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Originally Posted by refnrev
Lets add two more things to the equation, my friends:
1. Didn't anyone notice that I said it was a home player and the item was black?
2. What if a girl were to take a piece of pre-wrap and use it the same way. Clearly not a headband but what if goes from the top of the head and around behind the pony tail? Do you classify that as a headband, too.
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1. Yes, and it doesn't matter. Black is a legal color for a headband for either team.
2. Again, this season that's a headband.
COMMENTS ON THE 2008-09 RULES REVISIONS
HEADBANDS DEFINED AND COLORS ADDED (3-5-3): Any item that goes around the entire head (elastic strips/bands, pre-wrap, headbands, etc.) shall meet the rule requirements regarding color, maximum size, logo restrictions and team uniformity. The colors of black and beige were also added to the list of permissible colors a team may wear. This change makes the rule more consistent in application and enforcement. The additional colors will provide student-athletes with the same low-cost options previously available, while maintaining team uniformity.
2008-09 NFHS Basketball Rules Interpretations
SITUATION 4: A1 is using
black pre-wrap around the entire head to keep his/her hair in place. In addition, A1 is wearing a black, moisture-absorbing headband above the pre-wrap, around the entire head.
RULING: Illegal; only one headband is permitted to be worn.
One of the headbands must be removed in order for A1 to participate. (3-5-3b)