I can see your point but I like how the 7 single/10 double
by Carlos Huerta (2023-05-16 12:32:07)

In reply to: I never liked the change to double-bonus period  posted by pmoose

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bonus rule benefits the more disciplined team that doesn't foul as much during the course of the half. If a team keeps their fouls down I think getting to force their opponent into three one and one's during crunch time is enough. I don't specifically remember the conversation about instituting the double bonus but I'm sure a big part of it was to keep trailing teams from starting to foul with too much time left turning the last couple minutes of games into a parade to the FT line.

I certainly understand the 7/10 rule...
by pmoose  (2023-05-16 13:52:27)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...and I am OK with this exactly because of what you point out. However, making your FTs is part of being a good basketball player, and if the other team knew fouling the other team was unlikely to cut into the lead because everyone is a good FT shooter, they wouldn't be so inclined to hack away.

To add, I'm also OK with the 7/10 rule because without it, a team using the strategy to continue putting teams to the line for 1-and-1's extends the game, often times unnecessarily. Not only is it a parade to the FT line, but it's also a way to turn a 1.75-2 hour game into 2.5-2.75 hours.