I have to say it’s always a source of bemusement for me that shooting is restricted to that circle, but what do teams so often do at training for a bit of fun? They take long-range shots from the middle third or the centre circle. Imagine if that was possible in a game. What about when time is running out in a quarter and there’s physically just not enough time left to get the ball into the circle and put up a shot? What if someone was able to take a long-range buzzer beater? You can’t tell me that wouldn’t add interest. Perhaps the middle third is too much. However, a shot from outside the circle but inside the attacking third would certainly be worth 2 points!
Regarding museboy’s thought, an old poster on here once suggested that there should be a section around the ring where you can’t rebound misses. in other words, you can still take shots close to the post, but if you miss, bad luck. Call it the Romelda rule if you like. Seeing how many shooters miss from right next to the ring is frustrating. That’s your job. You shouldn’t miss from that close.
