Just so you know, camping in the lane zone defenses aren't a thing in the NBA either, and not just because the athletes are better. There's also the defensive 3 second rule which forces defenses to mostly operate outside the lane and allows for more freedom of movement.........that is also not the case in high school (or college).I do not get how it is a part of the game when at that highest of levels there is a shot clock.
Just this past Friday, Our team lost a game due to delays and dribble outs. We had 1 foul with 4:30 left in the game and trailed by 4. Needless to say the game was won by the other team due to this strategy. (Lol no it wasn't....)
It is "basketball", but it is not how the game is played in college or pro ball (So? College ball is different from pro ball too, btw....), and ultimately you are preparing these kids to try to reach that next level. (Do you actually know how many kids go on to play college basketball at any level? I don't think the lack of a shot clock is what's keeping them from making that jump............)
I get the concept, but it is playing scared in my mind. And it will get you caught in the end by more talented teams, or teams that are getting better calls in games by the refs.
It's also why college and more and more in HS too, teams are relying way too heavily on the 3 pt shot
(To be fair, they do in the NBA, but half the time the pros are simply showing off, and not just settling for 3s because they can't penetrate sagging help defense, especially when officials allow defenses like MSU and Wisconsin to utilize the arm bar and hand-check "defensive strategy" imjustsayin............................)