Forum: Basketball
Tue Jan 25, 2022, 11:29am
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Replies: 4
Views: 590
Indiana Mercy rule
So glad Indiana adapted Mercy Rule for this season for HS basketball.
Once a team is up by at least 35 points in the second half, the game will be played with a running clock. The only time the...
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Feb 08, 2016, 02:00pm
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Replies: 171
Views: 18,576
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 03:03pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:39pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
Travel call for hand off?
In middle school game I had this happen and coach questioned the play.
Team A in possession in front court. A1 standing with ball. A2 runs by and takes ball from A1 and scores. Opposing coach says...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Feb 12, 2014, 03:11pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,488
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Feb 12, 2014, 02:45pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Thanks guys. Seems like every time I do a grade...
Thanks guys. Seems like every time I do a grade school game I see things that I never seen before. Then I start second guessing myself. But in some ways seeing rare things (and I've seen plenty in...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Feb 12, 2014, 12:35pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
BC violation- throw in
I've tried to find an old post for this situation. First Looking at criteria for BC violation:
1. Team control (and player control first if coming from a throw-in)
2. Ball achieves a frontcourt...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Feb 07, 2014, 04:31pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,414
I have been doing MS games for 13 years. Yeah...
I have been doing MS games for 13 years. Yeah call me crazy.;) Also do Jr High and some JV. I agree with Scuba ref. I’m just glad there are two bookkeepers and a competent person at the clock at the...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:58pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,237
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:30pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,237
Artifical noisemaker?
I did a middle school game last year in a small gym. During free throw by Visitor, Home fan pops a popcorn bag just as V shoots. Then it happens again during V's second shot. Everyone can hear it. ...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:02pm
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Replies: 59
Views: 8,742
I never allow opponents to stomp feet, chant or...
I never allow opponents to stomp feet, chant or make other noise during a foul shot. When I hear it I warn the coach. That's all it takes and they stop. Only seen it at grade or junior high games....
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 02:45pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Dec 27, 2011, 09:04pm
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,493
stupid kid; stupid parent
Did a 6th grade boy’s game last week. My partner calls 5th foul on #40. I hear the boy say under his breath, “that call is a bunch of crap.” I say to him, “What did you say?” (Thinking the kid...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Feb 22, 2011, 11:17am
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,085
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Feb 21, 2011, 04:25pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,085
I have had to stop grade school kids on the...
I have had to stop grade school kids on the opposing bench from stomping their feet or making comments and/or noise. Had cheerleaders in grade school stomp their feet too, but I ignored it.
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Jan 26, 2011, 02:32pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,687
Six on court, but...
Had a tough situation Monday night in 8th grade girl’s conference tourney.
Beginning of 4th period. I administered the throw-in. After the ball is in play my partner blows his whistle for a...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Jan 14, 2011, 08:09am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Free throw situation
A1 is free throw shooter and ball is at her disposal;
1) A1 steps on the line while holding ball, steps off free throw line, begins throwing motion and releases the ball
2) A1 steps on free throw...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Dec 17, 2010, 12:04pm
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Replies: 70
Views: 6,308
Attacking ref: "Part of the game"
Many of you have seen the video of the DeSoto HS player attcking the ref.
Follow up from local news. Player is sorry but says his actions were "part of the game." OMG! He needs a reality check.
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Dec 18, 2009, 03:23pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,441
I actaully think I would of done this. But he...
I actaully think I would of done this. But he did not say a thing to me; he just took the time out. The way it was going with this guy, (first game was an A game and I gave him a T) I was surprised...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Dec 18, 2009, 02:48pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,441
Sort of happened to me last night.
Visitor's...
Sort of happened to me last night.
Visitor's coach is yelling "5-out, 5-out" but I hear "Time Out." It was his last time out with about 1:30 to go in game. They are up by 10 points.
He gives...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 10:48pm
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Replies: 66
Views: 8,163
I have my first game on Monday but I'm thinking...
I have my first game on Monday but I'm thinking the same thing. With the old rule I'm facing the table and can look for subs sitting in front of table or last second subs running up to the table, and...
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Jan 24, 2009, 08:52am
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,779
Ranch:
That is why I am old school and do...
Ranch:
That is why I am old school and do the "birddog" and point at the player. The extra half second makes me focus on the number. I'd rather be deliberate/cautious than wrong. Oh yeah, I've...
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Jan 24, 2009, 08:07am
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,556
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Jan 19, 2009, 11:09am
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,051
In my humble opinion no player on the floor...
In my humble opinion no player on the floor should be making comments or doing actions that are unsporting or inappropriate, especially challenging an official. When I hear or see inappropriate...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Dec 24, 2008, 12:21pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,192
Welcome! 50 is NOT too old!
I’m 54 and now...
Welcome! 50 is NOT too old!
I’m 54 and now in my eighth season. For me it may have been a mid-life crisis. Looking for something different to do. My son was playing grade school ball and so my...
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