These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. Important rules changes by year 2 important rules changes by year the earliest rules book available for this research was from the 190506 season. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. The format of the book follows the official ncaa mens and womens. Official basketball rules 2012 rule one the game throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile. This is another way of saying, as we do today, that the team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Fiba internal regulations players and officials book 3. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment.
Official basketball rules 2012 rule four playing regulations april 2012 page 19 of 80 attempt to score by throwing, tapping or. Rule vi, administration, section 6, altering ahsaa rules. Important notes 1 the playing rules committee, at its december 2014 meeting, voted to. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Rule iii, contests, section 3, sanctioning requirements. Official basketball rules 2018 official interpretations 31 january 2019. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. Rules book corrections, interpretations and clarifications. National federation of state high school associations. Basketball rules book, rulebyrule and sectionbysection its presenta tion provides. This note which was added to the rules book in 201112 was revised to clarify that state.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. This book is a supplement to the actual rules book. Some of the rules listed in 190506 could have actually been instituted before that season. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions.
These actions are effective with the 2012 season and, pending additional changes, will be incorporated into the 2014. Eliminated first space nearest basket in the lane in the free throw shooting alignment i. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 team rule section article page number of players. The ncaa illustrated mens and womens basketball rules is an official publication of the ncaa mens and womens basketball rules committees. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Naismiths original rules of basketball to see what else has changed. The aim of this document is to convert the principles and concepts of the rulebook into practical and specific situations as they might arise during.
Ncaa mens basketball rules committee those seeking interpretations of rules or play situations are asked to send questions via email to. This is still a current rule, except that now the team isnt allowed to pass it back over the midcourt line once they have taken it over that line. Stu jackson, executive vice president, basketball operations. Basketball is an original american game invented by dr. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. The officials were correct in using the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 foul occurred. James naismith, the man who came up with the game of. Noncompliance with the foregoing, with these official rules, the inability to contact a potential winner within a reasonable time period or any notification being returned as nondeliverable may result in disqualification and, at sponsors discretion, a runnerup winner may be. All gofan purchased tickets will be refunded back to the original method of payment used the expected processing time for refunds is 5 to 10 business days and will vary based on cancellation volume. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. The playing court shall be measured and marked as shown in the court see below a free throw lane shall be marked at each end of the court with dimensions and markings as shown on the court diagram.
The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal. James naismiths original rules of basketball usa basketball. Official rules of the national basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Bball basics for kids is a stepbystep handbook featuring hoops a playful, basketball loving friend who shows kids of all ages the most important skills of the game. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches 46 cm in diameter and 10. Its purpose is to present the official rules and interpretations in a visual, easily understood form for the official, coach, player and spectator. Back to sports back to basketball the rules of basketball can vary slightly depending on the level of play for example professional rules differ from college rules or where the game is played international rules are different from usa professional rules. A team or individual cannot participate in any tournament or contest that is not sanctioned by the ahsaa. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball.
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. Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. Basic skill you must have here is what you will learn inside this guidea brief history on basketball the different basketball positionsskills needed for basketball basketball equipmentthe rules and regulations of basketball basic maneuvers to. Fiba organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the fiba basketball world cup, the fiba world championship for women and the fiba 3x3 world tour. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of rules 3,4, and such as described in rule 5. The earliest rules book available for this research was from the 190506 sea son. Why dribbling is hard for some people, but easy for others. To be eligible to represent the school in any vhsl, inc.
James naismith and his rules of basketball 118 years. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. Basketball rules player positions basketball strategy basketball glossary. The official scorer is required to wear a blackandwhite vertically striped garment. Clarification of rules pertaining to electronic equipment permitted in the bench area. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. Mutual agreements to violate the rules of the ahsaa may result in the suspension of all schools involved. Ncaa mens basketball rules committee the chart below lists the members of the committee who voted on and approved the rules included in this edition of the book this information is being included for historical purposes name institution term expiration don brubacher hillsdale college, division ii 9116. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Basketball north carolina high school athletic association.
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