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[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by j51969

What does anyone think about the 10 sec count for the free thrower?

The only time I have come close is with someone with an elaborate pre-shot routine that almost always results in a missed FT. Leave it alone.

[j51969]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

The only time I have come close is with someone with an elaborate pre-shot routine that almost always results in a missed FT. Leave it alone.

I agree. I have never had to call it, and haven't seen anyone else call it. Seems like we do it more for show than anything.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

Since many of us follow the rule as written, we should simply change to the new rule while the non-conformers at 6 feet would likely conform at 4 feet. This is where the increase in consistency would originate as it is currently 6 feet for some and 3 to 4 feet for others.

If it stays at 6 feet, I would prefer to change the wording to "guarded" count because it is certainly not "closely guarded" at that distance -- especially for the jr. high players and below.

I'm guessing those who currently wait until 4 feet would, if the rule was changed to 4 feet, not start counting until it was closer to 3 feet; based on their judgment. I'm guessing they aren't purposefully going to 4 feet, but think 6 feet is a smaller distance than it really is. Changing the rule isn't going to improve their depth perception.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by j51969

What does anyone think about the 10 sec count for the free thrower?

Can you elaborate on your question? I can't say I've been past 7 on this more than a handful of times, ever. Do you have a change in mind?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by j51969

What does anyone think about the 10 sec count for the free thrower?

While it's "never" used, if it wasn't there, some team would find a reason to wait 20-seconds - 2 hours for a FT, if they thought it was to their advantage (perhaps the star has blood on the uniform and just needs a few more seconds to get it cleaned up so s/he can re-enter the game, etc.)

[j51969]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

While it's "never" used, if it wasn't there, some team would find a reason to wait 20-seconds - 2 hours for a FT, if they thought it was to their advantage (perhaps the star has blood on the uniform and just needs a few more seconds to get it cleaned up so s/he can re-enter the game, etc.)

Makes very good sense. Some guy would get smart and use it as a time-out or to set up the play after. Why do coaches ruin our game