Requesting a defensive matchup

[Valley Man]

3-3-1 e A Captain may request a defensive match up ….

So I would be inclined to let the captain make the request if he is on the bench. However, telling the coach he can't will be fun.

[Adam]

I'm not telling the coach he can't request it. At that level, you may not even have captains.

[bob jenkins]

If the coach just stands up and says "Hey girls -- point at who you are guarding" the referee won't (well, shouldn't) put the ball in play until it's all straightened out.

[JRutledge]

Since I have only had this happen like once in my entire career, I think if a coach requests this, I would not be quick to put the ball in play any quicker than I usually do. Why cause a problem when you do not have to?

Peace

[Insane Blue]

Back when I was coaching I would request a Defensive Match-up whenever our opponent brought in 3 or more subs even if we where not in a man to man defense.

There is no reason not to grant any players or coaches request for a match-up in this situation.

[Coach Bill]

Originally Posted by Insane Blue

Back when I was coaching I would request a Defensive Match-up whenever our opponent brought in 3 or more subs even if we where not in a man to man defense.

There is no reason not to grant any players or coaches request for a match-up in this situation.

I've always been granted the request, when I asked. But, I was curious, and looked up the rule and it only said the captain can request it. I guess I'll keep requesting it, until an official tells me "You're not the captain".

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Coach Bill

I've always been granted the request, when I asked. But, I was curious, and looked up the rule and it only said the captain can request it. I guess I'll keep requesting it, until an official tells me "You're not the captain".

It's a relic rule from an age where captains had more significance than they do now.

[jeremy341a]

Originally Posted by Coach Bill

I've always been granted the request, when I asked. But, I was curious, and looked up the rule and it only said the captain can request it. I guess I'll keep requesting it, until an official tells me "You're not the captain".

When they tell you that just respond with this.

[BillyMac]

Only the "speaking captain", the one who, during the pregame conference, was identified, showed you his uniform number, and told you that he was starting, can request the match up.

Also, remember, it's the blue line all the way around.