Backcourt Question

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

I think you just made my point for me. Why are you going to punish the offense, when the defense has equally done nothing to push forward the spirit of competitive play?

(my) definition of Defense: to defend our goal; not to initiate.

Maybe defense is set in a way to defend for last shot?? I'm leaning 55% to 45% to warn the offense.

[ma_ref]

Originally Posted by CoachP

(my) definition of Defense: to defend our goal; not to initiate.

Maybe defense is set in a way to defend for last shot?? I'm leaning 55% to 45% to warn the offense.

Wouldn't defense include attempting to secure/steal the ball? And if it's out in the open just sitting there, why not take it?

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

Wouldn't defense include attempting to secure/steal the ball? And if it's out in the open just sitting there, why not take it?

Not necessarily. Maybe their defense is better suited for sitting back in a 2-3. Maybe they WANT to pack it in because they WANT to have team A take an outside shot. Maybe the ball is between A1, A2 and A3. Maybe their coach is leery of a trick play and not allowing them out. Maybe, maybe....

That's why I gave a 55-45% onus on the offense...hafta be there.