Rebounding action/ out-of bounds

[APG]

Originally Posted by just another ref

If both players are securely holding the ball while airborne, why would you not go with the held ball?

Usually there's a time element before calling a held ball. I can't imagine the period from which two players are airborne, hold onto the ball, then return to the floor as being long enough to decide whether they "have their hands so firmly on the ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness," though in theory it could happen.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Usually there's a time element before calling a held ball. I can't imagine the period from which two players are airborne, hold onto the ball, then return to the floor as being long enough to decide whether they "have their hands so firmly on the ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness," though in theory it could happen.

AllPurposeGamer: Although I agree with your post, using the phrase "time element" supports the myth that, by rule, a certain amount of time must pass before an official calls a held ball.



A held ball occurs when opponents have their hands so firmly on the ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

AllPurposeGamer: Although I agree with your post, using the phrase "time element" supports the myth that, by rule, a certain amount of time must pass before an official calls a held ball.



A held ball occurs when opponents have their hands so firmly on the ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness.

I have never heard this "myth" expressed by anyone, anywhere, at any time. Isn't there some sort of minimal threshold of frequency for a given misconception before it gets labeled a myth?

I don't call Adam and Jamie every time my Mom or son says something stupid.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I have never heard this "myth" expressed by anyone, anywhere, at any time. Isn't there some sort of minimal threshold of frequency for a given misconception before it gets labeled a myth?

C'mon Snaqwells? You're a veteran. You've never heard a player, coach, or fan, ask why the "jumpball" was called when the players only held onto it for a second? Many seem to think that two, or even, three seconds, is required. I guess that you haven't worked as many recreation, travel, and middle school games as I have over the past thirty-one years. You are right about one thing, I very seldom hear this misconception in a high school game.

[Adam]

Well, I haven't worked as many as you, but I've not even heard it in those games, either.