Most Misunderstood Basketball Rules...
The following information is presented as a general overview and reminder to basketball officials. We hope you will find this information pertinent and valuable. We have presented the information in a manner that helps streamline the rule book language so it is understood by all. We welcome your comments or additions. Officiating Philosophy The primary job of the basketball official is to permit the basketball game to progress within the rule with as little interference as possible. IAABO teaches the basic officiating philosophy as promoted originally by Oswald Tower in the 1940s; “It is the purpose of the rules to penalize a player who, by reason of an illegal act, has placed the opponent at a disadvantage.” If there is no apparent disadvantage to an opponent, then in reality, no rule violation has occurred....
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