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Old Wed May 20, 2015, 11:55am
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Originally Posted by Pantherdreams View Post

The advancing the ball does seem a little random, though we've been doing it in our FIBA games for years now and it just becomes part of what you do. Does it eliminate full court plays (for the most part) but it also creates more opportunities 5 on 5 and eliminates coaches/players bumpign clutching on full corut inbounds or late clock plays where everyone wants a foul called. You eliminate the mess in the middle of the floor and put players in a position where they are guarding a clear basketball play and a realistic shooter.
Hmmm...never eally looked at it that way. Very nice position statement for making the change. I am starting to change my stance against this change. Thanks!
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