New mechanics changes for High school Basketball!

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by kda89508

I sure would not have typed these in. You were still on table side in high school 3 man last year but I dont agree with these changes. Kevin

Calling official went opposite table in 3 man for last season.

[Texas Aggie]

Is the trail getting winded going opposite tableside?

We've been doing this in Texas for a number of years and it is a much better mechanic. If the coach wants to have a word with you, you are right there. Plus, it speeds up time. When I'm lead, I bounce the ball the instant the Trail turns around after reporting the foul (they know to be ready, and I expect them to do the same). Finally, if the table has an issue, you are right there.

There's no good reason to go opposite table. The only stated reason was to get away from the coach, but I've done it both ways (a LOT) and staying there works better. I can shut down whatever behavior I need to from there easier as well.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Calling official went opposite table in 3 man for last season.

Nope. Not by the NFHS manual. Perhaps by a directive from YOUR specific state.

The NCAA Mens official went opposite, but the NCAA Womens stayed tableside.

I think that you are confused.

[Vinski]

Personally, I like the idea of the reporting official staying up top table side. This is the same mechanic that trail does in three man. Seems to flow much smoother.
However, I don’t like having to mirror the chop. This will take the trail's eyes off the pre-throwin action in his primary because he has to watch his partner at the end-line.

[Nevadaref]

The 2-man change is to more closely match the 3-man system.

The calling official is now tableside. People can debate whether that helps or hurts with the coaches.

The 3-man change is to more closely match the NCAA mechanics.
The NCAAW's (and some of the men's officials) officials have the Trail mirroring the chop. It helps the timer who sometimes has difficultly seeing the Lead.

[zm1283]

So if I'm reading this right, in 2-man whoever calls the foul will stay table side, but only on fouls where free throws will be shot?

I do like that the Trail goes table side for free throws like in 3-man. For officials that go back and forth between 2 and 3 man, it is easier.

As for the 3-man change, it says something about mirroring the stop and start clock mechanic. Does that man the Trail has to also put his hand up to stop the clock? I don't mind mirroring the start clock chop, but mirroring the stop clock signal is really stupid.