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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Billy, my problem is that "palming" or "carry" does not require an advantage to be a violation; any more than OOB, traveling, or double dribble require an advantage. It's not like the definition of a foul, which requires some sort of advantage.
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THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE RULES
The restrictions which the rules place upon the players are intended to create a
balance of play; to provide equal opportunity between the offense and the
defense; to provide equal opportunity between the small player and tall player; to
provide reasonable safety and protection; to create an atmosphere of sporting
behavior and fair play; and to emphasize cleverness and skill without unduly
limiting freedom of action of individual or team play on either offense or defense.
Therefore, it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may
be intelligently applied in each play situation.
A player or a team should not be
permitted an advantage which is not intended by a rule. Neither should play be
permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not
intended by a rule. It is the policy of the NFHS
The 2009-10 NFHS Points of Emphasis use the word advantage four times in nonfoul situations:
The traveling rule has not changed; however, the committee is
still concerned that the rule is not being properly enforced. Consequently,
offensive players are gaining a tremendous advantage.
Well-officiated closely-guarded situations provide for
better balance between offense and defense. When the closely-guarded rules are
not followed, there is a significant advantage for the offense.
Another situation that is occurring more frequently, and which
is often not properly called, is when an offensive player sets a screen in
the lane and remains there for more than three seconds. The responsible
official must make sure that offensive players are not occupying restricted
positions for more than the permitted time. The offensive player gains an
unwarranted advantage if he or she can “camp out” in the lane, either as
a potential shooter or as a screener.
Players are attempting to gain a rebounding advantage
by violating the free-throw restrictions and entering the lane early. No
player shall enter, leave or touch the court outside the marked lane space
(3 feet by 3 feet). Officials must review and enforce the rules regarding
offensive and defensive free-throw violations.