Upward basketball is governed by a set of rules unique to upward basketball, which include game format, rules for game play, and a substitution system. Download official basketball rules 2018 pdf interpretations. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. 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. Know the fundamental rules of the game and understand your role as an official. Mechanics are the necessary tool that places officials in the proper position to enforce those rules. Basketball australia referee education program home. It is essential that every referee purchase the official fiba rule book, and have a complete understanding of the rules. Violations are actions by players that break a basketball rule such as traveling, stepping on the line, and back court. Fiba is the international ruling body for the sport of basketball.
Each person is an individual and training progammes are much more appropriate if the input data of individual is at the disposal. Po box 6052, marion square, wellington, 6141 phone. Basketball is regarded as among the most difficult sports to officiate due to the speed of play. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. He may communicate in a courteous manner with the officials during the game to obtain information only when the ball is dead and the game clock is stopped. Official basketball rules college basketball rules. Every buzzerbeater in nba history added to basketball reference. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states. Dead target a target from which, in the sole judgment of the referee, a visible piece is observed before the target hits the ground as a result of having been legally fired upon. Official basketball rules 2017 summary of the main changes. 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. In addition to the official rules, fiba has produced an official interpretations document that aims to convert the principles and concepts of the rulebook into practical and specific situations as they might arise during a normal basketball game. General basketball officiating i mhsaa basketball rules fundamentals 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. The site features the nba rulebook, nba video rulebook and nba replay archive.
The 25 most important things to know about basketball. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule. If one team is present, they have the option of given the other. Therefore, this is where leagues and associations around the world get their rules, regulations and statutes. The officials play an integral role in any basketball match to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner within the rules. Basketball rules for beginners level 0 2009 this booklet is an introduction to the rules of basketball. Newfoundland and labrador basketball association nlba is the provincial sport governing body for basketball in this province. Rule interpretation, commentary and play situations. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. Page 8 of 96 official basketball rules 2018 january 2019 2. Mar 28, 2019 to become a basketball referee, study the rules of the sport online or by reading official rulebooks so youre a basketball expert. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees the college game.
Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. The other referee is to notify the court supervisor who will get the blood bucket from the first aid room to clean it up. Basketball rules all intramural participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. Upward basketball is governed by a set of rules unique to. No score goal counts attempt and if successful delayed lane violation points scored use 1 or 2 fingers after signal 14 14 15 3point field goal 16 17 18 bonus free throw for 2nd throw. Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules. 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.
Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. Official rules of the national basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. He shall have the power to disqualify men according to rule 5. There are hundreds of thousands of basketball referees within the fiba umbrella. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. If you need study tools, visit your sport in the referee training center. Nfhs officials association membership includes access to sportspecific videos and publications. He is one of the few officials in the country to work both division i mens and womens basketball games. James naismiths original rules of basketball 1 dr. All intramural participants are responsible for their own.
Resources for officials association members rule books. The program is designed to reach out to high school age students who are interested in pursuing basketball officiating. Basketball basic rules object the game is played with 2 teams. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. Level 1, 55 abel smith street, wellington, 6011 postal address. 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. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which. The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating. Each team consists of 5 players on the court at a time. Basketball officials are expected to be accurate in their rulings, have good eye sight, have a healthy appearance rules knowledgeable, consistent, accurate rulings, prudent, decisive, honest, truthful, tolerant of diversity, and possess the ability to make quick decisions. Newfoundland labrador basketball association nlba home page. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Our mission is to provide vision, inspiration and support for all communities to create opportunities for participation and play.
Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. The official must make sure that the integrity of the game is always upheld, that the game is kept under control according the rules of the game, sportsmanship and personal enrichment allowing players and. The winner of a game of basketball is determined by the team scoring the greater number. 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. Any student unsure of their physical condition should check with their family physician or student health before participating in intramural sports.
Referees wear a uniform consisting of a blackandwhite striped shirt and black pants. 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. Basketball officials signal chart instructions to and duties of scorers and timers for basketball games ncaa and nfhs major basketball rules differences 201920. This booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. Referee manual the official should maintain a nonbias control of the game. Spending a disproportionate time with any one referee having a referee visit your home or spend time in any area with you alone transporting a referee to a training session, game, camp or activity without a third party in the vehicle physical contact with a referee, not in the context of a training environment. Have one referee stand near the blood to make sure no one comes anywhere near it.
Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. Apr 16, 2017 the rules set out a game that is a noncontact sport played indoors. Download your free copy of the latest ncaa basketball rules. The game basketball is played by two teams of five players each.
Referee positions, relative to the sidelines, are determined by where the ball is put into play. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating 1. Officials must report any atypical or unique incident to the basketball and referee. In addition, last two minute reports, referee game assignments and pool reporter transcripts are available. Fiba referee department plans trainingfitness programmes for referees to prepare and maintain their fitness prior and during the basketball season. Welcome to the home of australian basketball officials.
The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel that have an active task in maintaining the game. Official basketball rules 2017 summary of the main changes page 5 of 5 referees manual for officiating beginning of a peri od or the game warning whistle use the warning whistle by the active referee at the beginning of the game before entering the. These quizzes are created annually by referee magazine editors. Finally we can say that a good referee will use the rules to make the competition a fulfilling experience for all concerned.
The ncaa has separate mens and womens basketball rules committees that determine the game regulations for mens and womens intercollegiate basketball. The officiating will be done by officials who are in absolute control of the game. As a referee it is your responsibility to know and uphold these rules. Clarification of rules pertaining to electronic equipment permitted in the bench area 201516 and 201617 basketball rules changes court safety reminder posted 114. The philosophy of the rules of basketball is to allow two teams to play so that neither team has an unfair advantage. Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax.
Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. These rules are intended to promote character and selfesteem. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Please see page 21 for the rules for upward basketball. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. How to access the iots referee educators only other documents. The object of the game is to outscore your opponent by shooting the ball into your basket and preventing them from putting the ball into theirs. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Betterref basketball referee training know the rule. Many countries have adopted the game such as russia, great britain, germany, spain and parts o. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations. Upward basketball, which include game format, rules for. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
The idea is to gain respect of all involved in the contest. The newly redesigned nba official is your source for the latest news and information about the nba officiating program. 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. Articles, rules, mechanics, signals, ethics, legal, games, preparation, management. The ball can be advanced up the floor with the hands only, either by.
Philadelphia basketball referee officials articles. Basketball referee signals and meaning inspirational. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Usa basketball and the nba have adopted fiba international basketball federation rules for the grades 912 age segment and created progressive sets of rules and standards for younger age segments ages 14 and under.
For all 201819 and future fiba resources and educational videos. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. 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. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. Basketball referee hand signals can seem complicated because there are so many.
Keith allison source basketball dates back as far as 1891 and since then has evolved into a sport played around the world. In college basketball, the referee is the senior official and the regular officials are called umpires, but a referee may not overrule an umpires call. They are familiar enough that those who enjoy basketball over 100 years later will recognize it as the same sport. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Teammatesopponents finder now on basketball reference. Whether you are a referee, parent, player, commentator, or just a student of the game, this referee officiating hand signal guide will help give you a better understanding of the hand signals that referees use on the basketball court. This manual is written with these three purposes in mind. Interpretations, clarifications and comments approved ruling 202 feb. The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. In basketball, an official usually called a referee enforces the rules and maintains order in the game. While there are other, newer rules, these still form the heart of the game. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa.
Keep up with the latest site news with our this week in sports reference newsletter. Their job is to enforce all rules and maintain order on the basketball court. Check out our latest basketball stathead newsletters. Lets gain new appreciation for officials during down time officials news. 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. Once youve mastered the rules, practice enforcing them when you watch basketball on tv, even using the hand signals to help you learn how to execute them. Techniques, tips, and best practices for scholastic collegiate basketball officials billy martin, tim malloy, al battista on. Nfhs basketball rules interpretations 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations 201819. They are based on high school rules and are intended to help officials test their knowledge. Basketball victoria technical officials commission. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Mhsaa basketball officials manual crews of 2 and 3 3 section 1. The specific rules below are described in more detail on other pages see links at bottom of page.
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