Basketball is the most popular sport sponsored by the ahsaa, which is a member of the national federation. Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. 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.
Basketball oklahoma secondary school activities association. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in maintaining direct contact with a sport which has worldwide appeal. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins.
The ncaa has separate mens and womens basketball rules committees that determine the game regulations for mens and womens intercollegiate basketball. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Ohsaa officiating directors of officiating development. So, before you become one of those uninformed screaming fans, learn the. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiating jobs. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach.
This also means that a basketball referee needs to show no bias in what they are doing and be sure they call a fair game for both sides and all players without favoritism. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different. The referee informs as head coach that a4 cannot participate. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. Jul 26, 2018 how to officiate basketball bob scofield 48 minute instructional video this informative video will assist both new and veteran basketball referees to become more experienced in the art of. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. I read the rule books over and over but this book really cleared up the grey areas.
For about 99% of the group, officiating is a satisfying avocation. Nfhs basketball officials education videos observation and evaluation guidelines for officials and observers coachs instruction to file a report on an ossaa game official. Whenever you step on the court you are there to enforce the rules. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky high. Basketball victoria technical officials commission. National federation of state high school associations. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa.
South dakota public broadcasting national federation of high schools south dakota interscholastic athletic administrators association south dakota high school coaches association active hytek. The game basketball is played by two teams of five players each. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. 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. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. Not everyone gets as much out of the rules book as theyd like, and adding images will solidify your rules.
Requests for officials for scrimmages must be made 96 hours prior to the start of the. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations. The referee advisors for metropolitan and country areas respectively are then responsible for your ongoing education and training as a basketball referee. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Based on officiating mechanics devised and endorsed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, officiating basketball is the definitive guide for new and experienced high school referees. As an upward basketball referee, you serve as an onthefloor coach, teacher, and encourager. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. The british columbia basketball officials association bcboa is the governing body for recognized basketball officials within british columbia. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate. Next level basketball officiating 10week free email series. It is the referees job to talk to players during the game. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. If the pivot foot is lifted, a pass or try for made basket must be. Rule 14, the coachs challenge, is an experimental rule in effect for the 20192020 nba season.
Knowing the rules gives you the confidence to perform at a higher level. Nba video rulebook national basketball association. Canada basketball is the national sporting organization for the sport of basketball in canada. Fiba organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the fiba basketball world cup, the fiba world championship for women and the fiba 3x3 world tour. The interpretations pr esented in this document are the fiba official interpretations of the fiba official basketball rules 2018 and are effective as of 31. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. Rules mechanics and interpretations current official fiba rules approved by fiba central board june 2018, that govern the game of basketball. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. Mar 15, 2020 this also means that a basketball referee needs to show no bias in what they are doing and be sure they call a fair game for both sides and all players without favoritism. Before you step out on the hardwood, officiating basketball will help you ensure youre in the right place at the right time to make the right call.
Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky. Often the referee can stop a violation before it happens by talking to the players. Deaf basketball referee makes his voice heard for fhsaa. National basketball association key dates replay center nba officials 201920 media guide pdf nba guide. Now, iaabo and referee magazine are teaming up together again to provide a new benefit exclusively for iaabo members. In basketball, traveling is a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline officiating education basketball north carolina high school athletic association jump to navigation. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Start studying 1718 nfhs basketball rules book rule 2 officials and their duties.
All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. For country referees who want to get started, get in touch with karin berrysmith from the country office. 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. A1, while dribbling the ball in the frontcourt near the midcourt line, has the ball strike the midcourt line and as the ball comes up from the dribble, a1 touches the ball and continues to.
Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform pants be shorts. Fiba official basketball rules 2018 as approved by fiba central board mies, switzerland on 16th june 2018. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline. I really think that overall there needs to be reforms in how the rule book describes judgment calls and have a much clearer interpretation on what should be called. Many of the coaches in youth basketball leagues today are parents of the players volunteering their time to coach the team. Requests for officials for scrimmages must be made 96 hours. The rules are brought to life visually and explained in everyday language. Experimental rule regarding the use of technology 201921 basketball rules changes march 5, 2019. In order to improve the understanding of referees decisions and to increase the transparency towards the fans, they publish some of those tough calls, together with an explanation.
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. I really think that overall there needs to be reforms in how the rule book. Every situation in a basketball game has basic requirements to officiate it correctly, but you. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds.
Canada basketball is respected throughout the world and is recognized by the international amateur basketball federation fiba and the government of canada as the sole governing body of the sport of amateur basketball in canada. If you have a question about a product or need help placing an order, email. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. For the purposes of rule ii, section vii, the official scorer shall record, only after notification by the on court game officials, if and when a coach uses hisher coachs challenge.
Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in maintaining direct contact with. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. Every official knows the importance of the rules of the game. Taso uil basketball 2018 interpreters notes to view and download the taso uil basketball interpreters notes, clock on the document below. A basketball referee may have doubt when two players collide and go flying to the floor. Violations are actions by players that break a basketball rule such as. Traveling is also called, predominantly in a streetball game, walking or steps. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. In fact, not since james naismith first published his original rules, has there been one standard set of regulations. Communication signals as in the fiba rule book are the officials way of. 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.
The official should enforce the rules as written and follow the manual as written. At the champions league each week, experts are analysing the games. Wearing tights below the uniform shorts would be legal. There are professional basketball leagues in the u. This booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no deviation from the rules unless experimental approval has been granted by the nfhs liaison to the rules committee. January 2019 official basketball rules interpretations page 5 of 93. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile. 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. Covering approximately 400 junior and senior high schools, nine junior colleges and six universities, the bcboa is the. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book and have a complete understanding of the rules. Regional bk officials rotation updated 73118 082218 basketball interpretation relative to bylaw 9 due to changes in ncaa womens recruiting calendar. The fouls are totaled up and logged in by the scorekeeper in the official score book.
The nba video rulebook website is intended to help explain the rules of the nba game to all interested parties our teams, the media, and our fans. Officiating education basketball north carolina high. Communicating with players during play will help them improve their game on the court. Know the rule master the rule book every foul and violation we call on the basketball court is based on the rules book. All you need is a whistle, rule book and a readiness to learn. This should be required reading for a new basketball official. This is the only illustrated rules study guide for high school basketball. Iaabo and referee are partners in producing, distributing and marketing a variety of educational resources and for basketball officials. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. Sell the call correct signals will help the official in difficult situations. The referee informs as head coach that a4 cannot participate while wearing a ring, even with the tape covering it. Would heshe be able to wear tights under the basketball uniform shorts or warmups instead of shorts.
Interpretations, clarifications and comments approved ruling 202. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. The new fiba new rulebook obr and interpretaions obri released by fiba on 25th september is available. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. How to officiate basketball bob scofield 48 minute instructional video this informative video will assist both new and veteran basketball referees to become more experienced in the art of. Official basketball rules college basketball rules the national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees the college game. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a.
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