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Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 13, 2005, 04:17pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,400
Posted By bossref
different situations in rec ball

There are lots and lots of things that can/do happen
in rec ball that are different & usually tolerated, but in any case, you've got to learn to roll with it.

Such as
using "identifiers" when...
Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 19, 2004, 05:40pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,907
Posted By bossref
short & sweet all om ome page

Fellow officials: please know that this page of misunderstood rules was condensed so as to be as efficient (and complete) as possible all on ONE PAGE of a handount.

Re: sliding on the floor.

My...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 18, 2004, 07:41pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,907
Posted By bossref
This printout is a guide for ...

The printout of Most Misunderstood Rules was meant to
be a guide for novice recreational officials and seems to work well with adult rec league players.

Just as any rulebook usually is concise...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 18, 2004, 02:50am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,481
Posted By bossref
Change can be good!

Ever notice that change can be a good thing.

Sometimes those who could better themselves by changing
have to be told in a not so quite nice way.

I like it when people improve.

BTW I might...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 18, 2004, 02:32am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By bossref
It's all about learning....

Rainmaker

Thanks for the welcome back.

I know that things on this board can be very frustrating,
but tell the sarcastic ones (you know who) to please
"pick your spots".

BTW I just saw a...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 18, 2004, 01:30am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,907
Posted By bossref
Who wants a copy?

I wrote the "Most Misunderstood Rules" sheet for new officials in San Diego's rec leagues about 15 years ago.

We now give the rec league captains a copy before each season and it has greatly...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 18, 2004, 01:07am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By bossref
thank you

Thanks, I agree.

BTW I did send TXMat a private email
right after his first reply.

Sorry that my post illicited the type of response
that it did.

I think that overall: officialforum is...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 17, 2004, 11:30pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By bossref
I have replied to you directly.

Sorry that you have that opinion.
I have just replied to you directly.

I will not get into a public pissing contest with
a high school kid on an officiating forum.
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 17, 2004, 10:58pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,862
Posted By bossref
I hope he learns to get "it".

Mark

I agree that he doesn't get it.

It's so obvious.

But maybe, just maybe, he will learn and even
decide to change.

I think he's starting to learn already.
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 17, 2004, 10:41pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By bossref
This website can be an awesome vehicle to share ...

This website can be an awesome vehicle to share
ideas and to help to educate.

I visit often to learn myself and I've referred many others to come here to learn how to be a better official.

I...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 17, 2004, 10:28pm
Replies: 93
Views: 8,744
Posted By bossref
Some things never change.. Give JR a T for me.

I've been reading this thread and just thought it was time
to post my opinion.

I officiate lots of basketball year round and I own
an "assigning" business in San Diego.

I constantly refer my...
Forum: Basketball Mon Jul 26, 2004, 11:42pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,126
Posted By bossref
If a player is standing, holding the ball with...

If a player is standing, holding the ball
with two hands, can he legally bring the ball to touch
the floor, even though the ball has not left his hands.
Is this a no-call, or a double dribble?
...
Forum: Basketball Fri Jul 09, 2004, 05:52pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,686
Posted By bossref
what about for high school rules?

NFHS does not have point of interruption.
So Is arrow only affected by the last double foul?
Forum: Basketball Fri Jul 09, 2004, 03:59pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,686
Posted By bossref
The lead calls a foul on blue 33 for his illegal ...

The lead calls a foul on blue 33 for his illegal
contact with the shooter, red 10. (ball does not go in)
The shooter retaliates by pushing blue 33.
At the same time, red 55 and blue 55 are tangled...
Forum: Basketball Sat Jun 26, 2004, 03:10pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,427
Posted By bossref
distracting versus obstucting

The way I learned it was that if a defender
is waving hands to DISTRACT then it if OK.
If the defender is trying to totally OBSTRUCT
the visual field of their opponent, this is
unsporting, and a...
Forum: Basketball Sat Jun 26, 2004, 03:00pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By bossref
Officials needed

The assignment secreataries can already provide
a roster to the schools to be used in emergency
only (or to alter times or last minute cancellations).

I manage a year round basketball officials...
Forum: Basketball Mon May 10, 2004, 07:26am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,617
Posted By bossref
re-establishing position

This is one of the 25 rules that I have listed
on a one page handout entitled: MOST MISUNDERSTOOD RULES.

The simplified verbiage used amongst BOSS Officials
(in San Diego) when discussing coming...
Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 24, 2004, 02:35am
Replies: 4
Views: 5,154
Posted By bossref
NCAA rules for adult rec game. ...

NCAA rules for adult rec game.

Freethrow-shooter's last shot gets
stuck between rim and backboard.

Is this a violation or an alternate possession?

how about the same from a sideline throwin?
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 09, 2004, 12:24am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,748
Posted By bossref
Why do we officiate?

Everybody officiates for a different reason.
I started in 1973 as a fill-in for intramural college refs that didn't show up. Working frosh and JV became great learning experiences. Getting to HS...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 02, 2004, 07:13pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By bossref
thanks for your help

Thank you for your assistance.

I do have a current NCAA rulebook
and should probably get a HS book too.

Has anyone experienced any problems
with new rules so I can communicate
problem areas...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 02, 2004, 12:24pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By bossref
Please help with full explanation and...

Please help with full explanation and ramifications of
the NCAA men's rules changes regarding team control.

As I understand it: no more freethrows when over 6 fouls
for any playercontrol or...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 06, 2003, 04:40am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,460
Posted By bossref
I bet you that if you were in my shoes, you...

I bet you that if you were in my shoes,
you would feel very much the same as I do.

So unless you know me, your comments
are unwarranted.

Wait to see how this situation washes out.
You might...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 05, 2003, 10:21pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,460
Posted By bossref
Fortunately for me, I am very near the end of a ...

Fortunately for me, I am very near the end of a
30+ year career as an official.

I have not been involved in "organized" basketball
for several seasons.

I couldn't care less what this man...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 05, 2003, 07:25pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,460
Posted By bossref
Chuck It is a strong possibility that Mr...

Chuck

It is a strong possibility that Mr Libbey
went overboard and may eventually be reprimanded or
punished by the league/conference.

A I was not at the game, but did see the
replay on...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 05, 2003, 10:49am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,460
Posted By bossref
opinions from history

I know how this official operates
as I have known him for over 20 years.

This is not the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 100th time
that Libbey has been quick to T a coach.

IMHO he took the game away from...
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