It's Like Christmas Morning ...

[BillyMac]

The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee concluded their three day meeting today. What's in store for us for 2011-2012? How long until the press release comes out?

[JugglingReferee]

In past years, it's been early May. Though I do recall an April release one year.

[APG]

I'm guessing there will be no major changes again.

[BLydic]

Didn't they see the poll

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

In past years, it's been early May.

In the words of the late Ed McMahon, "You are correct, sir."

I did some research on the NFHS website. The press release announcing the 2009-10 NFHS rule changes (End-of-game Replays Approved) came out on May 11, 2009.

Twenty-five days and counting.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee concluded their three day meeting today. What's in store for us for 2011-2012? How long until the press release comes out?

I've seen tidbits on some of the things they're releasing soon. The committee was enthralled with the mechanics of that Crazy Ref guy they also downleaded from YouTube and so they're adopting his mechanics for throw in administration, blocking foul reporting, and closely guarded situations. Can't wait to get to camp to try these out myself.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Freddy

I've seen tidbits on some of the things they're releasing soon. The committee was enthralled with the mechanics of that Crazy Ref guy they also downleaded from YouTube and so they're adopting his mechanics for throw in administration, blocking foul reporting, and closely guarded situations. Can't wait to get to camp to try these out myself.

By far, the "new" blocking mechanic is my favorite!!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by tjones1

By far, the "new" blocking mechanic is my favorite!!

It's also great practice for doing the limbo.

[Zoochy]

I thought that the new blocking mechanic will incorporate pounding the hands to the hips 3-4 times. Just like the NCAA ref's.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

I thought that the new blocking mechanic will incorporate pounding the hands to the hips 3-4 times. Just like the NCAA ref's.

As reported earlier, I went to Hawks vs Wizards NBE game last weekend and saw some "bizzarro" signals from the refs - a hip check signal, the hopping on one foot several times while hitting the thigh to show a trip, one that the official looked like a jumping banana (to show the coach the player was pushed while in the air - at least that was the play), and the old "two-handed shutting the door" signal to demonstrate a push to the players side. Unorthodox, but quite entertaining (at least to me)!

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee concluded their three day meeting today. What's in store for us for 2011-2012? How long until the press release comes out?

So this is like Christmas where you are? Wow!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

So this is like Christmas where you are? Wow!

It's the anticipation.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

It's the anticipation.

Is the payoff as good?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee concluded their three day meeting today. What's in store for us for 2011-2012? How long until the press release comes out?

I heard from a reliable source that they're bringing back some of the original 13 rules from Dr. Naismith's time. Traveling or striking the ball with a fist is a foul and if a team is called for two consecutive fouls, the other team shall be awarded a goal. Oh yeah, teams will play two fifteen minutes halves with a five minute intermission. Although the original rules doesn't state it specifically, I think those are running time halves.

Sounds good to me.