new rule

[johnny1784]

Originally posted by Blind & lovin' it

So nothing special.

LEAVING COURT FOR UNAUTHORIZED REASON (9-3-2):

The rule for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason has been changed from a technical foul to a violation. Leaving the court during the course of play has been increasing with the former penalty of a technical foul not being assessed.

Typically, this play is seen when an offensive player goes around a low screen, runs outside the end line and returns on the other side of the court free of their defender. The violation will be called as soon as the player leaves the court.

The committee hopes that changing the penalty will increase the likelihood of the infraction being called and eliminate this tremendous advantage.

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This violation does not only occur by the offense for going around a screen but can happen when an offensive player goes out of bounds to avoid good defense or to use players as a shield while trying to avoid detection by the defense, whether in single or zone defensive coverage’s.

The violation can be called on the defense when a defender runs out of bounds to avoid the screen and the defender is able to make a play; stealing the ball, blocking a shot, etc.

Take notice when the defender may violate on purpose, such as on a fast break, by stepping out of bounds to prevent the offense from scoring.

If necessary, you should call a Player Technical (10-3-7) or (10-3-6) on the defender for such behavior.