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"in the olden days, the officials would have instructed the defense, because they were behind, to "Play ball". They would then have to move into position so that an official would have to start a five second closely guarded count. If they didn't comply, I believe that a a technical foul would be charged to the team. I'm sure that Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. will be moseying by shortly to confirm, or deny, this. "
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I am not Mark but I do have a lot of experience with old style delay games.
We had a hash mark at 28' from the basket. As long as the offense penetrated that line no counts could begin for "lack of sufficient action."
Therefore the "Four-corner offense" could have one player inside the line and one near half court and all they had to do was pass the ball back-and-forth to keep the officials from starting any counts.
The offense could then run time off the clock for what ever reason.
Very effective offense for the time.
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