queticomike

Some reports show it has been 76 years since basketball was last revolutionized by the idea of creating a 3 point shot in basketball. This concept was created in 1933 by a man from Ohio, Herman Sayger. There are also reports that Howard Hobson in 1945, Al Grenert in the 50s, or even Puerto Rican Eddie Rios Mellado first instituted the revolutionary 3 point shot. I think basketball is indeed ready to move on to the next step. I don’t think it is a big step, but it has the possibilities of creating a large impact on the game depending on the situation.



What am I suggesting? I’m suggesting some form of organized basketball should experiment with the 5 point play. I don’t necessarily think this shot will create more offense, but it will create more excitement and probably sell more tickets to the games. A team down by 10 points with under a minute to go is still in the game. The percentages are small, but there is still a chance a team can come back from the deficit. Shots attempted at the end of the half from beyond the half court line will become more interesting. Why not reward someone for making such a difficult shot? Some teams might even implement some 5 point plays into their offense, how exciting that would be to see someone attempt a 5 point shot as part of their regular offensive play. Long rebounds will be the rule rather than the exception, so the team attempting the 5 point shot realistically still has a good chance at a rebound.



This is how I perceive the shot to operate:

In order to attempt a five-pointer, a player's feet must be behind the half court line. At the time of the shot or jump, the player may not be on the line or past the line, or the basket is considered a three-point attempt; however, the player is allowed to jump from outside the half court line and land on the other half, as long as the ball is released in mid-air.

A referee raises his arm to signal the shot attempt. If the attempt is successful, he raises his other arm and holds up five fingers in both hands to indicate the points scored. The referee must recognize it for it to count as five points. This has often been an issue of contention, as many games have been decided by a last-second three-pointer. In these extreme circumstances, referees have often conferred before deciding on how to rule the shot. Instant replay has sometimes been used, depending on league rules (for example, the NBA and the NCAA specifically allow replay for this purpose).

If a shooter is fouled while attempting a five-pointer and subsequently misses the shot, the shooter is awarded five free-throw attempts. If a player completes a five-pointer while being fouled, the player is awarded one free-throw for a possible 6-point-play.

Only one 5 point shot can be attempted per possession due to the over and back rule. If the ball does go back over the half court line and the team does not violate the over and back rule, another 5 point shot could be attempted.

This is a rather simple change that would reward teams for making such a difficult shot.

What do you think of the 5 point play? Do you think the general public is ready for such a change?

ProfProphet713

sounds good, what about needing a 5 point shot after you've already crossed half court? ignore backcourt violation?

queticomike

Please read my third to last sentence, it covers the issue with over and back. A 5 point shot can only be taken once per possession, unless the ball goes back over the half court line due to being knocked back across by the defense or an inbound pass back across the half court line. So I'm not changing any rules with the over and back violation. If the ball goes over the half court line and does not violate this rule, then the team has another opportunity for a 5 point shot.

AbiGleichenhaus

Quite good.. got info about 5 point shot....

kknopr

Hmm have to use some more time to consider possible exploids!

oscar4914

sounds good!

kelly kelly

good
thanks for sharing

scootover7

Interesting idea especially at the end of the game. My only beef would be more players would probably start jacking up five point shots on offense. I have an idea how they could make it interesting though so that players wouldn't be jacking up five point shots all the time. You can only jack up a five point shot within the end of a period say with five seconds or less, or the last two minutes of the fourth quarter. This idea keeps it from players just jacking up stupid shots at the half quart line. Who do I think would be good at the five point shots here are a few players in mind? Ray Allen, Peja Stojakovic are two that come to mind.

briangarg

very well said scoot players just jacking up the stupid shots obeousely through this but i think that good players plays well everytime.

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