Basketball Mercy Rule Proposal
At all levels of play and in the IHSAA tournament, a running clock will be initiated after the first half when one team has a lead of thirty (30) points or more. The clock shall revert to the regular game timing should the score be reduced to a twenty (20) point lead or less. During running clocks mode, the clock shall be stopped as normal for all time outs and between the third and fourth quarter, as well as free throws during the game’s final two minutes.
As in football, there should be a six (6) quarter allowance for players after the point differential has been reached.
A motion to table this proposal was made by Jeff Doyle; seconded by Patti McCormack; motion approved 16-0.
At all levels of play and in the IHSAA tournament, a running clock will be initiated after the first half when one team has a lead of thirty (30) points or more. The clock shall revert to the regular game timing should the score be reduced to a twenty (20) point lead or less. During running clocks mode, the clock shall be stopped as normal for all time outs and between the third and fourth quarter, as well as free throws during the game’s final two minutes.
As in football, there should be a six (6) quarter allowance for players after the point differential has been reached.
A motion to table this proposal was made by Jeff Doyle; seconded by Patti McCormack; motion approved 16-0.
