IPAD on the Bench

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

10-2-3: A team may not:

Use television monitoring or replay equipment or computers (other
than for statistics) for coaching purposes during the game or any intermission or
use a megaphone or any mechanical sounding device or any electronic
transmission device at courtside for coaching purposes, or electronic equipment
for voice communication with players.

One might say that it is also illegal for a coach to have a cell phone on their hip as it may be used for coaching purposes as well.

Concerning the apps, it's true that they can be used during practice.

For statistical purposes, I am used to seeing the computers located behind the table.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by chseagle

One might say that it is also illegal for a coach to have a cell phone on their hip as it may be used for coaching purposes as well.

Concerning the apps, it's true that they can be used during practice.

For statistical purposes, I am used to seeing the computers located behind the table.

Not illegal to have. Illegal to use. Big difference. Good thing you're not trying to enforce bench rules, champ.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by chseagle

One might say that it is also illegal for a coach to have a cell phone on their hip as it may be used for coaching purposes as well.

Right. The coach is going to call his center on his cell during play to give him instructions. Yeah - that'll happen.

Or maybe he'll call Billy Packer for some advice.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Right. The coach is going to call his center on his cell during play to give him instructions. Yeah - that'll happen.

Or maybe he'll call Billy Packer for some advice.

Come on Padgett...they don't call. They text. It's quicker and quieter.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Right. The coach is going to call his center on his cell during play to give him instructions. Yeah - that'll happen.

Or maybe he'll call Billy Packer for some advice.

He could (not legally) be in contact with another coach who is observing from the top row. THat's the kind of thing FED is trying to avoid.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

He could (not legally) be in contact with another coach who is observing from the top row. THat's the kind of thing FED is trying to avoid.

OK, now I get it. Thanks, Bob.

[BktBallRef]

I would think that with ever improving technology, the Fed is going to have make some adjustments with regards to portable computers.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I would think that with ever improving technology, the Fed is going to have make some adjustments with regards to portable computers.

They could, but why would have have to?

I think their goal is to keep schools from feeling pressure to invest in technology as a way to improve their chance of winning the game.....which would probably lead to an arms race that most schools can't afford. They can't have any influence on what technology a team uses in preparation for the game but certainly can keep it off the sideline.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Their goal is to keep schools from feeling pressure to invest in technology.

Yeah. Like shot clocks.

[bowlingref]

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[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

They could, but why would have have to?

As the technology continues to advance, devices are being created that do not meet the description that's addressed by the rule. That's why. Whether they address it with revised rules or case plays and interpretations, it's going to be necessary.