[BillyMac]

RULES COVERAGE:
Rule 2-4-3: The referee designates the official scorebook and the official
scorer.
Rule 2-11: The duties and responsibilities of the official scorer are indicated.
In case of doubt, signal the floor official as soon as conditions
permit to verify the official’s decision.
The rules committee strongly recommends that only the official scorer
wear a black-and-white striped garment and the official scorer and
timer be seated next to each other. The scorer’s location at the scorer’s
and timer’s table must be clearly marked with an “x.”
RESPONSIBILITY:
The scorer’s responsibility is so great that floor officials must establish
the closest cooperation and understanding with them. The scorer must
be accurate.
EQUIPMENT:
Scorebook, pencils, possession arrow and signaling device with sound
different from that of the timer. The scorebook must be available for
inspection at the table from 10 minutes prior to game time until the
referee has approved the final score.
BEFORE THE GAME:
1. Ten minutes before scheduled game time, the scorer shall be supplied
with each team’s roster and numbers.
2. Ten minutes before scheduled game starting time, the scorer shall
be supplied with the starting lineup.
3. Notify the referee if either list is not submitted on time or is altered
after time specified.
4. If there are discrepancies, notify the referee before the ball is
tossed.
5. Have coach sign that lineup is correct.
DURING INTERMISSIONS:
1. Either the official scorer or a delegated assistant must be at the
scorer’s table with the official scorebook at all times.
2. Verify the lineup after all intermissions and notify either floor
official if a player, who has not reported, has entered the court.
DURING THE COURSE OF THE GAME:
1. The nonofficial scorers should check each entry with the official
scorebook.
2. The scorers should:
a. Announce to each other and record the total running score.
b. Announce the name and number of the player who scores.
c. Verify the scoreboard score.
d. Compare the summary of individual scores with the total
running score at the end of each half.
e. Exchange the name and number of the player committing a
foul and indicate the total fouls charged to the player.
f. Be responsible for the alternating-possession arrow.
g. Record warnings reported by an official.
3. In case of controversy, the record of the official scorebook is
accepted unless the referee has knowledge which permits him or
her to rule otherwise.
SCORING: (Use the following recommended symbols)
1. P for personal foul, followed by proper numeral indicating number
of personal fouls charged to player as P1, P2, etc., or cross out
appropriate number.
2. T for technical foul (direct or indirect on coach).
3. Successful field goal: figure 2 or 3.
4. Free-throw attempt:
5. Successful free throw:
6. Two or three free throws awarded:
7. First of one-and-one:
First made, bonus awarded:
Bonus free throw made:
8. Record thenumberof charged time-outs (who/when)for each team.
9. Check the scoreboard often and have the progressive team totals
available at all times. Points scored in the wrong basket are never
credited to a player, but are credited to the team in a footnote.
Points awarded for basket interference or goaltending by the
defense are credited to the shooter. When a live ball goes in the
basket, the last player who touched the ball causes it to go there.
NOTIFY THE NEARER OFFICIAL WHEN:
1. The bonus penalty is in effect for the seventh, eighth and ninth
team foul in each half. The bonus display indicates a second free
throw is awarded for all common fouls (other than player-control)
if the first free throw is successful. The proper bonus panel, such
as (H for home and V for visitor) shall be displayed after the
penalty for the sixth team foul has been administered. Another
method is to activate a light or device nearest the basket of the
team which is to receive the bonus.
2. The tenth team foul occurs each half. Thereafter, the bonus
(second free throw) is awarded for a common foul (except playercontrol)
whether or not the first is successful.
3. Any player is charged with his or her fifth foul (personal or tech -
nical), the second technical foul is charged to any team member,
bench personnel, directly to the head coach, or the third technical
foul is charged to the head coach.
4. Either team has been granted its allotted charged time-outs or an
excess time-out.
5. The ball is dead or in control of offending players team if:
a. Player has not reported.
b. Player’s number changed.
c. Player is illegally in game.
6. The ball is dead, if there is a score dispute or doubt about an
official’s decision.
7. Any player enters while wearing an illegal number.
8. The ball is dead and the clock is stopped or running, if the coach
requests that a correctable error as in 2-10, or a timing, scoring
or alternating-possession mistake be prevented or rectified.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
1. A substitution may be made when the ball is dead and time is out.
A player who has been withdrawn may not re-enter before the
next opportunity to substitute after the clock has been started
properly following the player’s replacement.
2. A substitute who is entitled and ready to enter must report to the
official scorer. However, substitutions between halves shall be
made to the official scorer by the substitute(s) or a team representative
prior to the 15-second warning.
3. Following a time-out or intermission, the substitute must report
or be in a position to report prior to the warning signal.
4. A substitute may enter the court only when beckoned and must
do so at once.
5. If a substitute reports to enter for a designated jumper or free
thrower, the substitute may not enter until the next dead ball and
time is out.
6. A substitute may not be beckoned, if multiple free throws are
awarded, until the last throw is to be attempted or the final throw
is successful (unless a player has been directed to leave the game
by an official).
7. A substitute may replace a designated starter in case of illness or
injury or to attempt a technical-foul free throw.
It is not permissible for a substitute to replace a designated jumper, or
a free thrower when the free throw is for a personal foul, unless such
jumper or free thrower is disqualified or injured. The scorer should not
signal after the free thrower or thrower has been handed the ball or the
ball is at the disposal of such player or team or until the official has
completed reporting a foul.