Mechanics

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Originally posted by ace
I've been using the spread arms for closely guarded. I was using it before I realized it was an actual mechanic. "How come I'cant get my 5 sec count?" I just spread my arms out and BAM! everyone got it.... Amazing I say.

It's not a mechanic, at least not an NFHS mechanic. If you're trying to move up, you're better off staying away from NCAA mechanics, unless the people you work for tell you to use them. Experienced officials can get away with it. For officials who are trying to move up, it can be perceived as sloppy.

I like 2 man mechanics i think 30 sec timeouts should be at the circles (one on each side ) and 60 seconds at the top of the 3 pt arc or top of the key. Going down to the blocks is STUPID. Its like somone copied a 3-person manual and forgot to change that one section.

No, it's not stupid. You go to the top of the key on 30 second time-outs because the cheerleaders are not allowed on the floor for a 30. You go to the blocks on 60 second time-outs because the cheerleaders are allowed on the floor.