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Basic Basketball rules for Teachers
Heya all, been a while.
I am in the process of organising a VERY basic introduction to basketball and its rules for high school teachers. Basketball in schools in Australia is very different to America. There is little or no organisation and expertise. In my high school we have 8 basketball teams (4 boys, 4 girls) and I am the only teacher that is in charge of a team that knows anything about the game at all. So, I have put together a brief document that will allow the supervising teachers to at least understand what is going on. Sadly, often these teachers will also have to referee the games This document will most likely be the only document that any of them look at (and most likely only once). So it needs to be brief, accurate and easy to follow. For some reason I couldn't attach the document (even tho it was only 50kb) so here is the next post has the text of what is in it - message me if you want me to email a copy to you. |
Part 1
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Introduction Basketball is played with teams of up to 10 players. Each team may have 5 players on the court at any one time. While there are no mandatory positions players usually fall into one of three categories: Centre – the “big guy”, good at rebounding and shooting close to the basket Forwards – the two next tallest players, similar to the centre but usually quicker and better ball handlers Guards – the two smallest players, the main ball handlers, good passers and can shoot from long range. Timing The timing of basketball games various according to the level of the game. For the Tweed Valley competition the timing is as follows:<O:p></O:p> 2 x 20 minute halves (clock does not stop) 5 minute halftime (can be shortened if both teams agree) <O:p The Court The red section is called the key. When on offense, players are only allowed to be in the key for 3 seconds. This 3 seconds resets every time a shot is taken. It applies to all offensive players, both with the ball and without. The sidelines are out of bounds. Players cannot touch the sideline when inbounding the ball. Scoring Baskets shot from outside the large semi-circle are worth 3 points All other shots during play are worth 2 points Free throws (as a result of a foul) are worth 1 point |
Part 2
Violations
There are many violations in basketball. All result in the opposition team being awarded the ball from the nearest out of bounds point. Some basic violations and the referee’s signals are: <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 303.1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid black; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid black" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=404 border=1><TBODY><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 90.45pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=121> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 212.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=284>Travelling<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Players cannot run with the ball <O:p></O:p> </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 1"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 90.45pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=121> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 212.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=284>Double dribble<O:p></O:p> Once a player picks up their dribble they cannot restart it. Players can only dribble with one hand at a time <O:p></O:p> </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 2"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 90.45pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=121> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 212.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=284>Three Seconds<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Offensive players can only be in the key for 3 seconds. This count restarts whenever a shot is attempted </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 3"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 90.45pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=121> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 212.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=284>Backcourt<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Once the ball crosses into the front half, the offensive team cannot return it to the back half </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 4; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 90.45pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=121><O:p</O:p </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 212.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=284>Kicking<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Players cannot intentionally strike the ball with their foot or leg </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> |
Part 3
Fouls
Generally speaking basketball is considered a non-contact sport. However the rules state that “contact that results in an advantage or disadvantage is illegal”. Players are restricted to 5 fouls per game. If they get their 5<SUP>th</SUP> they are disqualified. If teams exceed 7 fouls per half then on every subsequent foul then the opposition is awarded two free throws. Some of the common fouls and the referee signals are: <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid black; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid black" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=1><TBODY><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Illegal use of hands (hacking) <O:p></O:p> Most often in an attempt to get the ball out of the offensive player’s hands </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 1"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Blocking<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Using your body to prevent another player’s run </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 2"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Holding<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Holding onto a player’s body or uniform </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 3"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Charging (with the ball) <O:p></O:p> A player in position of the ball barging into a stationary player </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 4"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Technical Foul<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> For non-contact fouls, e.g. swearing or hanging onto the ring <O:p></O:p> If players get two technical fouls they are disqualified </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 5"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Unsportsmanlike Foul<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> For severe fouls or dangerous play </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 6; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: black 1pt solid; WIDTH: 104.65pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=140><O:p></O:p> </TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 188.15pt; PADDING-TOP: 0cm; BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt" vAlign=top width=251>Disqualifying Foul<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> For an extreme violation of the rules e.g. fighting </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Penalties Fouls result in the ball being awarded to the opposition team. A throw in is done from the closest sideline or baseline. A foul on a player attempting a basket results in free throws. If the basket was unsuccessful 2 free throws are awarded (or 3 if a 3 pointer). If the basket was successful then 1 extra free throw is attempted. Technical, unsportsmanlike and disqualifying fouls result in 2 free throws, plus the offensive team gets the ball back as a throw in from the halfway line. If a team commits more than 7 fouls in a single half the player that was fouled is awarded two free throws. This does not apply in the case of offensive fouls. |
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BTW - you left out "over the back" and "reaching" from your list of fouls. ;) |
Basketball Down Under ...
Oz Referee: Check out this link. Note, these are NFHS rules, not FIBA rules.
NFHS Forum: THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD BASKETBALL RULES |
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BillyMac this is a great list (I remember your post here asking for suggestions). Unfortunately there are way too many differences in your examples compared to FIBA rules. As well, my brochure is really designed for people that know absolutely nothing about basketball - they have never played it and more than likely have never even watched a game :D Nevertheless, job well done! |
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Ok, after re-reading the 2008 FIBA rulebook, it looks like I am wrong on this one :o This was something that I was definitely taught (many years ago). So in given this - what about the 3-point line and lines of the key? When I started refereeing I was taught that the lines were considered to be of zero width and that they were always considered to be in the section of the court that the player didn't want them to be. Also, when reading over the rules I noticed that: 17.3 Rule ...17.3.1 A player taking a throw-in shall not: • Touch the ball on the playing court before it has touched another player. ... Now maybe I'm wrong (as we have seen it can happen :eek:) but this sounds to be as if a pass from out of bounds that bounces on the playing court and is then picked up would be illegal?? |
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I knew I was mis-interpreting it. I read it as making the ball touch the playing court, as opposed to the player touching the ball whilst standing on the playing court......IDIOT! :p
Thanks for making me fell incredibly dumb :D |
Oz, you forgot to include the most important rule:
"Coaches are prohibited from talking to the officials in any way. Talking to an official will result in immediate ejection from the game." :D |
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