Running the end line

[bainsey]

Is it just me, or do players not take enough advantage of running the end line?

More often than not, when I become the new T on a BCELTI, and the thrower-in has the end line to run AND defensive pressure, his/her feet still remain stationary. Even after a time-out, when I specifically inform the thrower-in he/she has the end line, they still stay still, and sometimes lean to look for an open teammate.

Any thoughts?

[just another ref]

Most plays on inbounding the ball and breaking the press are built around screening and movement of the players on the court. Properly executed, this will do the trick, and it is easier for the thrower to be accurate while stationary.

[grunewar]

I think it's just not practiced and coached. So, when given the opportunity, while it seems rather simple, players just don't take advantage of it, because they haven't practiced it or been taught plays or actions while moving outside the court.

[BryanV21]

Like jar said, there's much more to properly executing an in-bounds play than being able to run the end line. So while it can be to the team's advantage, it's not nearly as important as you're making it out to be.

[ref3808]

I tend to agree that it's an under utilized right for throw ins.

[Nevadaref]

Some teams are better coached than others.

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Some teams are better coached than others.

Exactly. You see this more on TV than in high school for that exact reason.

Of course, it can backfire. Key moment during an NCAA tournament game last year (can't remember which one), coming out of a media timeout with a backcourt throw-in and defensive pressure, the thrower forgot it was a spot throw-in and violated. Oops.

Best part was the official who hesitated before he realized what had just happened. His body language was like, "hey, wait a minute, was there a made bask......nope, no there wasn't [insert belated staccato whistle here]!"

[Adam]

"You can run."
"Here's your spot."

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by Adam

"You can run."
"Here's your spot."

Almost the same...
- "You can run" with a side to side hand motion.
- "Spot throw in" just prior to handing the ball to the thrower.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Adam

"You can run."
"Here's your spot."

"You can run" and "You can't run" are too close for a noisy environment.
You should consider one of the other options mentioned in this thread.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

"You can run" and "You can't run" are too close for a noisy environment.
You should consider one of the other options mentioned in this thread.

What if you accompany the "you can run" with a visual signal that also indicates the player can indeed run?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

What if you accompany the "you can run" with a visual signal that also indicates the player can indeed run?

After thinking about it because of this thread, I've refined my verbiage to "You have the endline" and "Hold this spot."

I also use hand signals.

I just don't want to end up in a situation in which the player was confused by my words.

[so cal lurker]

Another answer may be that the running the baseline is the third or fourth option on the play - so it isn't used very often because they don't get that far most of the time.