Why do shooters try to draw fouls by unnaturally flailing into opponents?
Because it too often works.
But maybe not for much longer.
Shams Charania of The Athletic:
Sources: NBA Competition Committee is considering potential modifications for 2021-22, such as evaluating whether to recommend to Board of Gov. to modify Coach’s Challenge by either awarding second challenge if successful or ensuring teams keep timeout in successful challenge.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 5, 2021
Sources said the NBA Competition Committee is also evaluating playing rules and interpretation of rules regarding unnatural shooting motions in connection with perimeter jump-shots and on-ball screens, and the principle of verticality. https://t.co/5t45oLmYXj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 5, 2021
Fans generally like the NBA’s high-scoring environment.
But not like this. Trips to the free throw line make games drag. Fouls drawn by tricks rather than attempts to score are aggravating. Off-balance shots designed to but that fail to attract a whistle are infuriating wasted possessions.
There’s plenty of room to clean this up and make the game even more enjoyable.
If giving an extra benefit for a successful coach’s challenge, award a second challenge rather than an effective extra timeout. Either would require an additional stoppage. Might as well use that time to get another call right.
