The Primal Scream

[mick]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Whatinthehell has one got to do with the other?


Screaming at opponent going in for a layup is done with the intent of trying to break the concentration of the shooter. There's no specific rule against doing so. You tell me though...what is the intent of a player making a primal scream? Hint.....pull out your 2003-04 rule book and read POE 1A.

2003-2004 POE 1
A. Taunting/Self-Promotion: ....While many of these actions are not specifically illegal by rule, extreme behaviors could and should be considered taunting and baiting of the opponents....

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Mick, what is the object of these primal screams in your learned opinion, no matter how long they are?

My own opinion is that it's a borrowed practice from the NBA, and its only done for one of two reasons, or maybe both reasons---> (1) drawing attention to themselves a la chest beating, etc., or (2) taunting the other team.

JR,
The Dunker may have missed 10 shots in a row and gave the *primal scream* out of relief of finally putting the ball in the hole.

I do not think all screams must be automatic technical fouls.