First time ever: Fist violation

[JRutledge]

Never called it, never seen it.

Peace

[just another ref]

I have seen a player stick up a fist and let the throw-in pass hit it so it could be picked up by the thrower. no call

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I have seen a player stick up a fist and let the throw-in pass hit it so it could be picked up by the thrower. No call

Here in my little corner of Connecticut, just another ref had the right (local) interpretation. I called this exact situation a violation several years ago, was politely questioned by my partner after the game, and asked my local interpreter about it. I was told that the "fist" violation should only be called when the ball is punched in a crowd, i.e. the intent of the rule is to avoid injury.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Never called it, never seen it.

Peace

+1

Had a P call the "elbow" violation the other night......obviously, much emphasis in that area, but still rare IMO.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Never called it, never seen it.

Peace

I've seen it, just not in a basketball video

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I've seen it, just not in a basketball video

Heh heh.

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by Rich

Heh heh.

Ewww.

Just now getting BNR's joke.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

Ewww.

Just now getting BNR's joke.

You need to get out more.

Peace

[maven]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You need to get out more.

Peace

Where do YOU go when you go out?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by maven

Where do YOU go when you go out?

That would be a broad answer, but I go places or around people that know would get that joke pretty fast.

Peace

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

Just now getting BNR's joke.

...which is why I was reluctant to start this thread in the first place!