[NICK]

I have heard tell that in the year 2??? everybody will be playing to the same rules: FIBA, NCAA, etc. I have been told that the new keyhole proposed in the U.S. is to prepare the players to playing to international rules. Just as you will be going to the trapezoidal lane, FIBA is going to the AP arrow rule and is adopting its 3man mechanics to match the NCAA or NBA mechanics. I have refereed to the trapezoidal lane for years no problem, it can be just as physical as your rectangular lane. During foul shots only 2 offensive and 3 defensive players are allowed to line up plus the shooter.