I talked about the jump ball last night with a fan and he complained that he thought the officials (high school varsity) in our area called it too quick. I told him my philosophy was if they are on their feet give them a little time to play through it and if they are on the floor get it quick. Anyone else use this?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ChuckElias

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Originally posted by Slider Quote: Plus, the arms must recoil from the impact or it is a block. Slider, what does this even mean? I don't understand what you're trying to say. And if I think about it and guess what you mean, then I think you're totally wrong about it. Why would "recoiling arms" be necessary to draw a charge? Can you explain this a little better? Chuck

I think Slider went to the definitions for that one,Chuck.I remembered something in there,so I just looked it up.See R4-24-3.This talks about a screen mainly,but I think that is what Slider was referring to.Could be wrong,though.Certainly wouldn't be the first time this week.:DMaybe he'll enlighten us later.

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Ah, thanks JR. I see now why he chose those words. He just worded it badly. It's not that "the arms MUST recoil or it's a block". It's "if the defender is moving to cushion the contact, his movement must be 'recoiling' from the offensive player; not toward the offensive player". Thanks.

Chuck