Jump Ball Administration Question

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

In ten years, I've never had a partner tell the players this, but I have witnessed several partners instruct the nonjumpers WHO ARE NOT STANDING AROUND THE CIRCLE to "hold their spots/positions."

That is just as incorrect.

I've politely asked a few of these refs about this instruction following the game, and each has insisted that these players must be stationary for the jump ball.

Probably, and I'm just guessing here, the same guys who insist all non-shooters must stand behind the division line on technical foul free throws.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Probably, and I'm just guessing here, the same guys who insist all non-shooters must stand behind the division line on technical foul free throws.

Naw, they're the ones that mis-interpret the restrictions against moving around or onto the circle from the "ready" until the ball is tossed with legally being able to move directly back off the circle.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

In ten years, I've never had a partner tell the players this, but I have witnessed several partners instruct the nonjumpers WHO ARE NOT STANDING AROUND THE CIRCLE to "hold their spots/positions."

I've always said this, with the understanding that it meant not to switch positions around the circle.

Now that I realize that it can be misinterpreted, I guess I'll have to reconsider.

[BillyMac]

From Mark Dexter: "Hold (your) spots. I've always said this, with the understanding that it meant not to switch positions around the circle. Now that I realize that it can be misinterpreted, I guess I'll have to reconsider."

I agree. Same understanding, same realization, and after 26 years of saying this, I also must now reconsider.

[Splute]

This is good reading. I have always thought this to be the case as well (cant move) since I heard the phrase so many times. After re-reading the rules I too see the confusion of the phrase.

Nor had it stuck in my head that the "Jumper" didnt have to face his basket; only has to be in that half of the circle. Nor did I consider that he didnt have to "jump" at the toss. And the "jumper" can touch the ball up to twice, but no more.... aaaahhhhh the little things.

Thanks for the clarity...