When L and T cross for reporting a foul
 

We've been going back and forth on this: When L calls a foul in the front court and they have to pass each other when L goes to the table to report, should one always go inside (or outside) the other?

Prevailing (slightly) sentiment seems to be the new L should take the inside route in order to keep better eye on players in the paint. Some say it doesn't matter a hoot.

I haven't put a second of thought into this, to be honest.

Just dont run into each other.

If there is a wrong way to do this, and this is the worst mistake you make, you should be all right in the end.

This may well be the dumbest question I've ever seen asked on this board.

That's just my opinion.

I think the lead should take the path that allows him/her to grab a drink a the water fountain while the trail takes the path to the stack of towels to wipe off his/her head/face. The C is left to suffer with watching the players.

This comment is ripe for an alternative opinion by Mark Padgett.

Overall, I would file the OP in the "splitting hairs" category.


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That's a level of over-thinking I don't want to even entertain.

Way over thinking on this one. Who is on the outside or inside, unless you are talking about other things. ;)

Peace

Actually we lock arms and swing. If we're feeling especially saucy, we'll allemande left.

That's because you use FED mechanics.

Here, we give the "swing-through" high-five, with the follow-through pat on the backside.

Hum...must be a state by state thing.

Here, we do the whole introduction hand-shake thing. Just like the starters do with that one kid that never gets to play.

I was holding up my partner on a sub this season (I was the tableside trail) and the replaced player high-fived me on the way off the court.

(I know someone here who would whack the player and give an indirect to the head coach.)

No - if the lead and trail do as you state, the C checks out all the hot moms. I'm sure that is in the referee manual.

Texas believes in a firm and hearty whistle from the non-calling official while the other official is reporting so that nobody attempts to dunk a dead ball.

Ha, thereby proving everyone on the team has a role!

Billy Mac Being Billy Mac ...
 

Oh c'mon, I've asked much dumber questions.

Are you expecting anyone to disagree? ;)

Water fountains and towels court side? Man, you work in much different and nicer gyms than we do! ;)

Not without pictures!

Camron:

I agree with your evaluation of the situation 100%.

MTD, Sr.

It is the dumber answers that I am worried about! :p

MTD, Sr.

Doesn't matter at all.

All joking aside, in two man I prefer a opposite side L goes around the players instead of through the lane. This allows the table side T to come towards the lane and hopefully keeps all 10 players between us. IAABO has a pretty good picture of this in their official manual. I also find that if you go inside, you're more likely to report outside the normal reporting area. Not a big deal to most, but something I have recently seen published about following the reporting area guidelines.

In three man, is probably less important because you still have 2 sets of eyes on the players especially when the L is opposite the table. In this case your T more than likely has a good view of the court, while the C is moving into position.

I thought that was the proper way to do things all the time, 2-person or 3-person. Cutting through the lane is not considered a valid path to take here.

Go Around The Players ...
 

Nor here either.

I was doing a Special Olympics game and had an open palm out showing the out of bounds player where to stand. The player reached out and held my hand until all the subs were in and we were ready to play.

Thats why you should use a closed fist and point with a single finger - :D

Actually, I find this heartwarming and you probably should have given this kid a hug afterwards. Working SO games are the best!

I called a travel on a kid once, on the end line, on his bench end of the court. His head coach makes a bee line for me and I have my hand up to chop the clock, he gives me a high five and tells me good call.

Puts things in perspective pretty quick. I think Mr. xynrph should go to a few of these.

Yep. I have never smiled so much working a game before.