My New #1 Myth

[YooperRef]

Originally Posted by fiasco

I don't think it's so much a myth as just sour grapes.

A myth is something people think is true but really is not, like being able to catch your own airball.

This is just someone's opinion about when to call a technical foul or not.

And, yes, I'd still call the T.

Did I miss something here? I thought catching your own airball was legal (NFHS).

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by YooperRef

Did I miss something here? I thought catching your own airball was legal.

Which is why it's just a myth that it isn't legal.



The shooter can retrieve his or her own airball, if the referee considers it to be a shot attempt. The release ends team control. It is not a violation for that player to start another dribble at that point.

[McMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Which is why it's just a myth that it isn't legal.



The shooter can retrieve his or her own airball, if the referee considers it to be a shot attempt. The release ends team control. It is not a violation for that player to start another dribble at that point.

I was in T in 2-whistle game the other night and partner calls a travel due to a "self-pass". I told him what I saw on the play, and he understood.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by YooperRef

Did I miss something here? I thought catching your own airball was legal (NFHS).

Why did you think that?

[YooperRef]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Why did you think that?

I thought rebounding your own airball was legal (4.44 Sit. B). I read the sentence by fiasco, "A myth is something people think is true but really is not, like being able to catch your own airball.", as people think it's true that you are able to catch your own airball but it's not. I just interpreted the sentence differently. I had a long discussion with a parent of one of the VB players last week about this and had to show him the case play before he would believe me.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by YooperRef

I thought rebounding your own airball was legal (4.44 Sit. B). I read the sentence by fiasco, "A myth is something people think is true but really is not, like being able to catch your own airball.", as people think it's true that you are able to catch your own airball but it's not. I just interpreted the sentence differently. I had a long discussion with a parent of one of the VB players last week about this and had to show him the case play before he would believe me.

You're right. I mis-read your post. Catching your own airball is legal and it's a myth that you can't. But that's one rule I think fans are starting to learn. I'm starting to see instances where it happens and no moans come from the crowd.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

You're right. I mis-read your post. Catching your own airball is legal and it's a myth that you can't. But that's one rule I think fans are starting to learn. I'm starting to see instances where it happens and no moans come from the crowd.

Next step: high dribble.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Next step: high dribble.

That's what we need: A good ol' myth checklist.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bainsey

That's what we need: A good ol' myth checklist.

I hope you forgot a smiley. Otherwise the next 2 pages will be dominated by a certain official from Connecticutt.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

That's what we need: A good ol' myth checklist.

Hopefully a shorter version than we've seen before. Top ten, one sentence each, or no one not hooked on nutmeg will read it.

[fortmoney]

Originally Posted by bainsey

That's what we need: A good ol' myth checklist.

1. Over the back
2. Sliding on the floor with the ball is automatically walking
3. You have to be standing still with your hands holding your crotch to take a charge
4. Dribbling high is a carry
5. Awkward plays are always illegal

Etc etc