Double dribble

Originally Posted by Adam

Advantage not required.
There certainly is an advantage here, though, in that the player is allowed to fix a traction issue.

Originally Posted by just another ref

I assumed he was kidding.

I was being serious, otherwise I would have thrown in a .

I agree, advantage not required by rule but that seems to be the direction in which a lot of high-level (TV) basketball is headed.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I was being serious, otherwise I would have thrown in a .

I agree, advantage not required by rule but that seems to be the direction in which a lot of high-level (TV) basketball is headed.

I don't do a lot of high level (TV) basketball, do you?

Originally Posted by just another ref

I don't do a lot of high level (TV) basketball, do you?

Nope.

[just another ref]

New NFHS directive: Regardless of what the rule says, if you see it done at higher levels (on TV) call it that way.


I'm still hoping he's kidding.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I was being serious, otherwise I would have thrown in a .

I agree, advantage not required by rule but that seems to be the direction in which a lot of high-level (TV) basketball is headed.

So the recent directives on contact with a ball handler needing to be whistled without consideration of any advantage or disadvantage fits into your theory how?

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

So the recent directives on contact with a ball handler needing to be whistled without consideration of any advantage or disadvantage fits into your theory how?

Depends on the level I guess. I watched a lot of those Maui/Atlantis Division 1 mens tournaments this week and saw a lot of 'automatic' hand checking fouls go uncalled. However do I call them in my high school games without consideration of any advantage or disadvantage? You bet your ass.

[refinks]

I admit I am guilty of this. I, on a rare occasion, have lost track of a player already dribbling and allowed him/her to happen again. Should it happen? No. Does it? Yes, even the best of officials have brain farts every now and then.

[Kansas Ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Depends on the level I guess. I watched a lot of those Maui/Atlantis Division 1 mens tournaments this week and saw a lot of 'automatic' hand checking fouls go uncalled. However do I call them in my high school games without consideration of any advantage or disadvantage? You bet your ass.

heheh