The ncaa illustrated mens and womens basketball rules is an official publication of the ncaa mens and womens basketball rules committees. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary.
Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. I am suggesting that we make the basketball and volleyball rule codes on headbands, the same. The other equipment changes deal with headbands and haircontrol devices in rule 354. High school basketball rules the areas of difference.
Many veteran basketball officials swear this is the ultimate rulebook and wont use anything else. This book is a supplement to the actual rules book. Hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball. Ihsaa boys basketball indiana high school athletic association. New york state public high school athletic association 8 airport park boulevard, latham, ny 12110 p. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. The losing coach may opt to ignore this rule at any time. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. 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. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. Viewed for years as the ihsaa s gold standard event, iowa high school hoops has produced countless college and professional standouts. 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. 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.
High school wrestling rules changes approved for 201415. National federation of state high school associations. Rule change rule 448 new behavioral warning warning for coachteam conduct a warning to a coachteam for misconduct is an administrative procedure by an official, which is recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the head coach. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. More communication opportunities for high school soccer coaches with players. The legislative body is the national council made up of one representative from each member state association. Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7. Game differences physical environment and length of play. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen.
The nfhs basketball rule book, and therefore the chsaa rule book, sets the regulations for high school basketball courts in colorado high school basketball. Basketball north carolina high school athletic association. I think it would help girls who are in these two sports to comply with the rule without confusion. Basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a. Boys basketball new york state public high school athletic. High school associations 201718 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. 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. A 2009 inductee into the ohsaas officials hall of fame. Each year, the national federation of state high school associations publishes an updated rule book for boys and girls varsity basketball to. Ralph swearngin basketball state championships presented.
Penalty for breaking the 15point rule mentioned above is a warning for the first offense and an administrative technical foul for the second offense. Iowa has been among the national leaders in boys basketball since its first state tournament in 1912. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky high. High school basketball rules differ from college and nba play in the following areas. It is not possible for a player to travel while dribbling. Uptodate rules for 2015, challenging rules clearly defined, quick reference. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. Its purpose is to present the official rules and interpretations in a visual, easily understood form for the official, coach, player and spectator.
The construction and layout of all courts and fields used for high school competition are. Ohsaa officiating directors of officiating development. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot. Iowa high school boys basketball information ihsaa. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations.
If the rule is broken a third time, a technical foul goes to. Most people are visual learners, so don t limit yourself to just words on paper. Official high school federation basketball rules and. Coaches may be less prepared for a medical emergency than hs coaches. Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Its also the easiest way to ace your state officials exam. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. 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.
Wyoming high school activities association has been a member of the national federation since february 24, 1936. Official high school federation basketball rules and regulations. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. Illegal equipment violations revised in high school soccer. Rule meeting attendance viewing for head coaches is mandatory. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. High school track and fieldcross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor. 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. Wiaa and nfhs release basketball rules changes for 20192020. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees college basketball regulations while the nba has its own rule 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. Rule change rule 112lc the ball shall have a deeplypebbled, granulated surface, with horizontally. Playoff brackets boys playoff brackets girls region standings boys region standings girls visit twitter page. High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. High school basketball rules have many points in their regulations that turn the. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. The rules state that the accepted basketball court measurements are 84 feet long by 50 feet long with a half court line dividing the court into two equal halves. Girls are wearing headbands that are wider than 2 inches in basketball but are allowed to wear up to 3inch headbands in volleyball. Theresia wynns, nfhs director of sports and officials and liaison to the basketball rules committee, said this addition to rule 355 modernizes the rule and allows players to adjust the shorts in a manner that serves no harm to the game or its integrity.
Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. West virginia secondary school activities commission. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Worked ohsaa state championship games in 2002, 2005 and 2007 and has been an instructor at numerous ohsaa basketball officiating clinics as well as the officials first conference in 2003, 2005 and 2007. About 18,500 member schools abide by the rules put in place by the nfhs, ensuring. Im a high school basketball referee and like being able to download the.
All basketball competition in the cifcentral section shall be conducted in accordance with the national federation of state high school athletic associations basketball rules along with cifcentral sections basketball advisory committee, and approved by the board of managers. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Nfhs high school basketball rules get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Also officiated high school and collegiate basketball for 39 years and has served as the ohsaas wrestling state tournament director for 31 years was inducted into the ohio high school wrestling officials hall of fame in 2008.
State high school associations membership 50 member state associations and d. Im a high school basketball referee and like being able to download the book and view it on my laptop or mobile device. Has been an ohsaa basketball official since 1975 and a state rules interpreter since 2005. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case a technical foul shall be assessed. Uptodate rules for 2015, challenging rules clearly defined, quick reference signal chart, over 150 illustrations throughout and much more. Boys basketball team suspended from play in 201415 060514 nfhs basketball rule changes for 20142015 0514 board of control approves future championship sites, football alignment. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Thsboa texas high school basketball officials association. Ghsa constitution and bylaws 20192020 revised 12120 constitutions and results from past years may be found by clicking this link.
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