Floor Markings

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by kwv001

I just worked a game for the first time in a new HS gym in our area. When marking the floor, they did not put down the semi-circle at the top of the free throw lane. When I questioned the AD, he said it wasn't necessary since there were no more jump ball situations at the free throw line. I argued that it is required by rule, both in Rule 1 and Rule 9. Rule 9 states that free throws must be taken within the semicircle - if it 's not there how can that rule be enforced. Granted in reality 99.99% of all free throws are taken directly at the line so it's not really an issue, but none the less I believe it is a requirement by rule.

Obviously we played the game. I guess I am now supposed to file a report with the state about the irregularity. I am surprised that a month into the season, I am the first official that has worked there that has mentioned this to them. I'm curious what some of you more "senior" folks think?

I would have done exactly the same thing. I think you were right to mention it to the AD, play the game anyways, and write a report to the state. Did you mention it to the visiting coach in the pre-game metting?

[mbyron]

I'd be surprised if you were the first official to say something, but I suppose it depends on your area. Some idiot decided to save $25 by not marking those lines, but Click and Clack are correct: "the stingy man pays the most!"

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I'd be surprised if you were the first official to say something, but I suppose it depends on your area. Some idiot decided to save $25 by not marking those lines, but Click and Clack are correct: "the stingy man pays the most!"

Wow! An obscure reference to Tom & Ray Magliozzi (The Tappet Brothers). I used to listen to them all the time when I was stationed in Europe in the 80s. Way to go mbyron!

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Wow! An obscure reference to Tom & Ray Magliozzi (The Tappet Brothers). I used to listen to them all the time when I was stationed in Europe in the 80s. Way to go mbyron!

Gruenwar:

They are great. I try to listen to them every Saturday morning.

MTD, Sr.

[OHBBREF]

I worked in a Gym last year that did not have the lines of the 12 ft circle just the free throw line marked however the floor was painted a different color in that area so that the outside edge of that color served as the line.

[kwv001]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Did you mention it to the visiting coach in the pre-game metting?

No, unfortunately. Quite honestly, I didn't notice it until we were about 3 minutes into the game and had our first shooting foul.