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Old Fri Jan 01, 2016, 05:28pm
BillyMac BillyMac is offline
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Consistency ???

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Originally Posted by BillyMac View Post
We agree in theory. A coach should not have a right, by rule, to select which side of the lane he wants the throwin to occur after a timeout after a made basket.

I'm just not sure if everybody else agrees with us. Maybe they do on a written test, but will they agree with us in a real game situation? We've seen some differing opinions, by some very knowledgeable basketball officials, in this thread.
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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef View Post
I always allow them to start where they wish.
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins View Post
the general consensus is to move.
(Always listen to bob.)

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Originally Posted by bainsey View Post
I've never had a player ask to move to the other side, but he's entitled, under the rules.
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Originally Posted by Rich View Post
I will move, every time.
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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef View Post
Coaches appreciate this courtesy and it helps to build positive rapport.
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Originally Posted by jpgc99 View Post
If the player wants the ball on the other side of the basket, move over there and administer the throw.
A drum roll please:

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Originally Posted by BillyMac View Post
A little guidance from the NFHS would clear this up for everybody. I'm a big fan of consistency.
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