where should the whistle have come from...

[M&M Guy]

If the drive initiated from the T's primary, I would think the T has "first crack" at making the call. What I've been taught is if a secondary defender comes into the picture, the L, or possibly the C, might have a better look, and therefore, the call.

[tjones1]

I agree that I think T has first crack, since it came from his/her area. But I wouldn't have a problem if L or C had a call. From the picture, and it's hard to tell, but it appears it's board line on both their areas. Just gotta be careful we don't have a blarge, this can be taken care of per the double whistle covered in a good pre-game.

[Kevzebra]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

If the drive initiated from the T's primary, I would think the T has "first crack" at making the call. What I've been taught is if a secondary defender comes into the picture, the L, or possibly the C, might have a better look, and therefore, the call.

I agree. Center seems to have the best "look", as the L has a player blocking the action and the T (if he/she has not stepped low) may not have a great angle on the play.

[btaylor64]

This play should come from the C or the L, but I would rather the C have it. It is in the dead center of the paint and if the C got to where he was supposed to be in time he ought to take this play. The L has a backside closed look, although that does not matter to much when making a block charge call, and the L I'm sure is way to far away imo.

[bigdogrunnin]

I would hope "C" would take this one, but would at the very least expect a double whistle from the "C" and the "L" or the "C" and the "T". IMO.

[Junker]

I can see where any of the 3 spots could have a good view of this play. I think C had the best look, but the important thing was that they got it and got it right.

[lpneck]

It basically depends on where the defender in the middle of the picture came from, since it looks like that is where there is going to be a foul (if there is a foul.)

Was he the primary ball defender? If so, I probably want T to have this call.

Is he a help defender coming from the block in L's primary? If so, I probably want L to have this call.

Has he been standing in the middle of the lane the whole time? If so, I probably want C to have this call.

So, it depends- but I want the call to come from the official who has been refereeing the defense.

[FishinRef]

In pre-games, we always say that "during a drive, the T or C must follow the ball to the basket. The other officials should make quick eye contact to see if the calling official needs help.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by lpneck

It basically depends on where the defender in the middle of the picture came from, since it looks like that is where there is going to be a foul (if there is a foul.)

Was he the primary ball defender? If so, I probably want T to have this call.

Is he a help defender coming from the block in L's primary? If so, I probably want L to have this call.

Has he been standing in the middle of the lane the whole time? If so, I probably want C to have this call.

So, it depends- but I want the call to come from the official who has been refereeing the defense.

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