Closely Guarded Count by the Lead

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I could go into more and more example. The point that I was trying to make, when I go to NCAA Men's camps, I do not have to spend time switching back and forth with regular every day mechanics that I would use at the NF level. I when I work with Women's officials, they are almost always trying to bring down their mechanics like locking down for the last second shot and only having the Lead rotate but go back if the ball goes to the other end. Actually it is easier to work with Men's college officials because they are not trying to change the entire philosophy of the mechanics because they work that level.

I see what you mean. If you work men's mechanics, you will do some things differently and nobody will notice, really. Which is what I said eariler when we were talking about counting.

You hit onto a sore point with me, actually. All the officials in this area want to "lock down" at some point in HS games. Why? Last second shot DOES NOT PASS on a rotation in NCAAM and NFHS games. What's the point?

You rotate over if you need to. If I'm the center, I can step out and still handle the last second shot. I can also chew gum and officiate at the same time.