PHAC 3070 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Penalty Shot, Shot Clock, Cherry Picking
Document Summary
General principles: rules govern the structure and playing procedures of games, rules define the nature of the contest and ensure an equal opportunity to succeed. Prevent undesirable behaviours: safety, speed of play, cherry picking, unsportsmanlike conduct. Prevent unethical behaviours: doping, spitting at other players, diving, arguing with the ref, swearing. Prevent unsafe behaviours: can"t take off your own helmet when fighting. Encourage desirable behaviour: basketball shot clock, only so long to shoot, penalty shot, cant play zone defense in nba, want shack to go one on one against someone. Rules change because of: player capabilities, a need to standardize interpretations, technological changes, an increased need/desire for safety, the needs of spectators and mass media. Pre playing rules: area of play, playing area, dimensions, height/size/distance, composition different surfaces, equipment, type/#/composition, regulations re: objects, regulations re: clothing/equipment. January 27th 2017: number of players, duration of play.
