Basketball Referee

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

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Last Answer on September 20, 2019

A teammate passed the ball to me. The pass was high, so I needed to jump. The defender impeded my ability to jump. He didn't step on my foot, but his foot was above mine in a way that impeded my ability to jump and catch the ball. Is it a foul?

Asked by xian about 6 years ago

You have the right to your vertical space. If the defender steps in your space AND makes contact, it is a foul. Generally no contact no foul.

396 Votes

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

Asked by turbur about 6 years ago

There is no height specification. However you must dribble on top of the ball without cupping or carrying it.

393 Votes

Is it an illegal dribble if a player shoots at the wrong basket misses the shot, gets the rebound and shoots it again?

Asked by BRIAN Avery Sweezer over 6 years ago

If it is a legitimate attempt despite being at the wrong basket, there is no violation.

391 Votes

Has there ever been a incident where you saw something that was wrong but you could not call it? If there was what was it?

Asked by Jonny about 6 years ago

I missed a blocked/charge call that I thought was my partner's call. I should have taken it, and both coaches went crazy. That one sticks out the most.

386 Votes

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In high school on opening tip two players from opposing teams gain possession simultaneously and jump ball is called. What happens next? if it is a re-jump who is involved in the re-jump

Asked by SCOTT BERNTHISEL over 6 years ago

Yes. Jump again.

379 Votes

at start of game: 2 centers jump, the tip is grabbed by 2 opposing players for a jump ball before either team gets possession. who re-jumps? the 2 centers? the 2 players who grabbed the tip?

Asked by midd44 about 6 years ago

In high school ball the two who grabbed the tip before initial possession was established would jump for the ball.

375 Votes

Hello,
A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?

Asked by DANIEL SODERLIND over 6 years ago

It is travelling.

367 Votes

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A teammate passed the ball to me. The pass was high, so I needed to jump. The defender impeded my ability to jump. He didn't step on my foot, but his foot was above mine in a way that impeded my ability to jump and catch the ball. Is it a foul?

Is dribbling the ball above shoulder height considered a violation?

Is it an illegal dribble if a player shoots at the wrong basket misses the shot, gets the rebound and shoots it again?

Has there ever been a incident where you saw something that was wrong but you could not call it? If there was what was it?

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In high school on opening tip two players from opposing teams gain possession simultaneously and jump ball is called. What happens next? if it is a re-jump who is involved in the re-jump

at start of game: 2 centers jump, the tip is grabbed by 2 opposing players for a jump ball before either team gets possession. who re-jumps? the 2 centers? the 2 players who grabbed the tip?

Hello,A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?

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Hello,
A player goes to one knee to secure the ball on the floor, keeping the other foot on the floor as a pivot foot. Can the player stand up or is this a violation?