Say what?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Even with Connecticut being the last bastion of the two person game, we always have one of the two officials at the spot where the ball will be inbounded, with the ball in hand. The other official will be at the division line, on one, or the other, side of the jump ball circle. If for some reason we need to get together to discuss something, the ball is left at the spot of the throwin. If the coach wants to know where the ball will be inbounded, it will always be where the ball is, 100% of the time.

Why doesn't the "off" official come to the throw-in spot instead the administering official leaving the ball?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Why doesn't the "off" official come to the throw-in spot instead the administering official leaving the ball?

That's what usually happens, but sometimes the official at the throwin spot will initiate the conference, and he probably doesn't want to use the unapproved "come hither" signal. We also like to have one person near the division line to deal questions regarding substitutes, team fouls, timeouts, clock issues, when do we get our checks, where's the nearest local joint where we can get an adult beverage after the game, etc.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

That's what usually happens, but sometimes the official at the throwin spot will initiate the conference, and he probably doesn't want to use the "come hither" signal. We also like to have one person near the division line to deal questions regarding substitutes, team fouls, timeouts, clock issues, when do we get our checks, etc.

I've always been taught not to leave the throw-in spot vacated. Any questions that MAY come up with the table can be dealt with before or after going to the throw-in spot.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

That's what usually happens, but sometimes the official at the throwin spot will initiate the conference, and he probably doesn't want to use the unapproved "come hither" signal. We also like to have one person near the division line to deal questions regarding substitutes, team fouls, timeouts, clock issues, when do we get our checks, wheres the nearest local joint where we can get an adult beverage after the game, etc.

You are saying that people in your state regulate what signal a partner to "come here?" Wow is all I have to say.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You are saying that people in your state regulate what signal a partner to "come here?

Yeah. That's right. We're trying to get the "come hither" signal approved here in Connecticut. We won't push too hard because we don't want to lose our NFHS voting rights.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Yeah. That's right. We're trying to get the "come hither" signal approved here in Connecticut. We won't push too hard because we don't want to lose our NFHS voting rights.

Why would you need approval for a method of communication? Next thing you are going to tell me if I signal that we have 1 and 1 I have to use an approved method. I guess I would just be wrong then.

Peace

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Yeah. That's right. We're trying to get the "come hither" signal approved here in Connecticut. We won't push too hard because we don't want to lose our NFHS voting rights.

The NFHS doesn't care if you modify mechanics...just game rules.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Cameron Rust

The NFHS doesn't care if you modify mechanics...just game rules.

I misspoke. Connecticut uses IAABO approved signals.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

That's what usually happens, but sometimes the official at the throwin spot will initiate the conference, and he probably doesn't want to use the unapproved "come hither" signal. We also like to have one person near the division line to deal questions regarding substitutes, team fouls, timeouts, clock issues, when do we get our checks, wheres the nearest local joint where we can get an adult beverage after the game, etc.

Sometimes the Connecticut jokes and other humor get in the way of getting your point across. This may be one of those times. The whole unapproved "come hither" signal thing is a joke isn't it?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tomegun

sometimes the connecticut jokes and other humor get in the way of getting your point across. This may be one of those times. The whole unapproved "come hither" signal thing is a joke isn't it? :d

+1

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Sometimes the Connecticut jokes and other humor get in the way of getting your point across. This may be one of those times. The whole unapproved "come hither" signal thing is a joke isn't it?

Originally Posted by Adam

+1

+1000

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Sometimes the Connecticut jokes and other humor get in the way of getting your point across.

Agree.

My point: If a official with the basketball (or just the basketball, which is rarely used, but acceptable, in my little corner of Connecticut) is at the throwin spot, then there will never be a problem with a coach not knowing where the throwin will occur.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Agree.

My point: If a official with the basketball (or just the basketball, which is rarely used, but acceptable, in my little corner of Connecticut) is at the throwin spot, then there will never be a problem with a coach not knowing where the throwin will occur.

You cannot just tell them?

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You cannot just tell them?

If they ask, the official at the division line simply points to his partner, who has the basketball at the throwin spot. If they don't ask, we don't offer the information.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

If they ask, the official at the division line simply points to his partner, who has the basketball at the throwin spot. If they don't ask, we don't offer the information.

If I'm calling official on TO, I try and always tell coach or asst where they are inbounding and always try and look and communciate with partners where the throw in will take place. I may miss it on occasion but will ALWAYS do in a tight situation. Just being proactive.