Bob: Massachusetts does EVERYTHING by National
Fed. rules, including 10 sec backcourt, and 5 sec
closely guarded (all the time, not just when the ball
is being held) for girls and boys. They add the 30 sec
shot clock for both, but take away the 10 sec backcourt
count for the girls only.
Mark: I agree with you about the 10 sec backcourt
count being unnecessary (with a shot clock).
But, whether we use it (or the 5 sec closely guarded)
or not,it should be the SAME for boys and girls
basketball. No need to change the game for the
girls, IMO.
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