Correct Application

[MechanicGuy]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

Or you've got a partner who just doesn't care to use correct terminology.

I actually had, very recently, in a varsity game, a partner who told players to "quit reaching"... and he's definitely not 'untrained'.

What age/level was this game?

Using the term "reaching" when speaking to players in this manner is VERY different than reporting a foul as such.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Using the term "reaching" when speaking to players in this manner is VERY different than reporting a foul as such.

It's different, but I don't think the difference is that significant. I try to avoid telling players to quit doing things the rules allow them to do.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Using the term "reaching" when speaking to players in this manner is VERY different than reporting a foul as such.

Even if it is different, it can only reinforce the wrong thing. Better to avoid it entirely.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Using the term "reaching" when speaking to players in this manner is VERY different than reporting a foul as such.

When I played I had slow feet, but very quick hands. Telling me to quit reaching would be telling me to quit getting steals.