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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Sporting Behavior Pre-Game Situations was a NFHS Point of Emphasis in 2002-03. It was again a Point of Emphasis in 2003-04. In both cases the NFHS suggested that state or local athletic conferences should establish appropriate pregame procedures, and protocols.

Here in Connecticut our state high school athletic governing body (CIAC) came out with this: Team members are not allowed to congregate at midcourt during introductions. Officials will direct players to free throw line area in front of respective benches.

Here is a case where the national organization seems to have allowed each state to come up with it's own guidelines. This may be why we don't have consistency from state to state.

Personally I do not care what other states do and I do not know why you would either. I do not work for teams in other states and if a state wants to have a policy I am all for it. If I go to Connecticut to work a game, it will not be at the high school level.

This still illustrates to me why you should not be relying on a 13-14 year old casebook interpretation. You just showed that later they came back and decided that states had to come up with some guidelines. And I recall that my state allowed the home team leeway to come to the center and they also did not prohibit players to shake hands with the team in the center either. Most introductions I see now have the starters running over to shake the hands of the opposing coach and often trying to shake hands with the officials. I do not think I would ever have a problem with that expression of sportsmanship.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You just showed that later they came back and decided that states had to come up with some guidelines.

It wasn't later. It was suggested that states come up with their own guidelines the very first year it was a point of emphasis, 2002-03, and was reiterated in 2003-04. Pretty much the exact same wording in both years. In any case, it wasn't later.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

This still illustrates to me why you should not be relying on a 13-14 year old casebook interpretation.

We're not talking about a casebook interpretation, we're talking about a point of emphasis. Emphasis, as in something that is given great stress or importance.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

My state allowed the home team leeway to come to the center and they also did not prohibit players to shake hands with the team in the center either.

Which is exactly what the NFHS wanted your state to do: "The state or local athletic conference should establish appropriate pregame procedures and protocols. A policy could be established confining teams to their own free throw semicircle for pregame huddles or rituals or that only the home team utilizes the center circle".

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not care what other states do and I do not know why you would either.

I don't care about other states. I don't plan on moving any time soon. I just stated how Connecticut handled the 2002-03, and 2003-04, points of emphasis suggesting that each state establish appropriate pregame procedures and protocols.

Connecticut is a 100% IAABO state. We have four "Connecticut only" mechanics:
Point to floor for two-point field goal try when shooter has foot touching three point line.
No long switches when foul is called in the backcourt and there is no change of possession or direction.
Team members are not allowed to congregate at midcourt during introductions. Officials will direct players to free throw line area in front of respective benches.
Coaching Box must be marked. If home coach and/or home management refuse to designate coaching box with tape, the home team will not use a coaching box for that game. However, the visiting team will be allowed a coaching box. Notify Board Secretary, or Commissioner the next day.