1. 1 VBOA Meeting 2 FIBA / Differences (with BC High School Rule Modifications) 2007-2008 Originally Prepared by Paul Deshaies and Pierre Marion Edited by Tom Aerts and Jamie Clegg © Copyright Paul Deshaies and Pierre Marion

2. 2 Free throws FIBA First 2 lane spaces may be vacantFirst 2 lane spaces may be vacant Maximum of 3 defenders + 2 offensive playersMaximum of 3 defenders + 2 offensive players Spaces exclusiveSpaces exclusive Neutral zone exists (No block)Neutral zone exists (No block)

3. 3 Free throw (continued) FIBA 5 seconds to shoot (we need to use a very slow count!)5 seconds to shoot (we need to use a very slow count!) Only a violation by the free thrower cancels a successful free throwOnly a violation by the free thrower cancels a successful free throw Do not only penalize the 1 st violator if free throw is unsuccessfulDo not only penalize the 1 st violator if free throw is unsuccessful Violation by the free thrower takes precedence over everything elseViolation by the free thrower takes precedence over everything else

4. 4 Free throw (continued) FIBA Free-thrower may not fake tryFree-thrower may not fake try Others on the lane MAY fakeOthers on the lane MAY fake ALL offensive team free throw violations go to the free throw line extendedALL offensive team free throw violations go to the free throw line extended

5. 5 2 Point / 3 Point Shot Status FIBA Legal 3 point attempt touched by defender from 2 point area = 2 point shotLegal 3 point attempt touched by defender from 2 point area = 2 point shot Legal 3 point attempt touched by defender from 2 point area, who fouls the 3 point shooter = 3 point shotLegal 3 point attempt touched by defender from 2 point area, who fouls the 3 point shooter = 3 point shot

6. 6 Shot followed by horn (or whistle) FIBA Shot, then 30 second horn goes off, then deflection = Dead ballShot, then 30 second horn goes off, then deflection = Dead ball Shot, then horn to end a period, then deflection = Dead ballShot, then horn to end a period, then deflection = Dead ball

7. 7 Basket interference FIBA Try for goal, then ball strikes ring = Offense or Defence may touch while the ball is on the ring or in the cylinder Exceptions: 1)if whistle is blown, or horn goes to end period, then don’t touch 2)if any part of the ball is within the basket, then the Defence may not touch) Try for goal, then ball strikes board and still in upward flight above level of ring = Don’t touch

8. 8 Causing the backboard to vibrate FIBA Vibration causes ball not to enter the basket (Intentionally or otherwise) = Basket interference & Count or disallow the basket (NO T!)

9. 9 Contact foul during dead ball FIBA Personal foul (could be intentional or unsportsmanlike)

10. 10 Unsportsmanlike or Disqualifying Foul FIBA 2 + possession at mid-court2 + possession at mid-court Unless: Unless: Successful basket =Successful basket = 1 + possession at mid-court Note: 2 unsportsmanlike fouls = ejectionNote: 2 unsportsmanlike fouls = ejection

11. 11 Injured / Bleeding Player Needing Immediate Attention FIBA May only stay in the game if ready within 15 seconds May only stay in the game if ready within 15 seconds If not, the player may remain if: a)a timeout is granted to either team b)that player’s substitute was not beckoned into the game c) AND the injured player is ready to play at the end of the timeout.

12. 12 Technical fouls FIBA All are 2 free throws & possession at mid-courtAll are 2 free throws & possession at mid-court Exception: If called before jump ball to start the game, penalty is 2 shots & game must begin with a jump ballException: If called before jump ball to start the game, penalty is 2 shots & game must begin with a jump ball NO line up EVER with Technical foulsNO line up EVER with Technical fouls

13. 13 Player Technical fouls FIBA “A technical foul is a player non-contact foul of a behavioural nature including, but not limited to:” Disregarding warnings by officialsDisregarding warnings by officials Disrespectfully touching officials, table officials, players, commissioner, etc.Disrespectfully touching officials, table officials, players, commissioner, etc. Disrespectfully communicating with officials, table officials, players, commissioner, etc.Disrespectfully communicating with officials, table officials, players, commissioner, etc. Using language or gestures likely to offend, or to incite spectatorsUsing language or gestures likely to offend, or to incite spectators Baiting an opponent, or obstructing vision by waving hands near the eyes Baiting an opponent, or obstructing vision by waving hands near the eyes Purposefully delaying the gamePurposefully delaying the game

14. 14 Player Technical fouls FIBA (continued) “A technical foul is a player non-contact foul of a behavioural nature including, but not limited to:” “A technical foul is a player non-contact foul of a behavioural nature including, but not limited to:” Falling down to fake foulFalling down to fake foul Hanging on the ring while supporting player’s weight, NOT attempting to avoid injury to self or othersHanging on the ring while supporting player’s weight, NOT attempting to avoid injury to self or others Goaltending or interfering during a last or only free throw by a defensive player (+ 1 point awarded)Goaltending or interfering during a last or only free throw by a defensive player (+ 1 point awarded) No limit to number of technical fouls before a player is ejected (However…)No limit to number of technical fouls before a player is ejected (However…)

15. 15 Player Technical fouls (Continued) (FIBA) These are non-contact fouls, which can occur during live or dead ballsThese are non-contact fouls, which can occur during live or dead balls All technical fouls by players (10 on the court) are also team fouls (and count toward 5 for disqualification)All technical fouls by players (10 on the court) are also team fouls (and count toward 5 for disqualification) Otherwise, non-player technical fouls do not count towards 5 for disqualification or to team penalty total (see next 2 slides)Otherwise, non-player technical fouls do not count towards 5 for disqualification or to team penalty total (see next 2 slides)

16. 16 Technical fouls to Coaches or Bench (FIBA) “ A technical foul by a coach, assistant coach, substitute, or team follower is a foul for disrespectfully communicating with or touching the officials, table officials, or opponents, or an infraction of a procedural nature”“ A technical foul by a coach, assistant coach, substitute, or team follower is a foul for disrespectfully communicating with or touching the officials, table officials, or opponents, or an infraction of a procedural nature”

17. 17 Technical fouls to Coaches or Bench (Continued) (FIBA) Technical Fouls on the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, substitutes, statisticians, priests, mascots, etc., (Anyone on the bench or who is considered a team follower) are charged to the Head Coach only. (1 of his/her 2 or 3 towards ejection)Technical Fouls on the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, substitutes, statisticians, priests, mascots, etc., (Anyone on the bench or who is considered a team follower) are charged to the Head Coach only. (1 of his/her 2 or 3 towards ejection) Technical Fouls in the above situations are not team fouls, nor do they count towards the team penalty total, but we must shoot these.Technical Fouls in the above situations are not team fouls, nor do they count towards the team penalty total, but we must shoot these. Actions that merit Technical Fouls are classified as follows:Actions that merit Technical Fouls are classified as follows: 1. C Technical on the Head Coach. 2 X C’s = Coach Ejection 2. B Technical on the Bench: 3 X B’s or 1 X C and 2 X B’s = Coach Ejection 3 X B’s or 1 X C and 2 X B’s = Coach Ejection

18. 18 Correctable errors FIBA “Officials may correct an error if a rule is inadvertently disregarded in the following situations only”: Awarding an unmerited free throw(s)Awarding an unmerited free throw(s) Failure to award a merited free throw(s)Failure to award a merited free throw(s) Erraneous awarding or cancelling of a point(s)Erraneous awarding or cancelling of a point(s) Permitting the wrong player to attempt a free throw(s)Permitting the wrong player to attempt a free throw(s) “To be correctable, these errors must be recognized before the ball becomes live following the first dead ball after the game clock has started following the error” “Any errors in scorekeeping, timekeeping, score, # of fouls, number of timeouts, may be corrected by the officials at ANY time before the referee signs the scoresheet”

19. 19 Correctable errors FIBA Read about these (too many scenarios) BUT… Read about these (too many scenarios) BUT… No provision made for shooting at the wrong basketNo provision made for shooting at the wrong basket If wrong shooter is put on the line and it is still within correctable error time frame, those shots are forfeited and/or cancelled by that team.If wrong shooter is put on the line and it is still within correctable error time frame, those shots are forfeited and/or cancelled by that team.

20. 20 Fouls in Special Situations FIBA Cancellation of equal penalties, regardless of the order they occurCancellation of equal penalties, regardless of the order they occur Then, administer remaining sanctions and resume play accordinglyThen, administer remaining sanctions and resume play accordingly If no sanction left:  Alternate possession or  Throw-in by team in control or entitled to ball

21. 21 Fighting with Bench Personnel entering the court FIBA DisqualificationDisqualification 1 technical foul to the coach (B)1 technical foul to the coach (B) Head coach and assistant may helpHead coach and assistant may help