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Originally Posted by JRutledge
I would rather stay opposite table on something like this. You might not be the calling official. I do not want to say in front of a coach and I did not make the call. Also I think it makes more sense to stay away if for no other reason to administer the FT and worry about doing my job. In 3 man the official that has the least responsibility is table side.
Peace
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I have to agree with Rut. We went tableside for two-person in TX last year. I think the change in three-person was a good change. But, IMHO, I think what you gain in access to the coach is more than lost in other areas. Here are the major points: 1) Even though the calling official goes TS he/she still has responsibilities during the admin of the FT. So you really can't talk with the coach while you're over there. 2) In three-person the T (before last FT) and C (on made last FT) can clearly see the table to bring in subs that are waiting. In two-person, the T is always facing away from table and the L has to look through 6 to 8 players (and sometimes their co-official) to see the table. So it is very difficult to see if the table crew is trying to get your attention. 3) Several times in every game the L now has to blow when the coach sends a player to the table during the last FT. Not due to inexperience or lack of concentration on the T's part. It's just that the T is no longer stationed where they can see the table and it happens.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth. Good topic...