Lane Boundary

[Back In The Saddle]

You mean the old Statue of Liberty pose? As long as I live, I'll never understand that. It's technically illegal, but I've never seen it called. It looks like it's more of a disadvantage than an advantage.

Unfortunately it's legal to have arms over the line. And both boys and girls seem to be equally guilty of the sword fighting or hand jive thing. It's not a violation. It's usually not enough for a foul. But it is annoying. A brusque, "Knock it off" usually doesn't solve it (oh sure, they're both going to knock it off...just as soon as they win this round). Too bad you can't just smack 'em up side the head. It's quick, it doesn't cost either player a foul, and it would get their attention.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

You mean the old Statue of Liberty pose? As long as I live, I'll never understand that. It's technically illegal, but I've never seen it called. It looks like it's more of a disadvantage than an advantage.

Unfortunately it's legal to have arms over the line. And both boys and girls seem to be equally guilty of the sword fighting or hand jive thing. It's not a violation. It's usually not enough for a foul. But it is annoying. A brusque, "Knock it off" usually doesn't solve it (oh sure, they're both going to knock it off...just as soon as they win this round). Too bad you can't just smack 'em up side the head. It's quick, it doesn't cost either player a foul, and it would get their attention.

I've found a bit of attention tends to stop this behavior. "When you two are done, we'll get started."

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I've found a bit of attention tends to stop this behavior. "When you two are done, we'll get started."

I have done that once or twice. But almost always, in my experience, it begins after the ball is at the disposal of the thrower.