NBA Publishes OnLine Video Rule Book

[senorglory]

The NBA has published a "video rule book (http://www.nba.com/videorulebook/)," that provides explanatory comment and a video example of several rule infractions. It's pretty cool.

... and, of course, I couldn't help but wonder... and yep, Bruce Bowen makes an appearance as an example of Undercutting An Alighted Shooter (http://www.nba.com/videorulebook/category.html?cid=65)

I don't have the heart to look up "flopping."

[senorglory]

The Flagrant 2s are pretty fun.

[senorglory]

Kurt Thomas makes an appearance in the Technical Foul - Overt Gesture category.

[TDMVPDPOY]

wheres the part star calls get favorable bailout

[senorglory]

This Thread is Hot!!!

[lurker23]

The timing of this release is interesting. Perhaps an online training guide for replacement refs?

"Just 30 minutes a day from the comfort of your own home, and you too can become an NBA referee! Follow our exclusive 4-week training plan and never have to take off your pajamas. At the end of the course we'll send you a diploma, as well as your own uniform and whistle. You'll then be able to travel the country, showing off your new-found refereeing skills to appreciative NBA players, coaches, and fans. This can all be yours for 9 payments of $19.99, no checks or CODs, union not included."

[senorglory]

The timing of this release is interesting. Perhaps an online training guide for replacement refs?

Head of refs, Stu Jackson, told the NYTimes (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/16/sports/basketball/16nba.html?ref=sports) that it's merely a coincidence of timing, and that the 'video rule book' project was actually started about a year and a half back, well before they knew they'd have the current labor situation.

Although at the same time, it seems the NBA was even prior to the Donaghy scandal hoping to improve the reputation of the refs-- thinking that by educating the fans, the fans will better understand why the refs make the calls they do, and be less inclined to blame bias, bad-officiating, etc.

[lurker23]

Head of refs, Stu Jackson, told the NYTimes (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/16/sports/basketball/16nba.html?ref=sports) that it's merely a coincidence of timing, and that the 'video rule book' project was actually started about a year and a half back, well before they knew they'd have the current labor situation.

Although at the same time, it seems the NBA was even prior to the Donaghy scandal hoping to improve the reputation of the refs-- thinking that by educating the fans, the fans will better understand why the refs make the calls they do, and be less inclined to blame bias, bad-officiating, etc.

Yeah, I was mostly kidding. The NBA has been trying to do this sort of "rule outreach" to fans in one way or another for several years now. This is just the most organized they've been about it.

[Seventyniner]

Head of refs, Stu Jackson, told the NYTimes (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/16/sports/basketball/16nba.html?ref=sports) that it's merely a coincidence of timing, and that the 'video rule book' project was actually started about a year and a half back, well before they knew they'd have the current labor situation.

Although at the same time, it seems the NBA was even prior to the Donaghy scandal hoping to improve the reputation of the refs-- thinking that by educating the fans, the fans will better understand why the refs make the calls they do, and be less inclined to blame bias, bad-officiating, etc.

Agreed. This is a great idea. Now the NFL needs to do the same (or has it already been done?).

[FlAVaK]

Cool Feature!

Zach Randolph with the Inbound Violation (section: Other Violations) :lol

[lefty]

The "Lakers special treatment" part is a good read.

[Chieflion]

What happens if the ball hits a referee who was on the court?

[lefty]

What happens if the ball hits a referee who was on the court?
The Nick Van Exel rule?

I don't know

[spurs_2108]

What about bench clearing or when players on the bench come onto the count during player or after a foul?

[lefty]

What about bench clearing or when players on the bench come onto the count during player or after a foul?
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