Changing the bonus from shooting to an option

[Scooby]

I would love to see this rule change. If it was not in the benefit of the offensive team then they can shoot the free throws. I do not like seeing a team that is breaking the rules gaining an advantage. And even if they do gain advantage I would like to see that it is minimized as much as possible.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I think the idea mentioned earlier of 3 shots instead of the ball is a good one. I also like the idea of time runoff.



But the best post on this thread, and one that supports the idea that some sort of change is needed, is the one about the 3 point line.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

As far as other ways teams gain an advantage by rules infractions, please provide specific examples. No blanket statement that they don't exist, but lets look at each one individually.

Purposefully committing a delay of game violation late to allow the defense time to set up, or to alter the personnel, etc.
Fouling a shooter on a break-away layup.

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

As far as other ways teams gain an advantage by rules infractions, please provide specific examples.

hack-a-shaq

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

If there was a rules proposal to add an out of bounds throw in option on any foul in the bonus (i.e. the offended team can take the ball OOB instead of shooting a 1-1 or 2), what would you think of that?

I'm thinking that in situations this could help minimize fouling and all but eliminate fouls to stop the clock. Further, from what I've seen, free throw shooting is somewhere between poor and horrendous for many teams I work and I know some coaches that would gladly accept the ball for a throw in rather than chance a free throw late in the game. It would also force them to teach ball stealing techniques since constant fouling isn't going to get them anywhere.

If a team is not going to shoot the free throws and their opponents know it, why would they not be just as likely to foul?

Coach: "Go for the steal. Be aggressive! If you foul, so what? They take the ball out and we try again."

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

If a team is not going to shoot the free throws and their opponents know it, why would they not be just as likely to foul?

Coach: "Go for the steal. Be aggressive! If you foul, so what? They take the ball out and we try again."

Exactly my thought on that option and why I don't favor it. It may even encourage rough play.