Changes to FED mechanics 2003-04

[Rich]

I just got the latest Wisconsin newsletter and it contained the same rule changes everyone has seen. What was new, at least to me, were the mechanics changes for next season.

Here is the list:

D10 - (2) When the lead is "ball-side," he/she will have primary coverage when the ball is in the area between the arc and the closest lane line, below the free throw line extended.

230b and 240b - The "bird dog" foul mechanic need only be used for clarification.

231h and 341h - When a player fouls out, the non-calling official (2 official) or the new Trail (3 official) shall: notify the coach, notify the player, then start the 30-second timer.

273 - (2 official) - Changes the time out positions to be similar to those used in three-person. The administering official will stand on the near block opposite the benches during the 60-second time-outs and intermission and at the top of the near arc during 30-second time-outs. The non-administering official will be at the same location at the other end of the floor.

D28 (3 official) - Changes the three-person court coverage by eliminating the "dual" area. The area inside the arc, below the free throw line extended becomes primary area for the lead. Each official has a primary coverage for fouls and violations on and off the ball.

D29 (3 official) - The Lead may rotate "ball side" once all three officials (or the ball and all 10 players) are in the front court.

343a Exc - The exception of no long switch in the backcourt has been eliminated. The official who calls the foul goes opposite table.

Rich

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
230b and 240b - The "bird dog" foul mechanic need only be used for clarification.

I guess that invalidates several recent discussions