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Old Fri Jan 28, 2005, 02:02pm
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Originally posted by bob jenkins

That is the accepted mechanic in two-person, and I think it carries well to three-person.
I guess my question would be acceptable to whom? I hear a lot of people talk about different things as to who has the last second shot and I do not hear many people that I respect advocating having the lead making this call on their own.

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Originally posted by bob jenkins
It's also why NCAAW make the C responsible -- the C will never be "too far" from the play (in theory), and the C will remain responsible if theres a turnover (instead of the T and L taking turns being responsible -- if the y are opposite the table).

I seem to recall reading that it's also the NBA mechanic? Pre-defined that it goes to L on a throw with less than 3-seconds left (or something like that).

And, I agree with whoever said that the "best" mechanic (imho) is to give it to primary.
The last second shot is everyone's responsibility first of all. What I am saying is that only one person should be signaling is the Trail or the Center. Signaling and seeing are two different things. I think there is too much risk in saying, "In transition we will do this." Well every time there is a transition does not make the Center or Trail official totally screened or in a bad position to see the call. The Center or Trail might be in a better position than the Lead to see the entire play. I think you should let the calling official make the final decision and have the other officials help in that decision.

Peace
The vast majority of officials don't have a monitor to go to, the official with the best look and KNOWS, it is an attempt or late, SHOULD be signaling IMMEDIATELY.

Nothing looks worse than a huddle in this situation.
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