If Given The Opportunity What Federation Rule Changes Would You Make For 2001-2002

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My suggested rule changes have to do with things we now have to worry about that have little to do with the game on the court:

1. All timeouts should be 45 seconds in length. I also agree with the earlier comment that coaches should not be allowed to call timeouts. Having to check with coaches on whether they want a full or a thirty, and discussing if they can sit down would be avoided.

2. Do away with the coaching box. It is what they say and do not where they say and do it that we should be worried about. Maybe the NCAA version of endline to 28 ft. line would be OK.

3. Play two 16 minute halves instead of four 8 minute quarters. The thought here is attain two fewer game interruptions, two fewer opportunities for the "auto horn" to be off, two fewer slowdowns holding the ball for a last second shot, two fewer worthless heave-hos from 70 feet, and two fewer "did the shot beat the buzzer" opportunities.

4. Eliminate the jump ball to start the game. Go with a coin toss instead. Too many things can go wrong on the opening tip and it sets a bad tone for the game. Use AP to start overtime. This change would save coaching/practice time/effort as well.

That's all I can dream up for now.