FT violation?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Ouch, a little harsh don't you think? I am only a third year official. I thought it was a violation and asked my more seasoned varsity partner quickly who said no. I couldn't quote the rule thus would be unable to properly explain to a coach why I called it. To me, "It just is..." is a piss poor excuse to give to coaches. It is a measly little case play and nothing in the rules says anything about this being a violation. Now I know. And I know what you mean about working with officials that don't know the rules, although it is more frustrating when they call traveling on a loose ball slide or 3 seconds while ball is in the backcourt. Those are everyday plays that we should be getting right. I have never seen anyone lose control of the ball on a FT, ever... This is a rare play.
Thanks for the condescention.

Did not knowing this make you commit to studying the case book on a daily basis?

The reason many of us are condescending is that when a situation happens that only happens once in a great while, a lot of officials blow it off and say, "well, that doesn't happen often." They say, "It is a measly little case play." That's a terrible attitude. You didn't know the rule and yet you're still blowing it off.

Even the worst on-court officials can be great with the rules. And if you're a good on-court official, it doesn't cost you anything extra to be great with the rules.