Rule Change Proposals

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

This week, I received a form for making rule change suggestions to the FED. Anybody can get the form and make a suggestion, I guess. But I happen to know a member of the rules committee, so he sends me the form directly. If you have a rule that you think should be changed and you would like me to send it on to the committee, here's your chance!

To be submitted, the change has to be submitted exactly as you think it should read in the book. Also, they want us to note exactly what part of the existing rule would have to be deleted, if necessary. Finally (enough hoops to jump through? ), they ask to note other rules and cases affected by the proposed change.

So it's not enough to say, "I'd like to see them go to the POI for a single technical foul". It needs to be written up precisely as it would appear in next year's rulebook.

I got a tremendous response last year when I asked for case book play proposals, so I hope that you have some ideas to pass along.

Current Rule:
3-5-3-c. Sweatbands must be worn below the elbow and may be a maximum of 4 inches (except for logo, see 3-6).

Proposed Change:
3-5-3-c. Sweatbands may be worn anywhere on the arm and may be a maximum of 4 inches (except for logo, see 3-6).

Other Affected Rules: None.

Affected Case Plays: None.

Thank you again, CE.

[Larks]

Team control on throw in.

7 on free throw shots is interesting but if WE don't mess around getting the shooter the ball, we can help in this aspect. Takes 3-5 seconds max to sweep and bounce.

Eliminate the ability to sub after 2nd made free throw.

2-man - call foul - stay at table
2-man - no long switch

[REFVA]

Good to hear back from you Chuck!

this is not a rule, but maybe a suggestion to recommend a 3 man for all High school level. To include Fr, JV . The lower levels is where you need the extra pair of eyes..

[MadCityRef]

Originally Posted by Larks

2-man - call foul - stay at table
2-man - no long switches.

Rumor is this will change with the Officals Manual next season to be in line with 3-man mechanics.

I do not like the mechanic in 3-man where Lead calls an offensive foul in front court, goes to report, then returns to inbound the ball. Lead should stay at table and become new center or trail with other official taking the inbounds. The current mechanic delays the game and puts too much attention on the Lead. Get the ball inbounds and go.

[deecee]

madcity it doesnt delay the game -- blow the whistle take a few steps in to make the call -- return to your spot and go. -- it will take a while if you run all the way to about 8-10 feet from the table do your mechanics and then slowly turn around and go back to your spot. but IMO just clear the players -- make eye contact make your call and signal and move on.