High School Fight (Video)

[Matt S.]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

The L really didn't need to wait on the entry pass. By that time it's too late, with or without a fight.

This was a pressure situation in the midcourt area (note to Billy & MTDS...yes, I remember what the midcourt area is ). At any rate, the C is supposed to force that rotation but he can only do it if all three officials are in the frontcourt. If the T had gotten into the frontcourt sooner, the C could have moved towards the division line - or the T could have moved into the C position on his side - to bring the L across the lane.

Totally agree that C could've forced a rotation. Even without the move to the mid-court area (I too, despite being a child of the 80's, am familiar with the old 'hash mark rule.' ) the C shouldn't have such tunnel vision on the lane area. Once the entry pass from the wing gets deflected, I don't see how the C wouldn't have seen four fists up ready to strike.

I do think the new L was keeping the home bench at bay before coming into the frame...probably a little late to the party, but let's not put too much heat on him.

Originally Posted by Matt S.

C could've forced a rotation

This isn't really a situation where the C needs to force anything.....the Lead should already be coming across in this play. The C failed here because he decided following the ball was more important than dealing with the competitive matchup right in his lap. A force C rotation wouldn't solve anything if the C would be watching the ball the whole way anyway.