PC, Block or No-Call (video)

[YooperRef]

I had a very similar play last night and went PC. I think this one goes PC also even though there may have been some embellishment by the defender.

[JugglingReferee]

This call is a PC or nothing. I'm definitely on the PC side - say 75/25.

If I no-call this play, there is no way in double-hockey-sticks I'm calling a trip by the defender. That would be the worst thing to do is the no-call, then a block by B.

As for an official other than the L getting this... when it comes to bailing out a partner, the rule of thumb I use if I see something that I believe my P missed and I say to myself "oh my", then I'm not stepping in. But if I say to myself, "oh. my. god." then I'm coming in with a whistle. I believe the L had a great look at the play.

Having said this, if we've had a very similar play this game ruled as a charge or block, then I'm coming in for consistency reasons.

[ballgame99]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

if I see something that I believe my P missed and I say to myself "oh my", then I'm not stepping in. But if I say to myself, "oh. my. god." then I'm coming in with a whistle.

Like.

[Rich]

When a coach says you called something different at the other end:

"John, plays are like snowflakes...." and then slowly walk away.

[heyblu]

Looks like a typical curl play where the "C" was late getting into position and could have helped the 'L" with the initial forearm from the offensive player into the torso of the defender.
PC

[Rich]

Originally Posted by heyblu

Looks like a typical curl play where the "C" was late getting into position and could have helped the 'L" with the initial forearm from the offensive player into the torso of the defender.
PC

Actually, there's something to that.

The L rotates and the (old) T doesn't recognize the rotation and takes a few steps to center court. It appears he's not on the ball anyway and might be ball-watching. Had he moved down as the C right as the L rotated, he might have been in a position to help out.

Then again, the L is right there and should have a good look. Still doesn't mean there isn't something here for the C to take away from the play.