5 second call in the backcourt

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Perhaps your partner is used to officiating under NCAA Women's rules? That's the only code where there can be a closely guarded count in the backcourt (provided the ball is held and the defender is within THREE feet).

Did you ask your partner about the call when you had the opportunity? How did he rationalize the call?

NCAA Women's is NOT the only code that has this violation, so does FIBA.

MTD, Sr.

[bainsey]

Did you ever speak with him about it, Hornet?

[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

NCAA Women's is NOT the only code that has this violation, so does FIBA.

Correct. OTOH, a five second closely guarded player violation is the last thing that can happen in the back court. The definition of closely guarded is

27.1 A player who is holding a live ball on the playing court is closely guarded when an opponent is in an active guarding position at a distance of no more than one (1) metre.

A dribble ends the count, which can start again only at the end of the dribble. Since there are 8 seconds to bring the ball in the front court, you see that it's almost impossible to call that kind of violation. Of course, players are able to harm themselves in many incredible ways.

Note: 1 m is a tad more than 3 ft, precisely 3 ft and 3.37 in. Isn't it easier to say "one meter"?

Ciao

[Mark Padgett]

I've worked tons of leagues and tournaments where we had at least four games in a row without a break. Usually, I'll tell my partner to switch "when it makes sense". That means when a foul call puts you in a position in which a switch would be a minimal change. However, if we go quite a long time without a switch, I'll usually indicate a switch on the next foul regardless of our positioning. Of course, sometimes we switch on violations if not switching would mean a significant change of position.

Around here, this is also referred to as "convenience mechanics".

A few years ago, I worked with a guy in a 5 games in a row situation in which he started switching on every foul. I told him there was no way I wanted to do that. He apologized and said it was "just habit." From then on, I could tell he had to physically stop himself from switching every time.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by eg-italy

8 seconds

What's that in the metric system?

[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

What's that in the metric system?

Well, 8 seconds are, let me see...

Ah, yes! They are 8 seconds.

Ciao

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by eg-italy

Well, 8 seconds are, let me see...

Ah, yes! They are 8 seconds.

Ciao

Whew. I thought there were 10 DeciMinutes per Minute, thus making 8 "Standard" seconds something along the lines of 1.33 DeciMinutes.

[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by Judtech

Whew. I thought there were 10 DeciMinutes per Minute, thus making 8 "Standard" seconds something along the lines of 1.33 DeciMinutes.

Don't tell Mark Padgett, it's a French thing.

Ciao

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by eg-italy

Don't tell Mark Padgett, it's a French thing.

Ciao

The most expensive cheeseburger I have ever had was in Italy ($28 but I was two tables over from Sting - the singer not the rassler) and I asked a waiter in Grenoble (FR) if I could have grilled steak tar tar!! The French have no sense of humor, but I did tell him I LOVED their fries, bread and toast!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Judtech

I thought there were 10 DeciMinutes per Minute, thus making 8 "Standard" seconds something along the lines of 1.33 DeciMinutes.

Is it time for dinner yet?