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[Bishopcolle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I see I missed that it was in your area. I don't have a big problem with this. I actually went to a newer official this year to correct a call, and I hate that I did it.

A1 with a spot throw-in on her front court end line. She launches it deep into the backcourt where A2 retrieves it. I'm lead, and partner (2 person) calls BC violation. I hesitate for a second, but end up hitting my whistle. I run over to her and we talk for a second before she agrees to go IW and give the ball back to A.

Got to step in with this one....If you don't correct this VERY basic rule...then you look bad, as well....got to correct it...good call.....

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Bishopcolle

Got to step in with this one....If you don't correct this VERY basic rule...then you look bad, as well....got to correct it...good call.....

I agree, which is why I did it. If the ball had landed in the FC first and there was any doubt about team control in the FC, I would have let it go.

She and I talked about it later, and said she wasn't sure at the time but had blown her whistle hoping I'd correct her if she was wrong. I honestly wasn't sure how to answer that one at the time.

[ditttoo]

So we're opening up "differences of opinions" in judgement calls all night long? Can instant replay be far behind? We've all missed judgement calls but unless you want to get into reviewing all calls/non-calls, live with what your partner calls. With rules application we need to "get it right" and by the book states that we can't set aside rules so I'm all in favor of getting together to "get it right". But with judgement who's to say where we draw the line? Yes, some "judgements" are better than others and some are waaay less than others - live with it! If your partner's comfortable in explaining to the coach why he had a whistle, let him gain the experience, if not, rotate him out away and move on!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ditttoo

So we're opening up "differences of opinions" in judgement calls all night long? Can instant replay be far behind? We've all missed judgement calls but unless you want to get into reviewing all calls/non-calls, live with what your partner calls. With rules application we need to "get it right" and by the book states that we can't set aside rules so I'm all in favor of getting together to "get it right". But with judgement who's to say where we draw the line? Yes, some "judgements" are better than others and some are waaay less than others - live with it! If your partner's comfortable in explaining to the coach why he had a whistle, let him gain the experience, if not, rotate him out away and move on!

While I agree, it's not always as easy as you seem to make it.

Suppose your partner calls a personal foul, and you see that there's no contact at all. Do you go in becuase it's a rules issue or leave it because it's a judgment issue?

On the two plays presented here ("double dribble" and "BC"), I agree that they can often and should often be corrected, based on the information presented. But, it's not clear to me where (or at least how to explain where) to draw the line.

[Adam]

Bob hits it on the head (again) here. It's a tough line to find, let alone walk. Personally, I'd rather feel uncomfortable doing what I did than feel good about it; even though at the time (and even now) I felt it needed done.