Why doesn't Java allow overriding of static methods?

Question

Why is it not possible to override static methods?

If possible, please use an example.

Answer 1

What good will it do to override static methods. You cannot call static methods through an instance.

MyClass.static1()
MySubClass.static1()   // If you overrode, you have to call it through MySubClass anyway.

EDIT : It appears that through an unfortunate oversight in language design, you can call static methods through an instance. Generally nobody does that. My bad.