Federation Contemplated Rule Changes

[bigwhistle]

Any rule which brings the game closer to the women's collegiate rules will improve the game. I have called at all levels on both genders, and find the rules and mechanics that the women use to be the best ones. I know that there will be great wailing and crying about this statement, but until you have tried them, you won't know for sure.

The reality is for NF to adopt any major changes is that the NCAA men will do it first.

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by bigwhistle
Any rule which brings the game closer to the women's collegiate rules will improve the game. I have called at all levels on both genders, and find the rules and mechanics that the women use to be the best ones. I know that there will be great wailing and crying about this statement, but until you have tried them, you won't know for sure.

The reality is for NF to adopt any major changes is that the NCAA men will do it first.

I sure hope they do not adopt the no-5-second count during a dribble rule. I know some really ballers that would just hold the ball and dribble all over the court if that was adopted.

I can think of a couple other Women's rules that would be inappropriate for the NF level. But that is just my take.

Peace

[dblref]

Originally posted by hawkk
I believe it means let the defender closest to the basket put his foot on the block

I was thinking they meant not occupying the spot closest to the shooter. Guess that is why they make chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

[Jay R]

After watching some HS games from Maine over the last while. I thought the only major problem with the rules was no shot clock. One score was 6-4 after the first quarter. It was not for lack of shooting skills, but both teams were taking 60 to 90 seconds to shoot. And what about that 7-4 game that was mentionned in another thread?

[Mregor]

Originally posted by Dan_ref
Give neutral zone on FT's to opponent of shooter

What's this mean?

The neutral zone is the lower block. The opponent of the thrower would be allowed to step on the lower block. 2 more proposed changes are:

- Adding an approved signal for a kicked ball
- Approving a 10 panel ball for use

Still can't remember what the last one was (I believe there was 7)

Mregor

[gsf23]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mregor

2 more proposed changes are:

- Approving a 10 panel ball for use

Mregor

Any one else here ever use that 10 panel ball? We used it in a couple of practices this year and my kids really liked it. I thought that our shooting was a little better those days also. Don't know if that was a result of the ball or just those days.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by Mregor
- Adding an approved signal for a kicked ball

Oooh oooh, my turn for a silly question! Don't we already have a signal for kicking the ball?

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by Back In The Saddle

Oooh oooh, my turn for a silly question! Don't we already have a signal for kicking the ball?

No, we don't. There is no official signal for a kicked ball.

And I can't imagine what they might use?

[Mregor]

Just remembered the final proposed rule:

- Add a warning horn at 20 secs for replacing a disqualified player.

Mregor

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Back In The Saddle

Don't we already have a signal for kicking the ball?

Yes, but it's not an "approved" signal.

[brianp134]

I haven't heard that, but I wish that NFHS & NCAA come up with the same standard.

[JugglingReferee]

Has there been any discussion about adding a shot clock into Fed rules?

[JoeT]

Originally posted by Mregor
Just remembered the final proposed rule:

- Add a warning horn at 20 secs for replacing a disqualified player.

Mregor

My turn to step to the plate to take a swing at sounding stupid.... I thought the rules were previously revised to disallow the 30 seconds to replace a dq'd player - now they need to be replaced immediately. Is that just an Illinois thing, or am I losing my mind completely? (Not that those options are mutually exclusive, I suppose.)

[JoeT]

Originally posted by JugglingReferee
Has there been any discussion about adding a shot clock into Fed rules?

I hope not. I hope never, but it seems like we'll wind up with that eventually.

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by JoeT
I thought the rules were previously revised to disallow the 30 seconds to replace a dq'd player - now they need to be replaced immediately. Is that just an Illinois thing?

Yup, just an Illinois thing. Although when Illinois first put it in last season, I liked the idea so much that I actually enforced it in a pre-season game here in Mass!! Oops.

Chuck