What do you say?

[PG_Ref]

When you have a designated spot throw-in, what do you say to verbally communicate it? ... "spot", "throw-in", "spot throw-in". Or do you verbally communicate it at all. Just curious what the consensus might be.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

When you have a designated spot throw-in, what do you say to verbally communicate it? ... "spot", "throw-in", "spot throw-in". Or do you verbally communicate it at all. Just curious what the consensus might be.

Well, you would only have this issue in the backcourt going long. I think you can say spot or spot throw-in.

[tref]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Well, you would only have this issue in the backcourt going long. I think you can say spot or spot throw-in.

Hmmm I thought every sideline throw-in was designated as well as any f/c throw-in.

I say spot as I point to it.

[bainsey]

A number of people around here say "designated," even on sideline throw-ins. I never saw the point of saying it on sidelines, must be force of habit.

[wfd21]

Originally Posted by bainsey

A number of people around here say "designated," even on sideline throw-ins. I never saw the point of saying it on sidelines, must be force of habit.

I'm one of those people

[Maineac]

Originally Posted by bainsey

A number of people around here say "designated," even on sideline throw-ins. I never saw the point of saying it on sidelines, must be force of habit.

I'm one of them too, it's the way I was taught.

[SE Minnestoa Re]

I tell them to stay on their spot as I point to a spot on the floor. And I do it every time we are on the baseline going long.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by bainsey

A number of people around here say "designated," even on sideline throw-ins. I never saw the point of saying it on sidelines, must be force of habit.

Not the two-syllable color call!

[BLydic]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Well, you would only have this issue in the backcourt going long. I think you can say spot or spot throw-in.

I wouldn't assume the player knows he/she can't run the endline on a frontcourt throw-in.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BLydic

I wouldn't assume the player knows he/she can't run the endline on a frontcourt throw-in.

Me neither, but it's the coach's responsibility to teach their players that, not ours. If you want to remind a player, fine. If you don't though, it is never the official's fault if he/she has to call a violation.

[Mark Padgett]

Last night, 7th grade boys game. Coming out of a timeout, A1 has a spot throw-in on B's endline. Before I can say anything, he asks if he can "run". I tell him sure, but it would be a violation, but if he really wants to, go ahead.

He gets that deer in headlights look, then smiles and says, "Oh, I get it."

He didn't violate.

[tref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Me neither, but it's the coach's responsibility to teach their players that, not ours. If you want to remind a player, fine. If you don't though, it is never the official's fault if he/she has to call a violation.

But the calling official shall indicate the spot with a point & the administering official shall designate the spot with a point, correct?

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by tref

But the calling official shall indicate the spot with a point & the administering official shall designate the spot with a point, correct?

Correct ...


Seems like, from the small sampling, it's another case of follow the Romans.

Thanks

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Me neither, but it's the coach's responsibility to teach their players that, not ours. If you want to remind a player, fine. If you don't though, it is never the official's fault if he/she has to call a violation.

Didn't you say earlier that it's fine if we want to remind players? I agree that it's not our fault if they violate, but it gives us an out if a player did tell his coach that we didn't tell them they couldn't move.

"Well, coach, I certainly did tell your player that he couldn't run the endline". End of conversation, leave it between player and coach now.

I've certainly gotten myself into the habit of saying "Hold your spot" when applicable. It takes not even a second, and may be unnecessary, but I personally think it's a good idea.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

Didn't you say earlier that it's fine if we want to remind players? I agree that it's not our fault if they violate, but it gives us an out if a player did tell his coach that we didn't tell them they couldn't move.

"Well, coach, I certainly did tell your player that he couldn't run the endline". End of conversation, leave it between player and coach now.

I've certainly gotten myself into the habit of saying "Hold your spot" when applicable. It takes not even a second, and may be unnecessary, but I personally think it's a good idea.

We don't need an out.

I say it because it's good preventative officiating. I also announce the number of free throws to be attempted. It's not a secret and telling a player it's a spot throw-in doesn't coach him. If he's coached he knows what it means, if not, he doesn't. That's where the coaching is.