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One comment, one question.
First of all, I like the new line-up. I seem to be the only one, but we've had a week now of using it, and I think it accomplishes the purposes, as I understand them. Defense is getting quite a few more rebounds, and especially the less skilled teams when playing against better teams. Also, the shooter isn't getting jostled around as much. I've done some JV girls, Var girls, and JV boys, and I like it. Of course, it takes some explaining. Everyone keeps thinking we should be clearing the bottom slots, next to the basket. And I had one coach get sort of snippy about it. But basically, it's been good. Now the question. If Team B chooses not to occupy one or both of the slots that are now the closest allowed to the shooter, can A take them? I've been holding them empty, thinking I'd heard that somewhere, but I had a couple of doubting looks from dubious players. |
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Juulie - the wording of the new rule does not mention any changes in the way the other slots are assigned. Therefore, team A can take them if B doesn't want them, the same way B can take the second ones if A doesn't want them.
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[Edited by Jurassic Referee on Jun 1st, 2003 at 02:00 AM] |
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We are also running a summer league here, and I would like to use the new FT administration during these games so that the coaches and players know about it and get used to it before the upcoming season. However, not knowing for sure whether or not the spaces are assigned to one team only makes me think that it may not be a good idea to use it in summer play, since it may actually cause more confusion to do it one way now and later find out that the rule is the other way for the regular season. |
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[/B][/QUOTE]Naw,MP and Howard had it right.If the offense or defense doesn't fill one of their allotted spots,the other team can take it(except for the bottom 2).The only restrictions are the totals of 4 and 2,and nobody in the two top slots.There's more info in the new "points of emphasis' on the FED website.I shoulda put this in before,too. Mr.Padgett may dick around a lot,but he do knows the rulz. ![]() See "F-3A-Lane Space Requirements" in below: http://www.nfhs.org/Sports/basketball_emphasis.htm [Edited by Jurassic Referee on Jun 1st, 2003 at 07:06 AM] |
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That's the way I understand that the new rule is supposed to be administered. |
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That's the way I understand that the new rule is supposed to be administered. [/B][/QUOTE] I'm not sure, now that we're being so specific, that Howard was saying that. But not to fear. He'll read this and call me. When he does, I'll report back. Howard is the go-to guy for rules and interpretations, so he gets the last word. |
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Last year my state was an experimental state and we were told to allow the the teams to occupy the empty slots as long as the numerical lineup was followed (4 defensive and 2 offensive) and not exceeeded. However, this year I have been told the slots are locked and it is allowed?????????? I am waiting for the books and an official ruling from our state in the meantime, I am allowing the movement to empty slots as long as we have the proscribed number of defensive v offensive players set. Clear as mud, wouldn't you say?
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Here is the wording directly from the press release on the NF website:
"Beginning with the 2003-04 season, the number of players permitted on marked lane spaces during free throws (not including the free-throw shooter) will be six four defensive players and two offensive players. The lane spaces closest to the free-throw line (and the shooter) must remain vacant. The first marked lane spaces (ones adjacent to the end line) shall be occupied by opponents of the free-throw shooter, unless the resuming-of-play procedure is in effect. The second marked lane spaces on each side may be occupied by teammates of the free-throw shooter, and the third marked lane spaces may be occupied by opponents of the free-throw shooter." Notice the diffenence between the use of the words "shall" and "may". This supports what we have been saying, unless you interpret that language (combined with the statement that there will be four defensive and two offensive players "permitted") as meaning that if a player entitled to a space doesn't take it, it must remain vacant. The word "may" indicates the taking of a space is not required for those spaces, unlike in the NBA. BTW - "Howard" is Howard Mayo, commissioner of Portland Basketball Officials Assn. (PBOA) and a former member of the NF rules committee.
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"If the offense desires the second spaces,they may have them.If the defense desires the third spaces,they may have them.If a player entitled to the second or third space does not occupy that space,AN OPPONENT MAY BE WITHIN THE SPACE(within the number limitations,four defense and two offense).The fourth lane spaces(nearest the free throw shooter)may not be occupied." Pretty straightforward,I think. |
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I still haven't heard from Howard. |
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