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[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
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Again, just my opinion, but I think putting those three (or four, if you count "rhythm") factors into the official's mind are more helpful than just saying "call it if it gives the defender an advantage".

[/B][/QUOTE]Chuck, imo, they have been defining those advantages both in writing and at camps since I started out as a frisky little dinosaur with delusions of greatness. I've been hearing the same things over and over- year after year.

"Speed" is simply gaining a defensive advantage by slowing the dribbler down.

"Balance" is just knocking the dribbler off-stride, whether it's slight or not.

"Quickness" is exactly the same as "speed", as far as I can see.

Same old/same old, imo. Doesn't mean that I don't believe in it. Just means that I don't think that it's some wondrous new boon to the officiating masses, is all.