cat_fan Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 What do you guys think? I believe that a 45 second shot clock wouldn't hurt the game at this level.
Log Mountain Boy Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Yeah I think a 45 second shot clock would be good too. I don't think it would be noticed that much, but it would keep teams from stalling as much. I don't think anyone wants to go to a game and watch a team hold the ball 2 or 3 minutes at a time.
cat_fan Posted March 5, 2010 Author Posted March 5, 2010 I mean make it during tourney time or something because the game has come a long way since glass backboards. It would be another helping tool in preparing kids for college ball as well.
Theoldguy Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 But can all the schools afford to install them and have someone (and that somene has to know how to run and understand the rule) to operate the clocks! BTW that means in the frosh games as well. You can't play all year long without them and then in the tourney have to play by those rules. I can promise that won't happen, it's either all year long or no shot rule!
Plato Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Yeah I think a 45 second shot clock would be good too. I don't think it would be noticed that much, but it would keep teams from stalling as much. I don't think anyone wants to go to a game and watch a team hold the ball 2 or 3 minutes at a time. If your team is the one holding the ball and wins over a much more talented team then it can be a lot of fun to watch. But more importantly: Is the point of the game to please those watching or is the point of the game to apply strategy that allows a team the best chance to win? An 8 minute shot clock is already in place and is working fine in my opinion.
CATBIRD Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 But can all the schools afford to install them and have someone (and that somene has to know how to run and understand the rule) to operate the clocks! BTW that means in the frosh games as well. You can play all year long with them and then in the tourney have to play by those rules. I can promise that won't happen, it's either all year long or no shot rule! I would hope the 9th region could afford them perhaps they might re-consider renting the BOK for the regional tournament.
GRC4LIFE Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Shot clock needed. Nothing crazy like a 24 sec in the NBA but maybe a 45 sec would do just fine. If a team can't get a show up in 45 seconds they have some problems... And no watching and using stall ball is not a fun thing, and it usually never works. :thumb:
panther fan Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 No need for a shot clock. It is hard for me to believe that having a shot clock would greatly enhance a kid getting prepared for college. That should be the very last thing on the list of things needed to be ready for college. All schools are not on equal ground. Therefore, every school should have the opportunity to use the "8 minute shot clock" is so desired. It is fun to watch the "other" coach when they have no clue of what to do when a team holds the ball.
Theoldguy Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 I would hope the 9th region could afford them perhaps they might re-consider renting the BOK for the regional tournament. The ninth makes money playing at the BOKC. You would never have had the crowds fit into the HS gyms (Holmes, Conner and Ryle) that you had at the BOKC the last two nights for the boys games, and that answer was from the top! Now the girls games, that is another story but if the boys play there, then I guess the girls have to play there also. BTW I am rather certain "most" of the Ninth schools could afford them, but you have to think about the other 15 regions also!
NEXT Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 If your team is the one holding the ball and wins over a much more talented team then it can be a lot of fun to watch. But more importantly: Is the point of the game to please those watching or is the point of the game to apply strategy that allows a team the best chance to win? An 8 minute shot clock is already in place and is working fine in my opinion. BINGO! The coaches who want a shot clock would be those with stud athletes who really don't know how to coach at all.....................
Snappy502 Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Definately need a shot clock in high school basketball! A case in point is East Carter, they will get up four points in a game then play stall ball (which they are good at) taking any and all enjoyment out of the game. I think it hurts b-ball attendance and support becuase nobody wants to shell out 5-7 dollars to watch a team thrown it around the horn. I'm tired of this cost argument as well, just a bum excuse in my book but in this economic situation those who don't want a shot clock can use it to their advantage!
mcraycraft Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 If you do not like stall ball then tighten your defense.
Tig70 Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 So you think it would be good to watch a game with 2 teems playing the 8 min. shot clock? How does dribbling the ball at half court prepare a kid for the next level? The shot clock is a hugh neccesity to help kids play basketball. If you don't want to see many shots at the goal possibly Soccer is your sport.
paNDA Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 If your team is the one holding the ball and wins over a much more talented team then it can be a lot of fun to watch. But more importantly: Is the point of the game to please those watching or is the point of the game to apply strategy that allows a team the best chance to win? An 8 minute shot clock is already in place and is working fine in my opinion. Honestly, the team that slows it down and trys to sit on a lead is usually the loser in the end. All sports need to progress and improve and a shot clock is an improvement to a great game of course we could go back to using peach baskets to lock down the integrity of the sport as it was originally defined.
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