New NFHS Rules--Long

[bard]

In case some of you have not seen the NFHS rule changes, here there are. From http://www.ihsaa.org/b-basketball/RulesChange.htm.

NFHS Basketball Rule Change Helps Keep Players in Game

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 24, 2002) — Beginning next season, high school basketball players will not be automatically forced to leave the game for blood or injury if the problem can be corrected by the end of a called time-out. The rule (3-3-5 and 3-3-6), passed by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 7-9 in Indianapolis, allows for players to remain in the game if that team calls a time-out.

“At crucial points at the end of a game, players with blood or injury may now be able to stay in the game,” Mary Struckhoff, NFHS liaison to the Basketball Rules Committee said. “The rule gives the team the option to call a time-out to rectify the situation and keep a key player in the game.”

In other changes, Rule 9-13 was added to change the penalty for excessively swinging the arms or elbows to a violation. Previously it was penalized by a technical foul, which the committee felt to be too harsh for a violation that had no physical contact. It was also very seldom called and is believed that, if the objective is to reduce the potential toward rough play, a violation call would achieve the desired results and be called more often.

“Referees were reluctant to call a technical foul, which counts as a personal foul, a team foul, where the other team gets two foul shots and the ball, without any physical contact,” Struckhoff said. “I think now it will get called more.”

Rule 9-1 establishes a new penalty for free throw lane-line violations when one player violates followed by a second violation by the opposite team. The committee felt that a second lane violation is often the result of faking by an opponent. This change only penalizes the first infraction. If the violations are simultaneous, the alternating-possession procedure is to be used.

“Defensive players were learning that if they could draw an offensive player into the lane by going in first, the shot would not count and the possession arrow would be used. This change prohibits that from happening,” Struckhoff said.

Struckhoff also noted that this rule only applies to players in marked lane spaces. If a player from outside the lane is in violation, the rule does not apply.

All three of the above rules changes make the NFHS consistent with NCAA rules.

“I was pleased with the committee’s efforts,” NFHS Basketball Rules Committee Chairman Larry Boucher said. “I think we passed some things that are progressive in nature but are for the betterment of the game.”

Rule 4-12-1 was added to clarify what happens during a jump-ball infraction. It shall no longer be considered player-control when a jumper catches the ball prior to the ball touching the floor or a non-jumper. Before, this was the only jump-ball violation that resulted in the offending team losing the ball and the possession arrow, essentially a double penalty. This change simplifies the rule by only considering the violation by the player catching the tap, resulting in the opposing team receiving the throw-in and the arrow set toward the team that violated.

Other rules changes approved by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee are:

· Rule 4-19-9 changed the existing definition to include a simultaneous personal. “A simultaneous foul (technical or personal) by opponents…” Before the change there was no definition of a simultaneous personal foul.

· Rule 9-7 was changed to delete the requirement for the three-second count to be terminated during an interrupted dribble. Since team control is still in effect, the count should continue. The rule was inconsistent with the rule concerning a loose ball.

· A change in Rule 10-3-11 eliminates basket interference during a free throw as a technical foul. With the current restrictions on players waiting until the ball hits the rim on a free throw, it is very difficult to commit basket interference. If it does occur, it is most often an unintentional act. Therefore, goaltending during a free throw will remain a technical foul, as it is likely an intentional act.

The establishment of a new signal for the violation of excessively swinging arms and/or elbows was added to the signal chart.

According to the 2001 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS, basketball is the No. 1 sport for girls and No. 2 sport for boys at the high school level with 452,728 and 539,749 participants, respectively. More high schools sponsor basketball than any other sport, with 17,135 sponsoring schools for boys and 16,756 sponsoring schools for girls.


2002-03 NFHS Basketball Rule Changes

3-3-5 and 3-3-6
Permits a player who is required to leave the game for blood or injury to remain in the game if the team calls a time-out and the situation can be corrected by the resumption of play. Rationale: The current rule can have a tremendous impact on the game when a key player has blood (which may not even be their own) and must leave late in the game, without the ability to immediately return.

4-12-1

Added an exception to the definition of control by a player: “It shall not be considered player control when, during a jump ball, a jumper catches the ball prior to the ball touching the floor or a non-jumper. Rationale: By interpretation, this used to be the only infraction by the jumper, (of four, 6-4-7 a. through d.), that resulted in the offending team losing the ball and the arrow. Case Book play 6.3.1C specified that if a jumper caught the ball on a jump ball, that player had controlled the tap and has violated by catching the ball. This essentially resulted in a double penalty. Officials at the high school level have difficulty with this interpretation. This change simplifies the rule by only considering the violation by the player catching the tap, resulting in the opposing team receiving the throw-in, and the arrow set toward the team that violated.

4-19-9
Changed the definition to include a simultaneous personal foul. “A simultaneous foul (technical or personal) by opponents. . .” Rationale: There was no definition of a simultaneous personal foul.

9-1 Penalty
Establishes a new penalty for free throw lane-line violations when one player violates followed by a second violation by the opposite team. Rationale: A second lane-line violation is often the result of faking. This change only penalizes the first infraction. If the violations are simultaneous, the alternating-possession procedure would still be used.

9-7
Deletes the requirement for the three-second count to be terminated during an interrupted dribble. Rationale: Team control is still in effect. Rule was inconsistent with the rule concerning a “loose ball.”

9-13 New
Changes the penalty for excessively swinging arms or elbow(s) to a violation (from a technical foul). Rationale: The previous rule of a technical foul was very seldom called, as the penalty was very severe: 2-shots, ball goes to the opponent, player charged with one technical, which also counts toward that player’s five for disqualification and the team foul count; all without any contact to the opponent. If the object is to reduce the potential toward rough play, a violation call would be an enforceable penalty that would also likely achieve the desired results.

10-3-11

Deletes basket interference during a free throw as a technical foul. Rationale: With the current restrictions on players waiting until the ball hits the rim on a free throw, it is very difficult to commit basket interference during a free throw, and if it occurs, it is most often an unintentional act. Goaltending during a free throw will remain a technical foul, as it is likely an intentional act.

Signal Chart
Adds a new signal for the violation of excessively swinging arms and/or elbows. Rationale: Better communication for all concerned; fans, team benches, and scorer’s table.

[BktBallRef]

Yes, we discussed them back in April. But we didn't have the POE at that time. Here's the full slate.

NFHS 2002-2003 POE

1. Uniforms, Apparel, Equipment (Repeated from 2001-02, except shaded area)
A. Uniforms - Players not conforming to the uniform rule shall be directed to leave the game until the requirement is met.
· A commemorative/memorial patch may not exceed 4-square inches.
· Skirts may be worn provided they meet the same requirements as pants/shorts.
· Jerseys designed to be worn inside the pants/shorts/skirts must remain tucked inside the pants/shorts/skirt.
· Pants/shorts/skirts shall be worn above the hips.
· Undershirts must be the same color as the predominant color of the jersey.
· Compression shorts may be worn, above the knee and single color similar to the predominate color of the uniform shorts.
· Uniform jerseys must be the same color; home uniforms should be light colored.

B. Equipment – Equipment or apparel that is dangerous, confusing to other players or is not appropriate is not permitted.
· Religious and medical alert medals may be worn provided: 1) religious medals are taped and worn under the uniform, necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also taped and completely under the uniform; and 2) medical alert medals are taped to the body (portions may be visible to show medical information), necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also completely taped.
· Braces – A guard, cast or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, pliable (soft) plastics, metal or any other hard surface even though covered with soft padding – when worn on the elbow, hand, finger, wrist or forearm is illegal. (3-5-1). The prohibition against the use of hard substance material does not apply to the upper arm, shoulder, thigh or lower leg if the hard material is appropriately padded in the judgment of the referee.
· No team member may wear jewelry during the pre-game warm-up period or during the contest.
· For purposes of risk minimization and to reduce liability, it is suggested coaches not permit jewelry to be worn during any practice session.

2. Bench Officials
While some state associations and/or schools provide training for bench officials, many do not. The committee would like to stress the importance of educating bench officials in regards to their duties and responsibilities.

Rule 2-11 outlines the duties of the scorers and rule 2-12 outlines the duties of timers. Instructions for scorers and timers may also be found on the NFHS Web site (NFHS.org). A copy of the duties should be provided to all scorers and timers at the beginning of the season or to new table personnel before any contest.

Bench officials are part of the officiating crew and should give an appearance of impartiality and neutrality throughout the contest. Verbal or visible reactions to outstanding plays or official’s calls are inappropriate.

Other key points:

· Scorers should be in place a minimum of ten minutes before the scheduled starting time. (3-2-1)

· The referee must designate the official timepiece and official timer prior to the start of the game (2-4-2).

· The referee must designate the official scorebook and official scorer prior to the start of the game (2-4-3).

· If the timer’s signal fails to sound at the end of a quarter or game, the timer shall go onto the court or otherwise notify the referee. If in the meantime a goal has been scored or a foul has occurred, the referee shall consult the timers. (2-13)

3. Sporting Behavior – Pre-game Situations
The committee discussed specific, inappropriate pre-game situations that must be stopped immediately. Coaches must demonstrate leadership by immediately putting an end to these practices. Officials must be prepared to stop these unsporting acts and penalize the offending team(s) if necessary.
Teams are deliberately running through or disrupting the opponent’s pre-game warm-up. Teams are also competing for the center circle when entering the court or following player introductions.

Suggestions for improved behavior:

· The state or local athletic conference should establish appropriate pre-game procedures and protocols. A policy could be established confining teams to their own free-throw semi-circle for pre-game huddles or rituals or that only the home team utilizes the center circle.

· Coaches should take an active role and establish guidelines for their teams and permit only those pre-game rituals that promote sporting behavior and cannot be interpreted as taunting or baiting the opponent.

· Officials should be prepared to assess a technical foul to a team member/team demonstrating these unsporting acts. The specific inappropriate actions of a few team members may be individually penalized or the entire team may be assessed one technical foul, if they collectively engage in any inappropriate behavior(s). Since all team members are considered bench personnel before the game and during intermissions, the head coach would also be charged indirectly with the technical foul (10-4-1d; 2-8-1).

4. Rough Play (Repeated from 2001-02, except shaded area)

There are many rules in place to assist in eliminating, or at least minimizing rough play. Of specific concern is the displacement of a player, or controlling/ impeding the movement of a defensive or offensive player. Below are some problem areas that need to be addressed by coaches and officials.

A. Hands off

· Defenders are not permitted to have hands on the dribbler!

· No displacement of a cutter.

· The measuring up of an opponent (tagging) is hand-checking, is not permitted, and is a FOUL.
· Use of a forearm, regardless of the duration of the contact is a FOUL.
· Hand checking is not incidental contact; it gives a tremendous advantage to the person illegally using their hands.
· This applies to both offensive and defensive players.
· Principles involved in incidental contact (Rule 4-27) apply!

B. Post-play
· The key word is DISPLACEMENT! If a player is displaced, it is a foul.
· This applies to both offensive and defensive players, whether or not it is a knee or the “swim” maneuver.
· When the offensive player uses a swim move, elbows, and pins or forearms the opponent it is a foul on the offensive player.
· When the defensive player holds, undercuts, displaces by a knee or a forearm in the back, it is a foul.
· Displacement applies to both offensive and defensive players.
· Principles involved in incidental contact (Rule 4-27) apply!

C. Screens
· Moving screens
o The screener must be stationary upon contact.
o It is not a moving screen unless there is contact.
· The screened player is expected to stop or attempt to stop on contact and move around the screen.
· Excessive contact or “pushing through” the screen is illegal.
· Principles involved in incidental contact (Rule 4-27) apply!

D. Protecting the Shooter
· Officials must “stay with the shooter,” until he/she returns to the floor, to ensure no illegal activity has occurred.
· Contact that does not permit the shooter to return to the floor in their entitled vertical space is illegal.

E. Excess Swinging of Arm(s)/Elbow(s)
· When there is no contact with an opponent is now a violation.
· If contact is made, the official must judge the severity of the act and possibly even determine intent.
· A player control foul, an intentional foul or a flagrant foul may be called.

5. Throw in Spots – Proper Locations
The Rules Committee was concerned that officials were administering throw-ins from improper locations, and wanted to emphasize the importance of putting the ball in play at the correct spot for a throw-in. Coaches design specific plays and offensive/defensive strategies based on where the ball will be put in play. It is therefore essential for game officials to be diligent in administering the ball at the proper throw-in location.

The throw-in spot is the nearest spot out of bounds from where the violation, out of bounds or non-shooting foul occurred. Rule 7-5-2 indicates, “When the ball is out of bounds after any violation, as in 9-2 through 13, the official shall place the ball at the disposal of an opponent of the player who committed the violation for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation.” Rule 7-5-6 further states, “If … the throw-in spot is behind a backboard, the throw-in shall be made form the nearer free-throw lane line extended.”

Officials and coaches should study Diagram 3 on page 21 of the 2001-03 NFHS Officials Manual for a visual illustration of proper throw-in spots.

6. Traveling

The traveling rule has not changed. What has changed is the common use of the jump stop as an offensive move. Officials and coaches are having difficulty determining the difference between a legal and illegal move. The key to making this determination properly is first finding the pivot foot. Then, if the player moves a foot or the feet in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball, a traveling violation has occurred. The limits follow:

1. A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor may pivot, using either foot. When one foot is lifted, the other is the pivot foot.
2. A player who catches the ball while moving or dribbling may stop and establish a pivot foot as follows:
a. If both feet are off the floor and the player lands;
(1) Simultaneously on both feet, either foot may be the pivot.
(2) On one foot followed by the other, the first foot to touch is the pivot.
(3) On one foot, the player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on both. Neither foot can be a pivot in this case.
b. If one foot is on the floor;
(1) It is the pivot when the other foot touches in a step.
(2) The player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on both. Neither foot can be a pivot in this case.
3. After coming to a stop and establishing a pivot foot:
a. The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the floor, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;
b. If the player jumps, neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;
c. The pivot foot may not be lifted, before the ball is released, to start a dribble.
4. After coming to a stop when neither foot can be a pivot:
a. One or both feet may be lifted, but may not be returned to the floor, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;
b. Neither foot may be lifted, before the ball is released, to start a dribble.
5. A player holding the ball:
a. May not touch the floor with a knee or any other part of the body other than hand or foot;
b. After gaining possession while on the floor and touching with other than hand or foot, may not stand or attempt to get up.

[Kelvin green]

So tell me who the heck wears skirts that are legal?

Anybody notice the discrepancies in the POS's gain

Handcheck is always a foul yet incidental contact pricipleas apply...

Use of a forearm is always a foul but in 4A but in 4B it is a foul when defender displaces with a forearm.

Now 4a is just for dribblers? or is it for all play, then why write the stuff in 4B about the forarm.


Go figure that they are emphasizing travelling. Wonder why!

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Kelvin green
So tell me who the heck wears skirts that are legal?

Some private, or religious, schools are so strict about women's appearance that they require their girls' sports teams to wear skirts or kulats (I know I misspelled that, but maybe Juulie or Jen will be able to correct it). When I was in HS, we played against a school that had that requirement.

Chuck

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by ChuckElias

Some private, or religious, schools are so strict about women's appearance that they require their girls' sports teams to wear skirts or kulats (I know I misspelled that, but maybe Juulie or Jen will be able to correct it). When I was in HS, we played against a school that had that requirement.

Chuck

You played against girls who wore cullottes?

Edited per Jurassic's directions. I wonder why he's so familiar with cullottes?

[Edited by BktBallRef on Jun 25th, 2002 at 06:36 PM]

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by BktBallRef
When I was in HS, we played against a school that had that requirement.

You played against girls who wore kullottes? [/B]

So I had a little minor surgery during college. . .

Chuck

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by ChuckElias

So I had a little minor surgery during college. . .

Chuck [/B]

Yeah,veeery minor!

Btw,the word is cullottes.Very fashionable for teens in the early 60's

[Mark Padgett]

I worked a game last year between a beauty school and a school for interior decorators. Both teams wore skirts.

The girls teams were even weirder.

[dblref]

Originally posted by ChuckElias

Some private, or religious, schools are so strict about women's appearance that they require their girls' sports teams to wear skirts or kulats (I know I misspelled that, but maybe Juulie or Jen will be able to correct it). When I was in HS, we played against a school that had that requirement.

Chuck

Did a private school (Saudia Arabian)girls game a couple of years ago and most of the young ladies wore sweat pants (all grey) and long-sleeve T-shirts under their tops. Some of them also wore the head cover, but not the face cover. Really did not even try that hard to determing what was legal and what wasn't. Just made sure the numbers were OK. When I got to the school, a security guard had to escort me to the gym (school policy) and I had to leave a form of identification with the guard. Guess they wanted that in case the calls sucked. The treated me very well, but it was interesting.