Many of the coaches in youth basketball leagues today are parents of the players volunteering their time to coach the team. David isaacs, longtime statistician and official scorer, and gary k. Official official wheelchair basketball rules 2014 rule two court and equipment any obstruction including seated team bench personnel shall be at least 2 m from the playing court. Official rules are highlighted in a shaded box rather than being printed in smaller typeface as had been the case in prior to 2015. 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. Participants must know the official sra rules and abide by them. Nba official basketball rules and regulations for beginners. The site features the nba rulebook, nba video rulebook and nba replay archive. Mhsaa basketball officials manual crews of 2 and 3 3 section 1. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations. If you violate any of them then you wont be able to master the game. Official volleyball rules 20172020 official volleyball rules 20172020 1 approved by the 35 th fivb congress 2016 to be implemented in all competitions beginning after 1 st january 2017.
Official 3x3 basketball rules official interpretations. The official shall have the full power and authority to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the official 3x3 basketball rules or in the official interpretations thereto. All intramural participants are responsible for their own. All participating teams and players in the basketball league must be officially registered with the intramural program and must be a. Click to view the 2020 official program interactive version click to view the 2020 official program pdf format. New backcourt rule for high school 2018 not so fast. European leagues play under slightly different game rules than we use in the u. Backcourt violation if a player is the last one on her team to touch the ball before it goes into the backcourt, she cannot be the first player to touch it in the backcourt.
In addition, last two minute reports, referee game assignments and pool reporter transcripts are available. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky high. 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. Each team consists of 5 players on the court at a time. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins.
To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. 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. Apr 16, 2017 the rules set out a game that is a noncontact sport played indoors. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book. Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. October 2017 official basketball rules 2017 page 5 of 90 throughout the official basketball ru les, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Back to sports back to basketball the rules of basketball can vary slightly depending on the level of play for example professional rules differ from college rules or where the game is played international rules are different from usa professional rules. The game basketball is played by two teams of five players each. Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. Official basketball rules college basketball rules.
For the avoidance of a doubt throughout this document references to any rules articles refer to the latest published. The object of the game is to outscore your opponent by shooting the ball into your basket and preventing. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. This manual is made available to every member school, registered basketball official. Basketball rules all intramural participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. 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. For a complete and current listing of the ncaa mens basketball rules. Basketball rules player positions basketball strategy basketball glossary. Check out the main rules for a game of 3x3 basketball. However, the officials shall have the full power and authority to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the fiba official basketball rules or in these fiba official interpretations. The fiba official basketball rules shall remain the principal document governing fiba basketball.
The game officials shall be a referee and an umpire or a referee and two umpires who shall be assisted by an official timer and scorer. Pdf official basketball rules 2010 referees manual two. Official rules of the national basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. Follow all the action of the girls sweet sixteen follow the live statistics and get final statistics for each game. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and player. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Apr 02, 2014 youve played 3x3 basketball before, but do you know the official rules of the game. Governing rules the official special olympics sports rules for basketball shall govern all special olympics competitions. The basketball basic rules include numerous ball handling and time violations that cause a team to lose possession of the ball. While there are other, newer rules, these still form the heart of the game.
Official basketball rules 2010 referees manual twoperson officiating fiba central board. 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. As you take part in basketball as a trainee, you need to know some basic rules of the game. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end.
They are familiar enough that those who enjoy basketball over 100 years later will recognize it as the same sport. State associations report that an inordinate amount of time is being spent with interpretations, clarifications, and reminders concerning. The responsibility of fair play is first and foremost on the players. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Competition regulations 201920 basketball champions league. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.
Ncaa basketball rulebook referee signal picture description of referee signal at. October 2018 official basketball rules 2018 page 5 of 94 throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Also, you will prevent yourself from becoming a competent player in future. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first. Basketball officials manual michigan high school athletic.
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. The nfhs basketball rules committee remains concerned with the number of reports of improper uniforms, uniform adornments, and noncompliant accessories being worn by players in games. Each basket ring shall be securely attached to the backboard with its upper edge 10 above and parallel to the floor and equidistant from the vertical edges of. The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. If a participant knows that they committed any sort of violation, it is their obligation to call it. Any student unsure of their physical condition should check with their family physician or student health before participating in intramural sports.
The latest pdf ncaa rules books editions also contain interactive features. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. If one team is present, they have the option of given the other. The purpose of each team is to throw the ball into its own basket and to. The game is controlled by the officials, table officials and a commissioner, if present. James naismiths original rules of basketball 1 dr. The newly redesigned nba official is your source for the latest news and information about the nba officiating program.