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WHAT’S

THE CALL? Illustrations by
Sean Tiffany

DOUBLE TROUBLE

The Big State University Bulldogs are
playing the Tech College Terriers in a hockey
game under NCAA rules. Big State star forward
Skyler Jackson streaks down the ice with the
puck, while Tech’s Rich MacDonald desperately
tries to keep pace and make a defensive play.
MacDonald first slashes Jackson on the arm,
then trips him. The referees see both infractions BUTTERFINGERS
happen and raise their arms with the intention The Pembroke Pirates are playing
of sending MacDonald to the penalty box for the Harrisburg Hot Shots in a
four minutes—two for each foul. However, basketball game under NBA rules.
Jackson powers to the net and scores Harrisburg point guard Alec King
before play stops. Do the Bulldogs dribbles toward the three-point
still go on the power play? line and then stops. While looking
for a teammate to pass to, he
accidentally fumbles the ball. He
has to take two steps to recover
it, then immediately starts to
dribble toward the hoop. The
Pirates want a whistle. You’re the
referee. What’s the call?

FLAGSTICK-Y SITUATION
Georgia Wyatt is participating in a golf tournament under USGA
rules. While she attempts an extremely long putt for an eagle, her
caddie, Amelia Herring, stands by the hole. When Herring notices the
approaching ball might actually go in the cup, she removes the
flagstick so that the ball won’t hit it and bounce out. Another golfer
complains that Herring isn’t allowed to move the flagstick. You’re the
tournament official. Does Wyatt receive a penalty?

ANSWERS ON PAGE 55

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