FT violation?

[just another ref]

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.

Just look at it this way. You came here for information, which is plentiful. Just like anyplace else, people have different ways of communicating. It is up to you to sort through the information and hang onto what you consider useful. The delivery of the information? You may like it, and you may not, but the nastiest guy here will probably speak to you more nicely than your average coach.

You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.

Now for my opinion: Giving an explanation of a violation to a coach is not something to spend a lot of time worrying about. He saw what happened. He heard the whistle. It's kinda self explanatory. At worst, you say "She dribbled it off her foot, that's a violation." How certain of any rule do you have to be before you will actually blow the whistle? Only you can decide.

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Just look at it this way. You came here for information, which is plentiful. Just like anyplace else, people have different ways of communicating. It is up to you to sort through the information and hang onto what you consider useful. The delivery of the information? You may like it, and you may not, but the nastiest guy here will probably speak to you more nicely than your average coach.

Fair enough.

Originally Posted by just another ref

You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.
Now for my opinion: Giving an explanation of a violation to a coach is not something to spend a lot of time worrying about. He saw what happened. He heard the whistle. It's kinda self explanatory. At worst, you say "She dribbled it off her foot, that's a violation." How certain of any rule do you have to be before you will actually blow the whistle? Only you can decide.

Great point. I guess I needed to be more assertive and confident in my own ability and understanding of the rules and go get that one, regardless of how "senior" my partner may be.