It's that time again - almost

[Mark Padgett]

With the season almost over, I guess it's time to start thinking about our annual "rule changes we'd like to see" thread. I'll start.

1) coaches must remain in the parking lot
2) cute moms must dress appropriately (based on my definition)

3) parents (except cute moms) must remain in the parking lot
4) any player arguing with an official will be dealt with harshly

I think that's a good start.

[bas2456]

After one season, I definitely agree with those who don't want coaches to be able to request time out.

[rsl]

Simplify the backcourt rule. I've heard several candidates on this forum.

Basically, the whole team control plus last to touch plus first to touch is
too complicated for howler monkeys and parents.

[just another ref]

Remove 4.19.8 C from the book and let the situation work itself out.

[LeeBallanfant]

Shootouts instead of Overtime

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by LeeBallanfant

Shootouts instead of Overtime

They already have this rule in Alaska.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

With the season almost over, I guess it's time to start thinking about our annual "rule changes we'd like to see" thread. I'll start.
...
2) cute moms must dress appropriately (based on my definition)

Cute moms need to quit bringing their husbands to the games.

[shutupneff]

All schools must have the rules for "3 in the key" taped to the doors and included in the programs.

[ref3808]

- Assistant coaches are required to wear a large scarlet A on their shirt and a name badge reading "Mr (or Mrs) Irrelevant".
- Only a player on the floor may request a time out, and must say please and thank you. (OK maybe I'm kidding on the please and thank you part)
- The game begins with an alternating possession throw in by the team with the best looking moms as determined by the referee. Overtime begins with whoever has the arrow at the end of regulation time.
- Overtime period is two minutes. If the game is still tied the coaches arm wrestle at center court. (I'm open to the best looking moms wrestling as well)
- The coaching box should be bound by an electric pet fence and the HC must wear the collar. Step out of the box - get a charge. The charge increases in frequency for each violation of the boundry. (Pitino would be unconscious by the end of the first half, unless he apologizes for another indiscretion)
- Every coach and player should participate once per year in the Special Olympics basketball tournament as a volunteer scorer or clock operator to understand the spirit of competition, the joy of simple accompishment and to learn just how silly they often sound when they complain about the trivial.
- The statement "He (or she) has done that all year and no one called it ..." is a technical foul.

[Rich]

Why even flip a coin? Give the visiting team the ball to start the game, set the arrow accordingly. Use the arrow for any extra periods.

The jump is completely unnecessary and many times rewards a team for having a taller center.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Why even flip a coin? Give the visiting team the ball to start the game, set the arrow accordingly. Use the arrow for any extra periods.

The jump is completely unnecessary and many times rewards a team for having a taller center.

Not much of a reward, you have to admit, and it's a fine bit of tradition to keep in the game. Also, what would the media say instead of "tip off at 7:30"?

[mj]

Originally Posted by ref3808

- Assistant coaches are required to wear a large scarlet A on their shirt and a name badge reading "Mr (or Mrs) Irrelevant"

I used to think this also. I wouldn't even give them the time of day before a game (just talk to the head coach) or during a game. Then I read the article in Referee Magazine last month about how they can help your game. It made some very good points about assistant coaches and their role in game management.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mj

I used to think this also. I wouldn't even give them the time of day before a game (just talk to the head coach) or during a game. Then I read the article in Referee Magazine last month about how they can help your game. It made some very good points about assistant coaches and their role in game management.

I always talk to the assistants -- I let them know whose ball it is, will answer good questions during timeouts, will work with them as best I can. I *will not* tolerate sniping or comments during a live ball -- the mild stuff I ignore from a head coach. That's the main difference for me.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by ref3808

-- Overtime period is two minutes. If the game is still tied the coaches arm wrestle at center court. (I'm open to the best looking moms wrestling as well)

I'd even allow overtimes if they resulted in the best looking moms wrestling, especially if it was Jello wrestling - and at least one of them did this: