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Originally posted by A Pennsylvania Coach
The change is good, but they chose the wrong spaces to leave open. Those spaces in the front, when limited to when the ball hits the rim, are nearly useless. Missed free throws don't kick off to the side at a 90-degree angle. Often they kick at a 45-degree angle right to the shooter's teammate.
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Originally posted by JRutledge
And with the current restrictions on the FTs, the block space being left open would only create a bigger advantage in my opinion to the offense. The change would be better if they let the players enter the lane on the release.
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Jrut
Why do you say that the defense is disadvantaged by moving back a space?? I think that the PA coach is dead on right with the ball on rim rule. It is a long way to go for the block player to get any rebounds that come off with any kind of force. They can only get the ones that fall right into their lap. That second position is critical, and if you have it, you can pretty much neutralize the third position. And nobody is getting into that block area when you have to hold for the ball to hit the rim.
If you have a reason that I am missing, please state it. I am not saying you're wrong, but I think that PA coach made a good case for where rebounds go and I am not sure what your reasoning is.
Thu Apr 24, 2003, 10:22am
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