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Originally Posted by RookieDude
NFHS 3-5-3...... Changed the guidelines for headbands and sweatbands.
I was watching a H.S. football game last night. Some of the players had on "bands" above their elbows. The NFHS basketball rule regarding sweatbands says they must be worn BELOW the elbow.
Question: Does anyone know of a "band" that could be legally worn above the elbow in basketball? I know we had some issues with this last year...some people say that these "bands" (that look an awful lot like a sweatband) are indeed supports for the upper arm.  |
Sweatbands are illegal when worn above the elbow. Compression sleeves worn for medical reasons are legal. If the band is made out of cotton or some other material that doesn't compress, like most sweatbands, tell 'em that they can't play while wearing them. Protective guards are also legal on the upper arm and shoulder, even if they are made out of a hard, unyielding material, as long as they are padded properly.
The way the rule is written is that if there's any doubt, the R makes a judgement call as to the legality. In this particular case, I would say that the criteria that you are looking for are (1) is it decorative? (2) is it worn for non-medical reasons? and (2) could it be hazardous to another player? If the answer is "yes" to any of those, I'd rule them illegal.