Please not that this booklet is an introduction to the rules of basketball based on fiba rules. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. The lategame freethrow rule now required the jump ball to take place between the. 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.
The ncaa illustrated mens and womens basketball rules is an official publication of the ncaa mens and womens basketball rules committees. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. The program is designed to reach out to high school age students who are interested in pursuing basketball officiating. Penalty for breaking the 15point rule mentioned above is a warning for the first offense and an administrative technical foul for the second offense. Wbb rules book 2014 and 2015 ncaa womens basketball. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. The basketball committee will not be held responsible for the damage cost. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. West virginia secondary school activities commission. Nba media central is a site exclusively for media who cover the nba, wnba or nba g league on a regular basis. Officiating education basketball north carolina high.
Its purpose is to present the official rules and interpretations in a visual, easily understood form for the official, coach, player and spectator. Charging, ra play, secondary defender establishes legal position. Officials, basketball coaches and members of press, radio and television the basketball manual is designed to provide general information for use in the administration of the kshsaa basketball program as well as the substate and state tournaments. Please note that members of the previous version of nba.
If the rule is broken a third time, a technical foul goes to. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. If you do not have adobe acrobat reader on your computer, it can be downloaded directly from adobes web site, without charge, by clicking the button to the right. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. When a team receives their 7th collective foul in a half, the opposing team will enter the bonus and receive a free throw. National federation of state high school associations. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler.
Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 team rule section article page number of players. Please view the attached video by john holt, media consultant for. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. It is replaced by a new f, when an intentionally kicked or fisted ball occurs with 19 seconds or less remaining, set the shot clock to 20 seconds. Penalties called will include but are not limited to traveling, double dribbling, pushing, tripping, grabbing, reaches in on the ball and fouls on the shot. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the. Mens basketball rules changes for 2016 and 2017 each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. This book is a supplement to the actual rules book. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. National basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul. If the ball enters the basket from below, a violation has occurred. This manual is made available to every member school, registered basketball official.
Restricted area, charging fouls rules nba video rulebook. If you choose to dunk then it is your responsibility to pay for the rim or backboard if it is broken or shattered. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. Rules changes that are shaded were adopted by both the mens. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. If there was a tie, the captains on each team could agree to play until. Referees in replay center for 201516 will help determine certain. The penalty for a backcourt foul became two shots three to make two if you are over the limit. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. By state association adoption one commemorativememorial patch may be worn on the jersey. 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. Basketball court figure supplement to basketball court table rule 1.
Art hyland, mens basketball secretaryrules editor art. 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. That rule, used in the last two minutes of regulation play, provided for a jump ball, between the fouling player and the player fouled, after each successful foul throw. A player becomes a ball handler when heshe receives the ball. Ncaa mens basketball rules committee those seeking interpretations of rules or play situations are asked to send questions via email to.
Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The aim of this document is to convert the principles and concepts of the rulebook into practical and. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. The losing coach may opt to ignore this rule at any time.
History of all rule changes thru 201617 pdf 201516. The size of the restricted area arc has been increased to four feet from three feet effective in. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball. As part of the playoff seeding modifications, the eight playoff teams in each. 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. The size of the restricted area arc has been increased to four feet from three feet effective in the 201516 season for. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be. The patch shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall not be a number and must be located above the neckline or in the side insert. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app.