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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 3 second rule | 2/4/2012 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Can a 3second violation be called when rebounding on the offensive end of the court? Example, guard ... A: The answer to your question is no, not in the scenario you just described. After a shot attempt, the ... | ||
| basketball rule regarding referee interference | 1/30/2012 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Team Blue down by 3 points, had possession of the ball, 12 seconds on clock. Inbound play worked ... A: April, That is a very unfortunate accident at such a crucial point in the game. It sounds like the ... | ||
| technical fouls | 1/20/2012 | Bret Temple |
| Q: WHEN A PLAYER ATTEMPS TO BLOCK A SHOT, AND SLAPS THE BACKBOARD AND MAKE THE BOARD SHAKE CAUSING THE ... A: If a player makes a legitimate shot block attempt and in the "follow through motion" hits the ... | ||
| foul calrification | 12/20/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: An opposing player continuously launches himself, while shooting, into a defender while making an ... A: I'm trying to visualize exactly what you mean by the player launching himself into the defender. ... | ||
| unfair tryouts | 12/18/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: My son attends high school in California (southern)he is a junior and has played previously as ... A: This is not my area of expertise, however, once you get to the High School level and above, it's all ... | ||
| hs girld basketball | 12/17/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Player A rebounds, make a pass out of heavy traffic, without dribbling. ball touches no other ... A: This is a great question. The answer is it's a violation. Once you make a legitimate pass attempt, ... | ||
| shoooting | 12/13/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: I was told that that the shooter can not cross the foul line after making the shot at the foul line. ... A: The link below is where I found your answer. http://www.syracusene.com/basketball_rules.pdf ... | ||
| outdoor basketball courts | 12/7/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: We are in the design process of an outdoor basketball court.....nothing too huge, about a 30 by 40 ... A: This is a tad askew of questions normally asked but I have some advice. If at all possible I'd ... | ||
| backcourt violation | 12/4/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Team A in their backcourt advancing the ball. A1 while in the backcourt throws the ball to A2 who ... A: The answer to your question is yes. This would be a backcourt violation. The reason is because A2 ... | ||
| Ineligible Player in the Game | 11/4/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Player A is fouled while in possession of the ball but in a non shooting situation. However the ... A: Todd, This is a great question. First of all, the proper protocol when a player fouls out is it's ... | ||
| Game plans and 'plays' | 10/9/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Im an amateur coach currently in charge of a high school team.As a player,my strongest point was ... A: First I congratulate you on teaching defense first. Normally it is the most difficult team aspect ... | ||
| offensive foul | 8/24/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: When is something classified as an offensive foul? ANSWER: Hi David, Thanks for the question. An ... A: the Charge/block call can be the most difficult and controversial call in Basketball. Sometimes the ... | ||
| tips for all round play | 8/23/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: my shoot is getting worse and i cant drive to the basket,s i am short(5ft 6in) i am blocked when ... A: Hit your library and find a video or book on getting in shape for basketball that resonates with you ... | ||
| tips for all round play | 8/22/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: my shoot is getting worse and i cant drive to the basket,s i am short(5ft 6in) i am blocked when ... A: I'm going to answer your questions but that does not mean you'll like the answers. If you were BIG ... | ||
| offensive foul | 8/15/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: When is something classified as an offensive foul? A: An offensive foul is basically any foul committed by the team that has possession of the ball. For ... | ||
| Loose ball foul? | 8/13/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: A shot is taken, ball comes up short and it's an air ball..the ball is rolling on the floor. Can the ... A: First of all just to clarify, a Loose Ball Foul is a term only used in the NBA, however the concept ... | ||
| Over and Back violation | 7/27/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: My question has to do with the Over and Back Violation. Team-A has the ball in the frontcourt, and ... A: Cody, This is a great question. Possession is not necessary in order for a Back Court Violation to ... | ||
| Basketball | 7/13/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Coach Jones im currently in a summer league in lebanon and over the past few weeks ive been playing ... A: Hey There Shaddy Character - I can help, but since I don't know any more than the little you've ... | ||
| How to get my game back after recovering from acl injury | 6/2/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: I want to know how to get my game back after recovering from acl injury. I want to get back my ... A: Jason - I can only give general info to you because I know nothing about the what, when, why or how ... | ||
| Tech - Unsportsmanlike conduct | 5/19/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: When a shooter goes up, sometimes a defender will 'stab' with his hand/arm at the mid-section of the ... A: Tim, There is nothing defined in the rule book specifying this is unsportsman like. A defender can ... | ||
| back court violation throw in spot | 5/13/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Last night A1 turned the ball over from the front court to the ball court. He retrieved it in the ... A: The ball should have been inbounded on the sideline or baseline nearest to where the violation ... | ||
| boxing out | 5/3/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: I was boxing out a guy who put himself directly under the hoop, but I was facing him instead of ... A: Boxing out is science, art, voodoo and magic all rolled into one. Unfortunately ref's normally see ... | ||
| Basketball mentality | 5/2/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: My main problem when I play basketball is my mental game. When I play against my friends and people ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question, my Step-Mom died on the 17th and we're still ... | ||
| Speed,quickness,agility | 4/24/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: I'm 14 years old,and i play shooting guard. I want to improve my speed and quickness during summer. ... A: You have the right attitude and you're picking the proper time to improve your speed and agility. ... | ||
| How can I play like myself again? | 4/23/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: At middle school, I play the center position. I'm 5'10, or somewhere near that. I used to be able to ... A: 1st I apologize for the delay in answering you, my Step-Mom passed away last week. 2nd; you ask if ... | ||
| Free Throw Errors | 4/20/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I have a question about a situation that happened in a high school game. A player got fouled while ... A: Wow, this is a situation that never should have happened. Officials at the high school level should ... | ||
| self pass | 4/17/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I know there is no such thing as self pass in the books, but what if the player passes the ball to ... A: The answer to your question is no the player cannot do that. once a player makes a legitimate pass ... | ||
| Laquaris | 4/11/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Hi, I'm Laquaris Harris,What are some of the most difficult affects of being a point guard? A: Being a point guard is really no more difficult than any other position in basketball - all ... | ||
| muscle fatigue | 4/2/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: I've been working on raising my vertical jump bar, i was successful in quite a short time, from 27 ... A: First, thanks for contacting me. Second, you might have a serious problem, so instead of speculating ... | ||
| NCAA requirements | 3/18/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: I recently found out that I am not academically eligible for NCAA. My GPA is fine but I don't have ... A: This question is beyond my expertise however, if I were in your shoes I'd check with my state ... | ||
| Over and Back question | 3/7/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Team A has ball and lose it in backcourt. Team B gets to ball first and touches but is not able to ... A: You are correct. All The Best, Coach (Dave) Jones BasketballShootingCoach.com P.S. You may be ... | ||
| Over and Back question | 3/7/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Team A has ball and lose it in backcourt. Team B gets to ball first and touches but is not able to ... A: NCAA 2010 AND 2011 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RULES Section 3. Back Court/Front Court Art. 4. A pass in the ... | ||
| Over and Back question | 3/6/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Team A has ball and lose it in backcourt. Team B gets to ball first and touches but is not able to ... A: Tony, I'm sorry I cannot answer the question as asked. Is team A in the back-court when they lose ... | ||
| Player inbounds than out of bounds, than back in | 3/5/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: say a player is running the baseline and steps out of bounds, what happens if (1) he is the first to ... A: The following is from NCAA 2010 AND 2011 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RULES Section 4. Player Out of Bounds ... | ||
| ball shot from under the rim | 3/4/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: My niece was in a grade school game and an offensive player rebounded a shot ball from under the ... A: According to High School rules, It's a violation. The basket should have been waived off, and the ... | ||
| girls basktball | 2/27/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: IF YOU ARE INBOUNDING A BALL UNDER YOUR OWN BASKET AND ONE OF YOUR PLAYER ARE IN THE LANE AREA IS ... A: There is no time limit a player can be in their own lane until the ball has been inbounded into ... | ||
| basketball | 2/27/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: For NFHS rules- If team A player, A-1, has the ball and dribbles from backcourt to frontcourt and ... A: This would be a backcourt violation. Player A-2 caught the ball in mid air before he/she landed in ... | ||
| technical fouls | 2/25/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I have a player on my team who purposely hits girls in the game and has many received technical ... A: I'm not sure what age level or what type of league she plays in, but this should be addressed with ... | ||
| rules question | 2/18/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: The ball is being thrown in under our own basket. It is tipped by one of our players and goes into ... A: I"m assuming your team is the one inbounding the ball, so the answer to your questions is no this is ... | ||
| Double dribble | 2/10/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: If a player is dribbling the ball and then catches it and fumbles while passing without the opposite ... A: Once a player picks up their dribble, technically they are allowed two steps, as long as they are in ... | ||
Bret Temple
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.
Experience
I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.
Organizations
NASO (National Association of Sports Officials)
CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)
Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation
CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation)
WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League)
The NBA Developmental League training
Past/Present Clients
Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation,
Calabasas Basketball League,
Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League,
AYBA
California Interscholatic Federation,
ARC League ,
(WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League,
Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program
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