What is the forum?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

First there's the wide-eyed, "This is the coolest thing ever" stage.

(The Forum) is passionate and self-assured arguments over questions with no definite answer.

Often they share their knowledge and experience.

(Some) view this forum as (a) personal font of basketball officiating wisdom, like some internet genie in a bottle just waiting to serve you.

It's called a book. But if you want to hang out here, you can learn far more than you'll ever find in some book. But you'll only get that knowledge on the terms of those willing to provide it.

Great post. I've copied my favorite parts above. I wish that someone from the NFHS, or NCAA, would monitor this Forum to prevent situations in which there is "no definite answer". I'm pleased that some of the finest officials in the world are willing to "share their knowledge and experience" with us, and I don't mind getting it on their terms. I have rule book next to my computer during the entire offseason. I use it to find what I need, and if I need clarification, I go right to the Forum, and within minutes, someone is willing to clarify a rule, interpretation, or mechanic, just like "some internet genie in a bottle just waiting to serve (me)". Finally, and maybe, more importantly, I still think, after several years, that, "This is the coolest thing ever".

Now all together now:
"We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving"

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I wish that someone from the NFHS, or NCAA, would monitor this Forum to prevent situations in which there is "no definite answer".

It's happened, actually. Specifically, on the following play.

Team B scores. A1 grabs the ball to make a throwin, but never steps out of bounds before throwing to A2 who proceeds up the court.

[Cajun Reff]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It's happened, actually. Specifically, on the following play.

Team B scores. A1 grabs the ball to make a throwin, but never steps out of bounds before throwing to A2 who proceeds up the court.

link me to that thread snaq

I actually had this happen twice last season

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Cajun Reff

link me to that thread snaq

I actually had this happen twice last season

No need for the thread. It'll just confuse the issue.

This rule and case book play is the result of our discussions and would apply today.

9-2-2
The ball shall be passed by the thrower directly into the court from out-of-bounds so it touches or is touched by another player (inbounds or out of bounds) on the court before going out of bounds untouched.

9.2.2 SITUATION C:
A1 scores a basket. After the ball goes through the net, B1 grabs it and makes a move toward the end line as though preparing to make a throw-in. However, B1 never legally steps out of bounds, both feet remain inbounds. B1 immediately passes the ball up the court to a fast-breaking teammate, who scores a basket.

RULING: Cancel Team B's goal, throw-in violation on B1. The ball was at B1's disposal after the made basket to make a throw-in. B1 must be out of bounds to make a legal throw-in. (7-4-3; 7-5-7)

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

This rule and case book play is the result of our discussions and would apply today.

9-2-2
The ball shall be passed by the thrower directly into the court from out-of-bounds so it touches or is touched by another player (inbounds or out of bounds) on the court before going out of bounds untouched.

9.2.2 SITUATION C:
A1 scores a basket. After the ball goes through the net, B1 grabs it and makes a move toward the end line as though preparing to make a throw-in. However, B1 never legally steps out of bounds, both feet remain inbounds. B1 immediately passes the ball up the court to a fast-breaking teammate, who scores a basket.

RULING: Cancel Team B's goal, throw-in violation on B1. The ball was at B1's disposal after the made basket to make a throw-in. B1 must be out of bounds to make a legal throw-in. (7-4-3; 7-5-7)

Wait a minute. Helpful, respectful, basketball knowledge being shared? Here? In the basketball forum? I thought we weren't doing that anymore?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Wait a minute. Helpful, respectful, basketball knowledge being shared? Here? In the basketball forum? I thought we weren't doing that anymore?

Shut up.

[Adam]

That's more like it.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Now all together now:
"We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving"

What's next? One of those disgusting group hugs?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

What's next? One of those disgusting group hugs?

Someone’s posting, Lord, kumbaya
Someone’s posting, Lord, kumbaya
Someone’s posting, Lord, kumbaya
O Lord, kumbaya