OT - John Feinstein - How to Make College Basketball Better

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Issue: The notion that every player must slap every teammate’s hand after his first free throw is maddening. It also slows the game down even more.

The ironic thing is, the warning process takes longer than slapping itself. We're taught to only warn if they're slowing down the game.

Issue: End Game - After a team’s 12th foul, make any foul three shots. And, after a team’s 15th foul, give the team that is fouled two shots and the ball.

The whole reason behind the "double bonus" is to deter teams from fouling down the stretch. Has it worked?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bainsey

The ironic thing is, the warning process takes longer than slapping itself. We're taught to only warn if they're slowing down the game.


The whole reason behind the "double bonus" is to deter teams from fouling down the stretch. Has it worked?

I'm still trying to figure out what's wrong with fouling down the stretch. It's an acceptable part of the game and has been for a long time.

Solution seeking a problem, as usual.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

The whole reason behind the "double bonus" is to deter teams from fouling down the stretch. Has it worked?

Another solution in search of a problem, it seems. I rarely see more than 1 or 2 fouls in this situation. It typically either works or spreads the lead enough to put it completely out of reach.