Jump Ball positions

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by bas2456

I did a game tonight where just before the tip, A1 goes and stands in the corner of the court. He eventually moved up to the circle. I was the umpire in this particular situation.

If he had stayed in the corner, would that be some sort of violation? Does every player have to be in close proximity to the circle?

no & no

[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by just another ref

no & no

And the question shows another reason why we use AP instead of a jump ball: fewer occasions to apply inexistent rules.

Ciao

[OHBBREF]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

People always seem to think that anything which is unusual or that they haven't seen before is illegal. It's a common misconception.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I'm hoping that's the answer and not that some "seasoned/veteran" official passed along that mis-information.

Same a some fans, coaches, and officials who still believe that players must remain behind the midcourt line while freethrows are taken for technical or intentional fouls.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by OHBBREF

Same a some fans, coaches, and officials who still believe that players must remain behind the midcourt line while freethrows are taken for technical or intentional fouls.

I corrected an official for this last week. We were watching the varsity game after our JV game, and they had a foul as time expired in the 2nd quarter. V coach was livid, and his players were gathered around the bench during H's free throws, but above the FT line extended. Buddy said they should be above half court and we discussed it briefly.

In the locker room, varsity ref confirmed the rule, then said "but it's protocol in HS to move them back to the division line." Fair enough.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

In the locker room, varsity ref confirmed the rule, then said "but it's protocol in HS to move them back to the division line." Fair enough.

Nope, not fair at all.

One team gets to huddle near their bench and confer with their coach during these FTs and the other isn't allowed to do the same!

[Adam]

Agreed, and there's no way I'm going to so much as ask them to move behind the line. But I also recognize the politics involved.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Agreed, and there's no way I'm going to so much as ask them to move behind the line. But I also recognize the politics involved.

What politics? You are either supposed to be behind it or your not. It happens to be not, so what am I missing?