More thoughts on new NF FT mechanic

[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).

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by 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).

Maybe some states don't like that in the new positioning neither official can see the benches and table.

The mechanic affects more than just how close you are standing to the front court coach.