Directives

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tref

Actually, I just asked if anybody else is hearing this directive across the country... but opinions are always welcomed

I have heard that line or statement for almost my entire career as well. I have never followed it and somehow I have done just fine. I do want to know how players get to the floor, but never call something just to make anyone happy. Most of the directives that I tend to get are usually surrounding codes of conduct of players or coaches and how the assignor will support you if you call a T. Almost never are we told to call a certain kind of foul stronger than the rules state or what is a POE. If you cannot officiate you will not get hired or stay hired in the first place. Guys around here tend to trust their staffs and your schedule reflects that trust.

Peace

[Adam]

Here's what I don't get.

Assuming the defender falls backwards, remaining in the shooter's path in which they were already established, what is he doing illegally that would warrant a blocking foul?