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Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 20, 2002, 08:02am

Replies: 60 game management vs. play calling Views: 7,112 Posted By donfowler Crew I was at Proactive Camp with you. The... Crew I was at Proactive Camp with you. The comments here are about as varied as at camp. It can be blamed on me since Shawn & I started this discussion during a tape review. I thought Coach Odom...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 08:51am

Replies: 2 Where to find the camps? Views: 1,083 Posted By donfowler (1) If you know coach at local HS, call and ask... (1) If you know coach at local HS, call and ask if his team is going to summer camp. If so, where. There may be an officals' camp working in conjunction. (2) Call/visit local college and see if...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 08:34am

Replies: 44 Camp notes Views: 4,391 Posted By donfowler Just returned from a camp full of D1 and NBA... Just returned from a camp full of D1 and NBA evaluators. Discussion started during film session. What is more important - a good play caller or good game management? Question was later presented...

Forum: Basketball Thu May 16, 2002, 07:59am

Replies: 36 Tossing a coach with no T's Views: 5,540 Posted By donfowler Great question!!! Don't have rule book with me.... Great question!!! Don't have rule book with me. After reading the replys I agree that it would VERY difficult to do, but I believe it could be done in a rare occasion. Example: Coach with no T's...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 21, 2002, 10:40am

Replies: 3 Fundraising suggestions Views: 1,201 Posted By donfowler At this time of year it is hard for players and... At this time of year it is hard for players and refs to find a free night. Waiting until the end of season may not be soon enough. Why not talk to the schools and see if they can find an opponent...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 21, 2002, 10:25am

Replies: 10 What a contrast in games!!! Views: 1,742 Posted By donfowler Even if I had, I wouldn't want to admit it. Even if I had, I wouldn't want to admit it.

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 21, 2002, 10:10am

Replies: 20 The Devil's Advocate Views: 2,727 Posted By donfowler There are good officials and bad officials and we... There are good officials and bad officials and we all have worked with them. I want my partners to be able to run the court, be in position, know the rules, and make the call. Gender has nothing...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 21, 2002, 09:57am

Replies: 11 Length-of-the court basket not a 3? Views: 2,111 Posted By donfowler Rule 5-1 Goal made when a live ball enters the... Rule 5-1 Goal made when a live ball enters the basket from above. Rule 5-2 Thrown ball from beyond 3 point line that does not touch floor counts as 3. Rule 2-11 Allows referee to correct...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 21, 2002, 09:42am

Replies: 8 Official Rookie Needs Help Views: 1,738 Posted By donfowler You were right to make sure no one got hurt. My... You were right to make sure no one got hurt. My question to you would be "Would you have called the fouls without your partner coming to you?" You will come to realize that there will be games...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 21, 2002, 09:34am

Replies: 21 The Great Debate: The Flop Views: 3,279 Posted By donfowler It's a no call. The defense has put themselves... It's a no call. The defense has put themselves at a disadvantage but not being able to rebound a possible miss. If a coach complains, I just tell him/her that it was a "flop" and it's not a valid...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 07, 2002, 01:50pm

Replies: 14 "Connections" Views: 1,849 Posted By donfowler Unless you know this parent to be a current or... Unless you know this parent to be a current or former D-1 official, assignor, commissioner IGNORE HIM!!!!!!!!!! It takes a strong backbone to put a whistle in our mouth and deal with the stuff we...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 07, 2002, 01:42pm

Replies: 72 experience Views: 6,528 Posted By donfowler 1. 46 2. 28 years (in WV, FL, SC, NC) 3.... 1. 46 2. 28 years (in WV, FL, SC, NC) 3. Women's D-II

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 07, 2002, 01:34pm

Replies: 28 Should we ref at schools we are associated with Views: 3,716 Posted By donfowler Unless there is an emergency NEVER work a game... Unless there is an emergency NEVER work a game when you or a family member is associated withthat school. Things may work out now, but when they blow up it will be a big one.

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 07, 2002, 12:10pm

Replies: 21 Handcheck (hopefully not GPS #7!!) Views: 2,532 Posted By donfowler NF POE says to call it. NCAA Women's rules say... NF POE says to call it. NCAA Women's rules say call it. I call it. I agree with the east/west - north/south comment but if the dribbler is out front alone with the defender who has hands on...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 07, 2002, 11:52am

Replies: 73 Diabetic Seizure, Return to game? Views: 5,889 Posted By donfowler In a HS or higher game there would probably be... In a HS or higher game there would probably be medical staff available to issue a release. In lower style game (such as this) it is hard just to get everyone to understand just the basic rules. ...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 10:24am

Replies: 10 sub for shooter Views: 1,871 Posted By donfowler If sub was at the table - let him in. If sub... If sub was at the table - let him in. If sub still at bench with coach yelling "sub" - hold him at table. Do this the entire game for every sub and the coachs will get right. Follow the rule...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 10:12am

Replies: 14 Arrogant officials Views: 2,182 Posted By donfowler Josh There is no easy answer to your question. ... Josh There is no easy answer to your question. I certain everyone in this forum has a similiar story. Be polite. Call your game and be consistent. My reply to local official when he gets...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 10:04am

Replies: 111 A Play I can not find in rules or case... Actually happened. Views: 8,951 Posted By donfowler Think you are making too much of a simple call. ... Think you are making too much of a simple call. It's a throw in violation. Blow whistle as soon as players start down the court. Thrower has to be behind the line to be legal. That's all you need...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 09:51am

Replies: 12 should never have happened...... but now what??? Views: 1,766 Posted By donfowler Hey, Willebfree. Let me guess. Injuried player... Hey, Willebfree. Let me guess. Injuried player was visitor with an "experienced", "best around" home timer.

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 09:49am

Replies: 12 should never have happened...... but now what??? Views: 1,766 Posted By donfowler 30 seconds to replace players. Clock does not... 30 seconds to replace players. Clock does not start until you inform timer to start clock.

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 09:34am

Replies: 21 Right, Wrong or T? Views: 3,231 Posted By donfowler T's should only be used as a last resort. I... T's should only be used as a last resort. I think you handled it correctly. You spoke. He listened. He kept quiet. Even if he had said something I might have told me "that's enough" with the...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 09:27am

Replies: 6 Throw-In Violation?? Views: 1,367 Posted By donfowler Since most HS officials have just taken or will... Since most HS officials have just taken or will be taking NSFA test it would be wise to know regulations of a throw in and when a throw in ends. Once the ball leaves the thrower's hands he/she may...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 09:10am

Replies: 15 3 Seconds Call--Lane Violation Views: 2,937 Posted By donfowler As long as 3 second violation is in the rule... As long as 3 second violation is in the rule book, it is meant to be called. If you allow JV and middle school stay in lane,then there will be no way for them to know what they are doing wrong....

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 09:04am

Replies: 16 Different Point of View Views: 2,425 Posted By donfowler Preventive officiating is always the best... Preventive officiating is always the best officiating. Tell the rookie he need a good job.

Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 03, 2001, 01:57pm

Replies: 29 Record for T's in one night? Views: 3,784 Posted By donfowler Rec leagues can't count for any records. No one... Rec leagues can't count for any records. No one ever keeps those records. The players are either just learning or has beens. The coachs REALLY have no idea what they are doing. The administration...

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