Foul on jump ball to start game

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by OHBBREF

What would you do if it was a throw in and before the ball is at the disposal there is jostling for position or some tugging going on?

This is one of my favorite bits of game management. I'm about to hand/bounce the ball to the thrower and notice two boneheads going at, banging like they were going for a rebound in the final seconds of a one point game. I'll just stand there and watch. Because of the noticeable delay in getting the ball live, everybody in the place is soon staring at them. They usually realize it fairly quickly, give me a sheepish grin, and calm right down. I don't even have to say a word.

[AKOFL]

perfect place for preventive officiating. A few words at the right time go a long way. The players will apreciate it even if they don't say so. I remember I did when I played