New trail inbounds ball for side line throw in, trail will be farthest from the offenses basket. If you want to be 100% sure on the rules in the league youre coaching, get in contact with the people who run your league and clarify the rules youre not sure about. Cody poder, english 202c throughout the many levels of basketball that are played throughout the world, the officiating is scrutinized much more than any other aspect of the game. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. It is not intended to replace the official rule book.
These rules are intended to promote character and selfesteem. January 2019 official basketball rules 2018 page 41 of 96 33. Take this bfc basketball rules guide as a general overview of the common rules of basketball. Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. Download your free copy of the latest ncaa basketball rules.
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. Cross checking time 52 p 1 to 3 minutes should be a visible thrust. Mhsaa basketball officials manual crews of 2 and 3 3 section 1. 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. The winner of a game of basketball is determined by the team scoring the greater number. To achieve officiating excellence an official must combine knowledge of the rules and of the game with proper mechanics and decisionmaking skills. Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules.
Many of the coaches in youth basketball leagues today are parents of the players volunteering their time to coach the team. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person and 3person crews revised 06012016, approved for use for the 201617 season 1. Basketball referee hand signals can seem complicated because there are so many. Lets gain new appreciation for officials during down time officials news. There are hundreds of thousands of basketball referees within the fiba umbrella. Tripping time 57 p 1 to 3 minutes obstructing an opponent at or below.
Modified regulations interpret the rules for wheelchair basketball. If youre like me, you no doubt dreamed of becoming a pro basketball player or any sport for that matter but stumbled across the gratification of. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating. Basketball referee signals and meaning inspirational basketball. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the basketball terminology az section. The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. The ncaa has separate mens and womens basketball rules committees that determine the game regulations for mens and womens intercollegiate basketball. A beginners guide to being a good basketball referee 2020. Dec 17, 2019 a great way to earn some spare cash and stay involved with the game of basketball is to work as a referee. 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.
They are based on high school rules and are intended to help officials test their knowledge. Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. They are responsible international events such as the olympics and the world cup. Referee manual the official should maintain a nonbias control of the game. Information on how to complete a fiba basketball scoresheet.
Please see page 21 for the rules for upward basketball. National association of sports officials naso officials conference. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees the college game.
The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Many additional resources are available to licensed officials in the ihsa officials center. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. 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. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate. 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. This year a number of rule changes came into effect. Should this be directly behind the backboard, the all should be inbounded to the side of the backboard. These quizzes are created annually by referee magazine editors. In addition to the nfhs, each state has its own interscholastic athletic association that governs basketball competition within the state. Even many parks and recreation leagues will pay their basketball referees, though it may only be the minimum wage. Any subsequent amendments for 20172018 will appear on the piaa web site at the piaa board of directors may adopt, change or modify these rules and regulations, as well as. For players, its a fun way to stay active in the community and get a feeling of the flow of rules enforcement.
The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating 1. Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. He has been selected to work 10 ncaa womens tournaments and 2 ncaa mens tournaments. They regulate a game affected by the use of a chair instead of standing. Casual basketball fans might say that the referees are horrible and do not know what they are doing. Frip level 1 home study book refereeing canada basketball. Basketball victoria technical officials commission. Bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. 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. It is important that referees are role models on the court.
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 art of basketball reffingtheres no doubt that basketball reffing takes passion, the kind of passion that makes one willing to be an unsung hero. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person. If you need study tools, visit your sport in the referee training center. The njsiaa provides the officals handbook for the benefit of all officials and member schools in our state. Jul 26, 2018 bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. The penalty is the awarding of the ball to the opposition team at the nearest point to where the violation occurred out of bounds. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only.
The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. 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. Fiba is the international ruling body for the sport of basketball. Get the latest official nfhs high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. The objective of the game is to put the ball in the opposing teams basket. Therefore, this is where leagues and associations around the world get their rules, regulations and statutes. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end.
Basketball reffing made easy basketball refferee success system. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. 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. Basketball new zealand basic guide to refereeing 6 violations violations are infractions of the rules. Please take the time to view this easy to understand presentation on the new rules for this season. 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. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. If table officials disagree, the goal shall count andor the foul shall be. May 30, 2019 rules, interpretations, mechanics, philosophies and other information may or may not be correct for the current year.
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