A Way to Look at "Travelling"
 

Ran across this today. Got me to thinking. Have you heard of this before? Is this a valid perspective? Is there any merit to looking at it like this?

"Look at TRAVELLING not so much an error made by a weak athlete, as a mistake forced by a strong defense."

Seems to open up, for discussion purposes at least, a topic or two that might be worth exploring.

Anybody currently use this manner of thinking on the subject?

A Step or Two Further on the Topic . . .
 

If accepted as valid . . .
A. Might this prompt us to pass on the "ticky-tac" travelling calls that really don't impact play in any significant way?
B. Might this way of thinking be more in according with"officiating the defense"?
C. Might this especially reward the defense for good, pressure play?
D. Would this prompt us to, for sure, catch those travelling violations that would otherwise result in a real advantage over the defense?
E. Could this manner of thinking cause us to miss calls we really should be getting?

Your comment/input/critique invited as I ruminate over this concept.

I think I speak for us all when I say: "What the hell?"

I have never heard this statement before and honestly not sure what the point of this statement is in the first place. I just want to call the obvious ones, not the ones were I have to look at slow motion replay to tell if it actually was a travel.

Peace

I agree with Jeff. It seems like some grand philosophical point that means nothing. It could be used to justify any number of poor officiating philosophies.

Sounds like a point that belongs at a coaching clinic.

I have one way of looking at traveling...which foot is the pivot?

Nolo Contendere
 

I appreciate and agree with the responses, except maybe the first one. :rolleyes:
This concept is not really valid. Too complex an idea :confused: to be of any real, practical use.
Thanx for the reactions.

AND did the player have possession during that time.

So many times guys call a travel based on the excess movement of the feet, with no look (backs & butts) at the status of the ball.

My philosophy: Look at TRAVELLING as occurring when a player holding the ball moves a foot or both feet in any direction in excess of prescribed limits described in Rule 4-72 of the 2011-13 NCAA rulebook.

This is a good point, and I'll add that so many coaches start screaming based on the same thing; especially when a player doesn't catch the ball upon first contact while he's running.

Travellin' Man ...
 

They confuse a catch with a touch.

Definitions
 

And sometimes a touch with a catch. Ie; tapping an offensive rebound into the b/c.

If he isn't holding the ball, there is no pivot foot.

You know that, I know that, BillyMac knows that, but there are some new officials out there too. Your reply could've been misinterpreted by a lesser experienced official.

The point (and not directed to you) was, don't call travels based soley on the movement of the feet when you can't see the ball.

So I should have replied to your post...

"AND it wasn't a thrower during a throw-in."

...since your reply could've been misinterpreted by a lesser experienced official, since you didn't include that a thrower can't travel during a throw-in. :rolleyes:

That's quite a reach
 

I thought we were talking live ball plays to the basket, going away from the official.

Apparently others did too.

but ummm, okay.

To answer your question, I don't deeply use this manner of thinking for this subject. However, there are actions by Team B that are keys for a possible travel.

Eg: B3 knows they are too late to intercept an outlet pass. Instead, B3 positions herself such that ball carrier A3 will be surprised when A3 turns to start dribbling upcourt. B3's defensive tactic could alert an official that B3 may have a strategic position advantage causing A3 to travel.

This is similar to B3 setting a trap just across the DL. Team A now has a short court because they can't go back past the DL.

A football analogy is if B is in poor defensive position, you might see an arm bar. If B is in great position, not only may you not see an arm bar, you might even see a touchback. ;)

I don't believe that the bolded statement is an "end all and be all" to officiate traveling, but I do believe that smart defense can cause offensive mistakes.

Shouldn't there be a traveling quiz posted in the near future? I think it's been missing for a couple seasons.

Traveling Quiz...

1. Where would you most like to go....
A. Aruba
B. Belgium
C. Croatia
D. Disneyword

2. What is your preferred mode of transportation for long trips....
A. Airplane
B. Boat
C. Car
D. Donkey

Is that what you had in mind?

Only a travel agent would ask.

lol!!!

:D :D :D

Here ya go!

TRAVELING QUIZ

True OR False

1. A passport is not needed to take a cruise.

2. Real vanilla flavoring is better than imitation vanilla flavoring.

3. Shore excursions are more expensive if purchased through the cruise line.

4. Prescription drugs can be purchased over the counter in Cozumel.

5. Jamaica is absolutely the worst Carribean island cruise ship port.


This quiz courtesy of Pioneer Valley Cruise Planners.

If Mark, Jr., said that this was how he was going to call traveling I would smack him up side his head.

MTD, Sr.