National federation of state high school associations basketball rules book nfhs. Referees are usually former players who played basketball. Our philosophy is based on providing a high quality, competitive, hard working, and character driven program. The biggest complaint though, has to do with basketball rules. Basketball is an original american game invented by dr. The official should enforce the rules as written and follow the manual as written.
Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. Players who appear on any high school varsity basketball roster for the current school year are ineligible as players. Officials are encouraged to effectively communicate with. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding this. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201415 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis 2. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. 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. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 nfhs hall of famer kim mulkey collects another championship. Each team must have a captain that registers as a captain through the website. Review the next two charts that breakdown the numbers for high school participation and basketball participation by gender for the last six years. It was in high school baseball where i had all kinds of freedom because there werent really rules for announcers so i set my.
There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding this particular sport and age group volunteer their time to serve on the rules committee. 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. All games shall be played in accordance with rules and interpretations adopted by the national federation of state high school associations.
Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. 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. All teamcontrol fouls penalized by throwin for immediate release contact. If you find plays you think may be in error, please report them to the nfhs. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. Oct 23, 2015 2015 16 nfhs nchsaa basketball rules, emphasis, changes 1. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall. The nfhs has deemed that a regulationsize high school basketball court be 84 feet long and 50 feet wide, with a center line dividing the floor into two equal sections. Then both arms are extended straight out, at chest level. The national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. High school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age. It is recognized that when nfhs rules are changed, reordered or eliminated, plays may be rendered obsolete.
Officiating education basketball north carolina high. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. High school associations 201718 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds, and return inbounds and play the ball. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Boys basketball 2019 20 1 boys basketball 2019 20 last edit. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the ball. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. Mary struckhoff indianapolis, in april 28, 2005 as a result of a new rule implemented at the april 1718 national federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball rules committee meeting, the. 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 on the jersey. The national federation of state high school associations. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline officiating education basketball north carolina high school athletic association jump to. Rules books and case books available as ebooks by on february 10, 2020.
Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Section five basketball rules rule i interpretations 1. National federation of state high school associations 2016. Rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. Your rulebook has 10 rules plus, of course, a large number of. New 201920 basketball officials manual michigan high school. This is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line.
Apr 16, 2017 basketball is an original american game invented by dr. High school associations 201617 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. January 15, 1892 in the springfield college school newspaper, the triangle.
High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finish. High school basketball rules have many points in their regulations that turn. Exceptions to the rules and supplemental interpretations. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in maintaining direct contact with. 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 school districts. Basketball participation expectations program philosophy the lincoln east basketball program is intended to be a positive experience for each and every player who participates. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double foul.
A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. The national federation high school basketball exam below is a 2008 2009 nfhs basketball referee practice exam, which will help you, prepare and gauge your knowledge before the actual exam. Prumc high school basketball rules and regulations participation. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. This area of the rules book has been restructured to better define the. 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. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201415 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis.
A1 may not be the first to touch the ball after it has been in the. Not only does the nfhs set rules for game play, it also determines the specifications for the basketball court and equipment used. Thanksgiving day, before their first basketball game. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game.
Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. Basketball north carolina high school athletic association. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 the. National federation of state high school associations basketball 201517 basketball officials manual three officials mechanics. Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the possession arrow. All teamcontrol fouls penalized by throwin for immediate. The panel in the shoulder area of the jersey on the back. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. James naismiths original rules of basketball usa basketball. Basketball participation numbers continue to increase.
Heartache and hope by jay mclean, whispered truths by anne mercier, broken and screwed by tijan, the miracle of. Exceptions to the rules and supplemental interpretations may be made at the discretion of cyo athletics. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Official high school federation basketball rules and. This area of the rules book has been restructured to. Nfhs high school basketball rules get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Rule change rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball. 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. About parent resources handbook reporting licensed coaches. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules.
The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. 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. The first step to becoming a great high school basketball player is learning the rules. Piaa basketball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. Documentsupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021 201920 basketball rules presentationsample clinic outline officiating education basketball north carolina high school athletic association jump to navigation. Each member school receives one of these rule books. All gofan purchased tickets will be refunded back to the original method of payment used the expected processing time for refunds is 5 to 10 business days and will vary based on cancellation volume. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of rules 3,4, and such as described in. National federation of state high school associations. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the. 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.
The national federation of high schools instituted a new set of rules for basketball p. Maryland studentathlete selected for national high school spirit o. National federation high school basketball exam proprofs. Contains the official rules for basketball and are desi. The philosophy of the rules of basketball is to allow two teams to play so that neither team has an unfair advantage. Alabama high school athletic association additional copies available at. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. Section five basketball rules rule i interpretations. It is vital that officials understand this rule and realize how the rule is involved in so many situations and in arriving at accurate rulings. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. Basketball rules interpretations 201718 by nfhs on october 06, 2017 basketball publishers note. Sep 02, 2014 people will call or email me with complaints about announcers. 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.