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Originally posted by Camron Rust
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Originally posted by jeffpea
As for the question of whether to bounce the ball along the endline to the thrower, you may want to check with your state/association clinicians to see which mechanic to use (bounce or hand).
In Illinois, the Head Clinician has said there is no situation that you should ever bounce the ball along the endline. You should almost always bounce when administering along the sidelines. The reason you bounce vs. hand is to put yourself in the best position to see the throw-in action (in order words: gain an advantage). There is no advantage gained along the endline - the players cannot get behind you or any further from the opposite basket - so do not bounce. Simply walk over and administer accordingly.
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I don't buy that argument. If the throwin spot is at the lane line extended, players can be out in the corner. The same advantage is gained by bouncing the ball along the endline as along the sideline. It gives you a better view of the whole play.
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I've heard the same directive, also being in IL.
His theory is, along the sideline, bouncing the ball gives you the opportunity to be back "behind" the players, so if the ball is stolen and going the other way, you are starting off even with the players, not way behind. It's also to eliminate the need for the C on the other side to cheat back to cover this possible turnover.
As far as the baseline, his theory is to never bounce the ball across the lane, even in the back court with no pressure. I'm not sure I agree with this part, because I'm used to the college mechanic where you are allowed to do this, to keep from forcing a rotation. On a throw-in in the front court along the baseline, I still think it's a good idea to hand the ball to the player. I think it gives you some "presence" next to the player. I do agree with you, however, that getting away from the play gives you a better overall view. But some gyms just don't give you that luxury either.