3 man; deep tip in BC

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Originally Posted by CK

If the ball is tipped deep into the BC, shouldn't the U stay put and take the position of T with the 10 second count. The R would slide into the C and the L would rotate ball side. This is the way I have always handeled this. Recently I was asked if maybe I should rethink this mechanic to let the R go back and handle the T position. (This is not a when in Rome case, it was simply a question posed to me by someone I respect.) The latter seems so awkward. The way I have been doing it seems very smooth and seamless. I can't seem to find anything in the manuals that supports the latter view. Opinions please. Thanks for your help.

CK

What you suggest makes perfect sense - but a threshold would be needed, such a foul line or below. But for those "strictly by the book" supervisors, you better do what the book says. To those sups who allow common sense, you're probably good to go.