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Forum: Basketball Sat Mar 20, 2021, 11:57am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By cmcramer
I guess when I imagined this play, I was thinking...

I guess when I imagined this play, I was thinking about a slow motion, deliberate Euro-Step move. There could be time after the initial foul for another defender to slap the shooters forearm, etc.
Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 19, 2021, 05:44pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By cmcramer
Why else would B2 foul A1? It is to prevent A1...

Why else would B2 foul A1? It is to prevent A1 from scoring a basket!
Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 19, 2021, 04:03pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By cmcramer
So coaches should instruct their defenders to...

So coaches should instruct their defenders to foul, intentionally foul, in this situation, because there is no penalty for doing so. Not flagrant, and make it look like a legitimate play, but FOUL!...
Forum: Basketball Fri Mar 19, 2021, 03:43pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By cmcramer
Family Argument: ...and one!?

Forgive my amateur terminology...here goes:

A1 begins a try for a basket.
B1 slaps his arm
Ref whistles the obvious Foul
A1 continues his customary upward shooting motion, such that if the Try...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 31, 2019, 02:13pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,707
Posted By cmcramer
B1 releases a 'pop-fly' pass....in mid flight...

B1 releases a 'pop-fly' pass....in mid flight Team B calls a Time Out....B2 catches/possesses ball....after time-out B2 carries ball oob and completes throw-in.

I know it's not right, just trying...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 22, 2018, 08:42am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By cmcramer
Kobe Don't flinch... ...

Kobe Don't flinch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUdLLdR8Pow
Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 28, 2017, 08:02am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,263
Posted By cmcramer
One guy that plays in our morning pick-up games...

One guy that plays in our morning pick-up games has a shot that resembles a martial-arts movement. For him, it's natural.:)
Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 28, 2017, 05:27am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,263
Posted By cmcramer
It was such an 'unnatural movement' that the ball...

It was such an 'unnatural movement' that the ball went through the hoop.

I call it a natural 'draw the foul' move.
Forum: Basketball Fri Nov 24, 2017, 07:20pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,263
Posted By cmcramer
Play two? Foul on defender. Are we to believe a...

Play two? Foul on defender. Are we to believe a shooter might have to freeze in a step back posture because the defender fell for a shot fake and jumped toward the shooter? Shooter can't even stand...
Forum: Basketball Sun Oct 04, 2015, 04:15pm
Replies: 43
Views: 4,991
Posted By cmcramer
Deva vu all over again.... From my post 9...

Deva vu all over again....

From my post 9 years ago......

https://forum.officiating.com/basketball/30273-up-under-move.html

My situation had A1 stepping forward, up and under move, not...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 16, 2015, 03:24pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,301
Posted By cmcramer
What about this rule text? Seems like it means NO...

What about this rule text? Seems like it means NO double play?!

"No runner may be declared out by the Replay Official if no play was attempted on, or call made regarding, that runner (e.g., umpire...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 16, 2015, 01:48pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,301
Posted By cmcramer
Replay Review / Double Play!?

Much discussion about this play among our group of baseball fans here; your expertise is appreciated!

MLB rules. No outs; R1

Second baseman short-hops or maybe catches a low, sinking line drive...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 24, 2014, 11:27am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,091
Posted By cmcramer
Next time I steal a ball in my Old Fat Slow Men's...

Next time I steal a ball in my Old Fat Slow Men's League, I'm gonna streak toward my basket, throw the ball off my backboard once I get to the three point line, catch it and dribble to regain some...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 12, 2014, 12:42pm
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By cmcramer
Stacking Players

Let's say on a throw-in at the offense's own end line, four offensive players stack up tight to each other chest to back, all facing the end line, and all standing about 4-5-6-7 feet from end line.
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Forum: Basketball Tue Jul 19, 2011, 07:49am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,100
Posted By cmcramer
Same play I posted years ago. Foul on defense....

Same play I posted years ago. Foul on defense. Thank you BktBallRef and others who posted the rule and supported it:

"In this play, the rule is clear.

4-23-3c
After the initial legal guarding...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 30, 2010, 08:02am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,793
Posted By cmcramer
Right, and Thank You, Sir! So the original...

Right, and Thank You, Sir! So the original interpretation should read "Assess B1 with the foul committed against A2. A1's try shall count when successful. Administer the (bonus) free throw or award...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 30, 2010, 07:18am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,793
Posted By cmcramer
Thank you for that clarification, Mr. Rust, I...

Thank you for that clarification, Mr. Rust, I learned something today. Now, strictly speaking, is the rule book following its own definitions here? Could the wording be improved? Rule book says,...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 29, 2010, 09:09pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,793
Posted By cmcramer
Thanks for the input, AllPurposeGamer! But did I...

Thanks for the input, AllPurposeGamer! But did I quote the rule book incorrectly? It says , "Administer the bonus free throw" ...singular....one free throw. What am I missing here?
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 29, 2010, 09:00pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,793
Posted By cmcramer
Foul Off Ball During Shot

From an earlier thread, the respected Daryl H. Long wrote "The tricky part is if the foul occurs before ball is in flight on tap or try....A1 jumps to shoot. B2 fouls A2. Because of continuation rule...
Forum: Basketball Tue May 11, 2010, 10:47am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By cmcramer
OP says defender is "way past vertical" ...

OP says defender is "way past vertical"

VBZebra - if you get a chance, read the thread I linked to the OP - this situation has been well discussed...

It's just that this play happened again...
Forum: Basketball Tue May 11, 2010, 10:20am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By cmcramer
OK, delete Kevin McHale ...:)

OK, delete Kevin McHale ...:)
Forum: Basketball Tue May 11, 2010, 10:13am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By cmcramer
I would say that the vertical plane of the...

I would say that the vertical plane of the offensive player can change during this play. He can dribble or he can pivot...all while the hapless defender is in the air.
Forum: Basketball Tue May 11, 2010, 08:48am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By cmcramer
Still Controversial...to the Defender

During March Madness, I actually saw a shooter at the three point line fake a defender into the air, way past vertical, and then take one DRIBBLE underneath the defender. Foul called on defender....
Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 13, 2009, 07:40am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,107
Posted By cmcramer
Hand on Ball is Slapped During Shot

Could someone please clarify this situation for me?

Defender slaps the hand of the offensive player while the hand is on the ball, during the shooting motion. (ie., Defender 'strips' ball from...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 18, 2009, 11:47am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,311
Posted By cmcramer
When Is It Incidental?

Player A streaks down court, looking back for a long pass from his teammate. Player B defends by standing stationary, still as a statue, 10 feet in front of A's path. Players collide in an awful...
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