3 man mechanics

[just another ref]

It may mean other things, but this is what I learned. In the 3 man we were first taught, there was no rotation. The C was always opposite the table. In what I know as the flex, the lead moves across the lane, and the C and T adjust accordingly.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by just another ref

It may mean other things, but this is what I learned. In the 3 man we were first taught, there was no rotation. The C was always opposite the table. In what I know as the flex, the lead moves across the lane, and the C and T adjust accordingly.

That's a good memory -- that must've been, what, 20 years ago?

[JRutledge]

Guys, be very careful here. You cannot be smug at all. Someone might be offended because you have not heard the term in a very long time.

Peace

[rekent]

Originally Posted by Rich

That's a good memory -- that must've been, what, 20 years ago?

Same terminology I was taught 4 years ago.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by rekent

Same terminology I was taught 4 years ago.

I was making a little joke about Louisiana 3-man mechanics which, until very recently, was firmly rooted in the mid-1990s. I figured it would go over a few heads.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rich

I was making a little joke about Louisiana 3-man mechanics which, until very recently, was firmly rooted in the mid-1990s.

Better than Connecticut. Our present two person mechanics are firmly rooted in the mid-1890's. And that's no joke.

[rockyroad]

I have always heard the term flex used to describe those situations where the C forces the rotation, rather than rotation being initiated by the L. You know, the high trap on C's sideline and C has to go up and take that, so the L rotates over.

[JRutledge]

Maybe the person should have asked, "What do you mean by flexing?"

That might have helped them know what this person was talking about. And it would have made sure that either he/she know to not flex or say, "Why would we not flex?"

Problem solved instead of getting upset by the answers you get here on this board where people have to read the mind of a partner we have never met (yes there is an inside joke here).

Peace