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[APG]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

I was told, years ago, to not let the players, around the circle, stand with a foot behind an opponent.
Also, several of the High Schools in our area have a decorative circle surrounding the Center Circle, that is about 18 inches wide. It's common for the non-jumpers to stay behind that circle, rather than approaching the actual 6' radius circle. I usually tell them they can stand at the actual circle.

Saw this happen in an NBA game this year...7 non jumpers line up behind an outside circle and Steve Nash lined up behind the required circle...and ended up beating his opponent to the ball after the tap.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

I remember our rules interpreter teaching jump ball administration. He taught us the rules (e.g. that "non-jumpers shall not move onto the center restraining circle" or "change position around the center restraining circle") but he also indicated that he had no problem with using "hold your spots" prior to the jump ball.

He considered it acceptable "preventative" officiating to avoid having to call a jump ball violation to start the game and to get the game underway without incident. If someone backs directly off of the restraining circle (legal), you just don't call a violation. Much like an official may verbally warn someone to "stay out of the lane" to avoid making a marginal call. Of course you don't have to "stay out of the lane" -- it's not technically correct. But it can be helpful at times.

I do this, but I am talking to those on the circle, primarily. Of course, the next time I see U1 or U2 whistle for a violation on this play will be the first.

[icallfouls]

Originally Posted by voiceoflg

Wow. I have either seen officials tell players to do this or have seen players do this on their own every time. So I assumed it was in the rules.

I'll know better next time I broadcast a game. This is why I love this board. Thanks.

Take an hour or two and just read the rulebook, you might learn lots of things.

#CREDIBILITY