Rule Changes for Next Season

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by BBall_Junkie

In another major change, the exact time observed by the referee may be placed back on the clock when an obvious mistake is made by the timer in starting or stopping the clock. "With this change in Rule 5-10-1, it eliminates the lag time/reaction time of the clock operator," Struckhoff said. "If the referee observes the time on the clock when an error occurs, the exact time will be able to be put back on the clock."

What constitutes an obvious mistake?

[zebraman]

Where is the link to this on the NFHS website?

Thanks,

Z

[BBall_Junkie]

Originally Posted by zebraman

Where is the link to this on the NFHS website?

Thanks,

Z

I don't have the link, as it was forwarded to me via email and I cut and pasted it. You'll notice on the date that it was just released today so they may not have posted it as of yet on the website.

[Grail]

Originally Posted by zebraman

Where is the link to this on the NFHS website?

Thanks,

Z

from www.nfhs.org click on Sports and Rules Information and then click on Basketball

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by zebraman

Where is the link to this on the NFHS website?

Thanks,

Z

http://www.nfhs.org/scriptcontent/va...OOT&NewsImage=

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

What constitutes an obvious mistake?

Perhaps the "obvious mistake" of the timer not stopping the clock at the instant the whistle sounds?

[tjones1]

So for the team control foul, you don't come straight up with a fist to stop the clock... just a whistle and a punch?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by tjones1

So for the team control foul, you don't come straight up with a fist to stop the clock... just a whistle and a punch?

I'm going out on a limb here and say they are adopting the NCAA-W signal, which is a whistle, then the punch in the new direction. If they keep in line with other Fed. signals, they might do a "hybrid" approach with the fist in the air to stop the clock for the foul, then the punch.

I guess we'll have to wait and see what comes out on the website.

Oooh, the anticipation!

[Texas Aggie]

For every foul call, you should have a simultaneous whistle and fist straight up. What you do after that is based on the situation.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Perhaps the "obvious mistake" of the timer not stopping the clock at the instant the whistle sounds?

And what constitutes "the instant the whistle sounds"? Are you going to put 1/10th back on the clock?

Originally Posted by tjones1

So for the team control foul, you don't come straight up with a fist to stop the clock... just a whistle and a punch?

Why would you think that?

[tjones1]

Because the article stated the following: "The mechanics for this signal will be extension of the arm with the fist punched."

Didn't say anything about killing the clock... just wondering.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Because the article stated the following: "The mechanics for this signal will be extension of the arm with the fist punched."

Didn't say anything about killing the clock... just wondering.

I may be mistaken, but the Fed Mechanics chart shows that ALL fouls are initially signalled by the fist in the air, followed by the appropriate signal for the foul committed...much like the PC foul call, it's whistle/fist first, and then the PC signal.

[tjones1]

True, I was just going by what Mary said exactly.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by tjones1

True, I was just going by what Mary said exactly.

Not quite...

Originally Posted by tjones1

So for the team control foul, you don't come straight up with a fist to stop the clock... just a whistle and a punch?

She said nothing about a whistle! Just stick your arm out and hope they hear your biceps and triceps quiver as you punch!

[johnny1784]

In addition to the point of emphasis on the Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions that is being emphasized in all NFHS sports rules this year, the Basketball Rules Committee issued four other areas of concern: uniforms, time-outs, intentional fouls and rule/signal enforcement.