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That's nothing new. It's a true statement.
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Whatever this is, it certainly isn't new. 25 years ago or so, working one of my first jr. high games, a player drove in and was knocked to the floor. Nothing dirty or out of the ordinary for this level, but, yes, a pretty good shot. A lady in the audience took exception.
"Come on, ref! We didn't bring our boys out here to see them get hurt!" "Well, the thing to do ma'am, would be take your boys home and let them sit on the couch and watch tv, where they'll be safe." Didn't say it, but really wanted to.
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By officiating the game according to the NFHS rules set. Approach the game objectively not subjectively. 1. If a player goes to the floor, you should know how they got there and be able to explain it clearly. 2. Referee the defense. 3. Be ready to officiate at the point of attack. 4. Always protect the shooter. 5. Always protect the ball handler. 6. Be consistent on both end. 7. If ball is knocked loose from dribbler or holder and contact caused it, call a foul. (some my call this incidental contact, it encourages rough play).
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A good number of injuries occurs from contact.
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True, but basketball is a contact sport. I'd say a lot of those points aren't necessarily in of themselves to make sure players don't get hurt.. rather things we call to make sure there isn't rough play and to promote freedom of movement for both the offense and defense.
On one hand, we are charged with making sure players don't get hurt...by making sure players aren't playing with anything dangerous and/or making sure the playing conditions are safe for the players... On the other hand, a player can and will still get hurt even if we get 100 percent of block/charge plays right...a player can still roll their ankle even if I call a body bump on the defender...a defender could get concussed even if we properly adjudicate all screens correctly... Point being that even if one were to call everything perfectly, normal offensive and defensive plays place players in positions where they can get hurt...and calling a foul isn't going to change that.
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And we're supposed to prevent contact?
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Apparently.
Didn't you know that by following the 7 simple steps listed on the previous page, you can eliminate all contact from the game - thus preventing injuries. It's our job, you know. |
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@ snaqwells, rockyroad, bbr, jar,
I am wrong. You guys are totally right. You all are the esteemed members who form a group think concept. I have not had an injury in any games I have officiated. However, I do realize that cannot happen working 3rd and 4th weekend basketball.
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Congrats on your good fortune. I hope you keep the streak up (seriously) - the alternative is no fun.
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And???????
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