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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Toren

The C official is hauling down the court trying to catch the play and does a good job.

It's basically a 1 on 1 play, the teammates of each player are coming up the court, but they are barely breaking the half court mark. The illegal contact takes place outside the paint by about 1 foot or maybe half a foot, opposite the Lead. Both players hit the deck as a result of the illegal contact, so it's not a no-call situation.

Why? Players hitting the deck I hope is not the reason you call a foul or not. I hope you call a foul because there is illegal contact. Both players could be on their feet after the play and I would hope that if there is a foul, it would be called.

Originally Posted by Toren

The Lead thinks its my call cause it's the only play on the floor and I got the best look. The C thinks it's my call cause it originated in my area and it's outside the paint and I'm taking it all the way to the hoop.

Who's call is it and why?

One small edit: let's say you forgot to pre-game the situation.

It is both your call based on the angle you have. It is also in transition and I have never been under the impression or taught that there is a primary in transition. The C might see something on one side of the play and the L would see the play on the other side. Both of you could make the call if you feel there is a foul and should not wait on the other to make a call. Nothing wrong with a double whistle. And if the play is clearly not block/charge type of play then there is not much to wait on IMO.

Peace

[Toren]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Why? Players hitting the deck I hope is not the reason you call a foul or not. I hope you call a foul because there is illegal contact. Both players could be on their feet after the play and I would hope that if there is a foul, it would be called.

I was trying to paint a picture, it's kind of hard to describe it. But yes the reason the foul was called was the illegal contact. But I was also wanting to point out that there needed to be a call made. The both bodies fall down was simply a detail to help someone envision it.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Toren

I was trying to paint a picture, it's kind of hard to describe it. But yes the reason the foul was called was the illegal contact. But I was also wanting to point out that there needed to be a call made. The both bodies fall down was simply a detail to help someone envision it.

I gotcha. I am just saying that anyone can call something in this situation. At least where I am and the way we teach we would want anyone to call a foul in that situation. The only person that would likely not be able to call something is the new T as they are rather far from the play in transition.

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