Series of Articles on NFHS Proposals

Originally Posted by bballref3966

I think the argument that the kids will get tired playing four more minutes is a little bit ridiculous. Four minutes more or less than 32 is not going to have a major impact on their fatigue. These kids want to be out there. Are we saying that we should limit the number of overtime periods to not tire the kids out? Basketball is innately a tiring activity, and upping the length of the game by four minutes will not make it a "more tiring" activity or more dangerous.

The other argument that I don't like is the one about kids getting done even later on a school night. If we take away two 1-plus minute intermissions by going to halves, that's a net addition of a mere two minutes, an extra four minutes of playing time minus at least two minutes of intermissions. If those two minutes are really that big of a concern, take less time in the locker room after the game.

I don't think these arguments should be reasons not to change to halves.

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

The players may not get tired playing an extra four minutes but I sure will if I have to officiate an extra four minutes, especially on days when I do not get my pre-lunch nap and my post lunch nap.

Not to mention getting in the bonus and double bonus more often, which further slows down the game and frustrates players and coaches.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Not to mention getting in the bonus and double bonus more often, which further slows down the game and frustrates players and coaches.

They can adjust just like they do at the college level. Not a big deal if you ask me.

Peace

[JetMetFan]

Regarding FTs, one of the questions on the NCAAW rules survey this year concerns returning to 1+1 on the 7th foul with no double bonus.

Thoughts on this at the HS level?

[SE Minnestoa Re]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Regarding FTs, one of the questions on the NCAAW rules survey this year concerns either returning to 1+1 on the 7th foul with no double bonus.

Thoughts on this at the HS level?

Awful idea for game flow. No reason to just keep pounding until the bench is empty. I like the idea of triple bonus after 13.

[Rich]

I'd be thrilled to go to halves.

Give each team 5 timeouts as now. 1 60, 4 30s. First stoppage after 8:00 (16 minute halves) or 9:00 (18 minute halves) in each half becomes an uncharged 60 second timeout.

Things wouldn't change much, but we'd eliminate 2 last second shots, which is the best reason to go to halves, as far as I'm concerned.