Court Views Pod

Ep 8. Thou Shall Not Drag the Pivot Foot


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The crew discuss a step through from Luka, with particular attention given to the pivot foot. The Milton breaks down a creative play from Bones Hyland and gives him some flowers. Gucci explains a crazy example of illegally assisting a teammate. Milton and Gucci agree on a flop, and Sony surprisingly nails the explanation of the incorrect call.


  • 00:00 Analyzing Basketball Plays: Skill and Craftiness
  • 03:36 Challenges of Determining Legality in Real-Time
  • 07:28 The Importance of Understanding the Rules1
  • 2:38 Consistency in Officiating: Maintaining Flow and Enjoyment
  • 14:36 The Concept of Legal Assists: Restrictions on Assisting Teammates
  • 28:46 Understanding Offensive Fouls and Contact Plays
  • 29:54 Debating the Legality of Offensive Fouls
  • 31:22 The Concept of 'To and Through'
  • 32:45 The Role of Referee Mechanics and Positioning
  • 38:54 Exploring the Possibility of a Four-Point Shot
  • 46:11 The Four-Point Shot in the Philippines
  • 47:04 Different Perspectives on the Four-Point Shot
  • 50:00 Closing Remarks
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    Court Views PodBy RefMasters and MDW Basketball