Warm-ups during playoffs

[DMSpartan]

Is the rule still that teams may not begin warm-ups before 20 minutes before game time? And what is the reason that there seem to be coaches who want to "bend" the warm-up rule to the maximum? Is this a result of players playing AAU basketball?

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

I have always thought 20 minutes is too long. It should be no more than 12 or 15.

 

[bowlingref]

At the Seigel Center for the state semis and finals the teams are only allowed 20 minutes of warm up and the officials come out at the 20 minute mark also. I guess they don't want any dunking in pregame so no one will get hurt or tear dowwn the backboard.

 

[DMSpartan]

I think that would depend on whether the teams do some stretching in the locker room before coming to the floor. And the longer time gives both the scorekeepers a chance to finish the book and the officials to count the players and talk with the captains.

 

[DMSpartan]

But the 20-minute rule does extend into the regional play-offs as well, doesn't it? And there are a great many coaches who have their teams come to the gyms early for "shoot-arounds" so as not to get caught by either the officials or the other team. I believe that there should be an annual test - something like the SOL's for coaches - to keep them current on the rule book.
This post was edited on 2/22 2:17 PM by DMSpartan

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

Passing the rules test is one thing, and then abiding by it, could be another. Like the Sugar Bowl ref who screwed VT on the replay. he probably had passed a test somewhere along the way, but calling play by rules was absent. and I am sure all umpires could quote strike zone IAW rule book, but how many call games IAW rule book when behind plate.
This post was edited on 2/22 2:33 PM by Hampton Roads 6

 

[bowlingref]

If coaches do not attend the state meeting or watch on line, then they have to take the same test as the officials.

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

That it a hard test.

 

[GoMBKMonarchs]

Thought you got away with that HR6

It wasn't a catch in the Sugar Bowl- good call by the crew on replay. they got it right.

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

Re: Thought you got away with that HR6

You.............and the crooked replay ref must have watched a different play on the replay than i did

 

[GoMBKMonarchs]

You do make me laught, HR6

A good way to start the day.

It wasn't a catch- get over it. Want to win next time? Score more points.