Picky, Picky, Picky ???

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

grunewar: What part of, "If you're only interested in practical threads, then stop right now, and move onto the next thread, because this is one of those strictly by the book situations", did you not understand?

Alrighty then.... I put the ball it in nearest where the violation is (to me that's where the ball went out or missed the ring, or player entered the lane), and am consistent with that. If that forces a switch so be it. I work with a lot of young officials and try to emphasize the out of bounds locations too - not just a whim (many try to put it in wherever...). Again, trying to be consistent. JMO

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

I put the ball it in nearest where the violation is (to me that's where the ball went out or missed the ring, or player entered the lane), and am consistent with that. If that forces a switch so be it.

I agree with you 100% on putting the ball in play nearest the violation, and I'm 100% with you on, "if that forces a switch so be it", as well as 100% behind you on a player entering the lane too early. I'm just not convinced about the missed free throw. You are probably correct, but I would like some more input.