Speaking of Visible Counts..Part 2

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

My take:

1) If you're "on the ball", you should have any needed counts.

2) "Not being taught to do" something is not the same as "Being taught not to do" something

3) Too many people hear "The facts of the game (as Jeff listed) mean that the lead 'never' has this call" and interpret it as "The lead need not use this mechanic."

4) The lead's area in a three-person game is 80% (SWAG) of the lead's area in a two-person game. If the lead counts in a two-person game, why not count in a three-person game?

5) The count *can* be part of crew communication -- telling T that L now has the ball and T should go off-ball.

IMO, it should be used (when appropriate). I use it and have not been told to stop.

I just want to clarify information that I received confirmation (or confirm) yesterday at a clinic I was acting as a clinician.

The IHSA does not want the Lead official to ever have a closely-guarded count. What other states might do is likely different. This information came from a Rules Interpreter who is also a Certified Clinician that ran a clinic I attended on Sunday. This was emphasized as a clear difference from the NF.

Peace