NCAA vs FIBA Rules

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

Time Outs can only be called through the scorekeepers bench by the coach or assistant and only during a time stoppage.

If the Fed adopted this and if this rule had a Facebook page I would push the "Like" button.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Freddy

If the Fed adopted this and if this rule had a Facebook page I would push the "Like" button.

No way I'd want the FIBA rule for timeouts. It completely eliminates any chance at clock management late in the game.

Now, I would like to see coaches' ability to request timeout restricted to dead ball periods (including when the clock is running) and leave the rest to players. (It might actually force a lot more officials to understand when the ball is actually dead and when it's not.)

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Adam

. . . I would like to see coaches' ability to request timeout restricted to dead ball periods (including when the clock is running) and leave the rest to players.

Assuming there is a bargaining process between coaches and officials before NFHS revises a rule, which of course is not true, I would be happy to settle for this as a reasonable middle ground.
We're fooling ourselves anyway. I'm struggling to recall the last time coaches had something given to them that they were willing to give up. It would be like waking up to find out the seat belt rule was reenacted or something.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Assuming there is a bargaining process between coaches and officials before NFHS revises a rule, which of course is not true, I would be happy to settle for this as a reasonable middle ground.
We're fooling ourselves anyway. I'm struggling to recall the last time coaches had something given to them that they were willing to give up. It would be like waking up to find out the seat belt rule was reenacted or something.

Actually, I believe the state of Iowa went this route a few years ago. For a long time, the girls and boys had quite a few differences in rules (a legacy from the six player/half court days). A few years ago, they made some efforts to reduce the number of differences. One difference was that girls coaches were allowed use of the coaching box, while the boys Association did not utilize the CB.

When the effort was made to consolidate more rules, the girls' Union dropped the coaching box. Now, IMS, high school games in Iowa do not allow for use of the coaching box.