14.33 FASTBREAK THREE-POINT ATTEMPTS

This is an optional rule that overrides restrictions on taking three-point shots during a fastbreak (found in rules 14.31 and 14.32). This will help allow certain players who take a high percentage of three-point attempts to better replicate their totals.

When using this rule, if the shooter is designated to take a fastbreak shot directly from an Action Card (i.e., it reads “FB SHOT FOR” and not “PASS”), then the shooter is eligible to pull up and take a three point shot instead of taking the fastbreak shot.

Notes:

• This rule should be used judiciously. In recent years players often take three-point attempts when on a fastbreak, however that was not always the case. You may wish to use rule in conjunction with rule 14.63, which limits these shots to certain players, and controls how often they may be taken.

• Commissioners of draft leagues must decide if this rule is appropriate for their league, and what restrictions (if any) should be placed on its use.

14.63 AUTOMATIC THREE-POINT ATTEMPTS – “6-RATED” PLAYERS

• Use these additional instructions for automatic three-point attempts in conjunction with rule 14.33.

• This rule only applies to shooters who have a three-point frequency rating that begins with “6”, and if used it overrides rule 14.62 for the shooter.

• “6-Rated” players (those with a “6” three-point frequency rating) now have two additional ratings appended. The first of those is his outside 3-point frequency rating, and the second is his fastbreak 3- point frequency rating. For example, a player rated as “6-3-2” has an outside 3-point frequency rating of “3” and a fastbreak 3-point frequency rating of “2”.

• Using these ratings, and the procedures outlined below, “6-rated” players can take additional 3-point shots in lieu of outside and fastbreak shots (but not for penetration or inside shots).

• Note that players who have an “I” in their Shooting Tendency require special attention. How often they are positioned inside on offense will naturally affect how many three-point attempts they can take. Note that in the modern NBA it is fine to position four or even all five offensive players outside, if that makes sense given the game situation and mix of players on the court.

• The three-point frequency rating for current players can be found on the roster sheet. A complete list of updated three-point ratings is available on our website at https://strat-site-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Historical+3ptratings.pdf

Outside Shot Procedure:

• For any Open outside shot, always take the open shot unless the game situation demands that a three pointer be taken (also see rule 14.7).

• If there is an option to penetrate, then the offense can either manually make that decision, or when using rule 14.8 roll a die to determine if the shooter penetrates or takes an outside shot. Note that if an outside shot is to be taken that may still result in a three-point shot (as described in the final bullet point).

• If an “Outside shot only” reading occurs then always attempt a three-point shot.

• If any other type of outside shot is about to be taken first check if a three-pointer will be taken instead. To check, roll a single die and if it less than or equal to the shooter’s outside 3-point frequency rating then he attempts a three-point shot, otherwise he takes an outside shot.

Fastbreak Shot Procedure:

• If a team is on the fastbreak, and the shooter is designated to take a fastbreak shot directly from the Action Card (i.e., it reads “FB SHOT FOR” and not “PASS”), first check if a three-pointer will be taken instead.

• To check, roll a single die and if it is less than or equal to the shooter’s fastbreak 3-point frequency rating then he attempts a three-point shot, otherwise he takes a fastbreak shot.