Throw in Spot

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Because it's just a lot easier. I don't want to have to explain what the end line is when everyone knows what the baseline is.

Who doesn't know what you mean when you say endline? Do people really not know?

[APG]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Who doesn't know what you mean when you say endline? Do people really not know?

I'm sure they could figure it out. It's not rocket science. But everyone but officials uses the term baseline.

Again if I'm talking with officials, then I'll speak like an official. That means using end line, division line, try, habitual motion rather than the terms players/coaches/fans use like baseline, half court line, shot, etc.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Who doesn't know what you mean when you say endline? Do people really not know?

I played soccer and I am a big fan, but I am confused by "byline" and "touchline". "Sideline" and "goal line" were the terms I grew up on as a player. Hard to adjust now and I am sure I would guess wrong much of the time.