Throw In Location in Backcourt After Time

[vesemurphy]

Originally Posted by Adam

"Screwed"? Not really. They weren't awarding points here. Yeah, it's a mistake, but they wouldn't have screwed anyone.

As for the kid feeling bad, don't feel bad about some mom screwing up a game of telephone.

W/ .5 seconds left placing the inbounds in the front court in a small gym creates an advantage. No way the shot could even hit rim if put in play in the backcourt. Keep in mind it was my neighbor kid that almost made the shot. Problem is that until somebody tells them they'll keep making the same mistake. The two officials have been doing youth basketball for a while and should know better.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by vesemurphy

W/ .5 seconds left placing the inbounds in the front court in a small gym creates an advantage. No way the shot could even hit rim if put in play in the backcourt. Keep in mind it was my neighbor kid that almost made the shot. Problem is that until somebody tells them they'll keep making the same mistake. The two officials have been doing youth basketball for a while and should know better.

They wouldn't be the first youth officials to operate under assumptions from television. Screwed is still harsh. The other team still needs to play defense.

You could contact whoever assigns these games and express your concerns. You'll probably get an invitation to put the stripes back on.

[APG]

FYI, the NBA doesn't move it to halfcourt...it gets advanced to the 28 foot mark in the frontcourt.

Besides that, everything else you said is correct.