3 seconds violation

[Anchor]

Go easy guys. Forget the rule book--a simple rule of thumb is all that is necessary: regardless of ball position, it is 3-seconds when someone hands you a burnt marshmallow.

Now, back to the OP--it does seem a little perplexing to me that of 3 varsity level officials someone did not know that front court makes a difference. Time to spend some more time in the rule and case book.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Anchor

Now, back to the OP--it does seem a little perplexing to me that of 3 varsity level officials someone did not know that front court makes a difference.

Agreed. I also find that marshmallow thing a bit perplexing.

[mutantducky]

he must've meant smores. that makes a whole lot more sense.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

he must've meant smores. that makes a whole lot more sense.

You can make a smore in 3 seconds?

[bbcoach7]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

he must've meant smores. that makes a whole lot more sense.

Don't you mean, a lot smore sense?

[Anchor]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Agreed. I also find that marshmallow thing a bit perplexing.

It's a southern thing. When we're camping out we simply roast marshmallows (no s'mores). Standard answer to newbie officials when inquiring about 3-seconds: "call it when they hand you a burnt marshmallow."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Anchor

It's a southern thing. When we're camping out we simply roast marshmallows (no s'mores). Standard answer to newbie officials when inquiring about 3-seconds: call it when they hand you a burnt marshmallow."

Back in my middle school coaching days, I will tell my players to imagine that the lane was covered with hot coals. They can bounce around in there for a few seconds, but if they stay in there they're going to get burned, so get the hell out. I also told them that if they ever catch a pass in the lane, if they don't immediately make a pass and get out to the lane, then they'd better shoot the ball, even if the shot was going to be blocked, or the shot was going to be taken off balance. We didn't get too many three second calls against us.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Anchor

It's a southern thing. When we're camping out we simply roast marshmallows (no s'mores). Standard answer to newbie officials when inquiring about 3-seconds: "call it when they hand you a burnt marshmallow."

I like it. I prefer mine on fire, thanks.