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Title: Israeli Basketball Rules Post by: Ayinde on March 16, 2005, 05:49:18 AM 03/15/05 - "Information Clearing House"
Rule 1: Israelis have the right to play on both sides of the court, whereas Palestinians can only play on their own side. Rule 2: For security reasons Palestinians do not have the right to pass the ball between players, the ball could hit an Israeli player. Rule 3: There will be no basket on the Israeli side. Rule 4: Israel is allowed to shoot at any time even during time-outs. Rule 5: Palestinians are not allowed to have supporters. Only Israelis should be supported. Rule 6: Israel selects the press and what the press reports: Rule 7: Israel encourages Palestinians to shoot into the Palestinian basket. Players who refuse will be nominated as terrorists and will not be allowed to play. Rule 8: Palestinian players are allowed to leave the field, but cannot return. One exception: A Palestinian can be replaced by an Israeli! Rule 9: Israel selects and instructs the referees, and tells them when to look away. Rule 10: Israel selects the captain of the Palestinian team. Rule 11: Israeli faults and Palestinian good plays will not be shown on TV. Rule 12: Israel takes the money sponsors pay to Palestinians. Rule 13: Only Israeli players get refreshments. Rule 14: Palestinians are required to play, when and where designated by Israel. Rule 15: Rules only apply to Palestinians, Israelis may change the rules during the game and are not required to advise the Palestinians of the changes. Copyright © Information Clearing House. All rights reserved. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article8270.htm |