Last Second Foul

[Rich1]

Had a similwr experience in the final of a tournament on Saturday but it was positive. Score was white 73 - blue 70 with 3 seconds left when blue is fouled in the act of shooting. Makes the first and then tries the old bounceback off the rim but stepped over the line. I call violation, whites ball. White throws long pass to breakaway player that bounces once on the court and goes OB. Coach says it was tipped but I was in good position and didn't see it. We bring ball all the back underneath blues goal for throw in still with three seconds left. In the end, blue couldn't score and white won.

Both coaches and several parents commented that we had done a great job. In fact, one dad even said, "I tell my kid all the time, the refs don't make mistakes, they make calls." Of course, I know we do sometimes make mistakes but what a great attitude. Wish there were more like that.