Lithuania v. USA: Possession Consequence

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

I think that, more than anything, the lead didn't get a good look at the play and call what he though he saw out of the corner of his eye. His primary focus should have been on the other players closer to him and that should have been the C's decision to make.
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I agree, only problem is there is no C to be found. The old T never rotated done in conjunction with the Lead.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I agree, only problem is there is no C to be found. The old T never rotated done in conjunction with the Lead.

True, but isn't a good reason for the lead to look back across after he rotated on a shot to call a foul that was wrong.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

True, but isn't a good reason for the lead to look back across after he rotated on a shot to call a foul that was wrong.

Didn't say it was. But it's hard to say the 'C' should/shouldn't have a whistle when they are nowhere near where they need to be to ref the play. That was just as noticeable to me as the Lead's call.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Didn't say it was. But it's hard to say the 'C' should/shouldn't have a whistle when they are nowhere near where they need to be to ref the play. That was just as noticeable to me as the Lead's call.

I have not been overly impressed with overall mechanics in this Olympics. That being said I have not been glued to the TV either for this event. I usually catch a few minutes and mainly tried to watch the US games.

Peace

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have not been overly impressed with overall mechanics in this Olympics. That being said I have not been glued to the TV either for this event. I usually catch a few minutes and mainly tried to watch the US games.

Peace

JRut, I don't know if it's a language barrier or just a difference in philosophies or teaching but there are many times it appears the crews aren't on the same page...in both the men's and the women's games.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

JRut, I don't know if it's a language barrier or just a difference in philosophies or teaching but there are many times it appears the crews aren't on the same page...in both the men's and the women's games.

I agree and this is why I have not been impressed. They hardly ever seem like they are working together.

Peace

[APG]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

JRut, I don't know if it's a language barrier or just a difference in philosophies or teaching but there are many times it appears the crews aren't on the same page...in both the men's and the women's games.

The official language for FIBA is English and I'm pretty sure all officials are required to know it...so at least in theory, there shouldn't be a language barrier.