To reach or not reach

[btaylor64]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

I hear what you're saying BNR, but I wouldn't go THAT far... you're making asumptions
I'm aware of the ol' divide & conquer routine. Doesn't work on me... my partner(s) is all that I have out there & we will be the best team on the court!

My sitch happened in a pro setting, where there is often more pushback from players (grown men) than in HS/NCAA. Our rule of thumb is to refer the complaintant to the calling or non-calling official.
We don't answer for each other.

You've got to be a good communicator or you won't be around long.

"Way to play through the contact" - let's 'em know you saw it & passed.

Many times, they respond with "if I missed was a whistle coming?"

"Perhaps" with a smile or wink.

That's the trust I'm speaking of.

I am going to comment more on this topic at a later date but just to address your statement to pro players that he did a good job playing through the contact is not a good idea IMO. In fact I would say a lot of guys would say its a bad idea. There is a better likelihood that it will end up hurting you than helping you. Most the pro guys I know would say back to you something about it don't matter so just blow the damn whistle. I would only address the play if the player brings it up.