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Old Thu Apr 25, 2002, 06:57pm
Camron Rust Camron Rust is offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by Marty Rogers

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.

Even if a clock is implemented, I think both counts should remain. The 5 second count is to encourage team play rather than relying on a single player.

The 10 second count is needed to give the defense a chance to steal the ball before 30 seconds are up. The entire court is a large area for the offense to use to play keep away.
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