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Originally Posted by JRutledge
I do know this, there is no way a Trail can see a player step on the line with clarity as the lead can who is looking up the line.
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Theoretically we can, if the Trail moves from A to B to C. Work the arc, sometimes going into the backcourt to get a good look. I know, I do it in every game.
My point was no "options". Let IAABO go back to the old NHFS mechanic if it's deemed better (which it may be).
Or if there are options, put the options in the mechanics manual so the "new" guys can learn the old NFHS way if needed. When a veteran referee says in a pregame, "We'll use the old NFHS system for out of bounds on the sideline", it would be nice if the young'un knew what the old NFHS system was. Right now, the old NFHS system isn't in the mechanics manual, and it's not being taught in training classes. Remember this NFHS to IAABO "change" was made decades ago, before some of our younger officials were even born.
IAABO should pick one system and stick to it, for all games, and all partners, veterans and young'uns.
I like the old NFHS system, of course I do, because I'm an old veteran and moved up the ladder using this old NFHS system. Old dog. New tricks. Don't fix it if it ain't broken.