Prone Player–NCAA vs. NFHS

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BigCat

Mark, They want to see players attack the rim. All coaches know about help side but those in charge have simply told us where you need to be when helping. Their not thinking about LGP principles. Bilas and Duke like the arc because all their players are All Americans. Not many of those take charges. Attacking the rim and blocking shots are more exciting to most than taking charges. My kids took charges so I'm not a big fan of it but the powers that be have made their decision. They are choosing athleticism over team defense. It is what it is.

Big Cat:

I started officiating boys'/girls' JrHS/HS basketball in 1971 and women's college basketball in 1974 and men's college JVJrColl. in 1993. I retired from college basketball in 2008 after Junior completed his first year of JrHS/HS officiating which was before all of the arc nonsense started and I am so glad I did.

And this may be my last season period for other reasons which are not basketball related.

MTD, Sr.