Basketball rules fundamentals

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by ABO77

When I read the 20 fundamentals in the back of the rule book I really dont get anything out of them...that is, what makes these 20 statements sooo fundamental? When I think of a fundamental statement it should be short, easy to remember and has a lot of weight. Most of the 20 statements in the rb are not that way imo. Their long, wordy (some have the word 'except' in them), not ez to remember and not anymore important than any other rule in the rb.

Not all of the 20 statements are bad, but most of them could be removed and not be missed.

You are really over thinking it. The Fundamentals are ways to help you understand common or basic rules. For example #5 says you can never have a travel during a jump ball, throw-in or free throw. The statement takes different areas of the rules and makes a general and specific true statement. These are not things you are going to always remember, but might help you understand several areas of the rules when you read them.

Peace