What rule would you change?

[rlarry]

I'd like 16 minute halfs instead of 4 quarters.

[paulsonj72]

Originally Posted by rlarry

I'd like 16 minute halfs instead of 4 quarters.

How about 18 minute halves. We do that here in MN. Of course JV(B squad and lower) are shorter but still played in halves.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by paulsonj72

How about 18 minute halves. We do that here in MN. Of course JV(B squad and lower) are shorter but still played in halves.

Will our game fees be increased by 12.5%?

[Adam]

Switch the arrow as soon as the thrower gets the ball for the AP throw in.

I know, I know.

I'd settle for allowing coaches to request a TO only during a dead ball.

[Texas Aggie]

Several, most of which I've stated on here before. I'll ignore ones mentioned, but forgive me if I missed a post.

1. Allow an option for taking the ball OOB instead of shooting free throws, at least in the last two minutes.
2. Eliminate the wording in the comments declaring that fouling to stop the clock is an accepted coaching strategy (if that still exists).
3. Eliminate the one-and-one. 2 shots at the first bonus; 3, or preferably 2 shots and the ball, at the second. Fouling seems to have no consequence these days.
4. Mercy rule. 50 in the 3rd; 30 in the 4th; no return to regular clock.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

2. Eliminate the wording in the comments declaring that fouling to stop the clock is an accepted coaching strategy (if that still exists).

That would changes the game. Why is this a problem? If a team can't hit free throws, perhaps they shouldn't win.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rich

That would changes the game. Why is this a problem? If a team can't hit free throws, perhaps they shouldn't win.

A solution in search of a problem.

But then again, we all have our crusades.

[frezer11]

Originally Posted by Adam

I'd settle for allowing coaches to request a TO only during a dead ball.

I see people post this every now and again, and I don't understand what the problem is at all. Why is it an issue for the head coach to call a time out during a live ball? I'm not necessarily disagreeing, but I would just like some sort of justification as to why this is an issue with so many people. Thanks!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by frezer11

I see people post this every now and again, and I don't understand what the problem is at all. Why is it an issue for the head coach to call a time out during a live ball? I'm not necessarily disagreeing, but I would just like some sort of justification as to why this is an issue with so many people. Thanks!

I have no clue, myself. I see it as part of the gig that we have to be aware for TO requests, especially when they're expected.

[Rich1]

Agreed. But the issue was that the coach waited to call the TO at the exact moment the ref hit the 5 count or perhaps just after. If I hear or see a request for time out before I have counted to 5 then I have not problem granting the time out. But if, as frequently happens, coaches are not paying attention or try to wait until the last possible second before they say or signal time out and the 5 count has finished then I call the violation. Not only do I feel that this is the ONLY way to officiate the game, but as a former coach I do not understand why my team has to suffer because the other guy did not get hit time out off in time. If his team violates then it should be my ball. Period.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by frezer11

I see people post this every now and again, and I don't understand what the problem is at all. Why is it an issue for the head coach to call a time out during a live ball? I'm not necessarily disagreeing, but I would just like some sort of justification as to why this is an issue with so many people. Thanks!

It's more about focus. It's not a huge deal, frankly. But I'd rather the coach not expect me to be focused on him when there's a scramble on the floor. Change it to dead balls only (whether the clock is running or not), it simply becomes easier.

Again, not a huge deal, but too many coaches expect us to listen to them when they want a TO after spending the entire game calling "side out" plays to their players.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by rlarry

I'd like 16 minute halfs instead of 4 quarters.

How about 8 minute halves?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

How about 8 minute halves?

As long as they are running clock halves.

MTD, Sr.