If I could change one rule, it would be....

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I have one of those type games once every 2 or 3 years. I just don't think it happens often enough to necessitate a rule change.

I do think it would hurt teams that aren't very good. I can't imagine how bad it would be for some of the 1A girls games we see around here.

Yep. If teams can recruit / draft, then the shot clock makes some sense.

If you have to play with whatever kids are in your district, then you should be able to do what it takes to keep the game close / give your team the best chance to win. And, if that's playing for a low-scoring game, so be it.

I'd rather see a rule to the effect that, if a team pulls the ball out, and if the other team let's them, the coaches must get together and agree on a time put on the clock. Adjust the clock down, and re-start. No sense just standing around while the clock goes down from 6:00 to 1:00. If both teams agree, then put 1:00 on the clock and go.

(and, yes, I know there's the rule that the game can be shortened if both coaches and the R agree. So, what I think we really need is a process / mechanic to make this happen, rather than a rules change.)