Can't say "Never saw that" again

[Mregor]

In my almost 20 years, I have never called or even seen it called. I was told on day 1 to count 8, 9, 9 1/4, 9 1/2, 9 3/4, etc. but never get to 10. I don't even recall ever getting close.

[j51969]

Originally Posted by Mregor

In my almost 20 years, I have never called or even seen it called. I was told on day 1 to count 8, 9, 9 1/4, 9 1/2, 9 3/4, etc. but never get to 10. I don't even recall ever getting close.

The only time this was an issue was with one particular player who had a very drawn out free throw routine. If you were playing by the rules it was at least 12 sec. So I blew my whistle and tied my shoe. Made it clear she needed to get the ball off sooner. Coach commented he knew what I was saying the minute I started tying my shoe. He addressed it as well, and we went on without interruption. Even though many of these rules have punishments that don't fit the crime, I believe a little preventive officiating can go a long way.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by j51969

The only time this was an issue was with one particular player who had a very drawn out free throw routine. If you were playing by the rules it was at least 12 sec. So I blew my whistle and tied my shoe. Made it clear she needed to get the ball off sooner. Coach commented he knew what I was saying the minute I started tying my shoe. He addressed it as well, and we went on without interruption. Even though many of these rules have punishments that don't fit the crime, I believe a little preventive officiating can go a long way.

Is the correct word preventive, or preventative?

Discuss.

[j51969]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Is the correct work preventive, or preventative?

Discuss.

Good question,

I'm just a dumb Army guy, but I would say "preventive medicine" not "Preventative medicine"

But i've been hit in the head a lot.....

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Is the correct word preventive, or preventative?

Discuss.

Preventive.

The root verb is prevent, not preventate.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Is the correct word preventive, or preventative?

Yes.

I prefer preventive, in a pedanticative way.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Is the correct word preventive, or preventative?

Discuss.

Per Fowler's, both words joined our language in the 17th century, both are acceptable, and the shorter version is far more common (as in about 5:1).

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by j51969

and we went on without interruption.

You mean, other than putting air in the whistle, and bending over to tie your shoe while everyone watched you tie a shoe that was already tied?

[Rob1968]

HS game, 1967, we wore high socks, with our school colors at the top. I was at the free throw line to shoot 2, and after the Trail handed me the ball, I noticed that one of my socks had fallen down . So, I handed him the ball, and raised my sock. He then gave me the ball, and as I was about to shoot, he whistled me for the 10-second violation. I asked him why, and he then told me what the rule was . . . I did make the second shot . . .

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

... 1967 ... free throw ... Trail handed me the ball ...

How quaint? Mid twentieth century mechanics.

Do you remember those days, Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

How quaint? Mid twentieth century mechanics.

Do you remember those days, Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.?

That was the mechanic in the 90s. I did that the first 3 or 4 years of my career.

Peace

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

HS game, 1967, we wore high socks, with our school colors at the top. I was at the free throw line to shoot 2, and after the Trail handed me the ball, I noticed that one of my socks had fallen down . So, I handed him the ball, and raised my sock. He then gave me the ball, and as I was about to shoot, he whistled me for the 10-second violation. I asked him why, and he then told me what the rule was . . . I did make the second shot . . .

Did he know the part of the rule about you relinquishing player control of the ball to an official during your FT attempt?

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Did he know the part of the rule about you relinquishing player control of the ball to an official during your FT attempt?

. . .apparently not . . .

[BatteryPowered]

Originally Posted by Mregor

In my almost 20 years, I have never called or even seen it called. I was told on day 1 to count 8, 9, 9 1/4, 9 1/2, 9 3/4, etc. but never get to 10. I don't even recall ever getting close.

I was told the same thing and I get the idea of waiting a bit before you start the count. However, once you start the count...unless you are not following the mechanic we were taught of having a visible "flick of the fingers"...you really need to count correctly and call the violation when you get to ten.

What do you say, without losing credibility, to a coach who is watching you and counting with your visible count? I don't think "I lost my place" or "I have difficulty counting to 10" is going to help your game.