Do we need this mechanic?

[lrpalmer3]

Originally Posted by mick

This happens all the time !
Practical signals get added because officials are using them.
Silly mechanics get dropped because officials refuse to use them.

This is true.

[Rita C]

To be honest, I haven't really had many coaches say anything about closely guarded. I haven't felt the need for the mechanic. Of course, as of yet, I've done few varsity games. That may be the difference.

Soooo, I guess I'll give it a try. One more signal to worry about using.

Rita

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Rita C

To be honest, I haven't really had many coaches say anything about closely guarded.

You are lucky

I haven't felt the need for the mechanic. Of course, as of yet, I've done few varsity games. That may be the difference. Soooo, I guess I'll give it a try. One more signal to worry about using. Rita

I defiantly would not worry about using this mechanic or go out my way to use it. Just know that it's there to help communicate what you are judging, if you need it. Sort of like the bird dog signal. You don't have to bird dog but at times, it helps to communicate your judgement. Communication (as the wise man once said) is the key to successful officiating.

Have a nice day

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rita C

To be honest, I haven't really had many coaches say anything about closely guarded. I haven't felt the need for the mechanic. Of course, as of yet, I've done few varsity games. That may be the difference.

Soooo, I guess I'll give it a try. One more signal to worry about using.

Rita

Coaches at the varsity level do tend to complain more about the closely guarded issue. That is because they are more knowledgeable about the game. JV and lower level coaches are more concerned about 3 seconds and why his or her player was not awarded a foul call for dribbling through all 5 people. Do not worry about it.

Peace

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Coaches at the varsity level do tend to complain more about the closely guarded issue. That is because they are more knowledgeable about the game. JV and lower level coaches are more concerned about 3 seconds and why his or her player was not awarded a foul call for dribbling through all 5 people. Do not worry about it.

Peace

I don't worry about it as a coach...if I see them counting at any given time, I know they are paying attention.

Now, about getting the lead to do a visual "3 second count".....

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by CoachP

I don't worry about it as a coach...if I see them counting at any given time, I know they are paying attention.

Now, about getting the lead to do a visual "3 second count".....

CP - I'm pretty sure you're being at least a little facetious, but I've heard that idea before, from both coaches and officials, in casual conversation.

1. The lead isn't the only person in 2 person, 3 person, NCAA W and NCAA M that is responsible for players in the lane.
2. It would be impossible to account for multiple players being in the lane who've entered at different times.

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

CP - I'm pretty sure you're being at least a little facetious, but I've heard that idea before, from both coaches and officials, in casual conversation.

1. The lead isn't the only person in 2 person, 3 person, NCAA W and NCAA M that is responsible for players in the lane.
2. It would be impossible to account for multiple players being in the lane who've entered at different times.

I'm pretty sure I was being a LOT facetious...

Re: #2 Yeah, I've noticed that also!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

CP -
2. It would be impossible to account for multiple players being in the lane who've entered at different times.

You could sit down and use both arms and both legs. If all five players came into the lane at different times, you'd have to come up with one more appendage to use to count. I guess this would leave Juulie out.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

You could sit down and use both arms and both legs. If all five players came into the lane at different times, you'd have to come up with one more appendage to use to count. I guess this would leave Juulie out.

Actually, you try this and it will chase me out of the gym!!

[Adam]

I'm willing to go out on a limb here and say we don't need to guess on that.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by CoachP

I don't worry about it as a coach...if I see them counting at any given time, I know they are paying attention.

Now, about getting the lead to do a visual "3 second count".....

The visual three second count has been in existence for many years. It's just that nobody wants to count it