Mercy Rule Help

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by Coach Bill

What's wrong with that? I hate the "mercy" rule. Whether on the winning or losing end, it's an opportunity to get some kids more playing time than they might otherwise. I wouldn't want to cut that short. I wouldn't call timeout if ahead by 40, but i would understand if the losing team didn't want to get the game cut short. I think it should only be in effect by mutual agreement. How do other coaches feel?

If you are waiting until you are getting blown out by 40 to get playing time for the end of your bench, that's on you.