Multiple foul?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Of course, I'm not serious, I'm just pushing the envelope.

I am, however, curious. Curious about why at least one member of our Forum has "seen what technically qualifies as a multiple foul several times, even several times in one game", yet these multiple fouls are seldom, if ever, called. I bet there are probably other Forum members who can say the same thing.

Anyone who has reffed more than a few games that says that it hasn't happened in their game either doesn't know the rule or is lying.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

If ever questioned by a coach, and, so far, I never have, I would tell the coach that the fouls did not happen at the same time. That's how I rationalize it the few times that I may have seen something that looks like a possible multiple foul and not called it.

And you'd be wrong since the rule doesn't require the same time...only approximately. And "approximately" would cover the period of time that encompasses the entire act of shooting.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Why haven't I called it? Probably because I don't want to appear to be an overly officious official.

That's a good reason. Another is that two fouls did not give any more advantage ot the defense than one alone.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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Anybody else want to offer an opinion as to why these very rare multiple fouls probably do occur, but are seldom, if ever called?