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NFHS Basketball 2008-09 Rules Changes

Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) Headband is any item that goes around the entire head Includes: Elastic strips Elastic bands Pre-wrap Moisture-absorbing terry cloth Other similar items 3.5.3 SITUATION A: The predominate color of the Team A jerseys are red. Prior to the game, an official notices that A1 is wearing (a) a black headband and black wristbands; (b) beige pre-wrap around the entire head; and (c) beige pre-wrap around the entire head and red wristbands. RULING: Legal in (a) and (b). Illegal equipment in (c); the headband color does not match the wristband color. The official shall inform the player and the head coach that these items are illegal and may not be worn during the game. 3.5.3 SITUATION B: The predominate color of the Team A jerseys are white. Prior to the game, an official notices that A1 is wearing a multi-colored hair-control device that does not go entirely around the head and A2 is wearing a black “scrunchie” to control the hair and beige pre-wrap around the entire head. RULING: Legal equipment provided all Team A members are wearing beige-colored headbands and wristbands. 3.5.3 SITUATION C: The predominate color of the Team A jerseys are royal blue. Substitute A6 is beckoned onto the court to replace A1. A6 attempts to enter (a) wearing red pre-wrap as a pony-tail holder and royal blue wristbands; (b) wearing red pre-wrap around the entire head and royal blue wristbands. RULING: Legal in (a); red pre-wrap used to control the hair that does not go around the entire head is permissible. Illegal in (b); pre-wrap that goes around the entire head must be white, black, beige or the predominate color of the team jersey.

Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) Headbands must be: Worn on the forehead/crown Nonabrasive Unadorned Maximum of 2 inches Only one logo (school or manufacturer) permitted Head decorations prohibited

Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) All headbands must meet other requirements of: Color Maximum size Logo restrictions Team uniformity Ponytail holders are considered hair-control devices – no restrictions

Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) Black and beige added to list of permissible colors Permitted colors now includes: White Black Beige (standard pre-wrap color) Predominant jersey color

Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) Rule now easier to apply and enforce Additional colors provide low-cost options to student-athletes Team uniformity still required – same color for all items and team members Non-compliant items must be removed prior to participation

Free-Throw Lane Spaces (8-1-4b, c, d, e) All players moved up one space on free-throw lane Two spaces closest to end line now remain vacant New 2” x 8” mark must be added to lane near free-throw line – temporary or permanent Old 2” x 8” mark near end line need not be removed 8.1.4 SITUATION: A1 is at the free-throw line for the first attempt of a bonus situation. B4 and B5 are positioned on the lane in the area below the neutral-zone marks and A4 and A5 are positioned in the first marked lane spaces. The official fails to notice the improper alignment and bounces the ball to A1. RULING: If the improper alignment is not corrected prior to the free thrower having the ball at his/her disposal, a simultaneous free-throw violation shall be called. Team B occupied an area that must remain vacant and Team A is prohibited from occupying the first marked lane spaces. (8-1-4b, c; 9-1-2 Penalty 3)

Free-Throw Lane Spaces (8-1-4b, c, d, e)

Free-Throw Lane Spaces (8-1-4b, c, d, e) Georgia experiment results indicated: Free-throw fouls reduced Offensive and defensive rebounding percentages within acceptable ranges Lane movement upward makes disconcertion of the shooter more of a possibility Officials must remain vigilant in calling violations and fouls during free-throw action

Illegal Uniform Penalty (10-5-4) Maximum of one technical foul for: Illegal uniform(s) Illegal pant(s) or skirt(s) Illegal number(s) Previous penalty was one technical foul assessed to each starter/substitute Technical foul now charged directly to head coach Must be seated for the remainder of the game in states utilizing the optional coaching box 10.5.4 SITUATION A: Prior to the start of the game, the officials notice that the home team is wearing orange jerseys and the visiting team is wearing red jerseys. RULING: The referee shall direct the home team to wear the required white jerseys. If they are unable to comply, a technical foul shall be charged directly to the head coach. The visiting team is awarded two free throws followed by a division-line throw-in opposite the table. The alternating-possession arrow is set toward the home team when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. The home team’s head coach has lost his/her coaching-box privileges for the remainder of the game in states utilizing the optional coaching box. (3-4-1c) 10.5.4 SITUATION B: Team A is wearing jerseys that have a visible manufacturer’s logo above the neckline. Team B’s coach informs the official of the logos just as the ball is about to be inbounded to begin the second quarter. RULING: Illegal jerseys. A technical foul is charged directly to Team A’s head coach when the infraction is discovered. Team B is awarded two free throws followed by a division-line throw-in opposite the table. Team A’s head coach has lost his/her coaching-box privileges for the remainder of the game in states utilizing the optional coaching box. (3-4-2a)

Illegal Uniform Penalty (10-5-4) Proliferation of illegal uniforms in recent years Previous penalty was severe and many games started with multiple technical fouls Penalty changed because head coach is ultimately responsible for the ordering, purchasing and wearing of legal uniforms No change to rule regarding illegal items such as jewelry, undershirts, etc.

NFHS Basketball 2008-09 Major Editorial Changes

Uniform Section (3-4) Entire uniform section reorganized Articles grouped by topic: Art. 1…Team jersey color and design Art. 2…Logos/flags/patches Art. 3…Numbers Art. 4…Identifying names Art. 5…Uniform pants/skirts Some terminology changed to reflect current industry standards (trim = piping)

Incidental Contact (4-27-2) Portion of previous definition removed Clarifies that a foul should be called when displacement occurs during a loose ball Many erroneously believed that any contact is legal if the ball is loose Previous definition didn’t support the calling of a foul for displacement

Throw-in Ends (4-42-5) Definition of a throw-in ending reorganized into sub-articles for clarity The throw-in ends when: The passed ball touches or is legally touched by another player inbounds The passed ball touches or is touched by another player out of bounds, except as in 7-5-7 The throw-in team commits a throw-in violation

Head Coaches’ Rule (10-5) Section reorganized for better understanding and clarity Art. 1…Regulations regarding standing/sitting Art. 2…Replacing a disqualified player Art. 3…Playing a disqualified player Art. 4…Illegal uniforms (new) ART. 1…The head coach shall remain seated on the team bench, except: By state association adoption, the head coach may stand within the designated coaching box described in 1-13-2. The first technical foul charged directly or indirectly to the head coach results in loss of coaching-box privileges and the head coach must remain seated for the remainder of the game, except as stated below in 10-5-1b, c, d and e. The head coach may stand within the coaching box to request a time-out or signal his/her players to request a time-out. The head coach may stand and/or leave the coaching box to confer with personnel at the scorer’s table to request a time-out as in 5-8-4. The head coach may stand within the coaching box to replace or remove a disqualified/injured player or player directed to leave the game. The head coach may stand as in 10-4-4c and 10-4-4d. ART. 2…The head coach shall replace or remove a disqualified/injured player, or player directed to leave the game, within 20 seconds when a substitute is available. ART. 3…The head coach shall not permit a team member to participate after being removed from the game for disqualification. ART. 4…The head coach shall not permit a team member to participate while wearing an illegal uniform (see 3-4). PENALTY: (Section 5) Two free throws plus ball for division-line throw-in. The foul is charged directly to the head coach. (Art. 3) Penalized if discovered while being violated. (Art. 4) Penalized when discovered. Only one technical foul is charged regardless of the number of offenders.  

NFHS Basketball 2008-09 Points of Emphasis

Legal Uniforms Ordering/purchasing improvements have been made Educational push last year – PowerPoint & PDF on NFHS Website Updated documents for 2008-09 posted NFHS also working with manufacturer’s to approve new designs and improve compliance

Legal Uniforms Officials must enforce the rules to continue to improve compliance Uniform rules are in place for a reason Officials must also continue to enforce the penalty for uniforms not being worn properly – direct players to leave the game or may not enter

Legal Uniforms Items of specific concern: Jerseys not tucked in Pants not on waist Jewelry Illegal head/wristbands (color, logo, size) Illegal undershirts (visible logo, color, hems) Undergarments (color, above knee)

Rough Play Continued concern with increasing level of rough play There is a difference between physical play and rough play Rough play creates conflict between players and increases the opportunity for injuries and unsporting situations Of particular concern: Post play Hand-checking Loose-ball contact

Rough Play – Post Play Key word is displacement If a player is displaced – a foul has occurred Types of displacement in post: Offensive players backing down opponents Defensive players moving opponents off a legally established spot on the floor

Rough Play – Hand-checking Defenders are not permitted to have hands on the ball handler/dribbler or other offensive players away from the ball Contact is NOT incidental Offensive players are not permitted to use hands or body to push off to create space

Rough Play – Hand-checking A foul must be called, regardless of where it happens on the court, when a player: Continuously places a hand on an opponent Places two hands on an opponent Continuously jabs a hand or forearm on an opponent

Rough Play – Loose-ball Contact A loose-ball situation is not consent for jumping on an opponent who is on the floor to create a held ball “Going for the ball” is not permission to take out or displace an opponent who is in a more advantageous position Incidental contact is permitted when players are in equally favorable positions

Time-outs Coaches must realize: Officials must ensure: Not all time-out requests may be granted Officials have other immediate responsibilities to the game that require their attention Officials must verify the status of the ball Officials must ensure: Player control has been obtained during live-ball situations before granting a time-out Request is coming from a player or the head coach of the team whose player is in control

Time-outs If in doubt as to which player has obtained control during a loose-ball situation – call a jump ball, rather than a time-out

Slapping the Backboard More players are slapping the backboard during the course of playing action Officials must determine if the act is: Unintentional – part of a legitimate attempt to block a try for goal = LEGAL Intentional – venting frustration or drawing attention to him/herself = TECHNICAL FOUL By definition, this backboard contact cannot be basket interference Rule 4-6: Basket Interference occurs when a player: 1) touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within either basket; 2) touches the ball while any part of the ball is within the imaginary cylinder which has the basket as its lower base.

Officials’ Mechanics & Signals Communication and consistency most important elements of officiating Officials must be familiar and comfortable with proper NFHS mechanics and signals Use only approved NFHS mechanics and signals to: Effectively cover the court with individual primary coverage areas Effectively communicate with partners Provide immediate information/feedback to coaches, players, scorers, timers and fans

Officials’ Mechanics & Signals Signals are used to communicate – not to draw attention to the official Use of unauthorized signals can confuse because meaning may be unknown Signals should be given in a calm, controlled, professional manner – NOT “hit and run” Uniformity in mechanics and signaling is essential to promote consistency and communication from one game site to the next

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