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Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 25, 2022, 11:29am
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 08, 2016, 02:00pm
Replies: 171
Views: 15,155
Posted By Jim Henry
Guilty of harassment.:eek: Neshaminy High's...

Guilty of harassment.:eek:
Neshaminy High's Jerry Devine pleads guilty to harassment - Bucks News - BucksLocalNews.com...
Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 22, 2016, 03:03pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,999
Posted By Jim Henry
clarification: A1 was standing still with ball....

clarification: A1 was standing still with ball. A2 grabs ball from A1, dribbles and scores.
Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:39pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,999
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 12, 2014, 03:11pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,005
Posted By Jim Henry
I do grade school, Jr HS, Frosh and JV. Downside...

I do grade school, Jr HS, Frosh and JV. Downside to grade school is that it gets to the point where we just can't call every violation. If we did we would be there 3 hours. Plus we tend to be lenient...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 12, 2014, 02:45pm
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 12, 2014, 12:35pm
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 07, 2014, 04:31pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:58pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
Posted By Jim Henry
Thanks BillyMac. When said " in my opinion, this...

Thanks BillyMac. When said " in my opinion, this was wrong" I meant the noise was wrong and I was right to stop it. So I agree with you. And yes in that game the usual person in charge, the...
Forum: Basketball Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:30pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
Posted By Jim Henry
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. ...
Forum: Basketball Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:02pm
Replies: 59
Views: 7,064
Posted By Jim Henry
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....
Forum: Basketball Fri Sep 20, 2013, 02:45pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By Jim Henry
thanks for posting this. This came up a few years...

thanks for posting this. This came up a few years ago in a game I did. Was this always the rule, or was it changed in the past year or two?
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 27, 2011, 09:04pm
Replies: 90
Views: 6,447
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Tue Feb 22, 2011, 11:17am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,289
Posted By Jim Henry
Red face Been there... done that with the grade schoolers....

Been there... done that with the grade schoolers. Yes I find doing grade school is low stress and can be comical. We try to teach (not coach) when we are out there and I have been told by parents and...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 21, 2011, 04:25pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,289
Posted By Jim Henry
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.
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 26, 2011, 02:32pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,164
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 14, 2011, 08:09am
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 17, 2010, 12:04pm
Replies: 70
Views: 4,921
Posted By Jim Henry
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.
...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 18, 2009, 03:23pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,904
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 18, 2009, 02:48pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,904
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Wed Nov 04, 2009, 10:48pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,801
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 24, 2009, 08:52am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,335
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 24, 2009, 08:07am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Jim Henry
Sam That is classic! LOL I'm going to use...

Sam

That is classic! LOL I'm going to use that one when a coach or someone at the table kids me about the "big bucks" I make as a ref.:p
Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 19, 2009, 11:09am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,452
Posted By Jim Henry
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...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 24, 2008, 12:21pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,370
Posted By Jim Henry
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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