Which Side of the Lane Line?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rich

I will move, every time.

Coaches appreciate this courtesy and it helps to build positive rapport. It in no way hurts the crew to go ahead and adjust.

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[Dad]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

My opinion regarding this situation is this: Where would the Game Officials be if no Team Time-out had occurred? That is the Game Officials should be when the Ball is placed at the disposal of the Thrower.

MTD, Sr.

Does 'should' mean you are not moving?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

My opinion regarding this situation is this: Where would the Game Officials be if no Team Time-out had occurred? That is the Game Officials should be where the Ball is placed at the disposal of the Thrower.

MTD, Sr.

Originally Posted by Dad

Does 'should' mean you are not moving?

I corrected the last sentence by changing "when" to "where".

I am 64 and I only move when I have to move, LOL!

[packersowner]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I always allow them to start where they wish. In 2-man I would have no problem bouncing the ball across the paint. In 3-man, I will move to the side from which they wish to start the play.

My opinion, this is confusing to partners and looks lazy. Plus it puts the basket in my direct line of sight. If something happens at the spot, I want to be looking outside in not across the lane.

Don't we always resume play in the same positions we were before the timeout?

[Rich]

Except the player can have the ball anywhere along the endline. Who am I to tell him where to start?

Originally Posted by Rich

Who am I to tell him where to start?

Not you, the Mechanics Manual.

I really wish the NFHS would give us the option to bounce the ball across the lane.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Not you, the Mechanics Manual.

I really wish the NFHS would give us the option to bounce the ball across the lane.

Be a rebel!

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Rich

Except the player can have the ball anywhere along the endline. Who am I to tell him where to start?

They can make the throwin from anywhere along the line. Nothing says they get to pick where they get the ball, just that they can move to another spot if they like. Of course, on the flip side, there is nothing that says otherwise either.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I always allow them to start where they wish. In 2-man I would have no problem bouncing the ball across the paint. In 3-man, I will move to the side from which they wish to start the play.

Originally Posted by packersowner

My opinion, this is confusing to partners and looks lazy. Plus it puts the basket in my direct line of sight. If something happens at the spot, I want to be looking outside in not across the lane.

I have no idea what you are trying to convey. And what looks lazy and confuses partners? What would look lazy to me is telling A1 he has to start where you tell him just to save the C and new Lead walking a few steps to swap positions.

[Adam]

No reason not to move, really. He's going to be over there anyway, so you may as well put your crew in the proper position based on that.

[Refhoop]

Originally Posted by packersowner

My opinion, this is confusing to partners and looks lazy. Plus it puts the basket in my direct line of sight. If something happens at the spot, I want to be looking outside in not across the lane.

How would you handle a throw-in to half court, opposite the table, followed by a quick shot...?
Can the average 64 year old veteran get there in time to get that last shot or do you have the C table side get the last shot?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Refhoop

How would you handle a throw-in to half court, opposite the table, followed by a quick shot...?
Can the average 64 year old veteran get there in time to get that last shot or do you have the C table side get the last shot?

If I'm opposite trail, I still have the last shot even if I'm at the end line. I don't have to be on top of the shooter to see if he's released the ball before the horn. I can see the sun and it's 93 million miles away.

[Refhoop]

Originally Posted by Rich

If I'm opposite trail, I still have the last shot even if I'm at the end line. I don't have to be on top of the shooter to see if he's released the ball before the horn. I can see the sun and it's 93 million miles away.

Depending on the earth's orbit, you could be off by a million miles or so and therefore miss the release of that shot.
Sorry coach, I tried to hold my whistle on that one...

[jpgc99]

I can't believe there is this much discussion on this topic. If the player wants the ball on the other side of the basket, move over there and administer the throw. C & T need to adjust to your new positioning.

I always move if the player asks and only once had a partner complain that I made him "long switch." Moving up to become the C in this situation isn't a long switch, and if your legs can't get you to the proper position you've got more problems than this.