New FT 2 man mechanic

[Texas Aggie]

We've been using the mechanic in Texas for several years now. It works fine and there's no issue with it. Its easier except that the lead might have to think about where he is backing toward, especially if he works a lot of 3 man. But its much easier for the new trail: report, turn around, take care of business. You have nothing to watch but the players, which is a good thing. Before the second free throw, take a quick glance for subs (hopefully the clock is doing their job, but often they aren't). If the coach wants a quick explanation, you are right there. I don't recall ever giving a technical from this position. Not saying it won't happen, but I think the fact that you are there and listening gets you 90% of the way down the road toward not having to give a T.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

We've been using the mechanic in Texas for several years now. It works fine and there's no issue with it. Its easier except that the lead might have to think about where he is backing toward, especially if he works a lot of 3 man. But its much easier for the new trail: report, turn around, take care of business. You have nothing to watch but the players, which is a good thing. Before the second free throw, take a quick glance for subs (hopefully the clock is doing their job, but often they aren't). If the coach wants a quick explanation, you are right there. I don't recall ever giving a technical from this position. Not saying it won't happen, but I think the fact that you are there and listening gets you 90% of the way down the road toward not having to give a T.

GREAT POST!!! I'm widely known as being a hothead and having a quick trigger finger...but I have never called a foul, went to the table then had to wack the coach...I'm there and we can talk calmly. If I had to turn my back and walk away from them, they'd go ballistic.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by CLH

GREAT POST!!! I'm widely known as being a hothead and having a quick trigger finger...but I have never called a foul, went to the table then had to wack the coach...I'm there and we can talk calmly. If I had to turn my back and walk away from them, they'd go ballistic.

So coaches would go ballistic if/when you are working (if not already) NCAA-M mechanics?

I haven't had that problem.

[mick]

Originally Posted by CLH

GREAT POST!!! I'm widely known as being a hothead and having a quick trigger finger...but I have never called a foul, went to the table then had to wack the coach...I'm there and we can talk calmly. If I had to turn my back and walk away from them, they'd go ballistic.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

So coaches would go ballistic if/when you are working (if not already) NCAA-M mechanics?

I haven't had that problem.

Do you really think that is what CLH implied?
...I didn't think so.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by mick

Do you really think that is what CLH implied?
...I didn't think so.

No, what I inferred from his earlier rant is that anyone who doesn't like or has questioned the new mechanic in 2-man is scared of or can't communicate with coaches.

I purposely used the same faulty logic in response to his post.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

No, what I inferred from his earlier rant is that anyone who doesn't like or has questioned the new mechanic in 2-man is scared of or can't communicate with coaches.

Perhaps you don't fall into this category, but I think if you look at the main complaints about this new mechanic when it was first released, I think you'll find that's exactly what people were saying. That seemed to be the main issue with the majority of people who don't like it. Not everyone, but the majority who did complain.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Perhaps you don't fall into this category, but I think if you look at the main complaints about this new mechanic when it was first released, I think you'll find that's exactly what people were saying. That seemed to be the main issue with the majority of people who don't like it. Not everyone, but the majority who did complain.

I'm not sure people were complaining as much as asking for the rationale. I saw assumptions that it had to do with communicating with the coaches but I have yet to read that from the NFHS (maybe I just missed it). But assuming that is the rationale I personally don't see how it would enhance communication. On free throws the Trail is going to nowhere near one of the coaches, and in the 2nd half it's going to be the coach most likely looking for an answer to a question since his/her team just sent the opposing team to the free throw line.

I just prefer the old mechanic based on court vision. Of course some folks here have a heart attack if someone expresses a preference for something. If your thought process or logic is not the same as theirs then you can't possibly be a good official.