In all levels of basketball for boys over age 12 or men, the standard ball size is. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. Headquarters shall pass final approval on all regional rules, regulations and policies. Basketball was first played in the olympic games in 1936, in berlin, when the usa beat canada 198 for the gold medal. Click here for the 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations. Click here for the 201718 nfhs basketball point of emphasis. A transfer student should always be checked very closely.
Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and player. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations. The game timing rule shall be used for all games at all levels boys and girls. Several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c. Missouri state high school activities association basketball manual 201718. Link is to portal where you can purchase print or ebook versions. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age. Team a adds three names to the official book after the 10 minute mark, prior to the start of the game. National federation of state high school associations nfhs, or fed.
Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to learn. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The purpose of the national federation of state high school associations is to coordinate the efforts of its member state associations toward the ultimate objectives of interscholastic activities. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot. Basketball basics for new players and coaches learn the basic rules. The construction and layout of all courts and fields used for high school competition are. Wisconsin claims to be the first state with a high school state tournament, which was won by fond du lac in 1905. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. Wrist bands worn above the elbow are legal as long as they are less than 4 inches wide. Official rule book the rules shall be those published by the international basketball federation fiba and adopted by canada basketball and the ontario basketball association. Rule change rule 12 coaching box the coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court on which the.
It is not possible for a player to travel while dribbling. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the. The program is designed to reach out to high school age students who are interested in pursuing basketball officiating. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. This rule is used in all professional and college level basketball. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork on file. All intramural participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.
Ihsaa boys basketball indiana high school athletic. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Table of contents south carolina high school league. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. And though every public school district across the country is governed by the same set of regulations, each state interscholastic athletic association publishes its own. The current national federation basketball rules book shall govern all competition except where. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes.
As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Basketball uniforms legal stylesdesigns uniform jerseys must comply with all rules listed in 34, 35 and 36. The national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. Nfhs basketball scorebook pdf nfhs basketball scorebook pdf nfhs basketball scorebook pdf download. Dont waste your team reading an official 196page book of basketball rules. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. If undershirts are worn, all sleeve lengths must be the same on all players. This unique basketball cd was designed for youth through high. Nfhs coaches and officials association paid members get all books for.
Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among all time scoring le. Osaa handbooks oregon school activities association. Download a complete pdf version of the osaa handbook. Girls high school basketball league rules national federation of high school association is official rule book, with the following noted or added. Unlike the other levels of competition, youth basketball leagues are not governed by a single legislative body. Interpretations, clarifications and comments approved ruling 202. High school basketball rules have many points in their regulations that turn the. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. High school associations 201718 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. Experimental rule regarding the use of technology 201921 basketball rules changes march 5, 2019. High school basketball attracted national attention 12 years later in 1917. National federation of state high school associations.
High school associations nfhs basketball legal uniforms. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. In high school and below, the halves are divided into eight and sometimes, six minute quarters. As a result, youth basketball rules vary depending on the organization running the league. This document outlines the major rule changes implemented in this years handbook. Federation nfhs for its guidance in the production of this manual.
Any rule not mentioned in the following will be governed by national federation of state high. Official high school federation basketball rules and. Rogers becomes tennessees all time winningest girls basketball coach. Learn more about common rules and guidelines for kids leagues. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball. Indiana high school athletic association boys basketball. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. Some states have begun to implement the rule in high school, too. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Official basketball rules high school basketball rules the national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u.
Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. Ihsaa indiana high school athletic associtation, inc. It shall provide a means for state high school associations to cooperate in order to enhance and protect their interscholastic programs. Each year, the national federation of state high school associations publishes an updated rule book for boys and girls varsity basketball to ensure consistent standards for competition across the u. Note that this large file may take a minute to load depending on your connection speed.
The mission of the alabama high school athletic association is to regulate and coordinate interscholastic athletic competition in an equitable manner while promoting the values of interscholastic athletics as an integral part of a students educational experience. Handy resource for high school basketball officials. New 201920 basketball officials manual michigan high school. Oregon school activities association osaa handbooks osaa handbook. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds.
Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. All officials must be able to effectively communicate with coaches. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 the. Overtime is 3 minutes or the first team to gain a fourpoint lead. Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the possession arrow. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you. Boys basketball 2019 20 1 boys basketball 2019 20 last edit. The source for all high school basketball officials to find the rule and answers. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations.