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Originally posted by BktBallRef
I just don't see a big change it the way it's being called. Previously, during a deflected pass, 3 seconds could be called. Now, during an interrupted dribble, 3 seconds can be called. The same problems exist for the official calling 3 seconds in both plays. I just don't see where the change will make a difference.
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The big difference I see is by the book if team control is present they have now emphasized calling 3-seconds. Whether a deflected pass or interrupted dribble if I didn't feel a team ACTUALLY had control of the ball I was not going to call it. I still am not going to call it..You are correct they are mirroring the deflected pass with this rule change. To me they are emphasizing making the call.
The problem I see especially after talking with NFHS rules committee people as with swinging of the elbows. It is changed to a violation in hopes to be called more to help eliminate aggressive play by the players. The thought as it was written is your violation for swinging the elbows will be called more now since the penalty is not as great. They want it called..... The 3-second philosophy falls under their same thought process. If the ball is loose in the lane, they want 3-seconds to be called to eliminate the scramble. I disagree with this philosophy.
I just think they changed something that didn't need changing. It will be soon be seen as a point of emphasis, you heard it here first.