Free throw instructions

[Johnny Ringo]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I don't know why, but I typically say "let it hit."

Do not, however, say "let it hit the rim." That's not the rule. They can also come in once it hits the backboard.

Thanks for clearing that up. We were told in our preseason rules clinic that even if the ball hit the backboard first it still had to hit the rim before players could go in ...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Thanks for clearing that up. We were told in our preseason rules clinic that even if the ball hit the backboard first it still had to hit the rim before players could go in ...

Ugh! Unbelievable for a rules clinic.

Rule 9-1-4: The restrictions apply until the ball touches the ring or backboard or until the free throw ends.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I address the players as Ladies/Gentlemen. It has served me well. I have even received complimentary comments from coaches about it.

Hey, that's good for you.

Ladies/gentlemen on every free throw?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Thanks for clearing that up. We were told in our preseason rules clinic that even if the ball hit the backboard first it still had to hit the rim before players could go in ...

Holy smokes!

You are in Vegas, so please tell me that the guy with his picture in the front of the rules book didn't give that instruction.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Hey, that's good for you.

Ladies/gentlemen on every free throw?

I wouldn't say every FT, but perhaps 97%.

For example:

"One, Ladies."

"Gentlemen, one and one."

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I wouldn't say every FT, but perhaps 97%.

For example:

"One, Ladies."

"Gentlemen, one and one."

That I can live with...........

The ref I'm refering to is annoying on many levels. When he punches 'and one' it registers 7 on the richter scale.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by fullor30

That I can live with...........

The ref I'm refering to is annoying on many levels. When he punches 'and one' it registers 7 on the richter scale.

That's because everybody has come to see him, right? Wow.

Well, at least there's one good thing: He's making his partner look all that much better.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Hey, that's good for you.

Ladies/gentlemen on every free throw?

I say it on throw-ins: "Ballgame, ladies" or "Ballgame, gentlemen"

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I wouldn't say every FT, but perhaps 97%.

For example:

"One, Ladies."

"Gentlemen, one and one."

FWIW, there is some (not universal) instruction on the NCAAW side that we *shouldn't* use the term "ladies" (or anything else).

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I say it on throw-ins: "Ballgame, ladies" or "Ballgame, gentlemen"

That is what I yell as I leave the visual confines of the playing area after time has expired in the 4th period. Yelling "ballgame" lets everyone know that the game is over.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by LDUB

That is what I yell as I leave the visual confines of the playing area after time has expired in the 4th period. Yelling "ballgame" lets everyone know that the game is over.

Why do they need to know that? Wouldn't the fact that you left be enough of a clue?

Saying that around here brands you as a rec-league ref (with all the negativity that goes with the label).

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Why do they need to know that? Wouldn't the fact that you left be enough of a clue?

Saying that around here brands you as a rec-league ref (with all the negativity that goes with the label).

I only hear this from "rec-league" umpires, myself

Originally Posted by LDUB

Yelling "ballgame" lets everyone know that the game is over.

Isn't that what the officials whistle after the horn is for?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Isn't that what the officials whistle after the horn is for?

Uh-oh. Here comes another "whistle or no whistle" detour.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Isn't that what the officials whistle after the horn is for?

It ain't over 'til it's over ... or until the fat man clears the visual confines.