Not everyone gets as much out of the rules book as theyd like, and adding images will solidify your rules knowledge so you can perform at your best. There are professional basketball leagues in the u. 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. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. Not everyone gets as much out of the rules book as theyd like, and adding images will solidify your rules. In basketball, traveling is a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. Requests for officials for scrimmages must be made 96 hours prior to the start of the. Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform pants be shorts. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. It is the referees job to talk to players during the game. Officiating education basketball north carolina high. This also means that a basketball referee needs to show no bias in what they are doing and be sure they call a fair game for both sides and all players without favoritism. As an upward basketball referee, you serve as an onthefloor coach, teacher, and encourager.
Sell the call correct signals will help the official in difficult situations. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. National federation of state high school associations. 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. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Traveling is also called, predominantly in a streetball game, walking or steps. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. Many of the coaches in youth basketball leagues today are parents of the players volunteering their time to coach the team. Whenever you step on the court you are there to enforce the rules.
The fouls are totaled up and logged in by the scorekeeper in the official score book. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. Rules mechanics and interpretations current official fiba rules approved by fiba central board june 2018, that govern the game of basketball. In fact, not since james naismith first published his original rules, has there been one standard set of regulations. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Requests for officials for scrimmages must be made 96 hours. Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in maintaining direct contact with a sport which has worldwide appeal. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. Nfhs basketball officials education videos observation and evaluation guidelines for officials and observers coachs instruction to file a report on an ossaa game official.
Regional bk officials rotation updated 73118 082218 basketball interpretation relative to bylaw 9 due to changes in ncaa womens recruiting calendar. The referee advisors for metropolitan and country areas respectively are then responsible for your ongoing education and training as a basketball referee. Jul 26, 2018 how to officiate basketball bob scofield 48 minute instructional video this informative video will assist both new and veteran basketball referees to become more experienced in the art of. In order to improve the understanding of referees decisions and to increase the transparency towards the fans, they publish some of those tough calls, together with an explanation. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. 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. How to officiate basketball bob scofield 48 minute instructional video this informative video will assist both new and veteran basketball referees to become more experienced in the art of. Knowing the rules gives you the confidence to perform at a higher level. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different. The referee informs as head coach that a4 cannot participate. A1, while dribbling the ball in the frontcourt near the midcourt line, has the ball strike the midcourt line and as the ball comes up from the dribble, a1 touches the ball and continues to. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. This is the only illustrated rules study guide for high school basketball.
Communication signals as in the fiba rule book are the officials way of. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. Iaabo and referee are partners in producing, distributing and marketing a variety of educational resources and for basketball officials. Basketball victoria technical officials commission.
Basketball is the most popular sport sponsored by the ahsaa, which is a member of the national federation. Every situation in a basketball game has basic requirements to officiate it correctly, but you. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline officiating education basketball north carolina high school athletic association jump to navigation. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. The rules are brought to life visually and explained in everyday language. Official basketball rules college basketball rules the national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees the college game. Covering approximately 400 junior and senior high schools, nine junior colleges and six universities, the bcboa is the. For about 99% of the group, officiating is a satisfying avocation. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. So, before you become one of those uninformed screaming fans, learn the. This should be required reading for a new basketball official.
Would heshe be able to wear tights under the basketball uniform shorts or warmups instead of shorts. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiating jobs. The referee informs as head coach that a4 cannot participate while wearing a ring, even with the tape covering it.
It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot. Violations are actions by players that break a basketball rule such as. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa. January 2019 official basketball rules interpretations page 5 of 93. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a. Basketball oklahoma secondary school activities association. I really think that overall there needs to be reforms in how the rule book describes judgment calls and have a much clearer interpretation on what should be called.
Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. Start studying 1718 nfhs basketball rules book rule 2 officials and their duties. 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. The british columbia basketball officials association bcboa is the governing body for recognized basketball officials within british columbia. The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. Interpretations, clarifications and comments approved ruling 202. At the champions league each week, experts are analysing the games. The basketball case book has been designated as an official supplement to the rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. A basketball referee may have doubt when two players collide and go flying to the floor. Canada basketball is the national sporting organization for the sport of basketball in canada. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united.
If you have a question about a product or need help placing an order, email. Mar 15, 2020 this also means that a basketball referee needs to show no bias in what they are doing and be sure they call a fair game for both sides and all players without favoritism. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins. All you need is a whistle, rule book and a readiness to learn. Communicating with players during play will help them improve their game on the court. The official should enforce the rules as written and follow the manual as written. Official basketball rules 2018 as approved by fiba central board mies, switzerland, 16th june 2018 valid as of 1st october 2018 this is a working document of the final version. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. 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 official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball.
If the pivot foot is lifted, a pass or try for made basket must be. Deaf basketball referee makes his voice heard for fhsaa. The new fiba new rulebook obr and interpretaions obri released by fiba on 25th september is available. The interpretations pr esented in this document are the fiba official interpretations of the fiba official basketball rules 2018 and are effective as of 31. 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. 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. I really think that overall there needs to be reforms in how the rule book. Ohsaa officiating directors of officiating development. Nba video rulebook national basketball association.
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Before you step out on the hardwood, officiating basketball will help you ensure youre in the right place at the right time to make the right call. 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. Canada basketball is respected throughout the world and is recognized by the international amateur basketball federation fiba and the government of canada as the sole governing body of the sport of amateur basketball in canada. Based on officiating mechanics devised and endorsed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, officiating basketball is the definitive guide for new and experienced high school referees. Rule 14, the coachs challenge, is an experimental rule in effect for the 20192020 nba season. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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Fiba official basketball rules 2018 as approved by fiba central board mies, switzerland on 16th june 2018. Covering approximately 400 junior and senior high schools, nine junior colleges and six universities, the bcboa is the third largest provincial officiating association within canada. South dakota public broadcasting national federation of high schools south dakota interscholastic athletic administrators association south dakota high school coaches association active hytek. Experimental rule regarding the use of technology 201921 basketball rules changes march 5, 2019. Basketball new zealand basic guide to refereeing 1 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 organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the fiba basketball world cup, the fiba world championship for women and the fiba 3x3 world tour.