This basketball rules guide was not created to compete with the comprehensive rule books that are available like the official fiba basketball rules and nfhs rules book. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. Observation and evaluation guidelines for officials and observers. The torso of the jersey must be a single solid color white for home and dark for visitor.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The addition of this information to rule 3 53 assists the officials with enforcing the rules for uniforms and other apparel. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa. If a pinch hitter or pinch runner for the designated hitter is used, that player becomes the new designated hitter. Then both arms are extended straight out, at chest level, with fist clinched. The entire body of the number the continuous horizontal bars and. The referee has authority to rule promptly, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, on any situation not specifically covered in the rules. A note has been added to clarify that the vacant position remains open through all rotations. Nfhs coaches and officials association paid members get all books for free. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the possession arrow. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football. I am suggesting that we make the basketball and volleyball rule codes on headbands, the same. If the shirt has sleeves, they must be the same length. Nfhs case book rule 7 out of bounds and the throwin. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Basketball football kicking rule modification memo golf usga rules govern play except where local rules are necessary. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high.
Nfhs basketball rules book 201819 kindle edition by nfhs author visit amazons nfhs page. Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform pants be shorts. Rules 353b,c and 36\compression shorts were added to the rule that covers sleeves, and tights. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Basketball oklahoma secondary school activities association. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. A violation by a1, team b will be awarded a throwin at the nearest spot. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
The jumper is also not required to jump and attempt to touch the tossed ball. The torso is the portion of the jersey from an imaginary horizontal line at the base of the neckline see d. Click here for the 201718 nfhs basketball point of emphasis. Rule 645 note new after the match begins, a team can continue play with fewer than six players. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. The player who was the designated hitter may reenter as the designated hitter under the reentry rule. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor.
Coachs instruction to file a report on an ossaa game official. The rule section 3 57 governing compression shorts was eliminated. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. A point is awarded when the vacant position rotates to the service position rule 3. Basketball national federation of state high school associations.
The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. Contains the official rules for basketball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. Information on basketball training videos on the nfhs central hub. During a jump ball, a jumper is not required to face hisher own basket, provided heshe is in the proper half of the center restraining circle. The official shall sound hisher whistle and go to the table to. Rule 1 players, field and equipment the nfhs does not perform scientific tests on any specific items of equipment to determine if the equipment poses undue risks to studentathletes, coaches, officials or spectators. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official.
New backcourt rule for high school 2018 not so fast. National federation of state high school associations. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Girls are wearing headbands that are wider than 2 inches in basketball but are allowed to wear up to 3inch headbands in volleyball. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The basketball case book has been designated as an official supplement to the rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. The nfhs baseball rules book contains the official rules code for high school baseball as. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations. Each year, the national federation of state high school associations publishes an updated rule book for boys and girls varsity basketball to ensure consistent standards for competition across the u.
Shirts must be hemmed with no frayed or ragged edges. Refer to the nfhs basketball case book page 77, rule 10. I think it would help girls who are in these two sports to comply with the rule without confusion. Officiating education basketball north carolina high. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. However, if a1 does not feel comfortable after starting hisher motion and stops to adjust, the players in the lane spaces are expected to hold their positions. Rule change rule 12 coaching box the coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court on which the. Get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Great to have the rule book in this format, but where is the case book this year. The jump ball and the restrictions in 637 end when the touched ball contacts one of the eight nonjumpers, an official, the floor, a basket or backboard note.
Black and beige were added to the colors a team is permitted to wear. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. Official high school federation basketball rules and. Start studying 1718 nfhs basketball rules book rule 2 officials and their duties. The player has the option of wearing long pants as the uniform bottom to be in compliance with nfhs rules as well.
A1, at the free throw line to attempt a final free throw, fakes the release of the ball. Undershirts must be a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey. Nfhs rule 354d headbandswristbands must comply with logo requirements. The official shall sound hisher whistle and go to the table to have the scorer record a team warning for delay. While the ball remains live, a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless it is a try or tap for goal. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. The referees decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game. Contains the official rules for basketball and are desi. Official high school federation basketball rules and regulations. It is not possible for a player to travel while dribbling. Click here for the 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations. Rule 314 a team forfeits the use of a designated hitter if it fails to declare a designated hitter prior to the game. Wearing tights below the uniform shorts would be legal.
Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline officiating education basketball north carolina high school athletic association jump to navigation. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Nfhs case book rule 9 violations and penalties abilene. Nfhs case book rule 9 violations and penalties rule book. High school basketball rules have many points in their regulations that turn the.
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