Does highschool need a shot clock?

[konjo78]

Cost of adding a shot clock to a gym and then running it, fairly, is a potential issue. Especially at the 2A/1A level.

Just let the ref warn a team that they're stalling (i.e., not passing or moving the ball around unimpeded), and within 5 seconds or so someone else isn't passed the ball or taken a shot, you lose it.

Not sure if this is really the case. Almost every scoreboard has a shotclock feature in it already.

[Crimson's Ghost]

Shotclocks typically sit above the basket, it would likely be a small issue in some cases.

[PerryChicker]

My challenge to some of you guys watching games this weekend, just use a stop watch to track average time per possession.

Interested to see what it looks like

Excellent idea.

[lgb87cape]

No. The games are fast enough they're only 8 minute quarters.  Move the 3 pt. shot to college distance. 

[Baller21]

If a team plays good man to man D how can a team hold the ball for an extended period of time? Opposite view if you are much slower team sitting in 2-3 zone that gives you advantage why can’t a faster team stall and make the defense step out and work harder?

Fewest possession possible with a shot clock of :40 is 48. Is there really games that have less possession then that without a shot clock? If so what percentage?

There is 50 other things high school basketball in PA that needs fixed before shot clock.


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[PerryChicker]

There is also a difference between actually freezing the ball and methodically working the ball until a player spots a breakdown in the defense to exploit.  To handle the ball that long is risky. Its a high risk offense seeking a high percentage shot whereas an up tempo style is low risk often times settling for a lower percentage shot. Some find it more difficult to watch because they're naturally watching the ball. If the focus is on spotting the defense falter, it can be more interesting. 

[Wrasslerfan]

I’m going to say no.  Most teams aren’t disciplined enough to hold the ball for long periods of time.  

thats a little vague!!

[IHeartFootball2]

I’m sure Penns Valley coach would vote no to the shot clock. Lol

[FunFacts]

Cost of adding a shot clock to a gym and then running it, fairly, is a potential issue. Especially at the 2A/1A level.

Just let the ref warn a team that they're stalling (i.e., not passing or moving the ball around unimpeded), and within 5 seconds or so someone else isn't passed the ball or taken a shot, you lose it.

There is already a 5 second call as long as they are being guarded. Any other 5 second call is just more on the refs plate.  Some of them have hard enough time just controlling a regular game.  Might be too much on their plate. 

[knowitall]

I’m going to say no.  Most teams aren’t disciplined enough to hold the ball for long periods of time.  

thats a little vague!!

Someone will get an itchy trigger finger and chuck up a three or turn the ball over or a foul will be committed.  I don’t think a shot clock is necessary at this level.