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hi,
what is offensive interference?
hi Mike,
offensive interference is called when the basketball is either sitting on the rim or is in the air directly above the rim, and a player on the offensive team touches the ball. You are not allowed to touch the ball at all until it has cleared the rim. If a defensive player touches it, the call is goaltending and the basket is scored either 2 points or 3 points if it was shot beyong the 3 point arc. If offensive interferece is called, the basket is waived off, and the other team is awarded the ball out of bounds.
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Bret Temple
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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