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Originally posted by johnny1784
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Originally posted by Stat-Man
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Originally posted by Larks
I use it sometimes. Depends on the situation. And, my 6' is more like 4 and a half.
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Seeing that's not the letter or the spirit of the NFHS rule, I certinaly wouldn't be happy if I was a coach and this shorter distance was obvious (such as by the mid court or free throw circles). It would also likely garner a lower officials rating, also.
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IMO, the intent has 2 parts... 6 feet or less and defending a player. It should not be called if both criterias are not met.
But I think the main problem is when officials use that arms extended mechanic that is not listed officially by the NFHS.
Some even use the "fingers-to-hand-slap" indicating a ball was blocked. Now that mechanic might be useful when during a dead ball words wont be heard to communicate to an irate coach.
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Some officials act as if a signal isn't listed in the mechanics manual it has no value. I disagree. Not that I think a "clean block" mechanic on a shot has any value.
Working 3-person, I'm C opposite table. Pass out to the key is deflected by B into the backcourt. T has no clue if the pass hit A's hand or B's hand on the way to the backcourt. He looks at me and I'm giving a tipped ball signal and play continues. No doubt in my mind had I not given this signal that the T would've called a backcourt violation because he told me later he would've.
