Rip Van Winkle ......
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In that case, it might make sense why thr language in the manual is as it is. The manual seems to reflect more modern officiating practices. However, one of the more recent supervisors must have changed the free throw practices back, without editing the mechanics manual to reflect the new (old) changes. Ed Rush said that the NBA "wanted the Slot to control the lane". Was that also the reasoning under old HS and college 3-person mechanics to having the Center administer the 1st free throw? |
I really don't think anybody here is putting that much thought into it. We all do whatever the mechanic is for the level we're working.
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As Raymond said, we did not think about it that much. When the change was made we changed. I thought it was a good change at the time but it took some getting used to for the first few games, after that it was like riding a bike. Peace |
Hurry up and wait...
As to speeding up the game. G-League has an experimental rule this season to only shoot 1 FT regardless. Slot administers.
In final 2 minutes it reverts to normal number of shots where slot administers first and trail handles any remaining. |
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Since the NBA resumed play in the bubble, Lead now handles the ball on all free throws. This change has persisted into the 2020-21 NBA season as well. I don't know if it is a temporary thing due to the virus, or a permanent shift in the NBA mechanics.
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I'm not that old and I remember when the T (in 2-person) handed the ball on EVERY free throw. That's how my career started. And then there were no games worked 3-person in HS basketball.
I *almost* had to work 2-person on Friday night. Oh, the horrors. |
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Cadillac Position ...
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Wimpy Bounce Pass ...
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It was supposed to be crisp, well timed bounce pass, or the lead heard about it later in the locker room. |
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