Previously the players in the games were subjected to. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball. Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the possession arrow. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. 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. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot clock the nfhs voice. National federation of state high school associations.
Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations. Basketball rules interpretations 201920 by nfhs on october 09. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. The thsboa is committed to creating awareness to the importance of the rules and as such, has issued the following mission statement. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs 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 playing floor. Welcome to center court, the homepage for nfhs basketball officials information. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
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. This book discusses the development, growth, and success of the 61yearold nba from a business perspective. Modifications, restrictions and exceptions to those rules have been adopted to improve the quality and equalize competition as much as possible. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Refer to the nfhs basketball case book page 77, rule 10. Canada basketball is respected throughout the world and is recognized by the international amateur basketball federation fiba and the government of canada as the sole governing body of the sport of amateur basketball in canada. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
Follow the national federation high school rules as written. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. The official shall sound hisher whistle and go to the table to have the scorer record a team warning for delay. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. Ghsa constitution and bylaws 20192020 revised 12120 constitutions and results from past years may be found by clicking this link. Basketball uniforms legal stylesdesigns uniform jerseys must comply with all rules listed in 3all rules listed in 3434, 35 and 35 and 36 uniform rules are concise and clear regarding what is, and what is not. Basketball rules interpretations 201920 by nfhs on october 09, 2019 basketball. Book nfhs basketball rule book 20192020 nfhs basketball 2019 nfhs basketball rule book pdf 201920 nfhs basketball rule book official rules of the national basketball association basketball rules book for high school high school girls basketball rules book national high school federation basketball rules. National basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit center court frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs basketball rules committee. Nfhs high school basketball rules get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations.
As a tool to keep the rules at the forefront of officiating, each week during the season we send out the rule updates. 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. Usa basketball and the nba have adopted fiba international basketball federation rules for the grades 912 age segment and created progressive sets of rules and standards for younger age segments ages 14 and under. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a. In may 2018, the basketball federations in the micronesia region decided to adopt fiba eligibility rules for basketball players participating in the micronesian games. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen.
Official high school federation basketball rules and. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability nfhs baseball rule changes. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double foul. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. If you want to play basketball for fun, you have the possibility of playing on your own. The basketball case book has been designated as an official supplement to the rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. 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. Rule change rule 12 coaching box the coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court on which the scorers and timers table. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. National committee governance and administration a. At the champions league each week, experts are analysing the games. Founded in 1932, we bring together 2 national basketball federations from all over the world.
We organise and oversee international competitions that include the fiba basketball world cup, the olympic basketball tournament and 3x3 basketball. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. Some minor changes in the official basketball rulebook from 1. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. 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. The official basketball rules as adopted by the national federation of high school associations have been accepted, with modifications, as the official kyb playing rules.
All seven rules revisions recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball rules committee at its april 2325 meeting in indianapolis were. Five of the seven rules changes in high school basketball concern player equipment, including new uniform provisions that will be required in the 202425 season. Wiaa and nfhs release basketball rules changes for 20192020. Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 free throw clock, startunsuccessful rule section article page. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Fiba, the international basketball federation, is the world governing body for basketball. The national basketball association nba is widely recognized as an entertaining and innovative league whose teams play regular season and postseason games in packed arenas at home and away sites in the united states and canada. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. Canada basketball is the national sporting organization for the sport of basketball in canada. National basketball rules effective september 1, 2017 the national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. Fiba allows one naturalized player to be on the roster of a national team per game.
For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball legal uniforms take part. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a. But you can also play team games with either 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 players on each. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. I also see you have numerousother old rule books for sale.
Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes.