Where's the ball?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yes, Billy, we all know where it goes.

We do? We all do? I will agree with you that you know where it goes, that I know where it goes, and that almost all Forum members, both esteemed members, and regular, dues-paying, rank and file, members, know where it goes, but haven't you ever had a partner, or observed a subvarsity official, spot the ball at the division line for all backcourt violations? That's why this is on the Mythbusters list, and deservedly so.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

We do? We all do? I will agree with you that you know where it goes, that I know where it goes, and that almost all Forum members, both esteemed members, and regular, dues-paying, rank and file, members, know where it goes, but haven't you ever had a partner, or observed a subvarsity official, spot the ball at the division line for all backcourt violations? That's why this is on the Mythbusters list, and deservedly so.

I have plenty of partners who attempt to put the ball in play in the new back court for BC violations that occur near the division line.

[tref]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

We do? We all do? I will agree with you that you know where it goes, that I know where it goes, and that almost all Forum members, both esteemed members, and regular, dues-paying, rank and file, members, know where it goes, but haven't you ever had a partner, or observed a subvarsity official, spot the ball at the division line for all backcourt violations? That's why this is on the Mythbusters list, and deservedly so.

Had a HS game with one partner that went on to work the biggest game of the year & the other a DII official, who both agreed that the spot was closest to the ball on my off ball illegal screen
So it can happen at any level of play, don't try to stick that on the subvarsity guys.

Today, I had a backcourt violation pending as the offense debated whether or not to touch the ball rolling OOB. Finally touched below the FT line, I put it in play on the endline & the coach said he's never seen that before. Gotta shoot him an email tomorrow