Interpretation of the rules of basketball

[Nets]

Becoming quite entertaining on different interpretations of various rules of the game of basketball through various people. If the NFHS has set rules and clinics point out rules of emphasis, then why is the rule interpreted differently in different venues?

 

The human factor has a lot to do with it (In some cases...too much)...but if a rule is a rule, then why is it not enforced? Why is it different depending on where you are at?

[LCHS 1996]

Becoming quite entertaining on different interpretations of various rules of the game of basketball through various people. If the NFHS has set rules and clinics point out rules of emphasis, then why is the rule interpreted differently in different venues?

 

The human factor has a lot to do with it (In some cases...too much)...but if a rule is a rule, then why is it not enforced? Why is it different depending on where you are at?

 

Example?

[Nets]

Just wondering if people are seeing a situation that is valid one night and not the next.

[cshs81]

It seems that every year, the NFHS has 'points of emphasis'. Obviously, the fact that they have to take an existing rule and make it a POE means its not being called correctly or it is being called inconsistently.

 

I cannot think of any particular rule that is interpreted differently from venue to venue.

[MsKitty]

I think refs are struggling with what is and what is not considered palming the basketball. Seems that some refs call it, and some don't. I have seen it called a lot more this year though.

[ladiesbballcoach]

It seems that every year, the NFHS has 'points of emphasis'. Obviously, the fact that they have to take an existing rule and make it a POE means its not being called correctly or it is being called inconsistently.

 

I cannot think of any particular rule that is interpreted differently from venue to venue.

Charge or block is a call that can be interpreted differently and called differently.

 

The Bluegrass Association of officials that calls for the 10th and 11th are EXTREMELY intent on enforcing the NO ASSISTANT COACH STANDING RULE. Others don't care.

 

An assistant coach stands in a game called by the Bluegrass Association and you will receive a technical. I have seen a 1/2 dozen for the assistant coach simply standing and talking to THEIR players without saying a word to an official. That is the rule. Some places it is not enforced, others it is.

[kyhoops#23]

Charge or block is a call that can be interpreted differently and called differently.

 

The Bluegrass Association of officials that calls for the 10th and 11th are EXTREMELY intent on enforcing the NO ASSISTANT COACH STANDING RULE. Others don't care.

 

An assistant coach stands in a game called by the Bluegrass Association and you will receive a technical. I have seen a 1/2 dozen for the assistant coach simply standing and talking to THEIR players without saying a word to an official. That is the rule. Some places it is not enforced, others it is.

 

Thats sad if they are being T'd just for talking to players.

[EQUUS GREVYI]

I think there are more important things to concentrate on than if an assistant coach is standing or sitting. Especially if they are coaching or talking to their players and not addressing the officials.

 

I am glad to see more palming called. It is an extreme disadvantage to the defense if you allow the ballhandler to stop and then continue their dribble.

[spindoc]

I think there are more important things to concentrate on than if an assistant coach is standing or sitting. Especially if they are coaching or talking to their players and not addressing the officials.

 

I am glad to see more palming called. It is an extreme disadvantage to the defense if you allow the ballhandler to stop and then continue their dribble.

:thumb: agree

[Nets]

I'm glad the palming call is being called somewhere in Kentucky Because it's not in some parts.

 

Over the years, I've seen coaches blister loudly at officials for no "T" and then some places give a "T" for asking a question in a calm manner in which zero derogatory remarks were made.

 

I guess it's all about power and authority for some.

[Press]

Just like when eastern kentucky teams go to central kentucky...they have to adjust to the officiating.and vice versa..in some parts of Ky three seconds is called...in some parts it's not...it's ALWAYS been like that..

[ladiesbballcoach]

Thats sad if they are being T'd just for talking to players.

The rule says they are not to stand. The referees are doing nothing but enforcing the rules as they are written....is that not what they are supposed to do?

 

Bluegrass is also trying to concentrate on palming. Went to a girls game in the 10th region recently and 10-12 palmings were called.

[kyhoops#23]

The rule says they are not to stand. The referees are doing nothing but enforcing the rules as they are written....is that not what they are supposed to do?

 

Bluegrass is also trying to concentrate on palming. Went to a girls game in the 10th region recently and 10-12 palmings were called.

 

They should be able to stand and either cheer or instruct briefly, then sit back down. The minute an assistant tries to ref then they should be dealt with accordingly.

[U Reach I Teach]

A couple get me. 3 seconds. Ive had refs in the 10th region tell me that they are instructed not to call it anymore. Who told them that? Also, if it is a legit rule of basketball then why not inforce it?

 

The other is Coaching box. Some refs will let you do or go wherever you want. Then you go somewhere else in the same region and a ref calls a technical for having 1 foot out of the box.

 

I believe all referees should be on the same page.

[EQUUS GREVYI]

The rule says they are not to stand. The referees are doing nothing but enforcing the rules as they are written....is that not what they are supposed to do?

 

I'm not looking for them to not enforce the rules. However, if an assistant coach is not addressing an official why would a referee spend time or consideration on what the asst. coach is doing?

 

I would rather have them concentrate on the 10 players on the court. Maybe we could clean the game up a little and make it less of a wrestling match.