Did I Kick This One Tonight?

[Freddy]

I now know that I should probably have ignored the contact. Problem was, the way it happened, the whole gym knew that the shooter did something wrong. The conundrum that faced me is that it really didn't merit a T for an intentional illegal act. But everybody on both benches readily bought the "personal foul after the shot which was good" call that I erringly sold. Had I called a T, it would've seemed to be overkill. Had I called nothing, at least half the gym would've revolted.
On the other hand, I don't really mind calls or no-calls in spite of the lack of understanding from the benches or bleachers.
No-call would've been best. I'm happy to have had the opportunity to study the rule based on a real life situation.

[ODJ]

Originally Posted by Freddy

I now know that I should probably have ignored the contact. Problem was, the way it happened, the whole gym knew that the shooter did something wrong. The conundrum that faced me is that it really didn't merit a T for an intentional illegal act. But everybody on both benches readily bought the "personal foul after the shot which was good" call that I erringly sold. Had I called a T, it would've seemed to be overkill. Had I called nothing, at least half the gym would've revolted.
On the other hand, I don't really mind calls or no-calls in spite of the lack of understanding from the benches or bleachers.
No-call would've been best. I'm happy to have had the opportunity to study the rule based on a real life situation.

An intentional foul is not a Tech. 2 shots and ball where foul occurred. Come up with a "T" signal really would've set the bleachers on fire.

I do see the point about the ball being dead, but the click is still running, so is it really? (By rule it is, but by practice?) I think a rule revision to include a 'continuing action' provision might be helpful.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ODJ

An intentional foul is not a Tech. 2 shots and ball where foul occurred. Come up with a "T" signal really would've set the bleachers on fire.

An intentional foul can either be a technical or personal foul. And yes, the ball is dead not only by rule but also in (what should be) practice. therefore, if this foul has to be called, it should be technical (ball at division line, anyone can shoot.)

It's just like calling the Tech on the player who just got fouled and wants a piece of someone; or the push after the whistles have been blowing for a held ball. Don't worry about the spontaneous combustion that happens in the stands.