Last Night During High School Boys Game

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Rodical

Two examples....towards the end of an extremely competitive playoff game, I saw an official T a player for slapping the floor (from a prone position) after losing a ball out of bounds. In my mind this was unnecessary. In the other example, same atmosphere, State Tourney, a girl, after getting called for a travel, bounced the ball hard to the floor, missed the ricochet, and the ball bounced high over her head. Officials chose to "look the other way".

What do you think?

Both reactions came from frustration on the player's part. In #1, the player was frustrated at him/herself for committing a turnover. In #2, the player was frustrated at the official's call. Big difference.

Imo, if any calls were to be made, the calls should have been reversed. Look the other way on the player who isn't showing up an official; call a "T" on the player that is.