Free throw delay

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by representing

continuing with previous post...

If the ball is not in the shooter's hand, I would allow them to switch only once. At that point I would tell them stay where they are.

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

Clark,
I confess to not remembering the precise posts over the past few years that Nevadaref referred to in his post. My rule is simple.

I will allow the defensive team to make the final decision. If the offensive team wishes to move, then I will allow the defense to counter. If the defense switches that will end it.

Got any rules support for that?

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Got any rules support for that?

Nevadaref,
No, I sure don't. From a common sense point of view (I know that has no place in most situations), the defense has the opportunity to determine match-ups. The offense can't dictate that the defense switch match-ups (which, is essence, is what would be allowed if the offense were permitted to change sides and the defense was not).

Therefore, my answer is 100% based on common sense -- as a coach, as a player and as a referee.

I have not seen a specific case play that would override this logic. The reason I do not allow constant exchanging to continue as the game would never end, in theory.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Got any rules support for that?

It's been discussed before. Look it up.

For the rest of you -- afaik, there's no guidance in the rules for this. So, you can let the defense choose, let the offense choose, use rock-paper-scissors, quickly bounce the ball to the thrower so both teams violate and you can move on, stand there and let the game develop into an actionless contest and assess double Ts, etc.

For me, I let the defense choose first. :shrug:

[grunewar]

I thought the ambidextrous pitcher had to declare before the switch-hitter?

Oops, wrong sport. Never mind!

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by grunewar

I thought the ambidextrous pitcher had to declare before the switch-hitter?

Oops, wrong sport. Never mind!

Myth... oh, wait... day or night game? Ahh, nevermind.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

I thought the ambidextrous pitcher had to declare before the switch-hitter?

Is that true, because if it is, I think that the umpire handled it incorrectly in a minor league game a few years ago.

Abbott and Costello have nothing on ambidextrous pitcher, switch-hitter - MLB - ESPN

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Is that true, because if it is, I think that the umpire handled it incorrectly in a minor league game a few years ago.

Abbott and Costello have nothing on ambidextrous pitcher, switch-hitter - MLB - ESPN

The rule was clarified as a result of this game.