No specific rules on this... by: Joe Waters - webmaster
Hey John,
Substitutions at the high school level are typically the basketball coach's decision.
There aren't any set high school rules that state the coach has to play each player so many minutes.
Having said that, most coaches try to get every player on their team at least some playing time in each game. This is usually done by having a set rotation system in place that puts players in at certain times of the game.
Unfortunately, many coaches only play 5 - 8 players...leaving the other ones out.
At the JV level, players need to play in order to develop their basketball skills and develop for the Varsity level. This helps build a strong, cohesive team.
When basketball coaches neglect to do this, they are building teams that rely on the top 5 or 6 players. The subs or "bench players" don't get a chance to be a part of the team. In the long run, this weakens the team.
My advice to you would be to talk to the coach. Let him know you, the parents and players aren't happy with this situation. If he's an understanding coach - he'll listen to your suggestion. If not, maybe he's not the best coach for this position.
