Another suggested FED rule change

[Adam]

Originally Posted by DesMoines

1) I'd love to go to halves, but I'm not sure why. Probably just two fewer "Ok coach, first horn... let's go..." may be reason enough.

2) No shot clock, please - I'm with BNR on this one. Administration for sub-varsity would be a nightmare. Half the time the kids running the clock/book now have to be reminded to stay the heck off their cell phones during the game... even during time outs. "These are extra opportunities to double check that you match up, not to text your sweetie." Which usually garners an eye-roll, but generally stops the problem.

3) For TXAggie: How about a 10-second runoff in the last minute (like football) for a running clock infraction?

4) Going back to the release would make it easier to focus on rebounding action.
Would the shooter and those behind the arc still have to hold for the rim or is everybody free?

Back when I played, everyone behind the arc still had to hold for the rim or backboard. I believe that's how the rule is currently written for NCAA and NBA (not enforced, but written).

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Back when I played, everyone behind the arc still had to hold for the rim or backboard. I believe that's how the rule is currently written for NCAA and NBA (not enforced, but written).

That is the rule for NCAA, but I believe the NBA rule is different. I hope someone with definite knowledge will chime in, but I think there is some quirk that allows 1 player to enter on the release? Or maybe it's only under certain circumstances? I know there are plays where a player can get the momentum to enter the lane with a head start if they time it right, and there are highlights of good dunks after such a rebound.

[tref]

Correct, restrictions for all players end on the release in the League.

How else could Jordan come soaring thru to tip-jam BJ Armstrongs missed FT attempt

[APG]

Originally Posted by tref

Correct, restrictions for all players end on the release in the League.

How else could Jordan come soaring thru to tip-jam BJ Armstrongs missed FT attempt

Correction...restrictions end for all players except for the free thrower. He must wait till the ball hits the basket.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Correction...restrictions end for all players except for the free thrower. He must wait till the ball hits the basket.

Players behind the three point arc?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Correction...restrictions end for all players except for the free thrower. He must wait till the ball hits the basket.

How about the backboard?