Advancing the ball on a time out

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

And they'd then have to change the NFHS rules cause a long, missed FG that reaches the goal line is merely a touchback.

Risk/reward as mentioned earlier.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Fundamentally, football is about field position and forward progress. I think basketball's "court position" is less relevant than football's field position.

While it is indeed easier to move the ball around a basketball court, try sinking a three-pointer from 21 feet, then try the same from the division line. On average, I'd say you'd be more successful with the former. Reaching your desired spot matters.

Like anything else, I believe you need to earn your spot. The high school and college rules recognize this, which is why you get the ball where you had it last. As for 4-point field goals in the NFL, the reason why you don't get more points for longer field goals is the same reason you need to kick from "way back there," you didn't earn the spot.

And, if you're down by 7, get in the end zone.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I may have asked this before, and I know the rule has been around for decades in the NBA, but can anyone explain to me the rationale for this rule?

It makes the end of the game more exciting. FIBA rules also allow an advance after a timeout though I think it's to halfcourt rather than the 28 foot mark like in the NBA.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Two 16-minute halves....

Really??????? 6th grade???????

[refiator]

Just about everything the NBA does is all about scoring more points and selling tickets. Call me a purist, but I hate it

[APG]

Originally Posted by refiator

Just about everything the NBA does is all about scoring more points and selling tickets. Call me a purist, but I hate it

I take it then that you're not liking the direction a lot of the major rule sets are going in then?

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I take it then that you're not liking the direction a lot of the major rule sets are going in then?

Yup...times change. Only thing you can really do is learn to adapt.

I'm sure basketball purists in the '60s and '70s bemoaned the thought of a 3-point line. It's one of my favorite things about the game. The game will never stop changing.

[refiator]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I take it then that you're not liking the direction a lot of the major rule sets are going in then?

You could say that......But when in Rome........

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by refiator

Just about everything the NBA does is all about scoring more points and selling tickets. Call me a purist, but I hate it

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I take it then that you're not liking the direction a lot of the major rule sets are going in then?

Many of the positive things in the high school game have trickled down from the NBA. Just to name a few:

-30 second timeouts
-3 point shot
-Many officiating techniques, including the flex rotation system

Not all change is bad.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by refiator

Just about everything the NBA does is all about scoring more points and selling tickets. Call me a purist, but I hate it

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I take it then that you're not liking the direction a lot of the major rule sets are going in then?

I guess some do not realize that NBA Rules (like other pro leagues) almost always have had different rules than amateur levels. This rule has been around as long as I can remember, so I do not know what some think is "pure" about not having this rule?

Peace