Michigan testing 16 minute halves
From MHSAA.com:
Michigan Varsity basketball teams are allowed two (2) contests during the regular season that are played in two 16 minute halves with one (1) additional 30 second time out. Purpose: The MHSAA Basketball Committee has for several years discussed the potential for allowing Michigan teams the experience of games played in halves. The original NFHS request for 18 minute halves was denied. Requirements: All games played in halves must be pre-approved by the MHSAA. Each school participating must complete an after game report. Time out Allowance: Games played in halves Three (3) 60 second time outs Three (3) 30 second time outs Normal overtime rules and timing will apply: 4 min overtime period, 1 additional 60 second time out |
I like this idea-wonder when CA will try it?
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This is something that has appeared on the post season surveys from the NFHS more than once. I'd love to see the High School game move to halves.
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I like it. I would just want what Michigan wanted- the 18 minute halves. Or 17, add a couple of minutes to the game. It would still last about the same. Probably less so with fewer breaks.
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I can't believe you want to take away half the chances a kid has to make that buzzer beater they spend so much time practicing in the driveway!:D |
and it takes away our buzzer beater calls. At least in California I think players are so used to doing quarters or halves, it really isn't going to make a difference. I doubt many would even notice the change
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We do quarters in CA with the shot clock
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Wisconsin is playing 18 minute halves this year.....just like Minnesota has played for quite some time.
JV/FR are 16 minute halves. Thankfully, conferences and schools have been given the ability to reduce those times if they wish. The conference I assign is going with 14 minute halves, for example. |
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Last I checked, my contracts were for 1 game....not for 32 minutes.
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We're talking 4 minutes game time. 2 fewer quarter breaks. Evidence I've read is that games end on average earlier.
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