Which Side of the Lane Line?

[bainsey]

Since I'm already tableside to administer the completed free throw(s), that's where I administer the throw-in.

I've never had a player ask to move to the other side, but he's entitled, under the rules. Since we're not allowed here to bounce the ball across the basket-line, I'd just move to the other side, and let my partner(s) know.

[jTheUmp]

As the old lead/new trail coming out of a timeout after a goal, I've always just administered the throw-in on the same side of the court where I was when the timeout was granted.

The only exception is in a situation where I've wanted to get one official away from tableside, usually when I'm hoping to move myself/my partner away from a confrontational coach for awhile.

For example:
Coach gets whacked by my partner, who then moves to the opposite side of the court to administer the throw-in after the foul shots for the T. Next trip down the court, partner calls a foul during a try, reports, and stays tableside. Coach is still steaming, but not enough for a second T. If the timeout follows these shots, I'm going to try to set up so that my partner starts out opposite the table when we resume play.

I can only remember explicitly doing this once, but at the time, it seemed like the best course of action. By the time my partner got back tableside again, the coach had calmed down and the game finished without further incident.

[Matt S.]

I can only speak to 3-person mechanics, but you want the center to have last shot responsibilities, as he/she typically has the best angle to see the ball leave the hand and the clock/light at the same time. In NCAA-W (center) and NFHS (opposite the table), you want that center opposite, so I'd recommend the trail staying table side.

[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.

[Rich]

I will move, every time.

[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!

[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.