It's that time again - FED rule change discussion

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

When a held ball occurs near the end (TBD, but perhaps within the last 2 seconds) of the first three quarters, give the team with the arrow the option of inbounding the ball, or declaring the quarter over and starting the next quarter with the AP throw-in.

As it stands now, most held balls near the end of the quarter just mean "losing the arrow"

I like it.

Let's take it a step further, though. Should we start the quarter with 8:02 or 8:01 on the clock? (Nearly all clocks have this setting capability now.)

[whistleone]

Not necessarily a rule change but what are your thoughts on giving the Trail official responsibility on free throws (either players along the lane or flight of the ball)? The Center official has to watch the free throw shooter, three players along the lane and the flight of the ball.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by whistleone

The Center official has to watch the free throw shooter, three players along the lane and the flight of the ball.

Are you saying that's the current mechanic? In which system?

[bainsey]

Require scorekeeper to signal when a team has committed its sixth team foul of the half.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

To your second point, I believe the rule change was made in an effort to decrease the amount of physical play during such action.

I admit, my desire to want to change this rule is a bit selfish as it would bring consistency to how it is called in my area. It seems to me that at the varsity level around here, there is a wide latitude given to players entering the lane and for all intents and purposes, they are already being allowed to enter on the release.

Originally Posted by Lcubed48

Only players can request a time out.

Love this one but there is no getting that genie back in the bottle.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I admit, my desire to want to change this rule is a bit selfish as it would bring consistency to how it is called in my area. It seems to me that at the varsity level around here, there is a wide latitude given to players entering the lane and for all intents and purposes, they are already being allowed to enter on the release.

Really? Wow. Not the case here. If it's too close to tell, we'll let it go, but no way they're going in on the release.

[Welpe]

Well let me amend my previous statement a little.

From what I have seen and the people I've talked to, this seems to be the case.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Love this one but there is no getting that genie back in the bottle.

Probably not, since coaches dominate the rules committee, and they probably won't willingly give up that power.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Probably not, since coaches dominate the rules committee, and they probably won't willingly give up that power.

Maybe we could offer a trade.

We'll let them continue paying LA officials the same rate if they give up the right to request a TO during a live ball.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Maybe we could offer a trade.

We'll let them continue paying LA officials the same rate if they give up the right to request a TO during a live ball.

I thought the principals in LA were seeking the bottom of the market?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I thought the principals in LA were seeking the bottom of the market?

Crap, that means we'll have to get the principals to offer the coaches something to complete the three way trade. Any ideas?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I like it.

Let's take it a step further, though. Should we start the quarter with 8:02 or 8:01 on the clock? (Nearly all clocks have this setting capability now.)

Good idea. Start it with a held ball, while you're at it.