More thoughts on new NF FT mechanic

[jkohls]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

I just wonder how much the number of technicals is going to go up this year.

I read somewhere that when they sent the trail opposite, there were more techs called, as coaches were standing yelling across the floor, as opposed to speaking to an official right in front of them. You see, the "Look at me" factor is diminished if the official is right there, so some coaches are neutralized by proximity.

[Rich]

I get the feeling that quite a few associations / organizations are going to ignore this change.

[truerookie]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I get the feeling that quite a few associations / organizations are going to ignore this change.

Why? This is the perferct opportunity to display our interpersonal skills.

One should never give up the opportunity to communicate, although, it may not be what one wants to hear.

[constable]

Does anyone know the rationale behind the change? Are they fixing what isn't broke?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by constable

Does anyone know the rationale behind the change? Are they fixing what isn't broke?

My understanding this was to help communication with coaches.

Peace

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by constable

Does anyone know the rationale behind the change? Are they fixing what isn't broke?

It sure seems like it sometimes.

For the record, Oregon has decided not to implement this change...and were are almost exclusively a 2-person state....even at the tournaments.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

For the record, Oregon has decided not to implement this change...and were are almost exclusively a 2-person state

Don't worry, Camron. The way our state is headed, pretty soon 3-person will be legal.

[Texas Aggie]

I don't know why any state would not want to use this mechanic. It isn't a problem. Out of the coaches technicals I've given over the last few years, I can't recall one off the top of my head that happened because I was there and not opposite the table. In other words -- while I was standing there waiting for or during the free throw(s).

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by jkohls

I read somewhere that when they sent the trail opposite, there were more techs called

Another reason not to make the change.