Defensive Match-up Request..

[cmathews]

You got it coach.

[amcginthy]

Originally Posted by cmathews

You got it coach.

So how much time is allowed - or is it just judgement...

Thanks.

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by amcginthy

So how much time is allowed - or is it just judgement...

Thanks.

As it long as it takes me to administer the throw-in..

[JRutledge]

Since this rule changed back, I have not had one time I can think of this was an actual request. If you take your time to put the ball in anyway, they will match up appropriately anyway. I would not spend a lot of time worrying about this rule.

Peace

[cmathews]

As the others have said, I don't think there is a set time. I like JRut have never had the request. When we have "mass" substitutions, as an official you can tell when they are matched up. I just delay putting the ball in play until it appears they are matched up.

[amcginthy]

Originally Posted by cmathews

As the others have said, I don't think there is a set time. I like JRut have never had the request. When we have "mass" substitutions, as an official you can tell when they are matched up. I just delay putting the ball in play until it appears they are matched up.

thanks. I'm studying to take the officials exam and am attending 2 camps this summer - and I was just looking for a clarification of the rule - I had never heard or seen a request - just what you said - officials usually just wait until everyone is pretty much ready.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Are you leaving coaching to join the dark side? Or just trying to learn how to better use "the force"?

[mick]

Originally Posted by amcginthy

thanks. I'm studying to take the officials exam and am attending 2 camps this summer - and I was just looking for a clarification of the rule - I had never heard or seen a request - just what you said - officials usually just wait until everyone is pretty much ready.

Some rules are not perfectly clear so [it is my belief] the rules makers defer to the judgement of the official. Besides knowing and using the rules, judgement seems to be the only hammer we have.

So to answer your question, surely it's judgement. The amount of time they get should be measured by the official's definition of "ample" or "nuff" time.

[Stat-Man]

If we ever have another alumni game at our college and I'm on the floor when the Varsity puts in 3 or more people, you can bet I'll test this rule.

[w_sohl]

Had one request this year, was actually surprised that the coach knew the rule.