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NBA - just curious

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Gaard

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When somebody calls a timeout how do the refs determine if it's a 20 second or full timeout. Does the player who signaled have to immediately tell the refs or does the coach determine it or what?
 


<< When somebody calls a timeout how do the refs determine if it's a 20 second or full timeout. Does the player who signaled have to immediately tell the refs or does the coach determine it or what? >>



All the player has to do is signal timeout, and it's determined immediately after play is stopped, which one they want. One of the coaches tells the ref which one they want to use. Or, I guess the coach could tell the player to tell the ref what one they want.
 
i dont think coaches can call timeouts.
so they probably tell the players what kind of timeouts they want, and the players tell the ref.
 
I think that the coarch determins if its gonna be a 20 sec or a full TO. The player just stops the clock.
 
What I would like to know about BBall is this: When you get fouled, how come only sometimes you go to the foul line. From what I can remember, when you get fouled, only if you were attempting to shoot a basket, do you get to go to the foul line and shoot a basket?

How does that work? Cuz in the end minutes of the game, when they foul someone, they always go to the line to shoot two shots.
 
I thought it was hands on the shoulders for a 20 sec timeout, and the "T" with the hands for a regular timeout. Or maybe I was just imagining things. 😱
 


<< What I would like to know about BBall is this: When you get fouled, how come only sometimes you go to the foul line. From what I can remember, when you get fouled, only if you were attempting to shoot a basket, do you get to go to the foul line and shoot a basket?

How does that work? Cuz in the end minutes of the game, when they foul someone, they always go to the line to shoot two shots. >>



In the NBA, if you are fouled during a shot, you go to the line for two foul shots. Each team gets 4 fouls during a quarter before they are in the penalty on the 5th foul. When in the penalty, any defensive foul results in free throws. There is another way to get into the penalty if you have got enough fouls. Say a team played the entire quarter without a foul, but they want to get into the penalty to force the other team to shoot free throws, they need to get two fouls after the two minute warning to get into the penalty. So getting into the penalty either is 5 fouls, or 2 fouls in the last two minutes (provided they aren't already in the penalty).




<< I thought it was hands on the shoulders for a 20 sec timeout, and the "T" with the hands for a regular timeout. Or maybe I was just imagining things. >>



Those are just the signals for it. A player can call a timeout with the T sign, and have the coach immediately change it to a 20 second, with the hands on the shoulders. The players only responsibility when calling timeouts is to just call timeout, not decide which one to use.
 


<< What I would like to know about BBall is this: When you get fouled, how come only sometimes you go to the foul line. From what I can remember, when you get fouled, only if you were attempting to shoot a basket, do you get to go to the foul line and shoot a basket?

How does that work? Cuz in the end minutes of the game, when they foul someone, they always go to the line to shoot two shots. >>



if one team commits more than 4 fouls(doesnt matter shooting or non shooting) in a quarter, then all the fouls(doesnt matter shooting or non shooting) after the 4th foul of the quarter will result the opponent team shooting 2 free throws
 


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<< What I would like to know about BBall is this: When you get fouled, how come only sometimes you go to the foul line. From what I can remember, when you get fouled, only if you were attempting to shoot a basket, do you get to go to the foul line and shoot a basket?

How does that work? Cuz in the end minutes of the game, when they foul someone, they always go to the line to shoot two shots. >>



if one team commits more than 4 fouls(doesnt matter shooting or non shooting) in a quarter, then all the fouls(doesnt matter shooting or non shooting) after the 4th foul of the quarter will result the opponent team shooting 2 free throws >>



thanks for clearing this for me. i appreciate it.
 


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<< It's in a half though, no? >>


The foul penalty is by quarter. 4 free fouls per quarter. >>


Ah...you're right. Cool >>




Man, it would SUCK if it was by half. 4 fouls per half? Ouch, could you imagine how slow that would be? I think 4 per quarter is too low now, with the ridiculous hand-checking rules the NBA has now.
 
ummm this question was ignored so i'll repeat it:
why do they have 3 and a 20 instead of just 4 full timeouts? is there any meaningful difference between the full and the 20 other than for commercial break purposes?
 


<< ummm this question was ignored so i'll repeat it:
why do they have 3 and a 20 instead of just 4 full timeouts? is there any meaningful difference between the full and the 20 other than for commercial break purposes? >>




The 20-second timeout was originally called an "injury timeout" and could only be called in case of an injury. In 1980, the injury rule on that timeout was eliminated, and teams were allowed to use them whenever they wanted.
 
haha.


full timeouts probably take too long. 20 second timeouts could also be used for the calling team, meaning, the coach knows what he wants to say and says it; by using 20 seconds, they wont allow the other team much time to discuss things.

i thought about this yesterday when i was watching a game. could be true , could be false. thats just my thoughts.
 
Also, in the past, 20-second timeouts could not be used to substitute in players. In 1997 they changed that rule to allow teams to be able to substitute on a 20-second timeout. And in the past, the ball could not be advanced to halfcourt following a 20-second timeout, but that was recently changed too.
 
lol. well the time out can be signalled by making a T with you hands or by putting your arms on your shoulders. the latter usually means a "20" and the other can mean both, and is determined by the coach. yes, the coach can call timeout. a player can also call timeout by going up to an official and asking for a timeout. frequently in college and nba basketball. also, there is the 4 team fouls per quarter. after that the other team starts shooting free throws due to penalty. in college they usually do "1 and 1" on this occasion. enjoy.
 
Hehe just let me confuse you guys a little more:
In the NCAA (I realize this is different), you get to go to the line for 2 shots when fouled while shooting. Each team is allowed 6 fouls per half. The 7th, 8th and 9th fouls are 1-1 (if you make the first, you get another shot, if you miss it, that's it). The tenth foul and above are 2 shot penalties. BUT, in NCAA, you get to shoot bonus shots if fouled offensively (usually a charge, or an illegal pick). They stop the game and walk all the way up the court to shoot - that's so weird.

Also, a full timeout in the NBA (but not in the NCAA) allows you to have the option to advance the ball to half court, to setup a last second play usually. I'm pretty sure you can't advance the ball on a 20 second timeout, and you can't advance the ball in the NCAA either - hence Grant Hill's baseball pass to Christian Lateneer.
 


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Also, a full timeout in the NBA (but not in the NCAA) allows you to have the option to advance the ball to half court, to setup a last second play usually. I'm pretty sure you can't advance the ball on a 20 second timeout, and you can't advance the ball in the NCAA either - hence Grant Hill's baseball pass to Christian Lateneer. >>




You can now advance the ball to halfcourt on a 20-second timeout in the NBA, it was changed in 2000.
 
i see, so the 20 second timeout is a relic of the past without any significance now.
thank you trmiv. do you frequent lakersground.net by chance? your name sounds familiar
 
nba kinda sucks lately anyway, too many trades breaking up teams, too many egos, not enough excitement, there was more excitement in the NIT tonight than in the NBA all season long
 


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thank you trmiv. do you frequent lakersground.net by chance? your name sounds familiar >>




Yea I do as a mater of fact, same username over there. Do you post over there?
 
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