return to bench?

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Had GV yesterday with one of top teams in state, who were crushing home opponent. I call shooting foul as buzzer sounds to end third. With no time on clock we shoo girls off blocks and they return to their respective benches as shooter lines up. Home assistant tells me it's against the rules, that players have to be on the court, cannot go to huddle. ???? (I know, assistant coach, but down by twenty five, getting azzes kicked and he's not too chippy, I let it pass). He seemed so sure of himself that I gave it some thought, but never heard this one.

I believe you're not allowed to leave court after second quarter ends for halftime until shots are taken which he may have been thinking. I perused case book and couldn't find.

What say you?

They do have to be on the court. Nothing says they can't huddle.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by eyezen

They do have to be on the court. Nothing says they can't huddle.

Rule please.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Rule please.

NFHS rule 8-1-5.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

NFHS rule 8-1-5.

It still seems vague to me, they were behind FTL extended and outside arc. Would they not be allowed to go to respective benches. I guess you could argue that since a player is shooting it puts that team in a disadvantage as player misses a few words from coach during break.

There is still 'play' on the court, so players must remain? Just seeking more clarification on this and rationale.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by fullor30

It still seems vague to me, they were behind FTL extended and outside arc. Would they not be allowed to go to respective benches. I guess you could argue that since a player is shooting it puts that team in a disadvantage as player misses a few words from coach during break.

There is still 'play' on the court, so players must remain? Just seeking more clarification on this and rationale.

It's just like the FTs for a T or an IP. Players must remain on the court, but can be in the bench area (as long as they are above the FT line and beyonsd the 3-point line). Other bench personnel may not (by rule) stand.

[jeffpea]

if you think about it this way, maybe it will make more sense....

the quarter/period has NOT ended. there was a foul...the quarter/period cannot end until the penalty enforcement has been completed...therefore, by rule, you MUST have the 5 players from each team remain on the floor....

hope that helps...

[Adam]

If there was time on the clock, would you allow the players to leave the playing court during FTs?

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by fullor30

It still seems vague to me, they were behind FTL extended and outside arc. Would they not be allowed to go to respective benches. I guess you could argue that since a player is shooting it puts that team in a disadvantage as player misses a few words from coach during break.

There is still 'play' on the court, so players must remain? Just seeking more clarification on this and rationale.

See p.69 Comments on the 2010-11 Rules Revisions

Players and team members required to remain on the court/in the bench area while the game is in progress

3rd and 4th sentences . . . In addition, a similar rule will be added requiring team members to remain on the court and in the bench area while the game is in progress until each quarter or extra period has officially ended. This includes free-throws attempts by an opponent with no time remaining on the clock.

[Rob1968]

Fullor30

Sorry, I skipped right past your Post 15. I didn't mean to be be redundant redundant.

[sseltser]

Originally Posted by eyezen

They do have to be on the court. Nothing says they can't huddle.

Only those who are permitted to stand can huddle.

Players on the floor.
HC in the box (if allowed).
Bench personnel on the bench.

This is not a timeout.
This is not an intermission.

No other restrictions apply.