tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807806767960745481.post2058950640043066842..comments2024-03-21T22:51:15.684-07:00Comments on The Least Thing: A Flaw in the Rules of Basketball?Roger Pielke, Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04711007512915460627noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807806767960745481.post-58127522910278747402012-04-06T06:31:10.355-07:002012-04-06T06:31:10.355-07:00While yes, "the rule is clear" -- a viol...While yes, "the rule is clear" -- a violation begets another free throw attempt -- in my opinion that explanation misses the point, which is in essence the basketball equivalent of persistent infringement. Another section of the NCAA rule book deals with this (abbreviated for clarity):<br /><br />Rule 4.17<br />Art. 1. A delay is any action that impedes the progress or continuity of the game. Such actions include, but are not limited to:<br /> (d) Repeatedly delaying the game by preventing the ball from being promptly<br />put into play...<br />Art. 2. One team warning shall be given ... Thereafter, a technical foul shall be assessed for the delay...<br /><br />Of course "repeatedly" is the organic part here, but this very matter is already addressed. It's not a new strategy.C.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05931222272347973150noreply@blogger.com