could players wear earpieces ?

is it legal for players to wear earpieces and the coach / scouter to use a mic ?

Anon
Years ago

There is a condition called Central Auditory Processing Disorder, when noise levels are high in stadiums these Basketballers find it difficult to filter the background noises and tune into the coach's instructions. Often with the result being the coach screaming instructions at these players, them being dragged for not listening etc. It would be a worthwhile tool for these types of athletes. It is a diagnosed condition, Flinders Medical Centre speech pathology unit has done lots of research into this condition and the impact in the classroom and in everyday life of having it. It is diagnosed by an Audiologist.

If we are going to be progressive perhaps for these types of athletes it should be allowed. The rest of the population obviously then would be a matter for discussion.

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LC
Years ago

Could this not be dangerous to the player? With a knock to ear from an elbow, I would suspect this could do some serious damage.

Not to mention the fact that the way some coaches go on, you would not be able to hear yourself think...

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SRT070
Years ago

Not to mention that it could become harder to hear your teammates with an ear piece in with the coach barking orders.

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Anon
Years ago

Thats why players with this condiiton should play footy at least the runner can give you the coaches instructions.

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LC
Years ago

Is it really that hard to get an instruction from the coach from the sideline in the first instance?

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Anonymous
Years ago

True Anon, and football is less technical so any meathead can run around. No need to even hear the runners insrtuctions.

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MIA
Years ago

It doesn't seem to hurt Jack Bauer in 24 when he gets a knock to the head or tortured. He always seems to get straight back up and keep saving the day.

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LC
Years ago

Hmmm, maybe you are onto something...

...that fictional TV shows and characters can somehow be related to reality...

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