Against the rules or not?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

I've never heard a coach direct his team to use the entire floor during warmups when the other team is elsewhere.

The kids don't know the rules. Warn first.

I have, but this at one time was considered no a big deal or unsportsmanlike. But if a team did this I would just direct them to their side of the court and move on. Just like if a kid got on the other side of the division line I would not go crazy over it either. Heck players often go to the other side of the court to retrieve a ball that got away during warm-ups.

Peace

[tref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have, but this at one time was considered no a big deal or unsportsmanlike. But if a team did this I would just direct them to their side of the court and move on. Just like if a kid got on the other side of the division line I would not go crazy over it either. Heck players often go to the other side of the court to retrieve a ball that got away during warm-ups.

Peace

True story!
Sometime they may even want to go back to their bench for a sip of water.

[bellnier]

Sorry, just lurking here. You guys are great and I think many a coach would benefit from reading your rule interpretations and insights.

BTW, in rugby, a sport that I both coach and referee, the prohibition of running onto the other team's side of the pitch during warm-ups is not codified, but it is certainly understood by players and coaches to be very, very bad form.
David

[BEAREF]

2011-2012 POE
Pregame Situations. Teams entering the gymnasium prior to the contest should not run through the area occupied by the opposing team or under the basket where opponents are warming up.
Teams should only enter, jog or warm-up on their own half of the court. Gatherings intended to motivate a team after the warm-up period, during or following player introductions and post-game celebrations should be performed in the area directly in front of the team bench. If during the pregame or half-time warm-up period one team leaves the floor, the other team should not use the entire court; teams should only warm-up on their half of the court."


This is PERMITTED in Minnesota.

[dsqrddgd909]

Originally Posted by BEAREF

2011-2012 POE
Pregame Situations. Teams entering the gymnasium prior to the contest should not run through the area occupied by the opposing team or under the basket where opponents are warming up.
Teams should only enter, jog or warm-up on their own half of the court. Gatherings intended to motivate a team after the warm-up period, during or following player introductions and post-game celebrations should be performed in the area directly in front of the team bench. If during the pregame or half-time warm-up period one team leaves the floor, the other team should not use the entire court; teams should only warm-up on their half of the court."


This is PERMITTED in Minnesota.

That's interesting. Other MN rules:


Minnesota Rule Modifications for Basketball
(Updated December 1, 2011)

A) All varsity basketball games will be played as two eighteen (18) minute halves. Three full time outs and two thirty second time outs per game.

B) In Minnesota home wears dark uniform and visitors wear white uniforms.

C) Games below the varsity level must also be played in halves with a maximum time of sixteen (16) minutes.

D) A 35-second shot clock may be used in non-conference games if both schools agree and teams and officials are notified at least one week prior to the game. Coaches and officials must file a report with the League office after any game that uses a shot clock. The form can be found on the League website.

E) Minnesota does allow teams do use the entire court for warm-up when the other team leaves the floor.

F) Mercy Rule: When the point differential reaches 35 points or more, with less than nine minutes to play, the clock will go to running time. The clock will only be stopped for time-outs (team or official). Regular timing rules will be used if the point differential drops back to less than 30 points.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

Home wears dark uniform and visitors wear white uniforms.

This is the Connecticut prep school rule. It screws me up every time. Bonus on the scoreboard? Score on the scoreboard? Home coach? Visitor coach? I've got a prep school game coming up on Saturday and I'm freaking out already, just thinking about it.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

E) Minnesota does allow teams do use the entire court for warm-up when the other team leaves the floor.

Common-sense tactic to truly keep warm up there?

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

That's interesting. Other MN rules:
Minnesota Rule Modifications for Basketball
(Updated December 1, 2011)

Isn't that the same state that elected a washed-up professional wrestler as governor?

(I shouldn't laugh...was living there when they did)