out of bounds rule.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

It really is that bad....even on basic stuff...and not just here.

I see officials call block/charge wrong because they don't really know the rules of legal guarding. For example, calling a block on defender with clear LGP who takes one step backwards or leans backwards but still gets clobbered. Or calling a block on a moving defender because the defender wasn't "set" when both players were on the ground with contact solely in the torso.

I see officials call traveling wrong (both incorrect calls and incorrect no calls) because they don't understand the rules. For example, high dribbles, fumbles, muffs, etc. get called a travel/carry.

I see officials call violations on throwins because the don't know the rules....such as when the thrower moves their feet or jumps and lands with the ball.

I even see some of these incorrect calls in NCAA D1 games almost as much as I see them in HS games. All basic fundamental stuff that gets regularly missed.

But all this stuff you are mostly talking about, I see on this site mostly. I do not see these things being called in my actual games or games I witness live in my area on a regular basis. And I am not suggesting there are not rules mistakes, I see them often, but usually by younger officials or officials that are not at a certain level. And when more accomplished officials make those mistakes, it is usually rare.

Peace

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

But all this stuff you are mostly talking about, I see on this site mostly. I do not see these things being called in my actual games or games I witness live in my area on a regular basis. And I am not suggesting there are not rules mistakes, I see them often, but usually by younger officials or officials that are not at a certain level. And when more accomplished officials make those mistakes, it is usually rare.

Peace

It's a regional thing It's most definitely a problem here. And I can identify the genesis of the whole problem in my area, but it's not something I want to get into on a public forum.

I just know when I'm in camp and interacting with officials from different places I'm envious of the type of officiating environment they have in their local areas.

[thedewed]

this is a nice forum, but I'm still unclear on the out of bounds rule. please quote the rules language if you can and I'm curious about both the high school and men's college rule. I presume that if someone goes out of bounds and it is a basketball play and they were the last to touch the ball, they can get one foot back in and be the first to touch the ball. What if they were in control of the ball when they left the court? this is certainly a rule where a significant number of officials at the high school level are oblivious as to the proper interpretation. thanks, and again, if you can, please cite rule or case illustration and quote the language.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by thedewed

What if they were in control of the ball when they left the court?

If a player is in control and touches OOB, the player has committed a violation. Note that there is no PC during an interrupted dribble.

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I cannot say it is that bad in my experience. Usually the stuff they do not know is often obscure or not often used rules. For example I had a veteran (who is a State Final official) tried to debate with me an intentional foul would get 2 shots always even on a 3 point shot. Well that is rather obscure and unusual rule for sure. But I do not see many veterans not knowing substitution rules or throw-in violation for 5 seconds. But I am often surprised what rules a veteran will argue like I mentioned earlier.



Peace

What was the argument on intentional foul on a three? I want to make sure I'm applying that rule correctly. My situations have always been after a made bucket. Ive seen some veterans award two after the make and some only award one. Thanks in advance.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

What was the argument on intentional foul on a three? I want to make sure I'm applying that rule correctly. My situations have always been after a made bucket. Ive seen some veterans award two after the make and some only award one. Thanks in advance.

Unsuccessful 3 -- shoot 3.

Successful 3 -- shoot 2.

Unsuccessful 2 OR successful 2 -- shoot 2.

[BlueDevilRef]

Thanks bob. That was my understanding but was making sure.