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Should basketball coaches be able to decline free throws?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:05 am
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:05 am
Would it improve the end of basketball games if coaches were allowed to decline free throws, and inbound the ball instead? The rule would have to be fine tuned to decide when that option is available. Maybe only for non-shooting fouls in the last minute or two of the game.
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Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:05 am to CubsFanBudMan
Sure, can we eliminate the DH from MLB?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:06 am to CubsFanBudMan
NO.
The game is about putting the ball in the hoop.
Learn to do it.
The game is about putting the ball in the hoop.
Learn to do it.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:08 am to CubsFanBudMan
Eliminate a free shot. Brilliant.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:09 am to Mr.Perfect
Well said Mr Perfect.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:10 am to CubsFanBudMan
How about we just hold players accountable and make them practice shooting free throws?
But I will play along. If you are going to give a coach the choice, and he chooses not to shoot the ft's on a non shooting foul, they turn the ball over to the other team. They don't get possession of the ball. If its a shooting foul, then they get possession if they choose not to shoot.
But I will play along. If you are going to give a coach the choice, and he chooses not to shoot the ft's on a non shooting foul, they turn the ball over to the other team. They don't get possession of the ball. If its a shooting foul, then they get possession if they choose not to shoot.
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 10:11 am
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:11 am to CubsFanBudMan
No.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:13 am to CubsFanBudMan
Teams should have a designated ft shooter. Nothing worse than watching some 50%er clang it off the goal.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:14 am to Master of Sinanju
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Nothing worse than watching some 50%er clang it off the goal.
Then the coach should take them off the floor when the hack a player shite starts.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:15 am to CubsFanBudMan
I don't see why not. If you're fouled, you shouldn't be forced to take the shot when you think retaining possession is more advantageous.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:17 am to Rhino5
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Eliminate a free shot. Brilliant.
It would be a strategy decision. If a foul is committed before the inbound, the team that is fouled may want to run time off the clock, and risk the inbound play again. It would also give the other team a chance for a steal on the inbound.
If a team is down by 3 with under 10 seconds and has the ball, a lot of coaches will try to foul before a 3 pointer is attempted. This would give the losing team another chance to tie the game.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:21 am to Mr.Perfect
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NO.
The game is about putting the ball in the hoop.
By that same argument, the game isn't about fouling either...
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:22 am to CubsFanBudMan
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Would it improve the end of basketball games if coaches were allowed to decline free throws, and inbound the ball instead? The rule would have to be fine tuned to decide when that option is available. Maybe only for non-shooting fouls in the last minute or two of the game.
While I understand the "he should just make his free throws" argument, I would support anything that ends Hack-a-Shaq. No one can deny that it makes the game unwatchable.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:24 am to TigerBait1127
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By that same argument, the game isn't about fouling either...
Huh? Yes it is..its why after so many fouls you get penalized and your opponent gets free uncontested shot to achieve games objective which is to put ball in basket. Fouling is very much part of game
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:25 am to fightingtiger2335
Game objective is to win the game. Ever consider the possibility that retaining possession would be more advantageous than shooting a free throw?
Why not give the coach an option?
Why not give the coach an option?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:27 am to TigerBait1127
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By that same argument, the game isn't about fouling either...
It is. Why else do teams foul at the end of the game to attempt to catch up? I mean what is the real difference between fouling the guy with the ball on purpose vs fouling another player who doesn't have the ball? It's all intentional. It's not like its something that just happens like common fouls.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:27 am to TigerBait1127
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By that same argument, the game isn't about fouling either...
Yes it is. Especially in a strategic sense.
Ever heard of the concept of a "foul to give" at the end of a quarter?
Teams foul to prevent fast break opportunities all the time as well.
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 10:29 am
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:28 am to StrongBackWeakMind
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Game objective is to win the game.
Ugh if thats your argument then i cant discuss it. Its a game of skill...you have to put it in the basket more than the other team...without the objective of putting it in the basket teams mine as well go for touchdowns and drop kicks. ...what a lazy statement....every sport has an objective..yes winning i what u want to do but that isny the objective of the game itself...wanting to win and shooting a puck in a soccet net wont get you anywhere
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:29 am to fightingtiger2335
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Yes it is..its why after so many fouls you get penalized and your opponent gets free uncontested shot to achieve games objective which is to put ball in basket.
And what is the opponent would prefer to have possession of the ball instead of those free uncontested shots? Shouldn't the victim's desires be considered?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:29 am to StrongBackWeakMind
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Why not give the coach an option?
Because Free throws, just like any shot are a chance to score. Possession is absolute and gives an unfair advantage to the team gaining possession of the ball.
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