More changing of the rules and less of the players

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"So referees have been ordered to make more foul calls in certain situations that, theoretically, will create more freedom for offensive players. The key places are from midcourt to the free-throw line extended, where any contact will be called a foul, and in the areas along the baseline toward the basket, where use of the forearm will be restricted. Also, there will be limitations on use of forearms to hold off an offensive player and fewer charges called."

"Bulls players and coaches said the changes will result in many more fouls. The league clearly is pushing for more foul calls early in the season so players become accustomed to the changes. The feeling is teams will play more zone defense to keep players out of foul trouble, increasing the need for perimeter shooting."

"The key places are from midcourt to the free-throw line extended, where any contact will be called a foul, and in the areas along the baseline toward the basket, where use of the forearm will be restricted. Also, there will be limitations on use of forearms to hold off an offensive player and fewer charges called."

[glucklich]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

Wow, the way it used to be before the Pistons (bad boys) changed the way a fould was called.

[glucklich]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

Wow, the way it used to be before the Pistons (bad boys) changed the way a fould was called.

[Skins4Life]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

Why can't they just call fouls and traveling in the way the rules are written, instead of dream up goofy scenarios in which a foul, by rule, either is or isn't a foul based on where the player is on the court?

[Skins4Life]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

Why can't they just call fouls and traveling in the way the rules are written, instead of dream up goofy scenarios in which a foul, by rule, either is or isn't a foul based on where the player is on the court?

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Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

"The key places are from midcourt to the free-throw line extended, where any contact will be called a foul, and in the areas along the baseline toward the basket, where use of the forearm will be restricted. Also, there will be limitations on use of forearms to hold off an offensive player and fewer charges called."

So make the game even less of a contact sport. Individuals can hardly play defense now, and are placed under limitations for more offense.

Again, you need to tweak the players not the game.

[23]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

"The key places are from midcourt to the free-throw line extended, where any contact will be called a foul, and in the areas along the baseline toward the basket, where use of the forearm will be restricted. Also, there will be limitations on use of forearms to hold off an offensive player and fewer charges called."

So make the game even less of a contact sport. Individuals can hardly play defense now, and are placed under limitations for more offense.

Again, you need to tweak the players not the game.

[fsquid]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

Why can't they just call fouls and traveling in the way the rules are written, instead of dream up goofy scenarios in which a foul, by rule, either is or isn't a foul based on where the player is on the court?

because then it would be played like basketball and the NBA wants no part of that.

[fsquid]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

Why can't they just call fouls and traveling in the way the rules are written, instead of dream up goofy scenarios in which a foul, by rule, either is or isn't a foul based on where the player is on the court?

because then it would be played like basketball and the NBA wants no part of that.

[Vince]

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The feeling is teams will play more zone defense to keep players out of foul trouble, increasing the need for perimeter shooting."

Great just what we need.Shooting percentages will be at an all time low since very few players can knock down open shots in the NBA.

[Vince]

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The feeling is teams will play more zone defense to keep players out of foul trouble, increasing the need for perimeter shooting."

Great just what we need.Shooting percentages will be at an all time low since very few players can knock down open shots in the NBA.

[nkhera1]

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so since players aren't skilled enough to shoot, we're going to make it even easier. Then we wonder why the internationals can beat us.

[nkhera1]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

so since players aren't skilled enough to shoot, we're going to make it even easier. Then we wonder why the internationals can beat us.

[Skins4Life]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

because then it would be played like basketball and the NBA wants no part of that.

I know, thats really quite sad

[Dynasty4Kobe]

Re: More changing of the rules and less of the players

that's a bunch of BS in my opinion. Kobe, Pierce, AI, and all of the guards are gonna average waaaay too many free throws. Don't slow down the game!