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Message: [QUOTE="SVCBeercats, post: 3796143, member: 7874"] No they did not fabricate the concept because it is the reality of the way today's game is called. Almost 60 years ago high school basketball was called by the book strictly at least in westcentral PA. Which goes to my point in another post, in today's game rules are ignored or the referees are lax. I have a friend who is 40+ years younger and referees basketball and football at the high school level. I mentioned my concerns about steps and other infractions gone uncalled. He agreed with me, they are ignored or the players are given tremendous latitude. He said initially he called the game by the rule book but was instructed to relax he strict interpretation of the rules. One aspect of refereeing has not changed, they still call fouls they anticipate but not actually see. My ref friend claims he does not do this. Of course he says so with a smile. [/QUOTE]