These rules are intended to promote character and selfesteem. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. Hundreds of thousands of officials nationwide and worldwide rely on the nfhs for officiating guidance. The information on the following pages is designed to guide you through the season and includes the rules unique to upward basketball. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Which of the following is an explanation of the charging foul. Inspectors had no power to make decisions but noted whether goals were made in accordance with the rules and reported such to the ref. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. First reverse hand shows number 4 for the decade digit then open hand shows 0 for the. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist.
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. 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. Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. 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. It is essential that every referee purchase the official fiba rule book, and have a complete understanding of the rules. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy.
The threepart video series presented by the referee oversight committee will take about one hour and 20 minutes to view. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. James naismiths original rules of basketball 1 dr. Running into a defender that has established position. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. 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 list is not meant to train officials, but rather, it is meant to educate players, coaches, and fans. The referee informs as head coach that a4 cannot participate while wearing a ring, even with the tape covering it. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
Running into a player that has possession of the ball. These quizzes are created annually by referee magazine editors. A beginners guide to being a good basketball referee 2020. Oct 03, 2018 basketball referees free version with an ad banner displayed on top please purchase the basketball referees app to get rid of the ads. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky high. The fiba official basketball rules shall remain the principal document governing fiba basketball. Bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. October 2018 official basketball rules 2018 page 5 of 94 throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Below youll a find a number of different educationreferee resources and bbnz programme guides. Most misunderstood basketball rules this is a list of basketball rules that are often misunderstood by coaches, players, and parents. Basketball referees free version with an ad banner displayed on top please purchase the basketball referees app to get rid of the ads. 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.
While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states. Po box 6052, marion square, wellington, 6141 phone. The coaching box shall be outlined outside the court on which the scorers and timers table and team benches are located. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc.
Fiba rule changes 1 october 2020 effective 1 jan 2021 in nz pdf 837. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations. Rules cycle important dates how to propose a rules change. 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. 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. He has been selected to work 10 ncaa womens tournaments and 2 ncaa mens tournaments. Level of refereeing and technological innovation praised at the refereeing and rules of the game commission. Ncaa basketball rulebook referee signal picture description of referee signal at. Stepping into the freethrow lane before the ball hits the rim on a. They are based on high school rules and are intended to help officials test their knowledge. If you need study tools, visit your sport in the referee training center. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game.
Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax. Fivb launches referee resource centre for aspiring officials. The referees main duties were calling fouls and stopping play. Substitution beckoningin charged timeout media timeout 8 cross forearms. Regional bk officials rotation updated 73118 082218 basketball interpretation relative to bylaw 9 due to changes in ncaa womens recruiting calendar. Download official basketball rules 2018 pdf interpretations in addition to the official rules, fiba has produced an official interpretations document that aims to convert the principles and concepts of the rulebook into practical and specific situations as they might arise during a normal basketball game. Rules usa officials referee, basketball official assigner. The playing rules and standards below are to serve as guidelines and recommendations for those administering basketball competitions.
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. Now, iaabo and referee magazine are teaming up together again to provide a new benefit exclusively for iaabo members. 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. Basketball is the most popular sport sponsored by the ahsaa, which is a member of the national federation. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees the college game.
It is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently. As a referee it is your responsibility to know and uphold these rules. 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. Timeouts are granted after any whistle to stop the play or if an opponent scores a goal. Please see page 21 for the rules for upward basketball. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Page 56 of 86 official basketball rules 2014 may 2014. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules.
The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel that have an active task in maintaining the game. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. The ncaa has separate mens and womens basketball rules committees that determine the game regulations for mens and womens intercollegiate basketball. The umpire could call fouls and reported to the referee. 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. The scorekeeper signals the officials at the next opportunity. Preparations for tokyo 2020 discussed at rules of the. Iaabo and referee are partners in producing, distributing and marketing a variety of educational resources and for basketball officials. This handbook is designed to provide you with everything you need to be successful as an upward basketball referee. Fiba official interpretations as of 31 january 2019 pdf 701.
Jul 26, 2018 bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate. Nov 04, 2018 basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate basketball. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen.
Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate basketball. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Take this bfc basketball rules guide as a general overview of the common rules of basketball. Upward basketball 3 referee handbook welcome to upward basketball. Basketball rules for beginners level 0 2009 this booklet is an introduction to the rules of basketball. In basketball, an official usually called a referee enforces the rules and maintains order in the game.
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. Inspectors were the referees assistants and were stationed one at each end of the court. The specific rules below are described in more detail on other pages see links at bottom of page. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. Enter your name and email to access the 2020 referee magazine baseball umpires quiz. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920.