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Originally posted by BillyMac
I still have not been convinced to change #24 on the handout:
24) (No Change) The intent of the three-second rule is not to allow an offensive player to gain an advantage. Referees will not call this violation if the player is not gaining an advantage. (Rule 9.7 and The Intent and Purpose of the Rules (beginning of the Rule Book). The Intent and Purpose of the Rules is an important part of the Rule Book and should not be ignored. This part of the Rule Book is not just a "vague statemant". It is listed at beginning of the book because all the rules are based on this philosophy (which I believe is refered to as the "Tower Philosophy"). I have summary of this philosophy as #1 on my handout:
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I agree with Jurassic about describing how A/D applies to the 3-second rule. There are coaches and parents who will understand this, and see how it is used appropriately, but there are many who can't see past the end of their own noses, and won't leave you alone about how unfair you're being. I think it would be best to just not discuss it at all.
And I don't think you should discuss the Tower Philosophy, either. Most of these folks don't have any commitment to being objective, or to understanding how we do our job. To them, it always looks like their kid got whacked, and their kid never whacked anyone. How could A/D apply to that!? I'm thinking it would be best not to waste time and paper on something that isn't going to sink in.
Better to concentrate on a few basics that are easy to demonstrate and describe. Like that there's no 3-seconds when there's no team control, and so on.