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Originally posted by kmref
I think when J. Naismith created the game he meant for everyone to play it the same. The game itself has evolved and the rules along with it. The game is intended to be standard across the board.
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So, you're a friend of Mr. Naismith's and know this for a fact? Mr. Naismith couldn't possibly known how bif this game would become.
BTW, name one sport where there's only one set of rules that govern all levels of play.
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The NCAA is the next logical step for most players, coaches, and officials. Don't a majority of these strive to compete at the next level?
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No, they don't. Over 95% of the kids who play high school basketball will never play college basketball. Even fewer high school officials will ever work a college game.
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Imposing a standard(NCAA RULES)facilitates everyone becoming eligible to have the knowledge to perform at the next level. Athletes that travel to play teams outside of their area need to be able to play at a standard level. Officials need to call the game by the same set of standards. When officials differ, this should only be due to a difference in judgement not in rules applications, mechanics, etc.
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Nah, not even close. Rules are, in most cases, are written with the age, experience, and skill level of the players who play the game. Do we want 7th graders playing by NBA rules or high school kids playing by NFL rules. No, we don't. There's a reason for these things. Don't be so narrow midned as to think eveyone must play by the same rules.
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Officials need to call the game by the same set of standards. When officials differ, this should only be due to a difference in judgement not in rules applications, mechanics, etc.
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I agree, based on the same set of rules. But you're never going to get everyone to play basketball or any other sport by one universal set of rules. It's not going to and it doesn't need to happen.