Coach perceptions of what we call

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

NCAA mechanics have evolved over the last few years to place the calling official table side specifically to allow dialogue.

I was surprised to learn about the new FT mechanic this year that puts the T standing on the half line, 10-15 feet onto the floor during the first of two/first two of three shots. When I asked clinicians about it, the two answers I got (and they were all admitedly guesses) were to see subs better and to get the official away from the coach. The sub thing is interesting, but seems pretty obviously specious. Which leaves the coach thing. If the point of putting the calling official over there is to promote dialogue, why are we now putting that official so far from the coaches?