Rule Interpretnations - Substitutions and Warm-ups?
 

May I please ask for some rule interpretations and references on the following:

(1) A1 is at the scorer's table waiting for a substitution. A dead ball scenario occurs and the official looks to beckon the player into the game. Coach of Team A states he does not want a substitution. This is a legal play. RULING: The substitution DOES NOT have to enter the game and A1 may return to the bench.

(2) During pre-game warm-ups, Team A has not come out to the floor ( during the 15 minute pre-game warm up time - NFHS ) Team B ia now taking their warm-ups on BOTH sides of the court. Are there any rules that stipulate that Team A/B must ONLY warm up on their end of the court?

Thanks in advance for the rulings.

(1) Legal. Similar situation in Casebook 3.3.1 C

(2) Teams must use their own half of the court. Source: 2010-11 Points of Emphasis under Sporting Behavior p.66. Not sure if it's specifically stated in the rules; but 4-5-2 seems to indicate it.

Sporting Behavior ...
 

SPORTING BEHAVIOR. Teams entering the gymnasium prior to the contest should not run through the area occupied by the opposing team or under the basket where opponents are warming up. Teams should only enter, jog and warm up on their half of the court. Gatherings intended to motivate a team after the warm-up period, during or following player introductions and post-game celebrations should be performed in the area directly in front of the team bench. If during the pre-game or half-time warm-up period one team leaves the floor, the other team may not use the entire court; teams may only warm up on their half of the court. Only authorized personnel (cheerleaders, athletic trainers, managers, administrators, etc.) should be permitted on the floor; all spectators should be in designated areas.

Thanks much for the rules interpretations and references as to these questions....

Thanks for posting, BillyMac. Got home late from a tournament game last night and didn't feel like getting out the scissors and Elmers.

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