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Yes, we discussed them back in April. But we didn't have the POE at that time. Here's the full slate.
NFHS 2002-2003 POE
1. Uniforms, Apparel, Equipment (Repeated from 2001-02, except shaded area)
A. Uniforms - Players not conforming to the uniform rule shall be directed to leave the game until the requirement is met.
· A commemorative/memorial patch may not exceed 4-square inches.
· Skirts may be worn provided they meet the same requirements as pants/shorts.
· Jerseys designed to be worn inside the pants/shorts/skirts must remain tucked inside the pants/shorts/skirt.
· Pants/shorts/skirts shall be worn above the hips.
· Undershirts must be the same color as the predominant color of the jersey.
· Compression shorts may be worn, above the knee and single color similar to the predominate color of the uniform shorts.
· Uniform jerseys must be the same color; home uniforms should be light colored.
B. Equipment Equipment or apparel that is dangerous, confusing to other players or is not appropriate is not permitted.
· Religious and medical alert medals may be worn provided: 1) religious medals are taped and worn under the uniform, necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also taped and completely under the uniform; and 2) medical alert medals are taped to the body (portions may be visible to show medical information), necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also completely taped.
· Braces A guard, cast or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, pliable (soft) plastics, metal or any other hard surface even though covered with soft padding when worn on the elbow, hand, finger, wrist or forearm is illegal. (3-5-1). The prohibition against the use of hard substance material does not apply to the upper arm, shoulder, thigh or lower leg if the hard material is appropriately padded in the judgment of the referee.
· No team member may wear jewelry during the pre-game warm-up period or during the contest.
· For purposes of risk minimization and to reduce liability, it is suggested coaches not permit jewelry to be worn during any practice session.
2. Bench Officials
While some state associations and/or schools provide training for bench officials, many do not. The committee would like to stress the importance of educating bench officials in regards to their duties and responsibilities.
Rule 2-11 outlines the duties of the scorers and rule 2-12 outlines the duties of timers. Instructions for scorers and timers may also be found on the NFHS Web site (NFHS.org). A copy of the duties should be provided to all scorers and timers at the beginning of the season or to new table personnel before any contest.
Bench officials are part of the officiating crew and should give an appearance of impartiality and neutrality throughout the contest. Verbal or visible reactions to outstanding plays or officials calls are inappropriate.
Other key points:
· Scorers should be in place a minimum of ten minutes before the scheduled starting time. (3-2-1)
· The referee must designate the official timepiece and official timer prior to the start of the game (2-4-2).
· The referee must designate the official scorebook and official scorer prior to the start of the game (2-4-3).
· If the timers signal fails to sound at the end of a quarter or game, the timer shall go onto the court or otherwise notify the referee. If in the meantime a goal has been scored or a foul has occurred, the referee shall consult the timers. (2-13)
3. Sporting Behavior Pre-game Situations
The committee discussed specific, inappropriate pre-game situations that must be stopped immediately. Coaches must demonstrate leadership by immediately putting an end to these practices. Officials must be prepared to stop these unsporting acts and penalize the offending team(s) if necessary.
Teams are deliberately running through or disrupting the opponents pre-game warm-up. Teams are also competing for the center circle when entering the court or following player introductions.
Suggestions for improved behavior:
· The state or local athletic conference should establish appropriate pre-game procedures and protocols. A policy could be established confining teams to their own free-throw semi-circle for pre-game huddles or rituals or that only the home team utilizes the center circle.
· Coaches should take an active role and establish guidelines for their teams and permit only those pre-game rituals that promote sporting behavior and cannot be interpreted as taunting or baiting the opponent.
· Officials should be prepared to assess a technical foul to a team member/team demonstrating these unsporting acts. The specific inappropriate actions of a few team members may be individually penalized or the entire team may be assessed one technical foul, if they collectively engage in any inappropriate behavior(s). Since all team members are considered bench personnel before the game and during intermissions, the head coach would also be charged indirectly with the technical foul (10-4-1d; 2-8-1).
4. Rough Play (Repeated from 2001-02, except shaded area)
There are many rules in place to assist in eliminating, or at least minimizing rough play. Of specific concern is the displacement of a player, or controlling/ impeding the movement of a defensive or offensive player. Below are some problem areas that need to be addressed by coaches and officials.
A. Hands off
· Defenders are not permitted to have hands on the dribbler!
· No displacement of a cutter.
· The measuring up of an opponent (tagging) is hand-checking, is not permitted, and is a FOUL.
· Use of a forearm, regardless of the duration of the contact is a FOUL.
· Hand checking is not incidental contact; it gives a tremendous advantage to the person illegally using their hands.
· This applies to both offensive and defensive players.
· Principles involved in incidental contact (Rule 4-27) apply!
B. Post-play
· The key word is DISPLACEMENT! If a player is displaced, it is a foul.
· This applies to both offensive and defensive players, whether or not it is a knee or the swim maneuver.
· When the offensive player uses a swim move, elbows, and pins or forearms the opponent it is a foul on the offensive player.
· When the defensive player holds, undercuts, displaces by a knee or a forearm in the back, it is a foul.
· Displacement applies to both offensive and defensive players.
· Principles involved in incidental contact (Rule 4-27) apply!
C. Screens
· Moving screens
o The screener must be stationary upon contact.
o It is not a moving screen unless there is contact.
· The screened player is expected to stop or attempt to stop on contact and move around the screen.
· Excessive contact or pushing through the screen is illegal.
· Principles involved in incidental contact (Rule 4-27) apply!
D. Protecting the Shooter
· Officials must stay with the shooter, until he/she returns to the floor, to ensure no illegal activity has occurred.
· Contact that does not permit the shooter to return to the floor in their entitled vertical space is illegal.
E. Excess Swinging of Arm(s)/Elbow(s)
· When there is no contact with an opponent is now a violation.
· If contact is made, the official must judge the severity of the act and possibly even determine intent.
· A player control foul, an intentional foul or a flagrant foul may be called.
5. Throw in Spots Proper Locations
The Rules Committee was concerned that officials were administering throw-ins from improper locations, and wanted to emphasize the importance of putting the ball in play at the correct spot for a throw-in. Coaches design specific plays and offensive/defensive strategies based on where the ball will be put in play. It is therefore essential for game officials to be diligent in administering the ball at the proper throw-in location.
The throw-in spot is the nearest spot out of bounds from where the violation, out of bounds or non-shooting foul occurred. Rule 7-5-2 indicates, When the ball is out of bounds after any violation, as in 9-2 through 13, the official shall place the ball at the disposal of an opponent of the player who committed the violation for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation. Rule 7-5-6 further states, If
the throw-in spot is behind a backboard, the throw-in shall be made form the nearer free-throw lane line extended.
Officials and coaches should study Diagram 3 on page 21 of the 2001-03 NFHS Officials Manual for a visual illustration of proper throw-in spots.
6. Traveling
The traveling rule has not changed. What has changed is the common use of the jump stop as an offensive move. Officials and coaches are having difficulty determining the difference between a legal and illegal move. The key to making this determination properly is first finding the pivot foot. Then, if the player moves a foot or the feet in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball, a traveling violation has occurred. The limits follow:
1. A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor may pivot, using either foot. When one foot is lifted, the other is the pivot foot.
2. A player who catches the ball while moving or dribbling may stop and establish a pivot foot as follows:
a. If both feet are off the floor and the player lands;
(1) Simultaneously on both feet, either foot may be the pivot.
(2) On one foot followed by the other, the first foot to touch is the pivot.
(3) On one foot, the player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on both. Neither foot can be a pivot in this case.
b. If one foot is on the floor;
(1) It is the pivot when the other foot touches in a step.
(2) The player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on both. Neither foot can be a pivot in this case.
3. After coming to a stop and establishing a pivot foot:
a. The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the floor, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;
b. If the player jumps, neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;
c. The pivot foot may not be lifted, before the ball is released, to start a dribble.
4. After coming to a stop when neither foot can be a pivot:
a. One or both feet may be lifted, but may not be returned to the floor, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;
b. Neither foot may be lifted, before the ball is released, to start a dribble.
5. A player holding the ball:
a. May not touch the floor with a knee or any other part of the body other than hand or foot;
b. After gaining possession while on the floor and touching with other than hand or foot, may not stand or attempt to get up.
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