stupid mechanics

[rgaudreau]

I was chatting with some fellow officials tonight and this topic came up for discussion.

In chatting with these officials (90 years total experience) it has only happened one time that a free thrower has violated on the 10 second count.

However, we still have to make a visual 10 second count on free throws. Do you really see a purpose to be doing this count, for a violation call that is seldom used.

Just curious and looking for discussion.

Ren