Quote:
Sorry.....I couldn't resist:D Great to see you last night...it's been awhile! Now that test night (and we all hopefully passed) is over the courts are safe once again! |
OOPS! Looks like BITS beat me to it - sure proof that twisted minds think alike...
|
Quote:
Now that the test is over, the courts are once again safe? I don't follow that thinking at all!! I can name several people who undoubtedly passed who are clearly NOT safe on the court. I hate that thing! But it was fun to sit and chat. And I was so busy blabbing, I didn't ask how your kids are. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
But just imagine the fun we can have picking out a suitable Ms. Grammar Gal picture. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
I'm not calling 5 seconds unless there is a defender actively guarding the player with the ball. Just because another player is standing within 6 feet, it does not mean that the 2nd defender is actually guarding or even knows what's going on.
|
Quote:
I'm with BBR. If the player is effectivly "passed off" to a focused-on-that-player defender, keep counting. Just because a post player is within 6 feet and chasing somebody else - I cannot see a penalty. |
The 5 second count continuing from one defender to another is more prevalent in the case of a screen. When a defensive switch occurs immediately after the primary defender has been screened, and a new deffender obtains legal guarding position inside 6 feet immediately, I keep my count going.
|
I'd use caution with this call if the dribbler is driving to the hoop. If your on 5 and the dribbler's next step is to start a shot attempt I would think he should be allowed the oppertunity to attempt the shot. If he passes then blow it dead with the 5 sec. violation. We all know it's better to be late then early!
|
BBR & Ref Daddy make a good point. In order for the 5 second count to continue, the 2nd defender must establish LGP on the offensive player before it is terminated with the 1st defender - otherwise he gets a new 5 second count. As Smitty said, this happens most commonly in the event of a screen - other common situation it can occur is when there's a double team.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15am. |