Did this just start this year in high school basketball? What are the rules? Does it stop for free throws?

Did this just start this year in high school basketball? What are the rules? Does it stop for free throws?

 

Yes! This year. 35 point lead in second half means the only stops are time outs and shooting free throws. AND the clock doesn't stop until the player actually steps to the line. The ref signals to stop the clock.

^ Correct. Already several games with it - when Mason County went up 51-16 last night early in the second half the running clock started, for example.

 

And I think once it starts it doesn't stop - stays running the entire second half.

If referees continue to call games so close, they're going to have to go to 6 minute quarters or something to speed these games up besides having a running clock on 35 point leads. Games are turning into 2 hour marathons early in the season

Is the shape of basketball so poor in Kentucky that this rule had to be put in?

Does Ohio or Indiana do this?

And these teams that getting running clocks ran on them, still get in the playoffs? A team can actually lose every game and make the playoffs? Is that just so everyone can brag that their boy or girl made the playoffs? Do they get participation trophies too?

Is it correct that a team can lose every game, beat some other pathetic team in the first round of district play, get the clock ran on them in the second game and still advance to the regional?

Yes! This year. 35 point lead in second half means the only stops are time outs and shooting free throws. AND the clock doesn't stop until the player actually steps to the line. The ref signals to stop the clock.

 

The clock actually stops on all shooting fouls after the official reports the foul and tells the timer to stop the clock. The clock will again start after the resumption of the free throw(s) just like it normally would.

Is the shape of basketball so poor in Kentucky that this rule had to be put in?

Does Ohio or Indiana do this?

And these teams that getting running clocks ran on them, still get in the playoffs? A team can actually lose every game and make the playoffs? Is that just so everyone can brag that their boy or girl made the playoffs? Do they get participation trophies too?

Is it correct that a team can lose every game, beat some other pathetic team in the first round of district play, get the clock ran on them in the second game and still advance to the regional?

 

I know that several other states use it. Not sure about Ohio and Indiana. In regards to advancing to the regional, all teams have that opportunity no matter how good or bad they are.

Methinks Jumper Dad was being facetious...

Is the shape of basketball so poor in Kentucky that this rule had to be put in?

Does Ohio or Indiana do this?

And these teams that getting running clocks ran on them, still get in the playoffs? A team can actually lose every game and make the playoffs? Is that just so everyone can brag that their boy or girl made the playoffs? Do they get participation trophies too?

Is it correct that a team can lose every game, beat some other pathetic team in the first round of district play, get the clock ran on them in the second game and still advance to the regional?

 

As Long as you dont have a class system then yes all teams in basketball should go to the post season. Im not advocating for a class system at all, but Im sure schools would win more games and be more competitive playing against schools their size. As far as the running clock, football in Ky has it. I think its good and bad. It doesnt give coaches much time to play younger players. Running clocks go fast. Its good cause it gets the game over and some coaches wont sub. By the way Florida has had this rule for years.

This rule may not be perfect but in my opinion it is warranted. Too many times have I seen young men and women be humiliated by some narcissistic coach oblivious to what HS basketball is really all about.

I have already been to a couple games where the running clock has come into play and so far I'm just not a big fan of it.

Pros and cons? Would someone start a list?

Pros and cons? Would someone start a list?

I'd be interested to know what a con would be, I'd start it at 25 points. High school football needs to start much sooner also.

I'd be interested to know what a con would be, I'd start it at 25 points. High school football needs to start much sooner also.

 

25? I saw team last year come back from a 25 point deficit in the 3rd quarter

As Long as you dont have a class system then yes all teams in basketball should go to the post season. Im not advocating for a class system at all, but Im sure schools would win more games and be more competitive playing against schools their size. As far as the running clock, football in Ky has it. I think its good and bad. It doesnt give coaches much time to play younger players. Running clocks go fast. Its good cause it gets the game over and some coaches wont sub. By the way Florida has had this rule for years.

So if they went to classes you would then advocate putting less teams in the playoffs?