Switch, switch, switch…Who gets the desired match-up?

[johnny d]

After they switch the first time, I am bouncing the ball to the shooter. Then I'm calling a violation on the first team that violates the free throw provisions.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by johnny d

After they switch the first time, I am bouncing the ball to the shooter. Then I'm calling a violation on the first team that violates the free throw provisions.

The way that my friend described the situation, following the initial instructions from the coaches all four of the players moved into the middle of the lane and remained there while attempting to decide who would go where.

[bob jenkins]

It's come up before, and it's not covered by rule So, almost anything is allowed under 2-3.

For me, I make B (the lower blocks) choose first, then I let A choose, then I let the upper blocks for B choose and off we go.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

It's come up before, and it's not covered by rule So, almost anything is allowed under 2-3.

For me, I make B (the lower blocks) choose first, then I let A choose, then I let the upper blocks for B choose and off we go.

Please explain your rationale for doing it that way.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Please explain your rationale for doing it that way.

B gets the advantage of the lower blocks, so they need to choose first.

I also see and understand Raymond's way and rationale. :shrug:

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

It's come up before, and it's not covered by rule ...

Yes it has, with little closure.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by johnny d

After they switch the first time, I am bouncing the ball to the shooter. Then I'm calling a violation on the first team that violates the free throw provisions.

Too complicated. Immediate violation? Delayed violation? Simultaneous violations? Defense caused offense to violate? Ignore some violations? Cancel score? Give a additional try? Alternating possession arrow? Possibly involving four players, all in the lead's primary coverage area?

If it happens it happens, but I'm not allowing (or encouraging) this to happen if I can somehow prevent it from happening.

Had a middle school player yesterday standing next to me as trail on a free throw line up on the three point line like she was about to start the fifty yard dash. Told her to wait for the '"hit". She didn't listen (or didn't understand) and left early.

[BillyMac]

My ordered procedure would be: One side, first lane space, second lane space. Move to other side, first lane space, second lane space.

No citation other than 2-3.

Also like this:

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I make B (the lower blocks) choose first, then I let A choose, then I let the upper blocks for B choose and off we go.

[JRutledge]

Not something I have ever thought about that deep. I allow the players some reasonable time to get where they want to and if they kept switching, I just would not allow it if it delayed the FT attempt much longer.

Not sure I am aware of any specific application because this almost never is an issue. Or I have yet to have an issue with this.

Peace

[Ignats75]

If it continues to happen, just keep giving double (or in this case quadruple) Technical fouls for making a mockery of the game until all the players foul out /s