick out somebody you thought should know something, and ask them, "What were y'all yelling about?" The answer goes something like, "That kid, uh, traveled, or double dribbled, or something." Then you can explain the rule and work toward educating the public. (good luck) This also happens A LOT on backcourt and .3 at the end of a quarter.