Rndballref
20 Years Experience
Chicago, IL
Male, 60
For twenty years I officiated high school, AAU and park district basketball games, retiring recently. For a few officiating is the focus of their occupation, while for most working as an umpire or basketball referee is an avocation. I started ref'ing to earn beer money during college, but it became a great way to stay connected to the best sports game in the universe. As a spinoff, I wrote a sports-thriller novel loosely based on my referee experiences titled, Advantage Disadvantage
Give it a couple seconds to move. If not, the shot is over and so is the game.
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The front of the backboard and ring are in bounds, so the basket is good.
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It is just easier to say red than orange, or even blue than turquoise.
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Yes, because boxing out is getting to a spot on the floor before your opponent is entitled to that space, and doing it in a way that "blocks" the direct path of your opponent.
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Security / Bodyguard
Have you ever had to disarm an attacker?
Antiques Dealer
If you buy an item that turns out to be stolen, do you have to turn it over to the police?
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What do you think is the most corrupt industry, city, and State in the country?
A cannot reenter until the clock starts during a live ball.
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The violation is that a player is "closely guarded" for 5 seconds. Note it includes a stationary player holding the ball, dribbling in place, and dribbling on the move. Being closely guarded by a defender for a continuous 5 seconds is a violation.
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You cannot travel in yhe middle of legally dribbling. So yes you can!
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