Each local officials association, commissioner, and official shall abide by the regulations established by. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. State high school associations mission the national federation of state high school associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. The national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. Official rules are highlighted in a shaded box rather than being printed in smaller typeface as had been the case in prior to 2015.
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. The aau has a number of rules and regulations that must be followed for players or coaches that wish to compete within the organization. The object of the game is to outscore your opponent by shooting the ball into your basket and preventing them. Official high school federation basketball rules and regulations. Get the latest official nfhs high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. The middle schools do not automatically follow high school rules. Several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c. 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. National federation of state high school associations. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. General basketball rules regarding gameplay, fouls and pointscoring are in effect in aau basketball for all ages, and those rules must be officiated in order for a game to count toward a teams aau record. Regular high school rules apply girls no 10 second rule.
More communication opportunities for high school soccer coaches with players. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book. 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 useful once you are familiar with the basic version. A function of the missouri state high school activities association is the registra. Indianapolis, in april 19, 2006 beginning next season in high school basketball, only one warning will be given for any of the four delay situations before a technical foul is assessed, including the newly approved delay situation for water on the court following a timeout. Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. Basketball rules mississippi high school activities association. These values should be established as a priority among all osaa member high schools. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and by laws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. Ghsa contest officials handbook and accountability program revised 81419 background checks. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. 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.
Jay currently serves as the youth division director for usa basketball where he oversees all facets of youth basketball initiatives that address player development, coach education and safety in sport. Boys basketball 2019 20 1 boys basketball 2019 20 last edit. The aau functions separately from competitions between high schools, but athletes may participate in both if high school coaches give permission. If used, lettering with school name, school s nickname, school logo, players name and or abbreviation of the official school name shall be placed horizontally. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Only one warning to be given for delay situations in high school basketball. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. Hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball. Official bylaws for girls and boys basketball see the mshsl official handbook bylaw 501 for. The rules also differ depending upon the place where the game is being played. A team member may not participate in the playoffs or championship games unless they have competed in two regular season games. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Official rules the official rules will be the national federation high school nfhs rules for the current year, except where modified by the aau boys basketball rule book.
A ball that touches a player or official is the same as the ball touching the floor at that location. 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. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. Further it may be a violation of the laws governing s.
Whereas, the ncaa basketball rules and regulations make a game of 2 individual halves. Section b notifying official a school is responsible for notifying the arbiter and the assigned official s if a contest has been canceled. Basketball basic rules object the game is played with 2 teams. Basketball rules all intramural participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. At the most basic level, the rules of basketball make it an easy game to learn and a simple game to play. The ciac officials association exists to work in concert with school administrators, athletic directors, coaches and the ciac to advance the best interest of high school athletics, serve the betterment of all member officials and their respective organizations, promote ethical standards, sportsmanship, professionalism, and high quality officiating.
If there is a 15 point or more lead at any time during the game, the mercy rule is in effect. Rules and regulations high school basketball league national federationohsaa rules apply unless noted team guidelines players must be residents of stow or munroe falls. Table of contents south carolina high school league. Basketball rules player positions basketball strategy basketball glossary. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations. Rules are now in place that could penalize offenders with at least a one game suspension for their behavior toward officials after games. High school volleyball is played similarly to collegiate volleyball in that the scoring is based on a rally system allowing the opposing team to gain a point if your team fails to follow a rule.
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. Responsible for discipline, calling timeouts and making substitutions. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Ageappropriate rules and standards for youth basketball. North carolina middle school junior high school athletic information.
Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. Official basketball rules 2012 rule one the game throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. It is the responsibility of each member high school to establish policies for. If committed by an offensive player, its a violation and the ball is awarded to. Page 12 of 90 official basketball rules 2017 october 2017 rule three teams art. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. Middle school information north carolina high school.
Basketball rules and regulations the rules and regulations of basketball differ depending upon the level of the match, that is, the rules of a professional match differ from the rules and regulations of a college level match. Basketball unit essex district high school basketball. A transfer student should always be checked very closely. As a rule there will be 20 minutes of play in each half. High school regulations intent it is recommended that 9th grade follow all references to the junior high in the regulations. 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 handbook with additional rules unique to its member. 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.
Rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. The mercy rule is only in effect while there is a 15 point or more lead. However, like any sport, once played at an elite level, many additional rules intervene in order to address the many situations that may arise during a competitive game. A ball handler, who dribbles from the backcourt toward the frontcourt, is only in the frontcourt once the ball and both feet pass the half court line. Conversely, fiba list of basketball rules and regulations differ once more. 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 basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. High school wrestling rules changes approved for 201415. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. Page 12 of 96 official basketball rules 2018 january 2019 rule three teams art. Rules meetings rule meeting attendance viewing for head coaches is mandatory. The reason is because some leagues govern their own laws of the game for england basketball rules.
In addition to the nfhs, each state has its own interscholastic athletic association that governs basketball competition within the state. This section simplifies the standardized list of basketball rules and regulations for beginners playing to the exact regulations of basketball rules uk depends on which competition your match gets played in. Rule 19 teamsindividuals unable to arrive at state championship events. Middle school sports program basketball rules and regulations.
The coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court on which the scorers and timers table and team benches are located. Each team consists of 5 players on the court at a time. If used, lettering with school name, schools nickname, school logo, players name and or abbreviation of the official school name shall be placed horizontally on the jersey. Coach a has been coaching basketball at school a for 10 years. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Jay is a former middle school, high school and club coach having spent 16 years coaching boys and girls at. Get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. The coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court on which the. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Official rule book the rules shall be those published by the international basketball federation fiba and adopted by canada basketball and the ontario basketball association. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. The panel in the shoulder area of the jersey on the back may be used for placing an identifying name as well.
A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. Usa basketball and the nba announced a set of rules and standards for youth basketball competitions to enhance the development and playing experience for young athletes. If a defensive player interferes with a shot while its on the way down toward the basket, while its on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while its in the cylinder above the rim, its goaltending and the shot counts. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Basketball rules mississippi high school activities. Only one warning to be given for delay situations in high.
The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. High school associations 201718 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Recommended high school minimum fee schedule basketball 2 or 3 officialsapproved by the c. The following rules and regulations are applicable to coaches and administrators for iowa girls high school sports. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. Knowing and understanding the rules of volleyball is essential for all players, coaches and officials to be successful in the game. Nba rules and regulations consist of 4 separate quarters with 12 minutes in each quarter. About 18,500 member schools abide by the rules put in place by the nfhs, ensuring. Illegal equipment violations revised in high school soccer. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. 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.
Oregon school activities association 20192020 athletic officials handbook rules 1 rules rule 1 local association governance section 1. High school track and fieldcross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. A team member is eligible to play when he has been authorised to play for a team according to the regulations, including regulations governing age limits, of the organising body of the competition.
Any rule not mentioned in the following will be governed by national federation of state high school association rules. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first. Official high school federation basketball rules and. A team must have 4 players on the court at all times. 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.