Forum: Basketball
Mon Mar 19, 2001, 12:10pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
UNC & Penn - injured player situation
About that whistle for the injured player during the UNC / Penn St. game ...
Q: at what point does the official blow the play dead when there is an injured player on the other side of the court?
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Feb 05, 2001, 12:19pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
fan opinion
We all know not to take fans criticism as the absolute truth.
An official I know who once refereed at the Olympics told me this story. He was helping out his son refereeing an elementary...
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Nov 20, 2000, 11:25am
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Replies: 57
Views: 4,596
Dan - well said.
Rut - you always figure...
Dan - well said.
Rut - you always figure out a way of alienating yourself on every bball bulletin board I have seen you post on (have you ever wondered why this happens?). I suspect that you...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Nov 15, 2000, 10:05am
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,506
definition of verticality
In the definition of verticality (Rule 4), there is no mention of verticality with respect to the offensive player. That is, the rule clearly marks the vertical territory owned by the defensive...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Nov 14, 2000, 12:07pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,506
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Oct 30, 2000, 11:41am
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,097
illegal screen
If you want to distinguish a "block" from an "illegal screen", show the block signal and then indicate the new direction of the ball, then everyone knows that the foul is against the offense. ...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Oct 17, 2000, 03:01pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,293
A good point Bob - however, I think that this...
A good point Bob - however, I think that this Question (under 4-15) covers the situation when the ball is being batted away from the player. I would agree that the player is not in control in this...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Oct 17, 2000, 11:02am
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,293
case when control is established
Generally speaking, this play is not a double dribble. However, a player may be closely guarded and may end up deflecting the ball in such a manner to keep the ball away from a defender. That would...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Aug 08, 2000, 11:46am
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Replies: 4
Views: 851
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Aug 01, 2000, 12:47am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
JC - good points, but not EXACTLY what Mark is...
JC - good points, but not EXACTLY what Mark is talking about. Mark refers to "dribbling" the ball and your reference refers to "batting" the ball. "Dribbling" taps the ball directly to the floor...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Jul 26, 2000, 12:26am
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Replies: 7
Views: 967
You know, I rather like the current alternating...
You know, I rather like the current alternating jump ball rule. It is fair! When a ball gets tied up, it is a 50/50 sharing of the ball (even!) - since one team cannot have half the ball, then the...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Jul 26, 2000, 12:11am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,681
Hey Mark,
Well, I have never had a problem...
Hey Mark,
Well, I have never had a problem with a coach being confused following a intentional foul call. I really don't see any need to move to an NBA model.
About mechanics - I have my own...
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Jul 17, 2000, 11:24am
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,352
I have a minor case of plantar fascia, but I...
I have a minor case of plantar fascia, but I recognize how painful this can be. I was able to deal with it by using orthotics and by getting into the habit of stretching my calves immediately after...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Jul 07, 2000, 01:09pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,361
John - it doesn't work that way. This is a...
John - it doesn't work that way. This is a "double-whammy" mistake for B1. B1 gains the first possession by catching the ball as a jumper on the opening jump ball. Unfortunately, this is a...
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Forum: Basketball
Fri Jun 16, 2000, 01:19pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,491
Hey Mark,
You know, when I first heard your...
Hey Mark,
You know, when I first heard your idea about not losing possession on a T, I thought it was a bit odd. Ok, OK - I thought it was ridiculous. But, after thinking about it for some time...
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Jun 12, 2000, 01:38pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,537
Given that the officiating team has definite...
Given that the officiating team has definite knowledge about how much time was run off the clock (exactly zero), then it makes sense to reset the clock.
OK Mr. Padgett - is there something that we...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Jun 06, 2000, 12:21am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Jun 06, 2000, 12:14am
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
OK - Now what if play 1 is modified slightly?
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OK - Now what if play 1 is modified slightly?
A1 is dribbling the ball. The ball goes off of A1's foot and rolls along the ground. A1 hits the top of the rolling ball with the heel of the hand...
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Apr 24, 2000, 09:38pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 808
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Apr 11, 2000, 12:30am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Nick - it is not a good idea to discuss...
Nick - it is not a good idea to discuss travelling with respect to 2 or 3 steps being taken. It is better to talk in terms of establishing a pivot foot.
Assume that the player gains control of the...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Apr 11, 2000, 12:23am
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Replies: 4
Views: 880
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Apr 05, 2000, 01:40pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 829
Golly - I don't see a lot of "blasting" refs in...
Golly - I don't see a lot of "blasting" refs in this forum - I do see a lot of "it looked like it should have been called this way" in a manner to provoke discussion. This is the way that we improve...
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Apr 04, 2000, 12:03am
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Replies: 3
Views: 818
Bradley - I didn't see the play either, but...
Bradley - I didn't see the play either, but ronjay42 is talking about setting a "legal screen". A legal screen requires the player to follow certain rules, one of which is that s/he must be...
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Apr 03, 2000, 12:08am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,153
Coupla' things:
1) Yes, everyone should use...
Coupla' things:
1) Yes, everyone should use the proper PC mechanics (signal foul with closed fist and then signal PC with hand to back of head). I find that this is a terrific method in terms of...
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Forum: Basketball
Thu Mar 30, 2000, 10:34am
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,853
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