Quote:
Originally Posted by chayce
Based on a play that occurred in a local high school game, there may be a better way to make sure this kind of mistake doesn't happen. Here is a link to the play:
YouTube - Last second shot denied by refs; fchs vs henry clay 2010
(you can also see the play from another angle at www.ckysports.com)
Observations:
1. Trail has responsibility for and does make the ruling on the last second shot.
2. Trail was also the longest distance away from the shot.
3. "C" no doubt had the best look; however, did not come to Trail after the signal.
4. Three person crew did not get together after the shot becaue "C" and "L" did not have absolute knowledge to share with "T".
Possible Suggestion:
I think last second shot coverage is an area that could be changed so that the official responsible for the shot is the official responsible for the primary out of which the shot is attempted. In this case, the shot would have been "C"'s all the way and would have eliminated the need for Trail to look through five players to the opposite block. Curious to see what you think about this coverage responsiblity...thanks. |
If C and T didn't have absolute knowledge, then how would changing this responsibility help?
T has the responsibility and has to have better clock awareness. The ball was up on the board when the light went on / horn went off, so even if he didn't see the hands, he should've been able to put it together. I don't see why changing the mechanic should be the goal instead of better awareness by the person responsible.
If you can't tell, I think putting it in the hands of the primary official is a horrible idea. The responsibility could change multiple times in the last few seconds and also what happens if the shot is taken from a gray area?