substitution
 

We had a meeting last night and the question came up about substitute A1 that has legally entered the game during a dead ball. I argued that A1 could be subbed out during that same dead ball period without playing a tick. Other reffs disagreed, I believe I'm correct and I'm sure I've read that subs don't have to play a tick. When I was asked for proof I just said I read it on the forum. Can anyone direct me to the correct rule. We dug through all the subbing rules with no luck.

Thanks

This may not help, but could they show you where it says he had to play a tick? I also could not find where it said a coach can not sub a sub sort of speak.

Thanks, that is where the argument sort of ended, I said if you can't find a rule prohibiting it, then it must be legal.

That is the heart of the matter. If they can't grasp this then there may be no help for them.

Apparently they are thinking of 3-3-4 where a player being replaced need to sit a tick and applying this to the sub coming in.

Here is your answer
 

Try 3.3.3 Situation A

Have fun being correct :D

thanks!

That Case Book ruling came from this NFHS Interpretation. I provide it because it offers even more detail.

2006-07 NFHS Basketball Rules Interpretations

SITUATION 11: A1 is injured during a play in which he/she was fouled. As a result, A1 cannot attempt the awarded free throws. A6 replaces A1 and attempts the free throws, which are successful. Team A then calls a time-out. At the conclusion of the time-out, (a) A1 is ready to play, or (b) A7 replaces A6. RULING: In (a), A1 may not re-enter the game until the next opportunity to substitute after the clock has properly started. Legal substitution in (b); A6 may leave the game at any time. Substitution restrictions only apply to being withdrawn and attempting to re-enter without the clock properly starting. (8-2; 3-3-4)

We were always taught that you don't need to play a tic, but you need to sit a tic.

We've Been Told The Same Thing ...
 

With rare exceptions when there are only five eligible players remaining in the game.