Which Side of the Lane Line?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

... after a made basket, when time out is requested, and granted, with the ball still on the floor, after the timeout should officials inbound it for convenience sake, or should they inbound it as they were set up before the time out request (if the new trail was tableside, he should stay tableside after the timeout)? ... I like the later, with no rule change allowing the coach to select a side.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I will put the ball on the side that I am after a basket.

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. A little guidance from the NFHS would clear this up for everybody. I'm a big fan of consistency.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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.

Examples:

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I always allow them to start where they wish.

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

the general consensus is to move.

(Always listen to bob.)

Originally Posted by bainsey

I've never had a player ask to move to the other side, but he's entitled, under the rules.

Originally Posted by Rich

I will move, every time.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Coaches appreciate this courtesy and it helps to build positive rapport.

Originally Posted by jpgc99

If the player wants the ball on the other side of the basket, move over there and administer the throw.

A drum roll please:

Originally Posted by BillyMac

A little guidance from the NFHS would clear this up for everybody. I'm a big fan of consistency.