Just trying to avoid a violation

[jsblanton]

Before I give the ball to the shooter for a free throw, I look down to make sure everyone's feet are behind the lines. If I notice any of the kids along the lane over the lines I say something like,"let it touch, check your feet, (and I tell how many shots). My question is: am I coaching or giving an advantage to one team or the other by doing this?

[Terrapins Fan]

Less is my in my book.

" 2 shots"

"1 shot"

If I get some one entering early , next time, I might say " let it hit the rim"

Less is more.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

If I get some one entering early , next time, I might say " let it hit the rim"

Please don't say that. It doesn't have to hit the rim. They can also enter once it hits the backboard.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by jsblanton

My question is: am I coaching or giving an advantage to one team or the other by doing this?

Some might consider it coaching. I consider it preventative officiating. What level are you talking about here, btw? For Jr High and below, I would definitely be a little more verbal. But for high school games, I would expect them to know by now that they can't be touching the lines.

[jsblanton]

I am only in my 2nd year. I do middle school and frosh. mostly.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

Less is more in my book.

" 2 shots"

"1 shot"

In the spirit of "less is more", why are you telling them that there are 2 shots? Of course there are shots coming. Why else would we be lined up along the free throw lane like this? All you need to say is "TWO!" or "one" or whatever. Somebody's just going to turn to you once the shooter has the ball and ask "Two, ref?" anyway.

I might say " let it hit the rim"

In the spirit of "less is more", if you must say something, just say "let it hit".

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by jsblanton

I am only in my 2nd year. I do middle school and frosh. mostly.

In middle school, I have no problem with a little "coaching". As freshman, they should probably know how things work.

[jsblanton]

Thanks for the help scrapper

[Scrapper1]

I should mention that if you prefer the "more is more" philosophy, then my favorite directions usually go something like, "Ok, guys, we had a good hoop, so we got one shot coming here. Watch your feet, and make sure you wait till it hits. Go straight in, no pushing, ok? Here we go, shooter. One shot!"

I love working with that guy.

[bob jenkins]

Suppose that before you administered the FT, A was in one of the lower blocks and B had three players along the line. A had a player off the line, but below the FT line extended. Would you fix it, or administer the FT and call the violations? Same thing in your play with the toes on the line.

[Ignats75]

If I see someone "pushing the envelope" as it were, I tend to say, "One Shot. Make sure it hits." To me, thats preventative officiating.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Please don't say that. It doesn't have to hit the rim. They can also enter once it hits the backboard.

I say "let it hit." If they cannot figure it out after that then that is their problem.

Peace

[inigo montoya]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

In middle school, I have no problem with a little "coaching". As freshman, they should probably know how things work.

Depends if it's guys or girls...seems like a lot of freshmen girls haven't played much either.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by jsblanton

Before I give the ball to the shooter for a free throw, I look down to make sure everyone's feet are behind the lines. If I notice any of the kids along the lane over the lines I say something like,"let it touch, check your feet, (and I tell how many shots). My question is: am I coaching or giving an advantage to one team or the other by doing this?

Like others have said, preventive officiating. I usually bounce the ball a couple of times and look around to make sure everything is okay and everyone is set, then administer the FT.

[kbilla]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I should mention that if you prefer the "more is more" philosophy, then my favorite directions usually go something like, "Ok, guys, we had a good hoop, so we got one shot coming here. Watch your feet, and make sure you wait till it hits. Go straight in, no pushing, ok? Here we go, shooter. One shot!"

I love working with that guy.

this is the same guy who is jumping in the huddle after the team just took their first to going "ok coach 2 fulls 2 30's left!"