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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
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Originally posted by Snaqwells
If he falls in the middle of the crowd, and I'm convinced he's taking a dive, I'm hitting him with a T.
If I'm not sure, and he's in the middle of the play (somewhat likely given the likely full court press, unless his teammates stand around doing nothing), I'll whistle it dead.
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And just how do you know he didn't twist his ankle.
There is no way you can tell if he is taking a dive.
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I agree with Mark. You don't really
know for sure whether the player is hurt or taking a dive. You also don't
know for sure that it's a set play by the coach. Suspecting something isn't the same as
knowing something.
I'd rather err on the side of safety anyway.
I really don't know what real advantage the defense is gonna get out of this play, no matter what, if you do stop play. A well-coached team would be into it's defense right away as soon as the thrower was hitting OOB anyway. The defenders all should know where to go and who to defend. They had the 2 FT's to figure that out. And the throwing team is still gonna able to run the end line too, no matter what.
Btw, a "T" for "faking being injured" on this play? Oh my!
Jmo.
Mon Feb 13, 2006, 08:35am
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