Noticed a mechanic that I do

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

We're taught to switch arms with each new count. For some reason, I hate counting with my left arm, but I do it.

Likewise. My problem is, when I'm on the lead, I sometimes start a count after an offensive rebound, because I'm anticipating a defensive rebound and starting my ten-second count. I don't know why I'm in such a rush; it's highly unlikely I'm going to get to ten, anyway. Maybe I should tell myself to wait a beat.

I suppose it doesn't look that bad if it's a long rebound outside the lane, and the rebounder is almost always closely guarded, but if he's in the lane, there's no need for a visible count.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Likewise. My problem is, when I'm on the lead, I sometimes start a count after an offensive rebound, because I'm anticipating a defensive rebound and starting my ten-second count. I don't know why I'm in such a rush; it's highly unlikely I'm going to get to ten, anyway. Maybe I should tell myself to wait a beat.

I suppose it doesn't look that bad if it's a long rebound outside the lane, and the rebounder is almost always closely guarded, but if he's in the lane, there's no need for a visible count.

IMO, it's better to have an unnecessary count and drop it than to start a count "a beat" late.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

IMO, it's better to have an unnecessary count and drop it than to start a count "a beat" late.

Probably. I just have this visual of a higher-up asking me, "what are you counting for?" Still, I suppose the count really doesn't affect anything until you blow your whistle at 5 (or 10).

[7IronRef]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

IMO, it's better to have an unnecessary count and drop it than to start a count "a beat" late.

wrong

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by 7IronRef

wrong

Well that IS his opinion so I don't think you can tell him that it isn't...

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Well that IS his opinion so I don't think you can tell him that it isn't...

Exactlty +1+1+1+1

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Well that IS his opinion so I don't think you can tell him that it isn't...

Or, if you do, be ready to back up your opinion with some facts.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Or, if you do, be ready to back up your opinion with some facts.

Or at least an alternate opinion.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 7IronRef

wrong

Okay, enlighten me. Why is it better to be a second late on a count than to have legitimate counts that terminate after a second?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Likewise. My problem is, when I'm on the lead, I sometimes start a count after an offensive rebound, because I'm anticipating a defensive rebound and starting my ten-second count. I don't know why I'm in such a rush; it's highly unlikely I'm going to get to ten, anyway. Maybe I should tell myself to wait a beat.

I suppose it doesn't look that bad if it's a long rebound outside the lane, and the rebounder is almost always closely guarded, but if he's in the lane, there's no need for a visible count.

I do this sometimes also. Then I look at my partner(s) to see if they are laughing at me.