Another Inquiry

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Any time saved by rolling the ball is lost by the A1 then having to return upright and rescan the court. Why not just run to that spot and have the ball thrown directly to you?

Because a defender could come up and intercept the pass/roll, where running alongside the rolling/bouncing ball can "protect" it from the defense. Also, it gives the thrower-in a chance to get up the court while the ball is still rolling, so you have a better chance of having all 5 on offense.

I'm not a big fan of the play, just trying to help present why it's still being done. I'm also not a big fan of some officials still wearing a belt, but I can...well, no I can't.