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Jack Toft

Years ago

Umpiring Junior Finals

OK, four things . . . . .

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Jack Toft

Years ago

This applies to all junior games.

The three things I hate that umpires don't call.

1. 3 second rule. Rarely called, but constantly and blatantly ignored.
If you have some kid that's hit puberty early and is a foot taller that the rest, chances are they'll camp. It's too easy to drop a player in the key on the weakside, get a shot chucked up, then the camper gets the rebound, goal. The 3s rule is all about advantage. You can't tell me getting a rebounder in position early isn't advantage.

2. Reaching. Happens all the time and usually results in a steal, fast break and layup. I was taught the ball carrier has a "bubble" around them that is their space. Reaching in and making contact IS a foul and not a steal. Variation is the professional foul off a fast break, brought in as an unsportsmanlike foul, but happens so much, would slow the game down too much.

3. The "Bonk". I see it all the time. Players who pelvic thrust the ball carrier. It's pretty funny when you see a 16 yo boy do it to another 16 yo boy and his girlfriend is watching.

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David

Years ago

(Mod: WTF?! Well done. First person to take a ref whinge and make it racist.)

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