Why are intentional fouls (2 shots & possession) rarely called in youth games.

[Nevadaref]

I would say that things aren't done with such precision at the youth level because just as the kids participating are inexperienced and make a lot of mistakes so do most of the officials. It is likely that these people are good-hearted folks who are out there just to help the kids play. Most likely they don't know the specific details of the rules used at the HS and college levels, let alone the NBA. I know that when I was a little guy playing at the local Y, things didn't go perfectly, but I sure had fun.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by agelof

I have a pet peave ... I guess I want to see if I have a point or perhaps I'll get a message from a board I respect as to why I am wrong .... and I will be able to let go.

My advice: if your player is fouled on a breakaway, calmly ask the covering official, "isn't that an intentional foul?" If the official looks at you as if you were speaking Chinese, then drop it and play on. Otherwise, just accept whatever answer you're given and play on, since you will have made your point.

You can't control the officiating. All you control is how well you develop your kids into good sports who enjoy the game (no matter how good they get at it).