the obvious

lrpalmer3 · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 03:11pm

I am trying to make a list of one-liners to read before each game. I'm calling the sheet "The Obvious".

Here's what I have so far:

1. Inbounding player must step over the line, not on the line to violate.
2. Always back out towards the table when administering free throws (2-man or 3-man).
3. At tip-off, jumpers face opposite their bench.

Any more suggestions?

Nevadaref · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 03:41pm

Stay in your primary.

gordon30307 · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 03:52pm

Make eye contact when administering free throws and inbounding the ball.

Robmoz · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 03:57pm

Check your fly!

lrpalmer3 · #5 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 06:26pm

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Originally posted by Robmoz
Check your fly!

Very nice!

The other two are on my actual pregame card.

tjones1 · #6 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 06:38pm

I think this was just in another thread. Double whistle on the block/charge. Make sure you know who's suppose to come out with it.

bob jenkins · #7 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 08:49pm

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Originally posted by lrpalmer3

3. At tip-off, jumpers face opposite their bench.

Unless it's OT ...

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Originally posted by Nevadaref

Stay in your primary.

Call the obvious.

Don't f*** up.

ChrisSportsFan · #8 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 31, 2004, 08:53pm

know your primary and stay in it.

trust your partner.

referee the defense.

don't run backwards.

smile and have fun.

zebraman · #9 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 12:44am

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Originally posted by lrpalmer3
I am trying to make a list of one-liners to read before each game. I'm calling the sheet "The Obvious".

Here's what I have so far:

1. Inbounding player must step over the line, not on the line to violate.
2. Always back out towards the table when administering free throws (2-man or 3-man).
3. At tip-off, jumpers face opposite their bench.

Any more suggestions?

overcommunicate with your partner(s).

Z

brandan89 · #10 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 12:50am

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Originally posted by ChrisSportsFan
know your primary and stay in it.

trust your partner.

referee the defense.

don't run backwards.

smile and have fun.

If you do run backwards, you could end up with a broken wrist like I have now

.

Remember the person who is fouled (the person who will shoot.)

rainmaker · #11 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 01:10am

Protect the shooter.

zebraman · #12 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 01:24am

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Originally posted by rainmaker
Protect the shooter.

Maybe "stay with the shooter" is a better term than "protect the shooter." We shouldn't be giving any more protection to the offensive player than we give to the defensive player should we?

Z

rainmaker · #13 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 01:36am

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Originally posted by zebraman

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Originally posted by rainmaker
Protect the shooter.

Maybe "stay with the shooter" is a better term than "protect the shooter." We shouldn't be giving any more protection to the offensive player than we give to the defensive player should we?

Z

It's just a saying, Zebe. I suppose different people mean different things by it. The advantage gained by the defender if she gives a slight bump to the shooter, is probably greater and more worthy of a call than the advantage gained if the shooter gives a slight bump to the defender. So it looks as though we're calling it tighter on the shooter, yea.

zebraman · #14 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 01:57am

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Originally posted by rainmaker

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Originally posted by zebraman

Quote:

Originally posted by rainmaker
Protect the shooter.

Maybe "stay with the shooter" is a better term than "protect the shooter." We shouldn't be giving any more protection to the offensive player than we give to the defensive player should we?

Z

It's just a saying, Zebe. I suppose different people mean different things by it. The advantage gained by the defender if she gives a slight bump to the shooter, is probably greater and more worthy of a call than the advantage gained if the shooter gives a slight bump to the defender. So it looks as though we're calling it tighter on the shooter, yea.

I know it's just a saying. Not trying to be pain in your butt, just thinking that "stay with shooter" is better than "protect the shooter."

At camp, I was once told that contact is initiated by the offensive player 20%-30% of the time yet a foul is called on the defensive player 95% of the time. His point is that we shouldn't "protect the shooter" because we already protect them way too much.

Z

rainmaker · #15 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 01, 2005, 02:12am

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Originally posted by zebraman

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Originally posted by rainmaker

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Originally posted by zebraman

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Originally posted by rainmaker
Protect the shooter.

Maybe "stay with the shooter" is a better term than "protect the shooter." We shouldn't be giving any more protection to the offensive player than we give to the defensive player should we?

Z

It's just a saying, Zebe. I suppose different people mean different things by it. The advantage gained by the defender if she gives a slight bump to the shooter, is probably greater and more worthy of a call than the advantage gained if the shooter gives a slight bump to the defender. So it looks as though we're calling it tighter on the shooter, yea.

I know it's just a saying. Not trying to be pain in your butt, just thinking that "stay with shooter" is better than "protect the shooter."

At camp, I was once told that contact is initiated by the offensive player 20%-30% of the time yet a foul is called on the defensive player 95% of the time. His point is that we shouldn't "protect the shooter" because we already protect them way too much.

Z

Okay, the next time we work together, I'll use "stay with the shooter" in my pre-game.

No big parties to be the life of tonight?