Been thinking about this a lot over the past few weeks...maybe because my team has been giving up 3 pointers by the basket load this year. But I am really starting to wonder...has the 3 point shoot in high school become a little too easy? Seems like I see kids now who I wouldn't really consider good shooters in the past drilling 3's at a high rate. I know some who don't like the 3 point line at all and wish it would go away...I'm not going to say that, but I think it might be time to look at moving it back a notch or two. Opinions?

People think there shouldn't be a three point line?

 

And to answer the question, yes. I think it's too easy for high school. Push it back.

That's probably why college (women's too as of this season) and NBA/FIBA moved it back. With all the specialization of youth sports today, it makes sense that as kids start becoming more competitive at an early age, the three point line becomes easier and easier. I would not be surprised if they moved it out a foot in high school within the next 10 years.

 

But if you ask Gregg Popovich, we should get rid of it all together.

I am one who is not in favor of the three point line, but to answer you question, it should be moved back. I am not real sure this will help, as now days some kids will almost fire it up once they reach front court. LOL

I guess you want to raise the rim to 11 feet as well? %'s are still not that great except for a few. It all changes after 4 years if they continue to play anyway.

I think its fine, there might be a few kids that shoot it better. Over all it seems the same as past years, a few teams or kids shoot it well. Would like to see some numbers on it, that might change my mind. When 40% is a really good number, don't think it needs moved.

I guess you want to raise the rim to 11 feet as well? %'s are still not that great except for a few. It all changes after 4 years if they continue to play anyway.

 

3 point line eas never a staple of the game to begin with unlike 10 foot rim. I have no problem fiddling with the 3 line.

3 point line eas never a staple of the game to begin with unlike 10 foot rim. I have no problem fiddling with the 3 line.

 

Here are the original ideas by Naismith. Many things have changed. I'm ok keeping it shorter for HS kids.

 

Evolution of the Game of Basketball - HoopTactics Basketball Basics

I think it should be pushed back to the college level

Let's just do it like the Globe Trotters...add a 4 pointer

 

The game of basketball is changing, teams are becoming less big and physical and moving to smaller and quicker players. Look at the NBA for example, the Warriors shoot 3's like crazy and aren't very physical yet are still beating top teams. Tall strong physical athletes like Dwight Howard aren't relevant anymore. It's just the start of a new generation of basketball players. Young kids are going to watch Steph Curry (their role model) and try to be just like him. Creating a wave of 3 point shooters for the next decade or so.

The line should stay where it is. This is far from college basketball. No reason to treat it as such. I know kids shooting the three ball better in college than they did in high school. The line is fine. Why are we always looking to punish players who have worked hard to excel? Everyone is dunking! Raise the rims!!!! Everyone is big and fast!!!! Widen the lanes!!!!

 

Why do we always have to make things tougher? Just play the game. It is not an easy game to play. Those that work hard to excel should reap those benefits.

Edited December 22, 201510 yr by PurplePride92

A big shooting 60% inside is equal to a small shooting 40% from behind the arch...there will always be room for big guys that want to compete and dominate (yeah I'm talking to you Dwight Howard)

The line should stay where it is. This is far from college basketball. No reason to treat it as such. I know kids shooting the three ball better in college than they did in high school. The line is fine. Why are we always looking to punish players who have worked hard to excel? Everyone is dunking! Raise the rims!!!! Everyone is big and fast!!!! Widen the lanes!!!!

 

Why do we always have to make things tougher? Just play the game. It is not an easy game to play. Those that work hard to excel should real those benefits.

 

This!

How about teaching your team to defend better on the perimeter? Play with high hands and learn how to close out maybe? Running shooters off the line is basic defense...