[rojas]

If you want to see more passive zone defenses put in a shot clock. There will be no reason for the team behind to pressure the ball.

[BlueSky]

Why take more coaching out of the game. 4 corners can be a great weapon..

[riverrat11]

I would like to see a shot clock in High school, but it needs to be atleast 45 sec. I believe it will be better for the game to make teams play rather than make so many passes before they can shoot.

[EKY Sportster]

Yes, just to keep the games moving along. But it could be anywhere from 45 to 60 seconds for all I would care. I just don't like to see teams be able to stand and hold the ball indefinitely.

[OutsideLogic]

Ok, let's go hypothetical. In an 8 minute quarter there are 480 seconds. If you use a 40 second shot clock, then in theory there could be the possibility of only having 12 possessions. So, if you say both teams can have 6 possessions a piece at say 2 points a piece, that would be 12 to 12. Of course that is in theory only, because there would be more possessions than that. But, if a deliberate team wanted to milk the clock they still could shorten the game.

[EasternAlum]

I think there should be a shot clock, of some determinable length. 35, 40, 45? I don't know. There are ways around teams holding the ball...be it man-to-man defense, turnovers, or if it comes to a point you could always foul until they're forced to shoot free throws. Granted that it is very rare for this strategy to be implemented, it does still occur on occasion.

Either way you look at it, I think a shot clock would be beneficial to improving the entertainment value for fans, as well as preparing players who will have to play with a shot clock in college. Yes, holding the ball against a superior opponent is a viable stratgey to shorten the game and limit possesions, much like it used to be in the college and pro games before the institution of the shot clock.

Another possible consideration would be an amendment to a rule that would give teams who hold the ball "intentionally" some sort of a warning, followed by a technical foul or alternate possesion.