Urgent NCAA Question

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by rainmaker
I'm working a tournament this weekend that's mostly NCAA women's rules, which I'm not real familiar with. The most important clarification I need right now is what the lane line-up is supposed to be. My partner claims to work D2 but I think (and four coaches agree with me for whatever that's worth) he's got the lane line up wrong. He says it should be four defense, two offense. I thought NCAA was three defense, two offense. Are NAIA rules different from NCAA, especially regarding lane line-up? Would that be why my partner is confused?

Exactly the same lineup as in the NF, but they do not use the lower block or the blocks closer to the basket. Your partner was correct.

Originally posted by rainmaker
Also does what are the coaching and coaching box differences in NCAA compared to FED?

The NCAA has the entire sideline up until the 28 foot mark. Not sure that will be a major issue in the game you will be officiating, but that is the rule.

Originally posted by rainmaker
Thirdly, how do I estimate 3-feet for closely guarded? Is it going to be further than I expect, as 6 feet was further than I expected?

Judgment. Use the same markers on the court. Just cut that in half. It is really not that much of an issue anyway in NCAA Women's Rules. The only time you can have a closely guarded situation is when the ball handler is holding the ball. And remember you can have closely guarded in the backcourt as well.

Peace