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Forum: Basketball Sat Feb 17, 2024, 10:15pm
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Posted By billyu2
Goaltending call reversed. Who gets the ball?

Men’s college D3 game, late 2nd half. A goaltending call was reversed after replay showed the layup attempt by the visiting team was clearly on the way up. Play resumed with a throw in for the...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 15, 2023, 06:58am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By billyu2
As you see the play unfolding you should...

As you see the play unfolding you should primarily referee the the defense. If contact occurs you should be able to determine almost immediately if B1 did anything wrong. If not, process the...
Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:37am
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By billyu2
And the "kick" is . . . . NO GOOD!

And the "kick" is . . . . NO GOOD!
Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:24am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By billyu2
Kansas Joe and son, here are some rules, thoughts...

Kansas Joe and son, here are some rules, thoughts and questions to consider:
I don't have the specific citations for you but the headings provided in rule #4 should be easy to find in your books.
...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 27, 2022, 05:34pm
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By billyu2
That part of the statement is not correct because...

That part of the statement is not correct because there are times when there is team control and the officials should not grant a request by their head coach.
Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 14, 2022, 10:52am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,393
Posted By billyu2
April 20, 1949 here. Well, Draft Day 2014 was...

April 20, 1949 here. Well, Draft Day 2014 was pretty much a box office failure.
Forum: Basketball Sun Mar 13, 2022, 09:20pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,393
Posted By billyu2
challenge

I'm dropping the red flag on that Mark:) Birthdate?
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2022, 07:59pm
Replies: 56
Views: 2,978
Posted By billyu2
Congratulations raymond

Raymond, count me among the many who have appreciated your contributions to The Forum!

Bill
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 02, 2022, 10:51pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By billyu2
I’m not sure if anyone cares if the opposing...

I’m not sure if anyone cares if the opposing coach hears the request or not but I guess if you feel you need to use some theatrics then go ahead.
Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 31, 2022, 07:38pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By billyu2
You would be better off if you KNOW white is...

You would be better off if you KNOW white is asking for a TO and you see white HAS the ball, then grant the TO. No salesmanship required.
Forum: Basketball Sun Jan 30, 2022, 09:24pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By billyu2
Actually, I never said the situations were...

Actually, I never said the situations were comparable. I said it is the principle of being absolutely sure of the location of the ball that is imperative in both situations.
Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 29, 2022, 08:39pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By billyu2
Many times officials will rule in favor of the...

Many times officials will rule in favor of the coach, saying the “request” was made when there was player control. Are we simply in too big of a hurry to oblige the coach his time out request? Why? ...
Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 29, 2022, 06:24pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By billyu2
...”seldom” causes a ball to become dead.

Seldom does not mean “always.” A request for a time out is not the same as a player with the ball stepping on a boundary, or a foul, or an errant pass landing out of bounds. A coach’s request when...
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 18, 2022, 07:14pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,867
Posted By billyu2
Now that would have been nasty, Cameron. I like...

Now that would have been nasty, Cameron. I like it! I know I was a veteran official at the time but apparently hadn't yet reached the category of "old school grizzled veteran" mentioned in a...
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 18, 2022, 10:14am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,867
Posted By billyu2
Personal stare down experience

Coach had a been a pain the entire second half. Late in the game one of his players fouled out. Instead of sending the sub to the table, he had the sub stand next to him while he stared me down. I...
Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 26, 2021, 10:23pm
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By billyu2
Rule 1

The definition of the "playing court" is found in the very first rule in the book.
Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 30, 2021, 12:17pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,923
Posted By billyu2
But the ball didn't bounce directly back to A1. ...

But the ball didn't bounce directly back to A1. It touched something else, the ring. The whole point of OP was if the ball hit the ring instead of the backboard only, would it be legal to start a...
Forum: Basketball Mon Nov 29, 2021, 07:45pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,923
Posted By billyu2
The casebook play also specifically states "the...

The casebook play also specifically states "the ball hits B's backboard and bounces directly back to A1." Question: What if the ball hits B's backboard, then the ring and then to A1? Would it be...
Forum: Basketball Wed Sep 22, 2021, 03:20pm
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By billyu2
Game interrupter.

Game interrupter.
Forum: Basketball Wed Sep 22, 2021, 03:10pm
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By billyu2
Jeff, have a great day and a successful season...

Jeff, have a great day and a successful season ahead!
Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 08, 2021, 06:07am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,480
Posted By billyu2
[QUOTE=BillyMac;1042002]They are the same in...

[QUOTE=BillyMac;1042002]They are the same in regard such that they are both, by rule definition, a common foul.

4-19-2: A common foul is a personal foul which is neither flagrant nor intentional...
Forum: Basketball Sun Mar 07, 2021, 01:25pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,480
Posted By billyu2
Disagree with your interpretation (in bold). A...

Disagree with your interpretation (in bold). A free thrower fouled in the act of shooting is not the same as a dribbler being fouled with a hand check. A free thrower NO LONGER in the act of...
Forum: Basketball Sat Mar 06, 2021, 09:53pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,480
Posted By billyu2
This situation was brought up a few years ago and...

This situation was brought up a few years ago and I remember it being suggested this should be considered an intentional foul based on the rule stipulating free throws must be unhindered attempts to...
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 26, 2021, 10:12pm
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By billyu2
I felt it was a well-executed crossover dribble. ...

I felt it was a well-executed crossover dribble. Did it push the limits of legality? Yes, but in my opinion virtually all behind-the-back dribbles while driving toward the basket involve a greater...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 27, 2021, 08:52pm
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By billyu2
Bob, that is one great observation! (Among many...

Bob, that is one great observation! (Among many others over the years)
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