Table side in two man.

[Ed Maeder]

Along the same lines as long switches in two man. What is the reasoning to go opposite table in two man on a shooting foul.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Ed Maeder

Along the same lines as long switches in two man. What is the reasoning to go opposite table in two man on a shooting foul.

I hope this is changed soon. It's awkward, especially when coming from opposite table on a shooting foul.

[mikeref]

I don't know the original rational for going opposite the table after calling a foul...I can guess it might be to get away from irrate coaches. I do think that within the next two years, possibly as early as next year the Federation will adapt a table side mechanic for two person. This based on the success of table side reporting in 3 person. I hope this does become the mechanic

[Lotto]

In NY on the girl's side, we've already adopted this mechanic, with the calling official going tableside as trail on FTs. I've found that it works pretty well, although I must say that there are coaches that I'd just assume go opposite, since no amount of communication with them is going to be productive...

[refnrev]

In 2 whistle I'd rather go opposite, I hope they keep it like it is.

[swkansasref33]

I always thought the reason was so the scorer's table could see you during the free throws, to implicate whether or not the basket was good, say a lane violation or not... so I have no freakin clue...personally I like it because the coach can't grip at me about the call, so I won't have to T him up... even though I may actually have to T him up if he starts yellin across the court at me during the free-throw... WAIT! Did I say may? I meant I WILL T him up when he starts yellin across the court... hehehe

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by Ed Maeder

Along the same lines as long switches in two man. What is the reasoning to go opposite table in two man on a shooting foul.

I too would rather stay away from the table in 2 man. But if all my games where 3 man, I would have to worry about that!!!!!

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by Ed Maeder

Along the same lines as long switches in two man. What is the reasoning to go opposite table in two man on a shooting foul.

I think it gives the officials a much better view of the entire floor. The trail has an unbstructed view of both benches. Whereas if you switched it the lead would have to look through players to see the benches. The benefit in three man is that you already have a free official standing there.

[kbilla]

go opposite so that you can see the free throw shooter/lane activity and whether or not they violate, see substitutions coming so that you can beckon them, signal violations to table, etc....if you stay table side in a 2-man game, this is not really fair to one coach - since you will still have to be low enough to see the free throw shooter and opposite lane activity, you will be right in front of one coach and they will be the only one with access to you for an explanation (the primary reasoning behind T staying table side in 3-man), whereas the other coach will not have the same opportunity....in a 3 man game with T basically at half court and no responsibility for the shooter or lane activity, he/she can converse with either coach as necessary...i think it makes sense as is, although i agree it is difficult thing to do if you go back and forth between 2 & 3-whistle games....