ball block after hit board

[devdog69]

The original sitch by Bart said the ball was above the rim, so I think that crew is saying not to split hairs on this one and go with the percentages. I agree with you Mark T (ooh that hurts) in that we are not going to set aside a rule and make a call just because the fans think something has occurred. However, since we do not have instant replay to make these kinds of calls perfectly every time sometime we have to rely on our gut and instinct. I have been told the same type of thing on the shooter returning to the floor and calling a common foul vs. a shooting foul. I was told to make sure it is well after he comes to the floor before calling it a common foul and I think it makes a lot of sense to not split hairs on certain calls that could be called either way. If an assignor tells me to call this particular play goaltending then that's what I will do, otherwise I think you really have to see it and let your instinct and judgement takeover.