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Quote by Mick :"We don't discuss FIBA rules here very often, because, by and large, we don't have those books. But I am thinking that many of the rules are similar."
Mick, many of the rules are similar. however, I referee FIBA rules (although they are somewhat modified in our area) and I am astonihed at all the differences between FIBA and NF (or NCAA) rules.
Let me mention a few: 1. 8 seconds to bring ball up to frontcourt. 2. 24 second shot clock (ball must hit the rim before the horn sounds) 3. Closely guarded rule, only when holding the ball, not on a dribble. Closely guarded rule is applied in frontcourt and backcourt. 4. For the ball to go from backcourt to frontcourt, only the ball or a part of the player needs to cross the centre line to have front court status. 5. No intentional foul exists (called unsportsmanlike foul)Penalty is two shots plus possession. 6. Penalty for Tech on a player: 1 free throw plus posession
7. Penalty for Tech on a coach (or bench): 2 free throws plus posssession.
The list is very long. There are obviously some discussions that are appropriate no matter the rules that we use. When people discuss game management on this board, it benefits all. When I see a post about false multiple fouls, I usually ignore those because there is no such thing in FIBA.
Happy Holidays.
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