Double dribble

[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