Overture....then I hit a flat note

[Back In The Saddle]

That is classic!

My rule of thumb on "too late" is when it "feels" too late. Generally that's when they've moved on to the next play (made a pass, started/stopped dribble, made a move on the basket, taken a shot, turnover, violation, etc.) or when more than about 2 seconds has passed.

[Nevadaref]

Franktown,
Why do you feel that YOU missed this call? In fact, your partner missed it.
You could have helped with the violation, but it was the R's PCA.

Let's review:
You were the Umpire; he was the Referee. One of the two jumpers violated during the jump.

Officials Manual page 18:

2.2.1 B5
Jump Ball
Referee (or designated tosser):
Have primary responsibility for action of jumpers.

So you were still perfect two seconds into the game.

[Splute]

Thats good to know, Nevada. I too thought it was U's (non tosser) responsibility. Besides, it may take me a full 2-seconds to get the whistle in my mouth after I toss.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Franktown,
Why do you feel that YOU missed this call? In fact, your partner missed it.
You could have helped with the violation, but it was the R's PCA.

Let's review:
You were the Umpire; he was the Referee. One of the two jumpers violated during the jump.

Officials Manual page 18:

2.2.1 B5
Jump Ball
Referee (or designated tosser):
Have primary responsibility for action of jumpers.

So you were still perfect two seconds into the game.

If you see it and it needs to be called, you call it. Not calling this makes you both look bad.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

My rule of thumb on "too late" is when it "feels" too late.

I agree with this and, when in doubt, it is not too late.