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[Adam]

Originally Posted by Dad

Some would see it as a problem and others wouldn't. I don't really mind either way, but I think changing it gives the defense more of an advantage. Now after a jump ball you can be more physical trying to stop the other teams' star player(s) from catching the ball. At least now if you commit the foul as the defense you'll get the next AP arrow. One example.

I doubt teams really strategize whether or not to foul based on how it affects the arrow: but again, in my view, the arrow would still have done its job by giving A the throw in that B used to foul. If B is going to foul here, I doubt they're being deterred by the fact that the arrow isn't going to change if they do. Hell, I doubt they even realize that's the case now.