NCAAW Final Four Conversation

[Nevadaref]

I thought that it looked like the lane from Hoosiers.

I don't agree with court-coloring or markings which could be confusing to the players, especially in the Final Four. Poor choice by the NCAA on this imo.

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I thought that it looked like the lane from Hoosiers.

I don't agree with court-coloring or markings which could be confusing to the players, especially in the Final Four. Poor choice by the NCAA on this imo.

you got a problem with HOOSIERS?? We can step outside!
Poor choice with the faux faded paint. Ugh

[Nevadaref]

My point was that that shape for the lane went out decades ago, so why would the court designer think that it is a good idea to bring it back for these games now?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

My point was that that shape for the lane went out decades ago, so why would the court designer think that it is a good idea to bring it back for these games now?

Probably works for Nike.

[billyu2]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

My point was that that shape for the lane went out decades ago, so why would the court designer think that it is a good idea to bring it back for these games now?

Probably the same reason the Detroit Tigers infield has a dirt path from the mound to home plate.

[Johnny Ringo]

Did anyone see the face/elbow contact in first half? Thoughts on the intentional foul call on that play? I thought the defender stuck her head into the path of the offensive players normal movement.

I know by rule, elbow to head contact warrants more than common foul, but this was a bit much to elevate call - I thought.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Did anyone see the face/elbow contact in first half? Thoughts on the intentional foul call on that play? I thought the defender stuck her head into the path of the offensive players normal movement.

I know by rule, elbow to head contact warrants more than common foul, but this was a bit much to elevate call - I thought.

The problem is your definition or "normal movement." They (NCAA) want to get rid of ball handlers clearing out and swinging their elbow high in the defenders face.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Did anyone see the face/elbow contact in first half? Thoughts on the intentional foul call on that play? I thought the defender stuck her head into the path of the offensive players normal movement.

I know by rule, elbow to head contact warrants more than common foul, but this was a bit much to elevate call - I thought.

Normal offensive movement does not mean you cannot foul. They handled it smoothly and correctly. The rule is pretty clear and nowhere does it say, "this rule does not apply if a defender puts her head in the way."