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Philosophy for Calling Fouls

By Clarence Woody, Clinician

  1. Game management with continuity and flow throughout
  2. Did a player gain an advantage?
  3. Was a player placed at a disadvantage?
  4. Did the contact affect the play of the ball?
  5. Is the play rough?
  6. Bread and butter calls
    1. when the shooter is fouled
    2. play in close to the basket in the paint area and around the 3-point arc
    3. contact on the press situation
    4. block/charge calls
  7. Call fouls at the end of the game even though they may decide the outcome.