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Originally posted by aurabass
bob jenkins wrote:
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Even if they didn't, the general rule-of-thumb / benefit of the doubt is that it's a 2-point shot unless proven to be a 3-point shot.
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WOW that is revealing. Is this "general rule of thumb" published somewhere?
A player is trying a three point attempt close to the 3 point line and it is doubtful that her foot is "touching" the line so you penalize her effort?
From a fan's perspective.
Shots from the three point line score more because they are more difficult. An inch or a millimeter on or above the line makes no significant difference in that difficulty. Three points are awarded if a player jumps from behind the line and shoots while inside the line. The general rule of thumb should be to score the three if it is in doubt. It is no less difficult than the three scored while airborne. The close call should go to the shooter since 30% is excellent for a 3 point shooting percentage and chances are 2 to 1 against making the shot to begin with.
I wonder do you use the same "general rule of thumb" on out of bounds calls? When in doubt do you call the player out?
When in doubt do you call the foul?
When in doubt do you call traveling?
When in doubt you should allow the play to continue as intended by the players. If a player intends a three point shot and you think maybe her foot touched the line you should call the three unless you are sure it's a two. She earned it and you are taking it away on your doubt.
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ROTFLMAO...
This takes the cake. Thanks for the chuckle, because I know you can't be serious with this logic.
Straight from the case book 2.10.1 Situation G "A1 jumps and releases a try for goal apparently from behind the three-point line. The try is successful. The covering official does not indicate a three-point try and does not signal three points after the goal. The team A head coach rushes to the table and requests a 60 sceond time out to discuss a correctable error. It is determined neither official clearly observed a!'s location before he/she jumped to try.
Ruling: No change can be made and two points are properly scored. The 60 second time out remains charged to Team A.
There you have it... it is not a "rule of thumb" to award two when the officials are unsure but it is procedure as outlined by the rule book. Therefore your "intent theory", while nice has no bearing and your attack about applying the same "rule of thumb" to other totally unrelated basketball plays is laughable. Stick with the play in question and the actual rules and procedures that apply.