Why do post players only get 2.9 seconds in the paint to score? That is hardly enough time to catch the ball and back down the opponent one time. On defense I guess it makes sense, but I still prefer seeing more blocks as opposed to free throws. The 5 second back to the basket call never made sense, but it was easy to avoid as long as you kicked out and re-posted or faced then went back into the post.
If you're already that deep with post position that's plenty of time to score. Most post plays start outside the key, and often times the key is never a factor. Three second violation is a rule so that guys like Wilt, Shaq, D-Rob, etc. don't just camp right underneath the basket until someone can get them the ball.
postgame bad. perimeter shots good. league office trying to make it 'America's Game' for the average flatfooted rotund fan.
No, it starts ticking once you enter the paint and they can call it before you even catch the ball. Combine that with the flop on the back down and the post game is dead. Why is it bad having your big guy down there going to work? That's basketball. Your center is supposed to dominate down low on both sides of the floor. The rule should be: Only 1 player can be in the paint for more than 3 seconds. If another player enters the paint and another player has been in the paint for more than 3 seconds then its an automatic 3 second call. This solves everything.
this is why i find it funny in the "hack-a-whoever" discussion when people say big guys should just learn to shoot their free throws. how come deandre jordan can't use his size and strength to just stand in the paint all day until he gets great position. or stand in the paint on defense to guard the rim the whole play. or just up and swat shots away right at the rim without a goaltending? shouldn't little guys learn to lift more weights? or play a different sport if they aren't tall enough? no, because we made rules to make the game more appealing. same thing they should do with the hacking.
Yeah, the only purpose I could think of for the restricted area is to help prevent injury to airborne players. Other than that it seems like another dumb offensive rule.
I understand that it starts ticking when you enter the paint and that's why I said that the point of the rule is so guys don't camp down there waiting to get fed the ball right underneath the basket. How often do you see a post play start without at least one foot outside the paint? Post players can easily post up without being fully in the paint while still being plenty close to the basket. This is a rule that has no need to be changed.
If you've played organized basketball you realize not having the 3-second rule would be a problem. Having someone just sit under the rim the entire possession - problem. Potentially having 3-4 players just sit at the rim and clog the paint - problem. It'd kill NCAA basketball. It'd be unwatchable and half the teams would no longer be able to compete. The reality is, when you're making an offensive move or positioning for an offensive rebound, you get sufficient time to make your move. If you've camped in the lane for 2 seconds, back in, then initiate a move the refs will let you finish it regardless of the actual time that has ticked off the clock.
