oh, skating fans.
Totally NOT the same thing. In a 4th down situation, the team has a CHOICE whether to go for it or to kick the FG. And if they do the latter it still requires EFFORT from the kicker in particular to get it through the uprights, otherwise too bad.
In basketball, the ball must go through the basket to count. Nothing doing if the shot rims out as opposed to an airball shot. If you're fouled in the act of shooting (or your team reaches the foul limit), the fouled player gets to shoot free throws. But he still has to MAKE them to get the point(s).
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So, with that in mind, why should a failed attempt at a jump get any points? You either complete the jump or you don't...
Now, of course you can create situations where it's possible to make up at least some of the points lost. Tack on an extra jump elsewhere (as is already done), etc.
Totally NOT the same thing. In a 4th down situation, the team has a CHOICE whether to go for it or to kick the FG. And if they do the latter it still requires EFFORT from the kicker in particular to get it through the uprights, otherwise too bad.
In basketball, the ball must go through the basket to count. Nothing doing if the shot rims out as opposed to an airball shot. If you're fouled in the act of shooting (or your team reaches the foul limit), the fouled player gets to shoot free throws. But he still has to MAKE them to get the point(s).
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So, with that in mind, why should a failed attempt at a jump get any points? You either complete the jump or you don't...
Now, of course you can create situations where it's possible to make up at least some of the points lost. Tack on an extra jump elsewhere (as is already done), etc.
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