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Originally Posted by Travelling Man
Why not just tell the player: "you can move if that helps your throw in angle"? What's the big problem with just notifying/telling them?
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Because, "That's your designated spot", and pointing, is a lot easier to say, it's prescribed in at least one mechanics manual published by a major basketball officiating organization, and it's 100% factual, by rule.
I do agree with JRutledge that we should not be conducting a rules clinic out there on the court.