2003-04 nfhs basketball rules changes major editiorial changes points of emphasis major manual...

2003-04 NFHS BASKETBALL

RULES CHANGES

MAJOR EDITIORIAL CHANGES

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

MAJOR MANUAL CHANGES


RULES CHANGES

REQUIRED NUMBER OF BALL PANELS DELETED (1-

12-1c) Change deletes the required number

of panels on a legal basketball. New product may help players to

control the ball better. Teams now have other options for

practice and competition.

WARNING SIGNAL FOR REPLACING A

DISQUALIFIED PLAYER ADDED (2-12-5)

Warning signal now sounded at 20 seconds of 30-second interval for replacing a disqualified/injured player.

Communicates to head coach that substitution interval is about to end.

EXPANDED DEFINITION OF BASKET INTERFERENCE

(4-6-4, 9-11-4)

Situation not previously covered was added to basket interference:

When a player pulls down a movable ring so that it contacts the ball before the ring returns to its original position.

POINT-DIFFERENTIAL RULE ESTABLISHED (5-5 Note)

Several states wanted the option of a running clock because large point differentials were occurring in an increasing number of contests.

Unsporting behavior has also become more prevalent in these games.


The committee believed it was appropriate for the sport of basketball to permit states to adopt a rule.

Precedent had been set in other NFHS rules codes for states to adopt a “mercy rule” and to determine the guidelines for such a rule.


Therefore, state associations may now adopt a “running clock” (not stopping the clock when required by rule) when a specified point differential is reached at a specified time in the game.

States will determine the specific guidelines for the rule.

NUMBER OF LANE-LINE PLAYERS REDUCED FOR FREE THROWS (8-1-3)

Number of players permitted on marked lane-spaces during free throws reduced.

Four (4) defensive and two (2) offensive players (not including the free-thrower).

Lane spaces closest to the free-throw line (and the shooter) must remain vacant.

NUMBER OF LANE-LINE PLAYERS REDUCED FOR FREE THROWS (8-1-3)

May provide defense a rebounding advantage (may have been diminished with the return to the “rim” restrictions).

Will help reduce amount of rough play during free throws.

Fewer players on the lane should also make the free throw easier to officiate.

HEAD COACH DIRECTLY PENALIZED (10-5-3)

New article added indicating the head coach shall not permit a player to participate after being disqualified.

Change merely removes the provision as a player technical and places it under the head coach’s responsibility in 10-5-3.


A head coach should be aware that a player has been disqualified because he/she has been notified by an official.

Penalty still results in two free throws and the ball to the offended team.

Now a direct technical foul is assessed to the head coach (rather than indirect).


If a coach receives (or has received) another direct or two indirect technical fouls, he/she would be ejected.

In states that utilize the coaching box, the privilege would still be lost, as last year when an indirect technical was assessed.

NEW SIGNAL FOR KICKING VIOLATION (Signal Chart)

A new signal for this violation has been added to the signal chart.

Allows officials to better communicate with players, coaches, team benches and the scorer’s table.

NEW SIGNAL FOR KICKING VIOLATION (Signal Chart)

Signal: straight-leg, kicking motion straightforward about one foot


MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES

“BENCH AREA” DEFINED (1-13-3)

New article added defining the “bench area.”

Gives imaginary bench area boundaries for time-out purposes.

Previous Section 13 divided into two separate articles.

DEFENSIVE MATCH-UP REQUEST (3-3-1e)

New item “e” added. Permits a captain to request a

defensive match up when three or more substitutes enter the game.

Formerly in 1995-96 Rules Book as a question, but subsequently omitted.

KNEE AND ANKLE BRACES FURTHER CLARIFIED (3-5-1)

Clarified and updated to keep pace with modern medical equipment.

If a knee or ankle brace has exposed hinges, they must be covered.

KNEE AND ANKLE BRACES FURTHER CLARIFIED (3-5-1)

Hard items on the shoulder or upper arm must be padded.

This was the interpretation, but it was missing from the Rules Book.

ESTABLISHING LEGAL GUARDING POSITION

(4-23) Further clarifies that the guard

must have both feet on the “playing court” (rather than floor) to establish legal guarding position.

ESTABLISHING LEGAL GUARDING POSITION

(4-23) Clarifies that a defender who

sets up with one foot in bounds and one foot outside a boundary line has not established a legal guarding position.

TIME-OUT CHARGED WHEN NO CORRECTION

MADE (5-11-3) If a coach requests a time-out to

correct or prevent an error and no correction is made, a time-out shall be charged.

Change clarifies that a 30-second time-out can be charged to a team if that is the only type of time-out remaining.

SIMULTANEOUS FOUL THROW-IN SPOT

(7-5-9 NOTE) Note added to clarify the throw-in

spot when simultaneous fouls occur at different spots on the court.

Spot nearest foul of the team not entitled to the alternating-possession throw-in.


POINTS OF EMPHASIS

SPORTING BEHAVIOR – TAUNTING/

SELF-PROMOTION

Players are increasingly directing their celebratory actions toward opponents.

These actions should be interpreted as taunting and baiting, and penalized accordingly.


SELF-PROMOTION Further, the committee is concerned

with the trend toward players “playing to the crowd.”

Attempting to increase attention and praise for their own individual accomplishments rather than toward the game itself and team achievements.


SELF-PROMOTION While many of these self-promoting

actions are not specifically illegal by rule, extreme behaviors could and should be considered taunting and baiting of the opponents.

Officials should remind captains and coaches at the pregame conference that all actions and reactions should demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior.

FREE-THROW ADMINISTRATION

Committee concerned with increasing rough play over the years during free throws.

Rules changes and Points of Emphasis were instituted to address these concerns.

In 1997, a return to the restrictions on lane-line players to be in effect until the ball hit the rim or backboard.


The “rim” restriction has greatly reduced rough play.

To further reduce rough play, the number of players permitted in marked lane spaces has been reduced.

May also help the defense regain some rebounding advantage.


The following items are to be emphasized during free throws:

1. Lane-Space Requirements

2. Simultaneous Violation

3. Disconcertion


1. Lane-Space Requirements 4 defensive & 2 offensive players Defense MUST be in the first two

spaces Other spaces alternate, if desired Fourth spaces (near thrower) MUST

be vacant


All officials responsible for ensuring proper alignment

Administering official (Lead) should check each space for proper alignment before bouncing the ball to the shooter

Infractions penalized according to 9-1-9 Penalty


2. Simultaneous Violation Offense erroneously permitted to

occupy the first two lane spaces and the defense is erroneously permitted to occupy the second two lane spaces

Offense has 3 players in marked spaces and a defensive player is in the fourth spot.


3. Disconcertion Disconcerting the free-throw shooter

is a violation (9-1-5). Officials should pay particular

attention to situations in which the free throw will become dead (first of two or first two of three).


Defensive players frequently employ tactics which serve no other purpose than to disconcert the shooter (instructing players to box out, waving arms, etc.).

With the spaces closest to the shooter remaining vacant, disconcertion should be minimized.

TIME-OUT ADMINISTRATION

Several concerns have arisen regarding time-outs being called by the head coach during a live ball.

Officials should verify that it is indeed the head coach requesting the time-out and that the ball is in possession of the calling team.


Just because a time-out has been requested, doesn’t guarantee it will be granted.

Officials have other responsibilities that may require their immediate attention.

If the ball is loose or is not “clearly” in team control, the request should not be granted.


Officials should be aware of “runs” or situations when coaches typically want time-outs, so as not to be taken by surprise when the request is made.

Teams should remain in the “bench area” (defined in 1-13-3) during 60- and 30-second time-outs and players should remain standing during 30-second time-outs.

SUBSTITUTING – PLAYER DISQUALIFICATION

The 30-second period permitted for replacing a disqualified player has been given much attention in the past several years.

Because of numerous abuses and attempts to circumvent this rule, there have been rules proposals submitted ranging from -


doing away with the 30-second interval resulting in coaches having to make an immediate substitution,

to… not permitting the remaining four

players near the team bench during this time frame.


Rather than make a change that could negatively impact programs that are not abusing the situation, the committee felt it best to address the concerns through a Point of Emphasis before initiating any further rules changes (20-second warning horn added this year).

Coaches, officials and table officials should be mindful of the following:


1. The official should first notify the head coach and then the player of the disqualification and then start the 30-second interval.

2. This is NOT a time-out period; it is for making a required substitution.

3. No time-outs may be granted to either team during this 30-second interval.


4. When the required substitute has reported to the table, the 30-second interval has ended and play shall resume immediately.

5. If the four players remaining in the game head toward the bench for instruction, they are to remain on the playing court.


6. Only the head coach is permitted to be standing during this interval.

7. When a substitute approaches the scorer’s table from the offending team, the administering official (and/or the official scorer) should ask the player if he/she is intending to replace the disqualified player.


8. If a substitute from the non-offending team or a substitute from the offending team (other than the disqualified player’s substitute) reports to the scorer during the wait for the required substitute, they may enter the game.


9. A warning horn is now sounded at 20 seconds if the required substitute has not reported. This signals to the coach a substitute should report immediately.

10. If the head coach fails to make the substitution by the end of the 30 seconds, a direct technical foul is assessed.

END-OF-GAME SITUATIONS/

INTENTIONAL FOULS

Officials must be aware of game situations in the closing moments of a contest.

Communication between officials on last second shots must take place.

END OF GAME SITUATIONS/

INTENTIONAL FOULS Game-ending procedures must be

reviewed and discussed in pregame conferences.

When a player fouls an opponent and is clearly not playing the ball, an intentional foul must be called.


MAJOR MANUAL CHANGES

END OF FIRST HALF (109a)

Officials should assemble in an area approximately halfway between the center circle and the sideline opposite the table and remain until teams and coaches have exited.

Gets officials away from the path of most coaches/teams when they exit the floor.

DISQUALIFIED PLAYER NOTIFICATION (118)

When a player fouls out, – the non-calling official (2) or – the new Trail official (3)

Notifies the coach, the player and then signals to start the 30-second timer.

“BIRD DOG” FOR CLARIFICATION ONLY

(230b, 240b) The “bird-dog” mechanic should be

used for clarification only. The player fouling is usually fairly

obvious. The mechanic has been viewed as

redundant and degrading.

(2) LEAD’S BALL-SIDE COVERAGE (204)

Officials should consult their state association for guidelines regarding the use of this mechanic.

If this mechanic is authorized, it should be thoroughly discussed in pregame.


Lead should only move ball side, when

– the majority of players are on Trail’s side, or

– post play dictates.


Lead’s primary on-ball coverage is the area between the arc and the closest lane line, below the free-throw line extended.

New diagrams placed in the Manual.

(2) TIME-OUT/INTERMISSION POSITIONS (273,275)

Now similar to the positions used in three-person.

60-second time-outs and intermission - officials will stand on the nearest block opposite the benches

30-second time-outs - at the top of the near arc

(2) TIME-OUT/INTERMISSION POSITIONS (273,275)

The administering official should secure the ball and place it on the hip to indicate direction of play.

While in position, he/she should be prepared to indicate to either coach the throw-in spot when play resumes.

(3) PRIMARY COURT COVERAGE

The “dual” area has been eliminated.

The area inside the arc, below the free-throw line extended becomes primary area for the Lead.

(3) LEAD INITIATES ROTATION (314a)

Clarified that the Lead should wait until all three officials are in the frontcourt to rotate.

(3) NO LONG SWITCH ELIMINTATED (343)

The official who calls the foul will go opposite table.

This mechanic is easier to teach officials transitioning to three-person.

New diagrams and examples were added to the manual.


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