High-school basketball is making a major change to its free throw system for safety reasons. The one-and-one free throw system, which has been in place for decades, is being discontinued. This change is being made to reduce the risk of injury to players, coaches, and referees.
The one-and-one free throw system is a two-shot free throw system. The shooter takes one shot and, if it is missed, the shooter is given a second shot. This system has been used in high school basketball since the 1950s. However, it has been determined that the one-and-one system increases the risk of injury due to the increased physical contact between players and referees.
In order to reduce the risk of injury, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has decided to discontinue the one-and-one free throw system. Starting in the 2020-2021 season, the two-shot free throw system will be used in all high school basketball games. The two-shot system requires the shooter to take two shots regardless of whether or not the first shot is made.
The two-shot free throw system has been used in college and professional basketball for decades and is considered to be safer than the one-and-one system. The two-shot system reduces the amount of physical contact between players and referees, which reduces the risk of injury. It also eliminates the need for referees to make judgement calls on whether or not a shot was made, which can lead to disputes and arguments.
The NFHS hopes that this change will help to make high school basketball games safer for everyone involved. The organization is also encouraging coaches and referees to take extra precautions to ensure that all players are safe on the court. This includes teaching proper technique for shooting and rebounding, as well as emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and respect for officials.
High school basketball is making a major change to its free throw system in order to reduce the risk of injury. The one-and-one free throw system is being discontinued and replaced with the two-shot system. This change is being made to reduce physical contact between players and referees, as well as eliminate judgement calls that can lead to disputes and arguments. The NFHS hopes that this change will help to make high school basketball games safer for everyone involved.
