I've heard a rumor that the NFHS and elsewhere might be considering doing away with the centerline violation.
Has anybody else heard that?
That would be a great rule change. I don't see where crossing the centerline gains an advantage unless it interferes with an opponent's play.
Usually the umpire/2nd referee is the only one in the gym that sees the slight infractions. Why should we stop play when a foot or hand is one inch over the centerline? These (sometimes) questionable calls could drastically change the outcome of a match. The game would best be served if the down official just concentrated on the net instead of splitting his/her vision to try and catch multiple rule infractions (net & centerline).
Let's do away with that antiquated rule and only penalize if interference occurs. [And let's come up with a signal for INTERFERENCE!]
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