The definitions portion of the nfhs basketball rules book should be thoroughly studied. January 2019 official basketball rules 2018 page 41 of 96 33. Rule change rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs learning center is an education tool that offers courses to high school coaches, administrators, officials, students, and parents. Approved june ncaa and nfhs major basketball rules differences recommended. Section five basketball rules rule i interpretations 1. All games shall be played in accordance with rules and interpretations adopted by the national federation of state high school associations. Click here for the 201718 nfhs basketball rule changes. National federation of state high school associations. National federation of high schools south dakota interscholastic athletic administrators association south dakota high school coaches association active.
The program is designed to reach out to high school age students who are interested in pursuing basketball officiating. Referee manual the official should maintain a nonbias control of the game. The official should enforce the rules as written and follow the manual as written. If youre someone who loved the sport, and youre thinking about becoming an official to stay involved, theres a way to do it. Nfhs announces 2012 basketball playing rule changes.
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. Sports officials council mentoring program voucher game report basketball rules information. Know and enforce the rules as written in the rules book. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds.
Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. Officials indiana high school athletic association, inc. The panel in the shoulder area of the jersey on the back. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline officiating education basketball north carolina high school athletic association jump to navigation. The addition of this information to rule 3 53 assists the officials with enforcing the rules for uniforms and other apparel. Once registered, piaa will send you a current nfhs rule book and practice test in the sport you choose via the us postal service. As a result, youth basketball rules vary depending on the organization running the league. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the. Basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a. Not everyone gets as much out of the rules book as theyd like, and adding images will solidify your rules knowledge so you can perform at your best. South dakota public broadcasting national federation of high schools south dakota interscholastic athletic administrators association south dakota high school coaches association active hytek facebook. Exceptions to the rules and supplemental interpretations may be made at the discretion of cyo athletics. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. School associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age.
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. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. The new fiba new rulebook obr and interpretaions obri released by fiba on 25th september is available. Wearing tights below the uniform shorts would be legal. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa. A perfect complement to the rules book bringing clarity to complex situations.
Under rule 351 note, a student, through hisher school, may request an accommodation so that heshe may be included in the traditional sports program. Ncaa official moe kincaid making a call in a 2008 college basketball game. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Boys basketball 2019 20 1 boys basketball 2019 20 last edit. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos.
Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from and view them through the kindle app. Conferences meetings hall of fame high school today publications. Please make sure to read the rules book, case book, and officials manuals. Philadelphia basketball referee 201718 nfhs basketball rule. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. Several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c.
Official basketball rules high school basketball rules. To become an ihsaa licensed official, you will need to complete the registration process. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. And though every public school district across the country is governed by the same set of regulations, each state interscholastic athletic association publishes its own handbook with additional rules unique to its member school districts. The ohsaa officiating department has prepared the following presentation to assist officials with using arbitersports. Get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations.
No one will have success in mastering the rules without learning to speak and understand the language. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Most people are visual learners, so dont limit yourself to just words on paper. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline. For a few officiating is the focus of their occupation, while for most working as an umpire or basketball referee is an avocation. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position.
High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the. 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. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. 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. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. Deaf basketball referee makes his voice heard for fhsaa. Nfhs basketball officiating principles a better official. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot clock. There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts. It provides a variety of program initiatives that reach the 18,500 high schools and over 11 million students involved in athletic and activity programs. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. The ihsa constitution and bylaws are the framework of rules that govern interscholastic coaches rules meeting attendance boys basketball.
An official may accept or reject an offer from a member school. The contracts and fees paid officials are determined by member schools during the regular season, with such contract and fees paid by the. 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. This is a musthave study aid ideal for all high school officials and perfect for those new to working basketball. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs.
Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. 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. Twohand foul reporting rule 291 signals the official will move to the designated reporting area on the floor. Apr 30, 2015 the nfhs basketball rules are brought to life with referees exclusive playpic and mechanigram illustrations. The member school pays the official a set fee for hisher services after each game.
Basketball court diagram 201819 basketball officials signal chart. It appeals to boys and girls, can be played at any time of year, and exists at many different levels of experience and competitiveness. In basketball, an official usually called a referee enforces the rules and maintains order in the. Attend clinics, training sessions, and camps that will enhance your officiating. The idea is to gain respect of all involved in the contest accept criticism and praise in the same manner and never hesitate to ask for assistance. Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. The officials notify as head coach that a4 must remove the ring in order to participate in the pregame warmup and the game. The national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. Rules 353b,c and 36\compression shorts were added to the rule that covers sleeves, and tights. Learn more about common rules and guidelines for kids leagues. Official high school federation basketball rules and. If used, lettering with school name, schools nickname, school logo, players name and or abbreviation of the official school name shall be placed horizontally on the jersey.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs 4. Holding down the shift key and clicking events will select a range of events. Officiating education basketball north carolina high. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee. For twenty years i officiated high school, aau and park district basketball games, retiring recently. Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations.
Lets gain new appreciation for officials during down time officials news. Make sure that you have the attention of the scorer prior to giving the numbers. Officials are not expected to assume the role of medical professionals and attempt to diagnose injuries or concussions. The rule section 3 57 governing compression shorts was eliminated. A wordforword comparison with last years rules book revealed that all changes and additions announced prior by the nfhs seen to have been accounted for in the new rules book and are designated by shading in the text. Betterref basketball referee training know the rule. Dec 19, 2016 basketball is a very popular sport, and with good reason. Official rule book the rules shall be those published by the international basketball federation fiba and adopted by canada basketball and the ontario basketball association.
Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. 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. Official basketball rules high school basketball rules the national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. A basketball referee may have doubt when two players collide and go flying. Philadelphia basketball referee 201718 nfhs basketball. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718. Every official knows the importance of the rules of the game. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky high. Its never a good idea to enforce an arcane rule just to let everyone know that you know the book. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. Baseball basketball competitive spirit cross country field hockey football golf.
Proper nfhs signals, as outlined in this manual and the rules book, are to be used exclusively. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the ball. Hundreds of thousands of officials nationwide and worldwide rely on the nfhs for officiating guidance. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky. This video is intended for the education and improvement of basketball officials. Updated, athleticinspired styling, ensures you look your best during the pregame when you walk on the floor. 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 school age. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double foul. Rules, interpretations, mechanics, philosophies and other information may or may not be correct for the current year. Start studying 1718 nfhs basketball rules book rule 2 officials and their duties. Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform pants be shorts. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d.
School associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among student athletes of high school age. To select more than one activity, location, event type, level, hold down the control or command keys when selecting events. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states. Section five basketball rules rule i interpretations. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance their working knowledge of the current game rules. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. The new york state public high school athletic association inc.
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