NCAA-M Throw-In Mechanics Question

Is this also an allowable NFHS mechanic? I have a friend who insists yes, even when I show him Officials Manual 3.2.2D-4.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Is this also an allowable NFHS mechanic? I have a friend who insists yes, even when I show him Officials Manual 3.2.2D-4.

Well that depends on where you live. Not everyone uses NF mechanics to the letter.

It is not acceptable where I live.

Peace

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Rich

Yes, that's proper.

In NFHS mechanics, the T handles all sideline throw-ins.

HATE this mechanic.

Originally Posted by zm1283

HATE this mechanic.

It's not that bad. As Trail I can bounce the ball to the thrower from 25 feet away which leaves me in pretty good position. Would be nice to have the option to administer from Lead, but whatevs.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by zm1283

HATE this mechanic.

Me too. Let the lead bounce and then turn attention back into the post and let the T count and officiate the throw-in.

Sometimes I don't want to bounce it THAT far as the T and I'd rather be in the position I want and not have to bounce and take a few steps to get there.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Rich

Me too. Let the lead bounce and then turn attention back into the post and let the T count and officiate the throw-in.

Sometimes I don't want to bounce it THAT far as the T and I'd rather be in the position I want and not have to bounce and take a few steps to get there.

I guess that's what I'll start doing next year: Bounce it as I'm moving away and end up close to the top of the key-extended by the time the thrower throws it in.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Is this also an allowable NFHS mechanic? I have a friend who insists yes, even when I show him Officials Manual 3.2.2D-4.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Well that depends on where you live. Not everyone uses NF mechanics to the letter.

It is not acceptable where I live.

Peace

I think Arem and you (and I) live in the same general area -- or at least are covered by the same mechanics.

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

It is under 2-man mechanics. Perhaps that is what your friend is refering too.

Edit: And by "it", I am refering to the Lead administering a front-court, sideline throw in.

No, my friend does college and was trying to justify using the college mechanic in a high school game.

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I think Arem and you (and I) live in the same general area -- or at least are covered by the same mechanics.

As far as I know, my state association wants everything done by the book, to the extent where state clinicians will criticize the way I point and ding me for using the stronger "college" block signal.

They did send out some emails at the beginning of the year reminding everyone of the new long switch, but cancelled that during the season when they found no one could learn how to do it.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by AremRed

As far as I know, my state association wants everything done by the book, to the extent where state clinicians will criticize the way I point and ding me for using the stronger "college" block signal.

This one I'll never understand -- at the table it just doesn't matter. Matter of fact, I'd be thrilled if we could just report the number and that's it. Who CARES if it's a hit, push, block, etc. etc.? Do they write that in the book?

On the spot, that "hands on hips" mechanic looks just terrible.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rich

On the spot, that "hands on hips" mechanic looks just terrible.

I think it looks fabulous.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Adam

I think it looks fabulous.

Me too. I also stick my pelvis out to really sell that he blocked him good.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I think Arem and you (and I) live in the same general area -- or at least are covered by the same mechanics.

Are you saying Arem is from Illinois?

Peace

[HokiePaul]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Is this also an allowable NFHS mechanic? I have a friend who insists yes, even when I show him Officials Manual 3.2.2D-4.

It is under 2-man mechanics. Perhaps that is what your friend is refering too.

Edit: And by "it", I am refering to the Lead administering a front-court, sideline throw in.