From The NCAA - Four 10-Minute Quarters

[JavaMan]

NCAA Women's BKB ‏@NCAAWomensBKB 19 minutes ago
It’s official! NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approves playing four 10-minute quarters in women's basketball.
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No official details yet. However, here are the proposals that were under review from an article that ran three weeks ago:

The committee came up with suggested changes this week that include playing four 10-minute quarters instead of two halves, advancing the ball to the frontcourt in the final minute of game after a timeout and shooting two free throws after the fifth foul of each quarter. Those rules are used in the WNBA.

"What a great step forward for our game," said UConn coach Geno Auriemma. "As the game becomes more global, each year it's important that we start the process toward standardizing the rules. This is just the beginning of what I hope are many other changes to improve this great game."

The proposals will be evaluated on June 8 by a playing oversight panel. If they're passed, they'll be implemented next year.

"The rules committee is very excited about the change to the four-quarter format for the 2015-16 season," said Michael Shafer, chair of the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee and women's basketball coach at the University of Richmond.

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[JavaMan]

And now we're hearing about changes in the men's game:

NCAA March Madness ‏@marchmadness 35 minutes ago
OFFICIAL! 30-sec shot clock, 4-foot arc, reduction in time outs among changes coming to men's basketball next season.

 

[Huskies Rule]

NCAA Women's BKB ‏@NCAAWomensBKB 19 minutes ago
It’s official! NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approves playing four 10-minute quarters in women's basketball.
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No official details yet. However, here are the proposals that were under review from an article that ran three weeks ago:

The committee came up with suggested changes this week that include playing four 10-minute quarters instead of two halves, advancing the ball to the frontcourt in the final minute of game after a timeout and shooting two free throws after the fifth foul of each quarter. Those rules are used in the WNBA.

"What a great step forward for our game," said UConn coach Geno Auriemma. "As the game becomes more global, each year it's important that we start the process toward standardizing the rules. This is just the beginning of what I hope are many other changes to improve this great game."

The proposals will be evaluated on June 8 by a playing oversight panel. If they're passed, they'll be implemented next year.

"The rules committee is very excited about the change to the four-quarter format for the 2015-16 season," said Michael Shafer, chair of the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee and women's basketball coach at the University of Richmond.

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Good stuff, Java. I especially like the 2 free throws after the fifth foul every quarter- that puts a premium on playing good, clean defense and really punishes those teams that relentlessly foul and play thuggishly physical basketball ('dirty'). Teams will quickly realize that strategy hurts them bigtime, and it should make for a more entertaining, up tempo game.

 

[UConnCat]

Good news.

I like Sherri Coale's take:

Q: What do you think of playing four quarters, and how will that change things for you?

A: I like it. I think we can benefit from things that freshen the game up a little bit. The timeouts have to be adjusted when you do that, but I think it can be a way to add maybe a little bit more strategy, and at the same time, perhaps move it along a little faster.

In FIBA rules, for instance, you have four quarters, and you get into the bonus each quarter. There is no double bonus. That's an opportunity, I think, to maybe subtlely affect the physicality of the game. I can tell you from coaching in international basketball, there's just not as much fouling as there is in our game. I think that's one of the reasons. I think it's very impactful when it wipes clean every quarter.

I think there are opportunities for strategy. You get a couple extra times where you get to begin, and can have some strategic manuevers. And I think it just freshens things up a little bit. More than anything, it changes mental approach, or a teams mindset, when it's divided in that way

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I'm interested in how much time is allotted between quarters and how the Officials time outs will change, or not. I know Geno favors this and all, but I do not want to sacrifice the UConn conditioning edge/factor which I so enjoy. As Stewie observed after the crushing of North Carolina last Feb 9: "we knew they didn't want to run with us and they got tired and then we made our run (22-2?)". [paraphrase] Since the whole WCBB basketball world has stoically refused to match UConn's conditioning I would lament any change that threatens to reward less well conditioned teams.

 

[Huskies Rule]

I'm interested in how much time is allotted between quarters and how the Officials time outs will change, or not. I know Geno favors this and all, but I do not want to sacrifice the UConn conditioning edge/factor which I so enjoy. As Stewie observed after the crushing of North Carolina last Feb 9: "we knew they didn't want to run with us and they got tired and then we made our run (22-2?)". [paraphrase] Since the whole WCBB basketball world has stoically refused to match UConn's conditioning I would lament any change that threatens to reward less well conditioned teams.

I doubt the two brief respites between quarters will spare opponents from UConn's incredible conditioning advantage. And though we certainly would have crushed North Carolina (Cheat) had we played them, Rocky, it was only in your dream. Stewie was referencing the wind-sucking Gamecock bigs Wilson and Coates.

 

[JavaMan]

I'm interested in how much time is allotted between quarters and how the Officials time outs will change, or not. I know Geno favors this and all, but I do not want to sacrifice the UConn conditioning edge/factor which I so enjoy. As Stewie observed after the crushing of North Carolina last Feb 9: "we knew they didn't want to run with us and they got tired and then we made our run (22-2?)". [paraphrase] Since the whole WCBB basketball world has stoically refused to match UConn's conditioning I would lament any change that threatens to reward less well conditioned teams.

Good point Rocky. In time though, it may actually work to our advantage if other teams and players start to feel that I don't have to push myself/ourselves because we don't have to go 20 minutes straight anymore. Geno, however, probably won't change things up too much at practice seeing as he has fewer years left to coach than he has already. In fact, he'll probably find a way to use this to his advantage, conditioning wise.
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Here's the straight skinny from Jim Fuller:

The move will cut down on timeouts, both the ones taken by the coaches and ones designated as media stoppages. There will be one media timeout in each quarter and that would occur at the first stoppage after the five-minute mark. The other two media timeouts would come after the first and third quarters, Under the previous format there were media timeouts at the first stoppages after the 16, 12, 8 and 4-minute marks. Teams will be given four timeouts, one fewer than under the previous format and only two of them will carry over into the second half. Holding onto timeouts could be huge because teams will be allowed to advance the ball into the frontcourt on inbounds plays following made baskets after a timeout in the final minute of the fourth quarter or overtime.

It will also change how bonus free throws are awarded. Under the previous format, teams would shoot 1 and 1 after the seventh team foul and were given two shots after the 10th foul in each half. Now teams will shoot two free throws after the fifth foul in each quarter.

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[alexrgct]

Well, if Geno likes the changes, I like 'em...

 

[xHunt3r]

I'm interested in how much time is allotted between quarters and how the Officials time outs will change, or not. I know Geno favors this and all, but I do not want to sacrifice the UConn conditioning edge/factor which I so enjoy. As Stewie observed after the crushing of North Carolina last Feb 9: "we knew they didn't want to run with us and they got tired and then we made our run (22-2?)". [paraphrase] Since the whole WCBB basketball world has stoically refused to match UConn's conditioning I would lament any change that threatens to reward less well conditioned teams.

It just means that Geno will expect them to go harder since the get a break in 10 minutes...

 

[RockyMTblue2]

"This is just the beginning of what I hope are many other changes to improve this great game." Geno, will we recognize the game when you are through with this? Rumored remark be Brenda: "If he's for it, I'm against it!"

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Well, if Geno likes the changes, I like 'em...

Ah, the remark of a true acolyte -yes, I'm one too alex.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I doubt the two brief respites between quarters will spare opponents from UConn's incredible conditioning advantage. And though we certainly would have crushed North Carolina (Cheat) had we played them, Rocky, it was only in your dream. Stewie was referencing the wind-sucking Gamecock bigs Wilson and Coates.

I really resent this whole North/South U and State stuff as I sink into my dotage! Or is it only women who sink into dotage? I'm so confused!

PS. I got the date right!

 

[j66kicker]

Good stuff, Java. I especially like the 2 free throws after the fifth foul every quarter- that puts a premium on playing good, clean defense and really punishes those teams that relentlessly foul and play thuggishly physical basketball ('dirty'). Teams will quickly realize that strategy hurts them bigtime, and it should make for a more entertaining, up tempo game.

Doesn't 5 fouls per quarter vs 7 per half actually give the defense more fouls to give? (Same # to two shots, 3 more per half before any shots?)

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I like it. 4 10-minute quarters is good. It's already that way internationally and it works well.

 

[Kibitzer]

This (two free throws instead of one-and-one) should eliminate or at least reduce the deliberate fouling near games' ends that I find so despicable. I find it disgustingly annoying when the strategy of the losing team focuses on which player to (deliberately) foul in the hope of winning by fouling. I have despised that for years because the "foul" strategy is antithetical to what basketball is all about -- i.e., score when you have the ball; prevent your opponents from scoring when they have the ball (and get punished, not rewarded, for committing fouls).

 

[CL82]

And now we're hearing about changes in the men's game:

NCAA March Madness ‏@marchmadness 35 minutes ago
OFFICIAL! 30-sec shot clock, 4-foot arc, reduction in time outs among changes coming to men's basketball next season.

For a split second I thought "Four foot arc? Well that's going make 3 point shooting really easy."

 

[johnnyc]

prevent your opponents from scoring when they have the ball (and get punished, not rewarded, for committing fouls).

Well that's one way to prevent your opponent from scoring. A bad foul shooter is a bad foul shooter. Become a better foul shooter.

 

[VAUConnFan]

This (two free throws instead of one-and-one) should eliminate or at least reduce the deliberate fouling near games' ends that I find so despicable. I find it disgustingly annoying when the strategy of the losing team focuses on which player to (deliberately) foul in the hope of winning by fouling. I have despised that for years because the "foul" strategy is antithetical to what basketball is all about -- i.e., score when you have the ball; prevent your opponents from scoring when they have the ball (and get punished, not rewarded, for committing fouls).

I disagree totally. Free throws should always be important. A losing team should have every opportunity to mount a comeback. If a losing team chooses to foul someone deliberately, then it is up to the deliberately fouled team/player to make the strategy backfire. We also see players have to make free throws under pressure.

 

[Aluminny69]

Doesn't 5 fouls per quarter vs 7 per half actually give the defense more fouls to give? (Same # to two shots, 3 more per half before any shots?)

I believe the current rule is: on the seventh team foul, a one and one is awarded regardless of the foul. Prior to seven, only a shooting foul is awarded free throws. On the tenth team foul of the half, two shots are awarded for every foul.

It looks like the one and one is eliminated, and you could have a maximum of eight fouls per half ( four per quarter) before free throws are awarded.

 

[bramos]

For a split second I thought "Four foot arc? Well that's going make 3 point shooting really easy."

But, you have to shoot/make with the off- hand to be credited with attempt/make..

 

[Boreifs]

I'm interested in how much time is allotted between quarters and how the Officials time outs will change, or not. I know Geno favors this and all, but I do not want to sacrifice the UConn conditioning edge/factor which I so enjoy. As Stewie observed after the crushing of North Carolina last Feb 9: "we knew they didn't want to run with us and they got tired and then we made our run (22-2?)". [paraphrase] Since the whole WCBB basketball world has stoically refused to match UConn's conditioning I would lament any change that threatens to reward less well conditioned teams.

In high school basketball, there is one minute between quarters. I suspect it will be longer in college because of TV coverage, but probably no more than 90 seconds.

 

[mr006]

I can live with most of these... but, being too lazy to Google it (plus, I'm supposed to be working ), what is the reasoning behind moving the ball to the forecourt in the last minute after a timeout?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I can live with most of these... but, being too lazy to Google it (plus, I'm supposed to be working ), what is the reasoning behind moving the ball to the forecourt in the last minute after a timeout?

Maybe to make back court fouling by teams with"fouls to give" less attractive?

 

[JavaMan]

Two items in the new rule changes that haven't received much attention:

Post defense

The panel approved a new rule that allows defenders to place a forearm or an open hand with a bend in the elbow on an offensive post player with the ball whose back is to the basket.

Bands and amplified music

In an effort to improve the overall fan experience, bands or amplified music may be played during any dead-ball situation during a women’s basketball game. Previously, rules allowed music to be played only during timeouts and intermission.

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[Intpseeker]

FIBA has 2 minutes between quarters and 15 at the half.

I would think that if you are well-conditioned, knowing you get a TV timeout at the first stoppage after 5 minutes, and a 2 minute blow after 10 minutes, you would be able to run the other team out of the gym...kinda like we do now.