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Originally posted by Nevadaref
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Originally posted by biz
All that has to happen to end the constant fouling at the end of games is better free throw shooting...nuf said!
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So what's easier, making 2 FTs or a three point shot? Average FT% sixty something. Average 3pt % thirty something.
The addition of the 3pt shot greatly enhanced the strategy of fouling at the end of a game. The most that your team can give up is two points, but you will have a chance for 3 at the other end.
Prior to the three point shot a team could be assured of maintaining its lead if it made its FTs. Now the team could make ALL of its FTs and see the opponent erase its lead with a few treys.
The risk/reward ratio is clearly better today than in the past.
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Let's use your numbers to dig into this: 60% FT success and 30% three point success.
As an example let's say B fouls A five times in exchange for five 3 point attempts. (Fair amount, no?)
Using your numbers on average A will earn 6 points (.6 X 10 possible) and B will earn 5 points (.3 X 15 possible).
This results in A increasing their lead by 1 point on average.
Where's the advantage again?