Therefore, each participating school must meet the league requirement for. Basketball uniforms legal stylesdesigns uniform jerseys must comply with all rules listed in 3all rules listed in 3434, 35 and 35 and 36 uniform rules are concise and clear regarding what is, and what is not, permissible on the jersey. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from and view them through the kindle app. If one, two or three free throws are to be attempted, indicate the number of free throws by using one hand.
Not only does the nfhs set rules for game play, it also determines the specifications for the basketball court and equipment used. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot clock the nfhs voice. 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. Handbook maryland public secondary schools athletic association. The rule section 3 57 governing compression shorts was eliminated. Section five basketball rules rule i interpretations 1. Rule 3314 has been revised to allow middle schooljunior high students to participate on nonschool teams without the three player limitation. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball.
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. Please click on the following links to view the various sections of the nhiaa handbook. Indianapolis, in may 1, 2008 in an effort to reduce rough play in freethrow situations in high school basketball, the two marked lane spaces closest to the end line will be vacant effective with the 200809 season. Additional offenses requiring technical or flagrant fouls to be called can be found in the rule book. 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.
Any player of the team in control may make the throwin. Canterbury school, grace christian school and greensboro day school. Handbook nhiaa new hampshire interscholastic athletic. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes. Rules 353b,c and 36\compression shorts were added to the rule that covers sleeves, and tights. 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. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. Officiating education basketball north carolina high. The panel in the shoulder area of the jersey on the back.
Case book format a1 and b1 are players of team a and b respectively. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. In college basketball, a player fouls out when shes committed her fifth personal foul. Handbook maryland public secondary schools athletic. Baseball north carolina high school athletic association. 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. October 6, 2015 have you ever needed to find an obscure rule quickly, make a note or highlight a rule. Exceptions to the rules and supplemental interpretations may be made at the discretion of cyo athletics. The national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. High school associations nfhs basketball legal uniforms take part.
All games shall be played in accordance with rules and interpretations adopted by the national federation of state high school associations. In playpicb, when the behavior is major no warning should be issued and the officials should rule a technical foul. Basketball is the most popular sport in girls high school athletics, with 457,986 participants in 17,061 schools, according to the 200304 high school athletics participation survey conducted by the nfhs. Sep 02, 2014 september 2, 2014 3 comments announcing high school sports nfhs.
Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Therefore, players who foul out must be replaced, as long as new players are available. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The player making the throwin has five seconds to release the ball to a player inbounds. Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. View the 2020 directory of the top 210 private schools offering basketball in north carolina. Provide complete information regarding all texas exception rules and mechanics and correct officials when a rule is missapplied while holding them accountable according to the severity of each incident. Nfhs high school basketball rules get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Rule change rule 4481a new behavioral warning in playpica, the official shall stop the game and begin the administrative process to have the warning recorded by the scorer in the scorebook and then notify the head coach. The addition of this information to rule 3 53 assists the officials with enforcing the rules for uniforms and other apparel. National federation of state high school associations. Follow the national federation high school rules nfhs as written while providing correct interpretation, implementation and applications of the nfhs rules. New 201920 basketball officials manual michigan high school.
In baseball and softball due to daily limitations, it is permissible for an. The committee cleared the way for state associations and their member schools to. Do you have to replace players who foul out of basketball. There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts. Officials, ihsaa director of officials, basketball administrators of. Theresia wynns, director of sports and official subject. All teamcontrol fouls penalized by throwin for immediate. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Unless stated, all plays involved a twopoint field goal or try and not a threepoint goal or try. Section five basketball rules rule i interpretations. 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 national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national organization that oversees high school sports. It is not possible for a player to travel while dribbling. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Rule change rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. High school associations nfhs basketball 201516 new language on excessive contact rule 10612 contact 10612 new language a player becomes a ballhandler when heshe receives the ball, regardless of the position on the court. Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. In terms of participation, it is the secondmost popular sport for boys, with 544,811 participants. 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. National federation of state high school associations basketball. The throwerin cannot leave the designated area nor score a field goal from out of bounds, and opponents are restrained from harassing. Uptodate rules for 2015, challenging rules clearly defined, quick reference signal chart, over 150 illustrations throughout and much more. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. It was in high school baseball where i had all kinds of freedom because there werent really rules for announcers so i set my own. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to. September 2, 2014 3 comments announcing high school sports nfhs. For about 99% of the group, officiating is a satisfying avocation. Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. Rule 3, section 1 of the ncaas basketball rules book states that each team shall consist of five players.
Application for membership to the association must be made by may 1 of any school year. Four games in three days is still permissible without using a non school day. Basketball is the most popular sport sponsored by the ahsaa, which is a member of the national federation. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 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. Any information highlighted in the handbook are changes for this year. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Kansas state high school activities association 201920. Exceptions to the rules and supplemental interpretations. 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.
Page 6 of 96 official basketball rules 2018 january 2019. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. 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. The team jersey color itself when bordered with not more than two. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis 2. The scorer will view the number in a lefttoright sequence. Total 23 games including any games played in invitational tournaments. A league exists at the senior, junior, u14 and u levels.
Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Bailey remains scoring leader in indiana high school history augustus 8foot hoop of dreams spurred hall of fame journey several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the ball. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of. You dont want to carry your paper rules book with you 247. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. 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. Sep 26, 2014 201415 nfhs basketball rules and case book as ebooks electronic versions of the nfhs basketball rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. 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.