What is the reason

[no-look]

for not allowing dunks in  warm ups after the refs appear on the court?

[westend1]

Potential for injury.  Too much rim hanging.

[stevenash]

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Potential for injury.  Too much rim hanging.
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That same potential exists before the refs enter the court

[BMTSoulja1]

True!

[BEARCAT]

This is an outdated rule that has no place in todays hs basketball.  It was put in place to keep one team that had players who could dunk from "intimidating" another team that had no players who could dunk. 

[BEARCAT]

Thinking of this rule always reminds me of a game between Lincoln and LCM back in the early 80's.  Lincoln went ahead and dunked about 7 or 8 times in warmups (it was very entertaining by the way) and got 7 or 8 technicals.  LCM made the freethrows and started the game up by 7 or 8 points.  Of course Lincoln went on to win but it was an interesting way to start a game.

[usedtobe]

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This is an outdated rule that has no place in todays hs basketball.  It was put in place to keep one team that had players who could dunk from "intimidating" another team that had no players who could dunk.
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Stupid rule.  Teams can dunk during the game but cannot dunk in warmups?  Typical of the UIL - get real. ::)

[east texas bb]

I agree it may be outdated, but I dont think dunking in warmups is intimidating IMO.  Pretty weak mental toughness if a team gets intimidated by that.