Shot clock in Tennessee HS basketball

[McMinn Central Maniac]

I've pondered this idea for a while, and I've come to the conclusion that I think it should happen. My biggest reason is the inconsistencies among officials about the five second rule. I couldn't tell you how many times just this past season that I've seen a player being closely guarded dribble around for ten seconds or more before the the ref even starts the count. This would also do away with playing keep away for a quarter or more and force teams to actually play basketball.

 

I think a 40 second clock would be doable. Opinions?

[wingman10]

no

[Purple & Gold Standard]

Maybe the T.$.$.A.A could provide EVERY school in Tennessee the clocks..... /huh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":huh:" border="0" alt="huh.gif" />

[tigerman]

I haven't figured out the five second call all season.

You just never know when the ref is going to start counting

or not.

I think a shot clock would be good....and 40 might be a good

starting place.

They aren't cheap though.

[greenback007]

QUOTE(tigerman @ Mar 11 2007 - 08:17 AM) 826407900[/snapback]I haven't figured out the five second call all season.

You just never know when the ref is going to start counting

or not.

I think a shot clock would be good....and 40 might be a good

starting place.

They aren't cheap though.

 

 

Please don't quote me, but if there is separation ( ans I can't remeber how much ) but the five second count resets itself. It may be 2 or 3 feet, I can't remember. Good refs know this. The caliber of refs are not good at all anymore evrywhere! i think a shot clock is a wonderful idea - our community is thinking about putting in our rec leagues for the children!

[voiceofrockets]

QUOTE(bballforever @ Mar 11 2007 - 09:11 AM) 826407928[/snapback]Please don't quote me, but if there is separation ( ans I can't remeber how much ) but the five second count resets itself. It may be 2 or 3 feet, I can't remember. Good refs know this. The caliber of refs are not good at all anymore evrywhere! i think a shot clock is a wonderful idea - our community is thinking about putting in our rec leagues for the children!

 

 

 

The only way it will ever happen is if the schools vote it in and buy clocks for every gym that HS basketball is played in. So no it will never happen.

[greenback007]

QUOTE(voiceofrockets @ Mar 11 2007 - 09:18 AM) 826407931[/snapback]The only way it will ever happen is if the schools vote it in and buy clocks for every gym that HS basketball is played in. So no it will never happen.

 

Didn't say it would happen, just said it'd be a good idea. Those gals going on to play college ball will have to make the adjustment anyway and it takes some getting used to.

[VolunteerGeneral]

no

[voiceofrockets]

QUOTE(bballforever @ Mar 11 2007 - 09:30 AM) 826407939[/snapback]Didn't say it would happen, just said it'd be a good idea. Those gals going on to play college ball will have to make the adjustment anyway and it takes some getting used to.

 

 

 

Don't think many will play much as freshmen......so I guess they'll have time to adjust.

[titanjo]

Gosh Please TSSAA really needs to look at putting a shot clock in GIRLS ESPECIALLY!!!! I found myself nodding off to sleep during the 3 state games no wonder attendance is down Boring Boring!!!

[N2Choctaws]

At high school level? No

 

1. You already have the 5 second closely guarded rule; Which seems to work fine in West TN. The Refs may count different from game to game, but seem to keep it fair within each game.

 

2. Scorers have enough trouble keeping up with the alternate possession arrow.

 

3. Allows more options for coaches to develop a style of play that matches their level of talent

[titanjo]

Also raising the money should be NO trouble when the HighSchools are raping the community at the door at $6 and most schools play at least 30 games!!! So dont say money is an issue!!!