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[BillyMac]

Thanks for the heads up Freddy.

I love free stuff.

When I was a kid the best part of the cereal was the "free" prize.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

When I was a kid the best part of the cereal was the "free" prize.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I love free stuff.

I guess that there really is no such thing as a free lunch.

Seems there's always a catch, like "Do as I say, not as I do".



NFHS mechanics: For all free throws, the position of the Lead official should be approximately 4 feet from the nearer lane line and well off the end line.

Stupid NFHS.

[BillyMac]

I passed the course.

A D- is a passing grade, right?

I'm told that with this bona fide NFHS certificate I can purchase a tall freshly brewed coffee at Starbucks for only $1.85.

The "tall" is the extra large size, right?

[bucky]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

NFHS mechanics: For all free throws, the position of the Lead official should be approximately 4 feet from the nearer lane line and well off the end line.

Stupid NFHS.

Not related to thread, sorry, but...

Was the rule written before they made the lane change that eliminated the bottom spot?

Mechanics should be amended IMO to reflect that L can stand in bottom spot during any FT but last.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bucky

Mechanics should be amended IMO to reflect that L can stand in bottom spot during any FT but last.

In an official NFHS educational video, the videos chosen should match the official NFHS mechanic (for all free throws, the position of the lead official should be approximately four feet from the nearer lane line and well off the end line).

To bucky's point, when in Rome ... Do what's expected in your local area by those who will be evaluating you and assigning you games.

Also, back in ancient times, before we kicked the players out of that first lane space, some officials were still standing on the lane line, not out of bounds where God intended officials to stand.

As a counterpoint to bucky:

Lead, They Didn’t Vacate that Lower Lane Space for You to Stand In

[bucky]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

In an official NFHS educational video, the videos chosen should match the official NFHS mechanic (for all free throws, the position of the lead official should be approximately four feet from the nearer lane line and well off the end line).

To bucky's point, when in Rome ... Do what's expected in your local area by those who will be evaluating you and assigning you games.

Also, back in ancient times, before we kicked the players out of that first lane space, some officials were still standing on the lane line, not out of bounds where God intended officials to stand.

As a counterpoint to bucky:

Lead, They Didn’t Vacate that Lower Lane Space for You to Stand In

Not looking to start an argument but...

The tips are nice but I do not feel what they indicate actually happens, at least not to me, and not to officials who have been taught repeatedly where not to look during FTs.

In fact, standing in that first spot negates jawing between players, allows for seeing closer the body language of players, speeds the game in reducing time for official to gather ball, negates the closest players from getting the ball (never understood why players do that) and saves the official a few steps on the knees/hips.

I felt that the first video was merely incidental contact. Players got tangled and feet slipped from under player, nothing more.

Anyway, it is probably better to just do it as written. Sigh.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bucky

Not looking to start an argument but...

The tips are nice but I do not feel what they indicate actually happens, at least not to me, and not to officials who have been taught repeatedly where not to look during FTs.

In fact, standing in that first spot negates jawing between players, allows for seeing closer the body language of players, speeds the game in reducing time for official to gather ball, negates the closest players from getting the ball (never understood why players do that) and saves the official a few steps on the knees/hips.

I felt that the first video was merely incidental contact. Players got tangled and feet slipped from under player, nothing more.

Anyway, it is probably better to just do it as written. Sigh.

So standing next to the player on the low block stops jawing? I guess. But to me, that does not help us in coverage. I do not do it and I do not care what the NF says on this because it serves no purpose.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bucky

Anyway, it is probably better to just do it as written. Sigh.

As I stated earlier:

Originally Posted by BillyMac

... when in Rome ... Do what's expected in your local area by those who will be evaluating you and assigning you games.