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This is a tough question to answer but being a basketball coach it really depends on the quality of player left on the bench. The real world does not give everyone equal opportunity. If the best players are truly the best and are playing - they should account for the vast majority of time. If a basketball player siting on the bench has equal talent then that is a different issue. They should be substituted in the game and various times during the entire game. Parents need to get over the fact that everyone needs to play equally because that is not how things work in the real world. I have had players that were kept because I needed 12 to 15 players not because they were "great" or even "good". There is not enough information in the original post to make a valid assessment. Talk to the basketball coach but remember they are the coach - unless they tell you how to parent - don't tell them how to coach.

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Submitted by: Joe Waters - webmaster

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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. Best of luck! <a href="http://www.championshipproductions.com/cgi-bin/champ/c/Basketball/Basketball-1.html?mv_pc=youthhoops"target="_blank">Click Here For The Best Selection of Basketball DVDs & Books</a> <br><A HREF="http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/">[Home]</A><A HREF="http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/basketball-videos.html">[Top DVDs]</A><A HREF="http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/basketball-forums.html">[Basketball Forums]</A><br><A HREF="http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/basketball-newsletter.html">[Free Newsletter]</A><A HREF="http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/basketball-training-programs.html">[Featured Products]</A>

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