What do you do with the ball during TO/between quarters?

[Sharpshooternes]

Is their a difference between 2 or 3 man mechanics? Where is this written?

[JRutledge]

I always hold onto the ball. Never thought about putting the ball on the floor seriously. Heck do what you want and feel comfortable with, there is not overall right or wrong on this unless your supervisors tell you otherwise.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Is their a difference between 2 or 3 man mechanics?

Remember. Connecticut is known as the "Land of the IAABO Two Person Game".

[Duffman]

I either spin it on my finger or practice dribbling between my legs.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Duffman

I either spin it on my finger or practice dribbling between my legs.

I only do that if the band is playing "Sweet Georgia Brown".

[buckrog64]

Usually I stand near the throw in spot with the ball under my arm in relation to the direction of the team that will have possession when we resume play. Usually saves a little confusion and a lot of explainin'.

[stiffler3492]

Chicks dig the long ball, so I make sure I show it off.

[berserkBBK]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

Chicks dig the long ball, so I make sure I show it off.

Idk what this has to do with the post, but I laughed.
I was told never to leave the ball unattended, have it with you near the spot. No need to be chasing a fan down with the ball that didn't like your previous call.

[refiator]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Is their a difference between 2 or 3 man mechanics? Where is this written?

In Ga, all time outs we have both free officials at top of key with 3rd official at the throw-in spot.
The IAABO handbook has good diagrams for crew of 2 or 3, with differences for table side throw ins and free throw to follow with crew of 2. (Typically 1 official at spot and the "free" official" facing the table at midcourt.)

The only time the ball would be placed on the floor is in a crew of 2 when the administering official places it there while reporting the TO and then goes back and picks up the ball at the spot of throw in....But I am not in the "Land of IAABO"...so there could be a different opinion

[Scuba_ref]

I usually autograph the ball and then throw it into the stands for some lucky fan to collect as a souvenir.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by refiator

The only time the ball would be placed on the floor is in a crew of 2 when the administering official places it there while reporting the TO and then goes back and picks up the ball at the spot of throw in....But I am not in the "Land of IAABO"...so there could be a different opinion

The only thing the IAABO procedure specifies is where the ball should be "during" the time out. I take that to mean after the reporting official says, "start the clock, please."

If I must report, and I have the ball, I'll bounce the ball to my partner before I report. I have to check with him on the throw-in spot, anyway, where he would be during the time-out. I don't see the point of putting it on the floor, until ROP.

[dsqrddgd909]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Is their a difference between 2 or 3 man mechanics? Where is this written?

Official's manual 2.4.4 C.2 - 6 and 3.4.4 C. 2 - 6

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

Official's manual 2.4.4 C.2 - 6 and 3.4.4 C. 2 - 6

Thanks, that is what I was looking for.