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Originally Posted by ILMalti

No BB is not a "Art than a Science "; there are absolutes

Okay

Originally Posted by ILMalti

One game a player is allowed to do "X" and in an other game they are not. The rules keep it all consitant.

If you say so... I believe the officiating team keeps it consistent though. Every game is different, the coaches should use that opportunity to teach their kids to deal with adversity as they will have to make adjustments in life. Yep life-lessons can be taught through Bball.

Originally Posted by ILMalti

I have been in a game which ended 100-2.

Did you score the 2 points

Originally Posted by ILMalti

All I am saying if we all understand the rules and apply them then we will all have a consitant call , and players, coaches etc will not complain.

HA!!!! As the players would say "are you serious!"

Originally Posted by ILMalti

"Over the back comes to mind" No such rule or call. But the minute coaches and players see someone who happens to be very tall put their head over a short player ... the calls start and some refs call it.....

I detest that as well

Originally Posted by ILMalti

Understanding the rules is not easy, and I am not saying I know them. All I am saying is if we apply the rules consistantly with out our "ART" side the game will be consistant. We are not there to judge the game but to make sure the rules are followed.

No disrespect, but I'm going to leave you with this because it's obvious that you are either new to the craft or don't work a high level of ball, yet.

Any idiot can read a rule book, pass the test & run up and down the court blowing their whistle, agreed?
We even have some that don't own a book, but sits in the stands & makes all the calls, by rule... their misconception of the rule that is. But that's another story...

In addition to great PLAY CALLING ability, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, FITNESS, PERSONAL QUALITIES & ON/OFF-COURT PRESENSE,
GAME MANAGEMENT skills are a must to be successful!! Lead officials with the R & Crew Chief mentality knows that managing players/coaches emotions, knowing the time, score, etc, offensive/defensive schemes & game situation (who's trying to do what) is key... U1s & U2s are, well, just U1s & U2s
The game within the game!!

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