Foul on jump ball to start game

[mbyron]

If the ball's still dead, I'd call a T.

Not intentional, since neither player has an advantageous position to be neutralized.

[Adam]

Either a T or nothing. In this case, I'd do as Rich suggests. Tell him to knock it off, hand the ball to the thrower, and then call it a personal foul if he continues.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Either a T or nothing. In this case, I'd do as Rich suggests. Tell him to knock it off, hand the ball to the thrower, and then call it a personal foul if he continues.

Opening jump. Makes it even more unlikely I'd call anything here, although this is what needs to be called if anything.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Either a T or nothing. In this case, I'd do as Rich suggests. Tell him to knock it off, hand the ball to the thrower, and then call it a personal foul if he continues.

Since this is during a jump ball, how did you end up with the ball?

Anyway, I like doing what Rich suggests, especially if there will be a few seconds before the ball is tossed; that could save the inevitable "patty-cake" that usually goes on. Or you could hold the whistle until after the ball is tossed and immediately call the foul, which sends the message that your crew isn't going to put up with that kind of crap that night.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Since this is during a jump ball, how did you end up with the ball?

1. I'm the R.
2. Shut up.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by mbyron

If the ball's still dead, I'd call a T.

Not intentional, since neither player has an advantageous position to be neutralized.

You are a bit confused. Because this action takes place during a dead ball period, if called, the foul MUST be technical. However, it is only to be called if it is intentional or flagrant, otherwise the contact is to be ignored by rule.