For FIBA officials (here we go again)

[Jay R]

I'd like some input from FIBA officials regarding the new no charge semi-ciricle which FIBA is adopting this year. I just starting reading the 2010 FIBA rules and if I am understanding the new rule, it will be different than the NBA interpretation. In FIBA, there will be no charge called when a defensive player is inside the semi circle area. That means (I believe) that unlike the NBA, a defensive player could be standing on the semi circle line and a charge can be called. It is only when both his feet are completely inside the line that a block will be called. Please verify this or correct me if I'm wrong.

I was sorta hoping that I was wrong because it means that the NBA and FIBA versions will be different and it will lead to confusion. It would not be the first time. In 2008, when FIBA adopted the clear path rule, they never bothered to specify when the clear path foul ceases. So we had officials who thought that if you stole the ball in the open floor and you were fouled going up for a lay up on the other end, that it was still a clear path foul. In our province, that interpretation was only clarified after the season began (not good).

I also noticed that many rules have been changed that were not announced as rule changes by FIBA.

[APG]

Not a FIBA official, but I've seen the diagrams and interpretation for the no charge semi circle, and it appears the player must be completely within the circle. Not sure if that will be easier or harder for officials to determine rather than just seeing if any part is in the semi circle. You can guarantee that announcers and fans will be beyond belief when a charge is called whenever a player is standing on the line.

[NICK]

You should be able to download from Fiba the 2010 Rule Interpretations. Article 33 deals with the rule which includes examples + their interpretations.
cheers- Nick

[SmokeEater]

Jay I noticed that the rule changes are only in effect in 2010 for Level 1 competitions (Olympics, World Championships, Zone/Continental Championships).

All other levels will come into effect in October 2012.

[constable]

In Ontario no one seems to be sure as to when the new rules come into effect.I've heard 2010. I have also heard 2012. I can tell you that a bunch of facilities spent a boat load repainting their floors a few years ago when Basketball Ontario made the choice to go to FIBA rules.

I can only imagine what some floors will look like at community colleges etc if they paint the new lines on and have three different 3 point lines for FED, NCAA and FIBA.

[constable]

Also, I believe the OP is correct. Both feet must be completely inside the circle.

Sec. 33.10 goes into great detail complete with diagrams.

http://www.fiba.com/asp_scripts/down...sp?fileID=1259