Free Throw Mechanic(s)

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by rgcdenver

b) on any free throw, where does the top official stand? I have used a position at the sideline farthest from the table, on a line with the free throw line extended, indicating the # of shots until the ball is passed to the free thrower, then beginning a count as to how long the thrower has the ball prior to release, the other hand raising up to start the clock (on the second of two shots, or the first shot of a 1 & 1) - okay on the position as it allows me to see if the shooter violates along with watching the players behind the 3 point line.

I agree with your positioning with 2 exceptions:

1. As already mentioned, the new NFHS mechanic is to have T tableside for free throws.

2. I do not stand at the sideline, but rather 1/3 to 1/2 the way between the sideline and the lane, and a step above the FT line extended to get an angle on the 2 lane players who are mine.

[BillyMac]

A twist. I believe that the IAABO manual, and possibly the NFHS manual, states that we are to blow the whistle before a free throw after a time out. How many of us actually do that?

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

A twist. I believe that the IAABO manual, and possibly the NFHS manual, states that we are to blow the whistle before a free throw after a time out. How many of us actually do that?

Ooooo, a calculus question.

[Adam]

I'm not sure CO is using the new FED tableside mechanic.