Video: end of game

[zm1283]

Sorry, but I'll come out and say it: They look confused and not very sure of themselves.

1. Notice the C's position when the ball hits him.

Why was he so close to the lane? Step down if anything, but don't close in on the play unless you have a held ball or foul.

2. Was the girl in the act of shooting when the foul was called?

No. He got this part right.

3. Why was there such a long conversation and what could the C have added?

Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not sure why the C came in like that. Officiate the dead ball period and help the old Trail get the shooter while the L reports the foul. That part made them look bad IMO.

On an unrelated note, is it common for coaches there to wear sweatpants and long sleeve t-shirts for state championship games like the white team's HC?

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Sorry, but I'll come out and say it: They look confused and not very sure of themselves.

1. Notice the C's position when the ball hits him.

Why was he so close to the lane? Step down if anything, but don't close in on the play unless you have a held ball or foul.

2. Was the girl in the act of shooting when the foul was called?

No. He got this part right.

3. Why was there such a long conversation and what could the C have added?

Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not sure why the C came in like that. Officiate the dead ball period and help the old Trail get the shooter while the L reports the foul. That part made them look bad IMO.

On an unrelated note, is it common for coaches there to wear sweatpants and long sleeve t-shirts for state championship games like the white team's HC?

I'm not sure about the attire. The Mississippi Boy's state champion coach wore a white suit to the game.

I have to ask, why do you say step down at the C? Without looking at the play, I'm not sure if that is the correct way to get an open look; actually stepping up will help many times when the ball is headed toward the hoop. I know one school of thought is to step down all the time, but that will keep a "stacked" point of view many times.

My guess is the C had an imaginary ring in his nose with an imaginary rope attached to it and the ball. In other words, he was ball watching big time, wanted a closer look and got caught up. Sadly, the fact that the ball hit him could have decided the state championship. Or should I say it could have been a huge factor in the outcome.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I have to ask, why do you say step down at the C? Without looking at the play, I'm not sure if that is the correct way to get an open look; actually stepping up will help many times when the ball is headed toward the hoop. I know one school of thought is to step down all the time, but that will keep a "stacked" point of view many times.

When I say "step down", I'm really meaning do something besides come running into the play like he did. He could have stepped down, stepped up, or just stayed where he was to being with. He wasn't needed over there.

In all honesty, this crew looked like they were in over their heads. The more I watch it the worse it looks.

As for the attire thing. I just think it makes a coach look more professional and I think they command more respect when they dress the part. Sweats make them look like they're in a summer league or at practice.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Is it common for coaches there to wear sweatpants and long sleeve t-shirts for state championship games like the white team's HC?

Here in the Constitution State, it's not common, but it's not rare either. We have some "big time" schools who make it to the state finals almost every year, whose coaches wear sweat suits. It looks like they're coaching at practice, not at a game, but they don't get paid to be a "fashion model". They get paid to win games, for their players to show good sportsmanship on the court, and for their players to graduate, and possibly move on to the next level. It used to bother me, now I realize that there are much more important things about being a good coach than about being a "fashion model". Just my evolving opinion.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

They get paid to win games, for their players to show good sportsmanship on the court, and for their players to graduate, and possibly move on to the next level. It used to bother me, now I realize that there are much more important things about being a good coach than about being a "fashion model". Just my evolving opinion.

Being a fashion model isn't important, but not looking like a bum is. I assume that coach is a teacher at the school. As a teacher he is paid to teach, enforce rules....and a bunch of other stuff. I would guess that unless that guy teaches gym then he is not allowed to wear a sweat suit while teaching. There are much more important things about being a good teacher than about being a fashion model but what the teacher wears is still important. Why is that changed for coaching a game?