loose ball in backcourt

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Originally Posted by Smitty

I would have to be looking at a lot of stuff I shouldn't be looking at in order to be absolutely certain that no one from the other team momentarily gained possession (in my partner's opinion). Clearly if I am THAT focused on everything that's going on with the ball, then we have 4 eyes on the ball, and someone isn't looking where they're supposed to be looking. Regardless, I am not making a 10 second call from that position.

I respect that Smitty.

But I really think FOV needs to be clarified or redfined! To some FOV seems to mean tunnel vision while others tend to believe FOV means officiating your PCA while still being cognizant of what else is going on on the court.
I believe that exceptional officials tend to chew bubble gum & walk at the same time, while decent/good officials just chew bubble gum.