coach deception and zipper shorts

[Hawks Coach]

Originally posted by Mark Padgett
The deception comes in when the coach knowingly sends three of his players to the wrong end of the floor, in the hope of deceiving the other team's players.

It is no more "deceptive" than a player head faking one way and going another.

Mark, I would differ with you on that, but I guess you probably know that already. Key words: rec game. These kids are out having fun playing ball, and probably walk on the court only halfway aware of what is happening. It's hard to get them to understand how to play defense, let alone get them to change ends of the floor when they are confused. Just get them all started playing at the right basket after halftime, then all basketball-oriented deception is fair game. I'm not a big fan of these trick plays, and yes, I do consider them unsporting (though not a T in case you are wondering).