Illegal Dribble?

[Thumper68]

Thanks, JDW.
I really wished I could have read the defination before answering. Now that you have provided it, I agree that the dribble has not ended.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Thumper68

Thanks, JDW.
I really wished I could have read the defination before answering. Now that you have provided it, I agree that the dribble has not ended.

The nice thing about the forum is that if you do jump in with your thoughts, if they turn out to be wrong (or even just missing small pieces) someone will generally fix it for you.

Definitely get in and participate. It's a great way to learn. I'm a better official for having participated in many discussions, even before I had a good knowledge of the rules. I'm still learning pretty much every time I get on here. Sometimes it's a detail that I knew before but lost or got confused with something else, and every once in a while I learn to look at a situation in a totally new way.

Beyond the cut-and-dried rules discussions, the philosophies on game management, good positioning, crew communication, etc, are invaluable.

[Thumper68]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

The nice thing about the forum is that if you do jump in with your thoughts, if they turn out to be wrong (or even just missing small pieces) someone will generally fix it for you.

Definitely get in and participate. It's a great way to learn. I'm a better official for having participated in many discussions, even before I had a good knowledge of the rules. I'm still learning pretty much every time I get on here. Sometimes it's a detail that I knew before but lost or got confused with something else, and every once in a while I learn to look at a situation in a totally new way.

Beyond the cut-and-dried rules discussions, the philosophies on game management, good positioning, crew communication, etc, are invaluable.

Thanks,
I agree that this forum is very helpful. I have had my rules book and case book for just a coulple of weeks, so I am still learning a lot here and in there. There is a lot more to think about after reading those than there is sitting in the bleachers.

PS. This is a fast forum as well. Very quick answers.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

The nice thing about the forum is that if you do jump in with your thoughts, if they turn out to be wrong (or even just missing small pieces) someone will generally fix it for you.

Definitely get in and participate. It's a great way to learn.

While I agree it's great to participate, participants should reference the rules and/or case books prior to doing so, imo. Not only will they learn the answer, but (a) they will likely learn something else as well, (b) it will reduce the mis-information that is presented, and (c) it will help them reference the booklater when they are looking somehting up for a partner after or before a game.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

While I agree it's great to participate, participants should reference the rules and/or case books prior to doing so, imo. Not only will they learn the answer, but (a) they will likely learn something else as well, (b) it will reduce the mis-information that is presented, and (c) it will help them reference the booklater when they are looking somehting up for a partner after or before a game.

Don't disagree with anything you said. "Jump in and participate" in my mind includes getting into the books. But I wouldn't want anyone who has a legit question or opinion when they are away from their books to not jump into a discussion - as long as they present it in that way.

If I'm not 100% certain and don't have my books when on here, I always preface my comments as such.