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Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 20, 2006, 04:55am

Replies: 107 What would it take for a double T on a 13 year old boy? Views: 5,740 Posted By firedoc Triple T A few years ago I was doing a JV game. The home team coach whined about every call and every no-call. In the third quarter I got tired of it and gave the coach the stop-sign and sais that I had...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 20, 2006, 02:04am

Replies: 9 Reporting Fouls In The Right Spot? Views: 1,385 Posted By firedoc I agree that you should do it right. But be... I agree that you should do it right. But be aware that the NFHS enlarged that rectangular box and moved it a little further from the table a few years ago. It doesn't change your mechanics but it...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 20, 2006, 01:59am

Replies: 35 High School Shot Clock: Yes or No? Views: 3,644 Posted By firedoc We have used a shot clock on Long Island, NY for... We have used a shot clock on Long Island, NY for a number of years at the HS level. I think that it is a good thing since it helps prepare the kids for the college game. It s a 35-second clock. ...

Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 07, 2006, 08:47am

Replies: 2 Tech on partner Views: 1,037 Posted By firedoc That is a beaut! Who shot the free throws? That is a beaut! Who shot the free throws?

Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 07, 2006, 08:44am

Replies: 19 Third Direct Technical Views: 2,036 Posted By firedoc It would have been administered as 6 shots and... It would have been administered as 6 shots and possession for a throw-in at midcourt, but, it turned out that there was no assistant coach. I made note of the score, time remaining, etc. and the...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 06, 2006, 11:12am

Replies: 6 Substitute T v. Bench T Views: 1,057 Posted By firedoc I think that you are correct that there are some... I think that you are correct that there are some similarities and discrepancies between the two. In my opinion, the substitute is bench personnel until he is beckoned into the game. If that is...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 06, 2006, 11:07am

Replies: 19 Third Direct Technical Views: 2,036 Posted By firedoc I had a similar episode a few years ago. I T'd... I had a similar episode a few years ago. I T'd the coach in a boys JV game. As I moved towards the table he said, loudly, "you suck". Of course I issued an immediate second T. As I was again...

Forum: Basketball Sun Apr 17, 2005, 03:18pm

Replies: 20 HS Shot Clock Views: 2,396 Posted By firedoc In Nassau County (NY) we have been using a... In Nassau County (NY) we have been using a shot-clock (35 second) in boy's high school games. Overall, I don't think that it has made much of a difference in the game. It seems that the shot clock...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 21, 2005, 03:02am

Replies: 9 Bad Game Management :( Views: 1,707 Posted By firedoc If game management doesn't handle the situation... If game management doesn't handle the situation by either speaking with the offender or remove him from the gym, the official's response should be "this game is over until that fan is removed from...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 21, 2005, 02:59am

Replies: 17 coaches/ fans are oblivious Views: 1,997 Posted By firedoc No one ever said that coaches/players/fans are... No one ever said that coaches/players/fans are smart. Plus, most of them have never seen a rule book, let alone read one.

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 18, 2005, 08:23pm

Replies: 18 Parent Interference Views: 2,195 Posted By firedoc Its ok to ignore what happens in the stands, but... Its ok to ignore what happens in the stands, but the parent approaching you changes the whole complexion of the encounter. You were correct to notify game management, but I would have been satisfied...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 18, 2005, 08:18pm

Replies: 10 Rect. Backboard Rules Views: 1,279 Posted By firedoc All edges of the rectangular board are in bounds.... All edges of the rectangular board are in bounds. The back and all supports are out of bounds.

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 18, 2005, 08:17pm

Replies: 16 US flag on shirt? Views: 3,493 Posted By firedoc In Nassau County (Long Island, NY) we started to... In Nassau County (Long Island, NY) we started to wear a small flag on the back of the shirt below the collar after 9/11. Personally, I think that it looks stupid there and should have been worn on...

Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 15, 2005, 05:36pm

Replies: 17 HIgh School Rules Question Views: 2,871 Posted By firedoc In NFHS rules there is no such thing as... In NFHS rules there is no such thing as over-ruling your partner. All officials are equal. In this situation, if you feel that your partner has made an error, you should approach him quietly and...

Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 06, 2004, 10:25am

Replies: 21 tatoos Views: 2,692 Posted By firedoc In my county (Nassau, NY) I don't believe that we... In my county (Nassau, NY) I don't believe that we have a blanket policy against tatoos. However, Fed rules say that any OBJECTIONABLE tatoo must be covered. The problem, of course, is what...

Forum: Basketball Mon May 24, 2004, 01:05pm

Replies: 5 Traveling Views: 1,302 Posted By firedoc Correct. A pass or shot may occur after the... Correct. A pass or shot may occur after the pivot foot leaves the ground as long as it is released prior to that foot returning to the floor. However, a dibble must start with the ball leaving the...

Forum: Basketball Tue May 11, 2004, 02:07pm

Replies: 12 Lost Focus Views: 1,459 Posted By firedoc Here is an example of the ultimate in losing... Here is an example of the ultimate in losing focus. A few years ago during a JV game I was the lead during a 1 and 1 foul situation. I lost focus and thought we were shooting 2. The first shot...

Forum: Basketball Thu Apr 29, 2004, 01:07pm

Replies: 7 Player dies while practicing Views: 1,359 Posted By firedoc Most such cases involve a previously undiagnosed... Most such cases involve a previously undiagnosed cardiac condition with no other warning symptoms. Occasionally there are minor symptoms which are not brought to a physician's attention because they...

Forum: Basketball Fri Apr 02, 2004, 02:31pm

Replies: 50 talkin' to m'self Views: 2,962 Posted By firedoc I say all of these things to myself during a... I say all of these things to myself during a game. Of course, I don't say then all during each game. It is crucial to talk to yourself in order to keep your mind attuned to the possibilities which...

Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 29, 2004, 03:33am

Replies: 20 Out of Control Coach Views: 1,902 Posted By firedoc Why would you want to "keep the coach in the... Why would you want to "keep the coach in the game?" If he deserved the Ts then he should get the Ts. I really do believe that officials do not give out Ts...Ts are earned by the recipients. ...

Forum: Basketball Sun Mar 28, 2004, 11:18pm

Replies: 2 A technical? Really? THANK YOU!!! Views: 1,062 Posted By firedoc You are correct that this is a T. It is a T... You are correct that this is a T. It is a T before a dunk, after a dunk and during a dunk. Because things aren't called, doesn't mean that there is no call to be made. Hooray for the official!

Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 25, 2004, 07:49pm

Replies: 19 Player turned official Views: 3,129 Posted By firedoc In my younger days I played pick-up basketball... In my younger days I played pick-up basketball but never played in any organized leagues. I don't think that having played helped me in officiating, but it certainly gave me the incentive to get...

Forum: Basketball Tue Mar 23, 2004, 12:02am

Replies: 10 Step inbounds to lose Views: 1,330 Posted By firedoc Any call that is correct and deserves to be... Any call that is correct and deserves to be called in the first minute of play also should be called in the last minute of the game. The call is right so make it!

Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 18, 2004, 12:09pm

Replies: 3 i need to know if this is right? Views: 1,169 Posted By firedoc Also, in this situation, the player who earned... Also, in this situation, the player who earned the two technicals is automatically ejected from the game. This has little significance since the game was almost over (time wise) but it could...

Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 15, 2004, 01:57pm

Replies: 7 In or Out Views: 984 Posted By firedoc Of course, there is no such thing as a square... Of course, there is no such thing as a square backboard...only a rectangular one (or fan shaped).

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