Quote:
What do players maybe being paid have anything to do with strategy at the end of the game that rarely works if the team takes advantage and makes their FTs? Because football must be in trouble too because they have scandals often about players getting extra benefits to go to their school or not to go to their school. (e.g Reggie Bush, Cam Newton allegations). Many more vacated wins in football than you ever see in basketball honestly. Just the Penn State situation is enough proof of that fact. Peace |
Quote:
A shot clock seems like a good thing in order to curb the fouling strategy... at least a bit. The biggest reason I'm against the shot clock coming to Ohio is I don't trust that it would be run correctly, and would create something else us officials would have to keep an eye on. Basically, the pros of a shot clock are not big enough for me to be for it. |
Connecticut Shot Clock ...
Quote:
As game officials, we have the ability to do away with the shot clock in games where the operator is clearly having a great deal of difficulty. I've been part of crews that have been forced to use this nuclear option several times over the years. From our statewide prep school guidelines: If the shot clock operator has no or limited knowledge/experience: - Be considerate; welcome individual to your “team” - Review basic duties; do not provide an extended clinic If the shot clock operator or shot clock presents ongoing mistakes or malfunctions; consider: - Removal and replacement - Removal and officiate game with no shot clock Year after year, the shot clock continues to be an ongoing problem. |
Perhaps if the shot clock were more widely used, there would be better operators with time. It's used in CA, and I don't see a lot of problems, even in the lower level games. Yes, there are some, but a lot fewer than I would have expected. But it is something the refs have to be aware of. (I've never paid attention to whether they are mostly adults or mostly students running the shot clocl.)
|
He Graduates ...
Quote:
|
Here's one other thought on the subject.
Zach Lowe on The Basketball Tournament's innovative end-of-game rule |
To all those who say “just make your free throws”, you are missing the point. The problem in basketball is that the penalty does not fit the crime. In baseball, if a fielder obstructs a runner, the runner is awarded the next base. In football, if a defender commits pass interference, the offense gets the ball at the spot as if the pass were completed.
But in basketball, assuming a 75% FT shooter, the defense can commit a foul to prevent a sure layup, and the offended team only gets 1.5 points, instead of 2. And the coach will yell “Good Foul”. A team is gaining an advantage by committing an illegal act. |
Quote:
I think the idea in the article is very interesting, but of course will never happen, as it is too radical for purists. However, I do bet something happens as professional sports leagues continue to try and retain viewers and optimize their product. |
What needs to be fixed in basketball is the behavior of jackass parents and coaches. That is what is hurting the game.
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
Again, they get 5 fouls for a reason. Nothing in the rules says you cannot foul a player on purpose. And basketball is the main sport where a foul or violation of the rules allows the team an opportunity to score directly from the foul (I know soccer has a penalty shot and so does hockey, but those are rare in those game) Even the Intentional Foul is not called because it was done intentionally. It is called because of specific actions that are outside of normal play, which could involve excessive contact. So if I try to block a shot and I know that I am likely going to be called for a foul, an intentional foul should be called? Sorry, that sounds silly. Because there are times in the game when a defender wants to foul near the basket to send a message they will be there all game. I do not see people walking away from the game over this issue. There is always something to complain about, but that does not mean it is not accepted by many. Again, make FTs and the strategy does not work. Peace |
Quote:
Peace |
Quote:
|
for those not clicking on that link--
here is the radical proposal to do away with the end of game foolishness. It is a fascinating idea:
eliminate the game clock from crunch time. The clock would vanish after the first stoppage under the three-minute mark in the NBA and the four-minute mark in NCAA games. Officials would establish a target score by taking the score of the leading team and adding seven points -- then restart the game without a clock. The team that reaches that target score first wins. That is an amazing idea-- all the sudden a team behind has to rely on defense to catch up-- rather than hacking. |
Someone let me know we the conversation gets back to officiating.
Rule change suggestions need to go to the NBA/NCAA/NFHS. |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:47am. |