defensive matchup

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by todd66

Rule 3-3-1e. Team captain requests a defensive matchup whenthe other team substitutes 3 or more players.

How is this match up administered?

In the "Ancient Days" we would have the teams line up as if we were going to have a Jump Ball. Everybody found who they were to guard and then we put the ball into play.

MTD, Sr.

[ref3808]

Funny. I did a girls entry-level (4th/5th) travel league game this weekend. At the start of the 2, 3 and final quarter the players all stood opposite each other at the division line and stared. None of them spoke, not a word. None of them pointed, not one finger. I figured the coaches would point something out for them, but no, nothing. I was at the division line opposite and one of the moms asked me what they were doing. "Apparently nothing" I said. She asked if I was going to match them up. "No, not me" I said. Each time, after about 10 seconds I just called for a thrower in and away we went. Go figure.

[BillyMac]

When he does it, the endorphins kick in.

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

In the "Ancient Days" we would have the teams line up as if we were going to have a Jump Ball.

Around any of three different jump ball circles. We would use the closest one.

[Sharpshooternes]

I am glad I read this post. I have never talked about this rule with anyone but I was definately reading the rule different than the rest of you. In my head I was reading that the captain could request a matchup, which to me meant they could bring in subs to match up the incoming players. The example I could think of was if team A brought in thier three biggest players who had been sitting out and team B was also giving their big guys a break. This way, team B wouldn't be at a serious disadvantage until the next dead ball which could be minutes. Am I crazy for thinking that?

[Raymond]

I just ask the opposing team if they are matched up and ready. Never had anyone ask for more time.