Washington State Interpretation Mtg.

[totalnewbie]

Thanks!

I'm just saying as a player I dont see it as a problem. Using the sideline to aid your defense happens all the time--the division line once they enter front court, the side line, the end line. Those are all considered "6th defenders" and are all totally legal. Stepping on the line isnt that much more than what is already allowed. Thats all I was saying.

I wasnt saying that stepping on the line gives you a 6th defender--the court already is the 6th defender. Or at least that was an old defensive priciple we were taught "back in the day." (tm) which is why you see so many traps near the division line and when the ball goes to the side--because two defenders use the line as an additional defender. It is an efficient use of defensive man power.

Back to my main point--I like knowing about things that were legal when I played are now illegal. That is important for me to know as a new ref. And it will also be interesting to see how my view of things changes as I go from "ex-player" to "official."

Clark