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Old Mon Sep 28, 2009, 10:49am
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Basketball has started...

Last night was the first night of basketball at the local rec center. I thought I knew what to expect since I did this Men's League last year. I, honestly, was pleasantly surprised by the behavior of the players. I heard very little chirping from the players (maybe because I was sick earlier in the week and have fluid in my ears, I couldn't understand what anyone was saying if they were talking softly).

Anyways, the first two game I was officiating with a very experienced official. We had two great games, well controlled and fun to work. The last two games I switched to the other gym and knew I was in a little trouble. The new partner is not as experienced (second year) and he really struggled last year. Unfortunately, the players know he is inexperienced and know that they can "persuade his calls."

My three favorite calls of the night:

1. Player drives the lane and clearly gets fouled while the ball is at his waist for a layup. The ball goes flying away behind him as he gets fouled. Partner whistles..."No shot, he didn't continue the shooting motion".......Ok...

Later in the half, the same thing. I guess if you don't have the ball after getting throttled by the defense, you should still pretend because you won't get the shooting free throws if you don't continue. Still don't how to address that situation. I told him at half, you have to make a judgment whether the player was in the act of shooting before the foul but that did not change the calls..

2. Player is in the corner. Attempts to make a pass to the other corner. Well the rim was in the way and launches the ball into the backcourt. Offense recovers the ball in the backcourt. *whistle* "Over and back" I could be wrong on this one, but I believe you have to consider that a shot and it's legal to retrieve the ball (please correct me if I'm wrong). I did correct the call because it was a pivotal point in the game (hopefully I got it right).

3. Player receives the ball near the elbow, dribbles once or twice, and then holds the ball. *Tweet* "Five Seconds"...I was just shocked. I don't even believe the player had control of the ball, let alone met the requirements of five seconds closely guarded.

Anyways, I am glad that basketball has started and hope that we all have a good year.

-Josh
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