Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game ...

[Travelling Man]

OK, so this "psuedo-violation" must have had its origin somewhere in the primordial soup of in-game "coach vs. official" confrontations way back in the day. And, evidently it has morphed into a national [international] practice.

Why not just tell the player: "you can move if that helps your throw in angle"? What's the big problem with just notifying/telling them?

And if the opposing coach disagrees, show him/her in the rule book where it's allowed--or at least "not disallowed".

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Travelling Man

Why not just tell the player: "you can move if that helps your throw in angle"? What's the big problem with just notifying/telling them?

Because, "That's your designated spot", and pointing, is a lot easier to say, it's prescribed in at least one mechanics manual published by a major basketball officiating organization, and it's 100% factual, by rule.

I do agree with JRutledge that we should not be conducting a rules clinic out there on the court.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Travelling Man

OK, so this "psuedo-violation" must have had its origin somewhere in the primordial soup of in-game "coach vs. official" confrontations way back in the day. And, evidently it has morphed into a national [international] practice.

Why not just tell the player: "you can move if that helps your throw in angle"? What's the big problem with just notifying/telling them?

That's for your pregame captain's meeting.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Adam

That's for your pregame captain's meeting.

Not mine: Players properly equipped, Players wearing uniforms properly, Practice good sportsmanship.