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Originally Posted by johnny d
Did you ever play competitive basketball? If so, how many times did you slow down when in pursuit of the ball because you were afraid of a backcourt violation? Especially when the defensive team is in pursuit as well, trying to get the ball and start a fast break. My guess would be none after 6th grade when your coach told you to get the ball and not worry about a backcourt violation. The reasoning behind this new mechanic is a load of crap. Players were not slowing down their pursuit of the ball before this mechanic and they are not waiting to see if we give this signal now, before they decide whether or not to pursue the ball.
Additionally, you are going to look like a real dumbass if you use this mechanic too early and it turns out that the ball does actually end up in the backcourt having last touched the offensive team and you then have to call a violation.
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I see the offense slow up on potential backcourt violations frequently up to and including JV games. They shouldn't do that, since strategically it's better to violate as close to the division line as possible rather than allow the defense to recover, but they do.
I have been giving the new signal as soon as it is evident the ball can't be touched again in the front court. Normally this is as it crosses the division line.