Originally Posted by packersowner (Post 974931)

My comment was only related to bouncing the ball across the lane. Slightly different scenario, but it illustrates the point of bouncing the ball across the lane and why it can be confusing.

In 2 Man, if I am the T and see the ball go OOB on T side of the court, I am going to make the assumption that my partner is going to walk across the lane and take the ball out where it went OOB. When I turn up the court to become new lead and rotate from one side to another, I don't want to see my partner on the same side. For me its consistency, if we always "take it out" where it went out, then its a lot easier for the new L to get into the right position.

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 974891)

I understand, just do not get the request. And do not see why it matters if you can coach. ;)

Peace

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 974924)

Because of this (below):

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7137/7...40b397d7_m.jpg

Originally Posted by Adam (Post 974950)

If it doesn't matter, then how is this thread now nearly 100 posts strong?

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 974930)

This is a better diagram. You do not put the ball in the lane according to the beloved manual.

Originally Posted by Adam (Post 974951)

You mean the diagram for spot throw ins?

Originally Posted by Adam (Post 974950)

If it doesn't matter, then how is this thread now nearly 100 posts strong?

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 974952)

Well we have a lot of request from coaches or players that do not matter. I am just waiting for coaches to make a big deal out of this either way. I simply do not hear much of anything from coaches on this who we seem to want to bend over so much for on something so silly as where we hand the ball to them.

Peace

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef (Post 974960)

It's not bending over backwards for me. Just a request that I've never had a problem fulfilling. Doesn't interrupt the game, doesn't take any extra time. Partners figure out real quick where they're supposed to go after the first horn based on where I'm standing with the ball. It's all rather ho-hum to me.

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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef (Post 974960)

Just a request that I've never had a problem fulfilling.

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 974961)

I am not moving unless it is made very clear to me what they are asking. The problem that request when I had it was very unclear and confusing. I am not taking a lot of time to try to figure them out on something where we are already set up.

Originally Posted by Adam (Post 974951)

You mean the diagram for spot throw ins?

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 974963)

So, a head coach sticks his head out of his huddle and says "Hey, Mr. JRutledge. We want the throwin on the other side of the lane, opposite the table". That clear request will be honored by you?

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 974962)

I don't believe that I've ever had such a request, but if I did I would probably honor it, unless (as I've indicated previously) it was complicated by myself, or my partner, already marking the throwin location (note that I didn't use the word spot) by standing at said location with the ball (as we're supposed to do). Doing this would give the nonrequesting team (new defense) a disadvantage not intended by the rules.

This is exactly why it would be nice (not absolutely needed, but just nice) to get some guidance from the NFHS regarding this matter.

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 974963)

That very clear, nonconfusing request will be honored by you?

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 974965)

No. I am handing it to them on the end line where I was going to be at the very beginning. He better tell the entire crew.

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 974961)

I am not moving unless it is made very clear to me what they are asking.