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Originally posted by Tee
As someone who still plays in adult leagues that use HS refs (PNBOA), we all violate the letter of the law by breaking the plane. My perception (as a player) is that I need to begin my motion as the ball is in the air, just don't touch down too early. It's not a exact thing, and it is definitely relative to the other players on the lane. I am early, but so is everyone else, I just can't be too early.
It is a art form to getting the defensive rebound, and much tougher then before the rule change from release. OTOH, I get more offensive boards on free throws, since the low block player can't set up quite as well now. Overall I prefer the release rule, to the rim rule.
It was a fairly subtle change, but the embarrasment of not getting the defensive board is greater than the positive of getting the increased number of offensive rebounds.
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Interesting.
I think it is easier to get offensive rebounds with a release rule (the rule changed from "rim" to "release" while I was in HS, and I've played in adult leagues with both rules). With a "rim" rule, the offensive player can really only go one direction -- straight into the lane -- so there is only one direction to block out. With the release rule, ther is time to spin around the back of the defensive player and get the inside position -- meaning the defensive player has to block out in two directions. (The release rule also makes it easier on a player trying to run in from outside of the key.