The Counters . . .

representing · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 01:46pm

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Originally Posted by Pantherdreams

Sorry FIBA rules . .. 24 -8. 24 second shot clocks, 8 seconds to get it over half.

24 second shot clock? For high school ball? Why?

Adam · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 01:47pm

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Originally Posted by representing

24 second shot clock? For high school ball? Why?

Because it's FIBA. I think they're are based off of soccre roules.

representing · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 01:49pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Because it's FIBA. I think they're are based off of soccre roules.

I may be missing a joke here, but is that supposed to be soccer rules? What's soccer got to do with this?

Adam · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 01:54pm

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Originally Posted by representing

I may be missing a joke here, but is that supposed to be soccer rules? What's soccer got to do with this?

Yes, you're missing a joke about soccer, the preferred sport of most places who use FIBA rules for basketball.

representing · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 02:16pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yes, you're missing a joke about soccer, the preferred sport of most places who use FIBA rules for basketball.

ah ok. Did not know that.

I am a soccer official but I go by USSF/FIFA (rec and travel games) and NFHS (high school games). Will soon be doing local college soccer games.

Adam · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 04:08pm

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Originally Posted by representing

ah ok. Did not know that.

I am a soccer official but I go by USSF/FIFA (rec and travel games) and NFHS (high school games). Will soon be doing local college soccer games.

Then you're probably not going to get my soccre humour; which is predicated on a small amount of disdain.

wanja · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 05:03pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Then you're probably not going to get my soccre humour; which is predicated on a small amount of disdain.

Why the disdain? FIBA rules are used in most of the world, US excluded. One thing they do provide is a consistent set of rules across levels and accoss countries. In the U.S., following rules from high school to women's college, to men's college to the nba will make you dizzy and confused if you are looking for a consistent rationale.

US olympic teams used to reasonably have disdain for players outside the US. Now that would be just plain silly. I think most high level players realize that the rest of the world is catching up and has something to offer on the court. And in the rule book.

Camron Rust · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 04:09pm

While I agree with all the points about it being unsporting, if they're saying all of that and get to 5 a 2nd and 3rd time, and you're not past five (understanding that you may have been ignoring your own count in response to their actions), your count is way too slow.

Adam · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 15, 2010, 04:15pm

This is why I like officiating in high altitudes. The players have more important things to do with their oxygen.

constable · #10 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 16, 2010, 12:48am

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Originally Posted by representing

24 second shot clock? For high school ball? Why?

FIBA is trying to be more like the NBA. Hence the 8 second backcourt and 24 second shot clock.

8 second BC i don't have a problem with but 24 seconds for all levels lower than university I think is too short.