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Originally posted by ChuckElias
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Originally posted by rainmaker
I'd sort of assume they are attacking the basket as soon as they get their hands on the ball, even if that's back under the other basket.
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I should've said this earlier. In deciding whether or not the offensive team is attacking the basket, you can use the same criteria as you would for deciding whether to stop play for an injured defensive player. You don't stop the play if the offense is attacking, but as soon as they pull back, or stop going to the basket, you kill it. Same thing with the situation we're discussing.
If they're not in the act of shooting, driving to the basket, or about to dump it inside for their buy guy, kill it and get the clock set correctly.
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What I had in mind was a fast-moving play to get the ball downcourt ahead of the defense. Not necessarily a fast-break, maybe a passing play. But then I realized that the defense probably isn't going to be in the back court, so that shoots down my image. On the other hand, it bears thinking about. If the defense is pressing heavily, and A3 gets down court alone, and the ball is being passed quickly to them, even if it's not across the division line yet, I'm not going to take away that chance. I expect you'll agree with me on this one exception to your procedure.