FIBA OFFICIAL BASKETBALL FIBA OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES RULES

2010 MAJOR CHANGES 2010 MAJOR CHANGES ANDAND

OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONSOFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS

Prepared by: Bryan C. Tabaňag

For: Alan Richardson

ART.2.1 New playing court.

Diagram 1

ART. 2 Court

ART.2.4.2 The centre line shall be marked parallel to the endlines from the mid-points of the sidelines. It shall extend fifteen (15) cm beyond each sideline.

CENTRE line is not part of front court.CENTRE line is not part of front court.

ART.2.4.4 3 point line is now 6.75m.6.75m. The team's three-point field goal area (Diagram 1 and Diagram 3) shall be the entire floor area of the playing court, except for the area near the opponents' basket,limited by and including:

Two (2) parallel lines extending from and perpendicular to the endline, with theouter edge 0.90 m0.90 m from the inner edge of the sidelines.

An arc of radius 6.75 m6.75 m measured from the point on the floor beneath the exact centre of the opponents' basket to the outer edge of the arc. The distance ofthe point on the floor from the inner edge of the mid-point of the endline is 1.575 m. The arc is joined to the parallel lines.

The three-point line is not part of the three-point The three-point line is not part of the three-point field goal area.field goal area.

2-Point/ 3-Point Field Goal Area

Diagram 3

ART.2.4.6 New New throw-in linesthrow-in lines in front court in front court

The two (2) small lines of 15 cm in lengthof 15 cm in length shall be marked outside the playing court at the sideline opposite the scorer’s table, with the outer edge at the distance of 8.325 m from the inside edge of the nearestnearest endlines.

15 cm

ART.2.4.7 No-charge semi-circle areas

The no-charge semi-circle lines shall be marked on the playing court, limited by:

A semi-circle with the radius of 1.25 msemi-circle with the radius of 1.25 m measured from the point on the floor beneath the exact centre of the basket to the inner edge of the semi-circle. The semi-circle is joined to:

Two (2) parallel lines perpendicular to the Two (2) parallel lines perpendicular to the endlineendline, the inner edge 1.25 m1.25 m from the point on the floor beneath the exact centre of the basket, 0.375 m0.375 m in length and ending 1.20 m from the inner edge of the endline.

The no-charge semi-circle areas are completed by imaginary imaginary lines joining the ends of lines joining the ends of the parallel linesthe parallel lines directly below the front edges of the backboards.

The no-charge semi-The no-charge semi-circle lines are not circle lines are not part of the no-charge part of the no-charge semi-circle areas.semi-circle areas.

4.9 m

1.8 m

5.8m

1.20 m

1.25 m

0.375 m

0.85 m

0.85 m

0.4 m

0.85 m

1.75m

2.4.3 Restricted Area

Diagram 2

0.1 m

ART.4.3.1 Uniforms Socks of the same Socks of the same dominantdominant colour for all colour for all players of the team.players of the team.

ART.4.4.2 Other equipment• The following are permitted:- - Compression sleeves of the same Compression sleeves of the same dominant colour dominant colour asas the shirts, the shirts,

- Compression stockings of the same - Compression stockings of the same dominant colour dominant colour asas the shorts. the shorts. If for the If for the upper leg it must end above the knee, if for upper leg it must end above the knee, if for the lower leg it must end below the knee.the lower leg it must end below the knee.

- - NonNon-coloured-coloured transparent mouth guard transparent mouth guard

- N- Non-on- coloured coloured taping of arms, legs, etc. taping of arms, legs, etc.

ART.7.3 Coaches. Duties and Powers.

The coaches, assistant coaches, team assistant coaches, team members and team followersmembers and team followers are the only persons permitted to sit on the teamsit on the team bench bench and to remainand to remain within their team bench areaarea.

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 7 COACHES: DUTIES AND POWERS

Statement 2At least ten (10) minutes before the game is scheduled to begin each coach shall indicate the five (5) players who are to start the game. Before the game starts the scorer shall check if there is an error regarding these five (5) players and, if so, he shall notify the nearest official as soon as possible. If this is discovered before the start of the game the starting five (5) players shall be corrected. If this is discovered after the start of the game it shall be ignored.

Example:It is discovered that one (1) of the players on the playing court is not one (1) of the confirmed starting five (5) players. This happens:

(a) Before the start of the game.(b) After the start of the game.

Interpretation:(a) The player shall be replaced without any sanction by one (1) of the five (5) players who were to start the game.(b) The error is ignored and the game continues.

ART.8 Game Regulations

8.6 Interval of Play

An interval of play ends:

• At the beginning of the first period when the ball leaves the hand (s) of the refereeleaves the hand (s) of the referee on the jump ball.

• At the beginning of all other periods when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in.the throw-in.

ART. 9 Beginning and end of a period or game

9.1 The first period begins when the ball leaves the hand (s) of the refereeleaves the hand (s) of the referee on the jump ball.

9.2 All other periods begin when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in.throw-in.

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 12 JUMP BALL AND ALTERNATING POSSESSION

Statement 1The team that does not obtain control of a live ball on the playing court after the jump ball at the beginning of the game will be awarded the ball for a throw-in at the place nearest to where the next jump ball situation occurs.

Example 2:The referee tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A4 and the ball:(a) Goes directly out-of-bounds.(b) Is caught by A4 before it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the floor.

Interpretation:In both cases Team B is awarded a throw-in as the result of the A4 violation. After the throw-in the Team that does not gain control of the live ball on the playing court will be entitled to the first alternating possession at the place nearest to where the next jump ball situation occurs.

Statement 2Whenever a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard, unless between free throws, it is a jump ball situation resulting in an alternating possession throw-in. As this does not result in a rebound situation, it is not considered as having the same influence on the game as when the ball simply touches the ring. Therefore if the team that was in control of the ball before it lodged between the ring and the backboard is entitled to the throw-in it shall have only the remaining time on the twenty-four (24) second clock as in any other jump ball situation.

Example 1:On a shot for a field goal by A4 the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. Team A is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure.

Interpretation:After the throw-in Team A has only the remaining time left on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 2:On a shot for a field goal by A4 the twenty-four (24) second clock expires, followed by the ball lodging between the ring and the backboard. Team A is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure.

Interpretation:As team A has no remaining time left on the twenty-four (24) second clock a twenty-four (24) second violation has occurred. Team B is entitled to a throw-in.

ART.16 Goal: When made and its value.

16.2.5 The game clock must indicate 16.2.5 The game clock must indicate 0:00.30:00.3 (three tenth of a second) or more for (three tenth of a second) or more for a player to secure his possession of the ball a player to secure his possession of the ball on a rebound or throw-in in order to attempt on a rebound or throw-in in order to attempt a field goal. If the game clock indicates a field goal. If the game clock indicates 0:00.20:00.2 or or 0:00.10:00.1 the only type of a field the only type of a field goal to be secured is by goal to be secured is by tapping or tapping or directly dunking the ball.directly dunking the ball.

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 16 GOAL: WHEN MADE AND ITS VALUE

StatementIn a throw-in situation or on a rebound after the last or only free throw, a period of time will always pass from the moment the inbounds player touches the ball until that player releases the ball on a shot. This is particularly important to take into consideration near the end of a period. There must be a minimum amount of time available for such a shot before time expires. If 0:00.3 second is displayed on the game clock, it is the duty of the official(s) to determine if the shooter released the ball before the game clock signal sounds for the end of the period. If, however, 0:00.2 or 0:00.1 second is displayed on the game clock, the only type of a valid field goal made by an airborne player is by tapping or directly dunking the ball.

Example:Team A is awarded a throw in with:(a) 0:00.3(b) 0:00.2 or 0:00.1 displayed on the game clock.

Interpretation:In (a), if a shot for a field goal is attempted and the game clock signal sounds for the end of the period during the attempt, it is the responsibility of the officials to determine if the ball was released before the game clock signal has sounded for the end of the period.

In (b), the basket can be awarded only if the ball while in the air on the throw-in pass is tapped to the basket or directly dunked.

ART. 17 Throw in

Procedure

17.2.4 During the 17.2.4 During the last two (2) minutes of last two (2) minutes of the fourth (4th) period and during the last the fourth (4th) period and during the last two (2) minutes of each extra periodtwo (2) minutes of each extra period, , following a time-out following a time-out taken bytaken by the team that is the team that is entitled to possession of the ball from its entitled to possession of the ball from its backcourt, the throw-in shall be taken at the backcourt, the throw-in shall be taken at the throw-in linethrow-in line opposite the scorer’s table in the opposite the scorer’s table in the team’s frontcourt.team’s frontcourt.

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 17 THROW-IN

Statement 3During the throw-in other player(s) shall not have any part of their bodies over the boundary line before the ball is thrown across the boundary line.

Example 1:After an out-of-bounds violation A3 has received the ball from the official for the throw-in. A3(a) Places the ball on the floor after which the ball is taken by A2(b) Hands the ball to A2 in the out-of-bounds area.

Interpretation:This is a violation of A2 as he moves his body over the boundary line before the ball is thrown by A3 across the boundary line.

Example 2:After a Team A successful field goal or a successful

last free throw a time-out is granted to team B. Following the time-out B3 receives the ball from the official for a throw-in at the end line. B3:

(a) Places the ball on the floor after which the ball is taken by B2

(b) Hands the ball to B2.

Interpretation:(a)Legal play. Provide B2 has established his location Provide B2 has established his location

outside the playing court. outside the playing court. (b)Illegal play. The only restriction for team B, is they

must pass the ball on the playing court within five (5) seconds.

Statement 4

If a time-out is granted to a team that has been awarded possession of the ball in its backcourt during the last two (2) minutes of the fourth period or the last two (2) minutes of each extra period, the throw-in shall be taken at the throw-in line opposite the scorer’s table in the throw-in team’s frontcourt. The player taking the throw-in must pass the ball to a team-mate in the frontcourt.

Example 1:In the last minute of the game, A4 is dribbling in his backcourt when a team B player taps the ball out-of-bounds at the free-throw line extended.(a) A time-out is granted to team B.(b) A time-out is granted to team A.(c) A time-out is granted first to team B and immediately after to team A (or vice-versa).

Interpretation:In (a), the game resumes with a team A throw-in from the free-throw line extended.

In (b) and (c), the game shall resume with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in team A’s frontcourt, opposite the scorer’s table.

Example 2:In the last minute of the game, A4 is attempting two (2) free throws. During the second free throw A4 steps on the free-throw line while shooting and a violation is called. Team B requests a timeout.

Interpretation:The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in team B’s frontcourt, opposite the scorer’s table.

Example 3: During the last two (2) minutes of the game, A4 has dribbled for six (6) seconds in team A’s backcourt, when(a) B4 taps the ball out-of-bounds(b) B4 commits the third foul for team B in this period. Team A is granted a time-out. After the time-out, the game is resumed by A4 with a throw-in from the throw-in line in team A’s frontcourt, opposite the scorer’s table.

Interpretation:In both cases team A shall have eighteen (18) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 4:During the last two (2) minutes of the game, A4 dribble the ball in his frontcourt. B3 taps the ball to Team A’s backcourt where any player of team A starts to dribble the ball again. Now:(a) B4 taps the ball out-of-bounds.(b) B4 commits the 3rd foul for team B in this period in Team A’s backcourt with six (6) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock. Team A is granted a time-out. After the time-out, the game is resumed by A4 with a throw-in from the throw-in line in Team A’s frontcourt, opposite the scorer’s table. How many seconds are remaining for team A on the twenty-four (24) second clock?

Interpretation:Team A shall have;(a) six (6) seconds(b) the remaining six (6) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock is reset to fourteen (14) seconds.

Statement 6On a throw-in the following situations may occur:(a) The ball is passed over the basket and it is touched by a player of either team by reaching through the basket from below.(b) The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard.(c) The ball is intentionally thrown at the ring in order to reset the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 1:On a throw-in A4 passes the ball over the basket when it is touched by a player of either team reaching through the basket from below.

Interpretation:This is an interference violation. The game is resumed with a throw-in for the opponents at the free-throw line extended. In case the defensive team commits the violation, no points can be scored by an offensive team as the ball did not come from the inbounds area of the playing court.

Example 2:Thrower-in A4 passes the ball towards the basket and it lodges between the ring and the backboard.

Interpretation:This is a jump ball situation. The game is resumed by applying the alternating possession procedure. If team A is entitled to the throw-in the twenty-four (24) second clock shall not be reset.

Example 3:With five (5) seconds left on the twenty-four (24) second clock on the throw-in A4 passes the ball towards the basket where it touches the ring.

Interpretation:The twenty-four (24) second operator shall not reset his clock as the game clock did not start yet. The game shall continue without interruption.

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 18/19 TIME-OUT / SUBSTITUTION

Statement 8Each time-out shall last one (1) minute. Teams must promptly return to the playing court after the official blows his whistle and beckons the teams on the playing court. Sometimes a team extends the time-out beyond the allotted one (1) minute, gaining an advantage by extending the time-outs and causing also a delay of the game. A warning to that team shall be given by an official. If that team does not respond to the warning, an additional time-out shall be charged against the offending team. If the team has no time-outs remaining, a technical foul for delaying the game may be charged against the coach, recorded as 'C'.

Example:The time-out period expires and the official beckons Team A back on the playing court. The coach A continues to instruct his team which still remains in the team bench area. The official re-beckons Team A on the playing court and(a) Team A comes finally on the playing court(b) Team A continues to remain in the team bench area.

Interpretation:(a) After the team starts to move back to the playing court, the official warns the coach that if the same behaviour is repeated an additional time-out will be charged against team A.(b) A time-out, without warning, will be charged against team A. If team A has no time-out remaining, a technical foul for delaying the game will be charged against coach A, recorded as 'C'.

ART.24 Dribbling

Definition

24.2.1 A dribble is a movement of a live 24.2.1 A dribble is a movement of a live ball caused by a player in control of that ball caused by a player in control of that ball who throws, taps or rolls the ball on the ball who throws, taps or rolls the ball on the floor or floor or throws the ball deliberately throws the ball deliberately against the backboardagainst the backboard

NOT IN THE OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION:NOT IN THE OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION:

ART. 25 TRAVELLING

STATEMENT 2:STATEMENT 2: It is also legal for a player to It is also legal for a player to dive for the dive for the ball, gains control of the ball and ball, gains control of the ball and slidesslides, during a pass (interception) or a , during a pass (interception) or a loss ball. Provided the said player does loss ball. Provided the said player does not attempt to stand or roll. If the player not attempt to stand or roll. If the player does so, then a violation occurs.does so, then a violation occurs.

Example 1:Example 1:As A1 bounced pass or passes the ball to As A1 bounced pass or passes the ball to A2, B1 dives for the ball during the pass A2, B1 dives for the ball during the pass gains control of the ball and slides, B1 gains control of the ball and slides, B1 then:then:(a) pass the ball to a team-mate while lying (a) pass the ball to a team-mate while lying on the floor;on the floor;(b) dribbles the ball while still lying on the (b) dribbles the ball while still lying on the floor;floor;(c) Attempts to stand or roll while holding (c) Attempts to stand or roll while holding the ball.the ball. Interpretation:Interpretation:(a) & (b) these are (a) & (b) these are legal playlegal play..(b) a (b) a violationviolation has occurred. has occurred.

Example 2:Example 2:After an unsuccessful attempt to the basket by A2, after the After an unsuccessful attempt to the basket by A2, after the ball touches the ring, the ball bounced on the playing court ball touches the ring, the ball bounced on the playing court and player:and player:A). A3 dives for the ball and slides to the floor, then;A). A3 dives for the ball and slides to the floor, then;

(a.1.) Pass the ball to his team-mate or attempts for a (a.1.) Pass the ball to his team-mate or attempts for a basket while lying on the floor;basket while lying on the floor;(a.2.) Dribbles the ball while still lying on the floor;(a.2.) Dribbles the ball while still lying on the floor;(a.3.) Attempts to stand or roll while holding the ball.(a.3.) Attempts to stand or roll while holding the ball.

B). B2 dives for the ball and slides to the floor, then;B). B2 dives for the ball and slides to the floor, then;(b.1.) Pass the ball to his team-mate while lying (b.1.) Pass the ball to his team-mate while lying on on the floor;the floor;(b.2.) Dribbles the ball while still lying on the floor;(b.2.) Dribbles the ball while still lying on the floor;(b.3.) Attempts to stand or roll while holding the ball.(b.3.) Attempts to stand or roll while holding the ball.

Interpretation:Interpretation:(a.1, a.2, b.1 & b.2) these are (a.1, a.2, b.1 & b.2) these are legal playlegal play..(a.3 & b.3) a (a.3 & b.3) a violationviolation has occurred. has occurred.

ART.28 Eight Seconds

Definition.

28.1.2 The team has caused the ball to go into its frontcourt whenever:

The ball touches or is legally touched The ball touches or is legally touched by an by an offensive playeroffensive player who has who has both both feet in contact with his frontcourt,feet in contact with his frontcourt,

The ball touches or is legally touched The ball touches or is legally touched by a defensive player who has part of his by a defensive player who has part of his body in contact with his backcourt, body in contact with his backcourt,

INTERPRETATION:

Example 1:

A1 is straddling the centre line. He receives the ball from A2 who is in the backcourt. A1 then passes the ball back to A2 who is still in the backcourt.

Interpretation:

Legal play.Legal play. A1 does not have both feet in the frontcourt and therefore is entitled to pass the ball to the backcourt. The eight-second count shall continue.

Example 2:

A2 is dribbling the ball from his backcourt and ends his dribble holding the ball and straddling the centre line. A2 then passes the ball to A1 who is also straddling the centre line.

Interpretation:

Legal play.Legal play. A2 does not have both feet in the frontcourt and therefore is entitled to pass the ball to A1 who is also not in the frontcourt. The eight-second count shall continue.

Example 3:

A2 is dribbling the ball from his backcourt and has one (1) foot (but not both feet) already in the frontcourt. After that A2 passes the ball to A1, who is straddling the centre line. A1 then starts to dribble the ball in his backcourt.

Interpretation:

Legal play.Legal play. A2 does not have both feet in his frontcourt and therefore is entitled to pass the ball to A1 who is also not in his frontcourt. A1 is therefore entitled to dribble the ball in the backcourt. The eight-second count shall continue.

ART.29 24 seconds

29.2 Procedure: 29.2.1 If the game is stopped by an official:

For a foul or violation (not for the ball having gone For a foul or violation (not for the ball having gone out-of-bounds) by the team not in control of the ball,out-of-bounds) by the team not in control of the ball, For any valid reason by the team not in control of For any valid reason by the team not in control of the ball,the ball, For any valid reason not connected with either For any valid reason not connected with either team,team,

Possession of the ball shall be awarded to the same Possession of the ball shall be awarded to the same team that previously had control of the ball.team that previously had control of the ball.If the throw-in is administered in the If the throw-in is administered in the backcourtbackcourt, the , the twenty-four (24) second clock shall be twenty-four (24) second clock shall be reset to reset to twenty-four (24) seconds.twenty-four (24) seconds.

If the throw-in is administered in the If the throw-in is administered in the frontcourt,frontcourt, the twenty-four (24) second clock shall be reset as the twenty-four (24) second clock shall be reset as follows:follows:

If If fourteen (14) seconds or morefourteen (14) seconds or more is is displayed on the twenty-four (24) second clock displayed on the twenty-four (24) second clock at at the time when the game was stoppedthe time when the game was stopped, the , the twenty-four (24) second clock shall twenty-four (24) second clock shall not be resetnot be reset, , but shall continue from the time it was stopped.but shall continue from the time it was stopped.

If If thirteen (13) seconds or lessthirteen (13) seconds or less is displayed is displayed on the twenty-four (24) second clock on the twenty-four (24) second clock at the time at the time when the game was stoppedwhen the game was stopped, the twenty-four , the twenty-four (24) second clock shall be (24) second clock shall be reset to fourteen (14) reset to fourteen (14) seconds.seconds.

INTERPRETATION:

Statement 2If the twenty-four (24) second clock signal sounds in a situation where, in the judgment of the officials, the opponents will gain immediate and clear control of the ball, the signal shall be disregarded and the game shall continue.

Example:Near the end of the twenty-four (24) second period A4’s pass is missed by A5 (both players are in their frontcourt) and the ball rolls into team A’s backcourt. Before B4 gains control of the ball with a free path to the basket the twenty-four (24) second signal sounds.

Interpretation:If B4 gains immediate and clear control of the ball the signal shall be disregarded and the game shall continue.

Statement 4If the game is stopped by an official for a foul or violation (not for the ball having gone out-of-bounds) committed by the team not in control of the ball and the possession of the ball is awarded to the same team that previously had control of the ball in the frontcourt, the twenty-four (24) second clock is reset as follows:

■ If fourteen (14) seconds or more are displayed on the twenty-four (24) second clock at the time the game was stopped, the twenty-four (24) second clock shall not be reset, but shall continue from the time it was stopped.

■ If thirteen (13) seconds or less are displayed on the twenty-four (24) second clock at the time the game was stopped, the twenty-four (24) second clock shall be reset to fourteen (14) seconds.

Example 1:B4 causes an out-of-bounds violation in the frontcourt of team A. The twenty-four (24) second clock shows eight (8) seconds.

Interpretation:Team A shall have only eight (8) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 2:A4 dribbles the ball in his frontcourt and is fouled by B4. This is the second foul against team B in this period. The twenty-four (24) second clock shows three (3) seconds.

Interpretation:The remaining three (3) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock for Team A is reset to fourteen (14) seconds

Example 3:With four (4) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock team A is in control of the ball in the frontcourt when(a) A4(b) B4 is injured and the officials interrupt the game.Interpretation:Team A shall have(a) four (4) seconds(b) The remaining four (4) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock for team A is reset to fourteen (14) seconds.

Example 4:A4 releases a shot for a field goal. While the ball is in the air a double foul against A5 and B5 is called with six (6) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock. The ball does not enter the basket. The alternating possession arrow indicates the next possession to Team A.Interpretation:Team A shall have six (6) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 5:With five (5) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock A4 is dribbling the ball when a technical foul is called against B4 followed by a technical foul against coach A.Interpretation:After the cancellation of equal penalties, the game shall resume with a throw-in for Team A and five (5) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 6:With: (a) sixteen (16) seconds

(b) twelve (12) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock B4 in his backcourt deliberately kicks the ball with his foot or strikes the ball with his fist.Interpretation:Team B’s violation. After the throw-in in the frontcourt team A shall have(a) sixteen (16) seconds,(b) The remaining twelve (12) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock is reset to fourteen (14) seconds.

Example 7:During A2’s throw-in, B4 in his backcourt places his arms over the boundary line and he blocks A4’s pass with(a) nineteen (19) seconds(b) eleven (11) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Interpretation:B4’s violation. After the throw-in in the frontcourt team A shall have(a) nineteen (19) seconds(b) The remaining eleven (11) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock is reset to fourteen (14) seconds

Example 8:A4 dribbles the ball in his frontcourt when B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul on A4 with six (6) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Interpretation:Regardless whether the free throws are made or missed Team A shall be awarded a throw-in from the centre line extended, opposite to the scorer's table. Team A shall have a new twenty-four (24) second period.

The same interpretation is valid for a technical and disqualifying foul.

Statement 5If the game is stopped by an official for any valid reason not connected with either team and if in the judgment of the officials the opponents would be placed at a disadvantage, the twenty-four (24) second clock shall continue from the time it was stopped.

Example 1:With 0:25 to play in the last minute of the game and with the score A 72 – B 72 Team A gains control of the ball and has dribbled the ball for twenty (20) seconds when the game is stopped by the officials due to(a) The game clock or the twenty-four (24) second clock failing to run or to start(b) A bottle being thrown on the playing court(c) The twenty-four (24) second clock being erroneously reset.

Interpretation:In all cases the game shall be resumed with a Team A throw-in and with four (4) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock. Team B would be placed at a disadvantage if the game were resumed with a new twenty-four (24) second period.

Example 2:After A3’s shot for a field goal the ball rebounds from the ring and is then controlled by A5. Nine (9) seconds later the twenty-four (24) second clock sounds in error. The officials interrupt the game.

Interpretation:Team A in control of the ball would be placed at a disadvantage if this were a twenty-four (24) second violation. After consulting with the commissioner and twenty-four (24) second clock operator the officials resume the game with a throw-in for team A with fifteen (15) seconds remaining on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

INTERPRETATION: (Rephrased)ART. 30 BALL RETURNED TO THE BACKCOURT

Statement While airborne, a player retains the same status relative to the floor as where he was last touching the floor before jumping into the air. However, when an airborne player jumps from his frontcourt and gains control of the ball while still airborne, *he/she is the first player on his team to establish team control.If his momentum then returns him to his backcourt, he is helpless to avoid *not returning also with the ball to the backcourt. Therefore, if an airborne player establishes a new team control, that player’s position relative to the frontcourt/backcourt will not be determined until the player has returned with both feet to the floor.

Example 1: (Rephrased & added letter C)*A4 in his backcourt attempts a fast break pass to A5 in the frontcourt. B3 jumps from the team B frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands(a) With both feet in his backcourt.(b) Straddling the centre line.(c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt.

Interpretation:No violation has occurred. B3 established the first Team B control of the ball while airborne *and his position relative to frontcourt/backcourt was not determined until both his feet returned to the floor.

Example 2: (added letter C)On the jump ball between A4 and B4 that begins the first period, the ball has been legally tapped when A5 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands(a) With both feet in his backcourt.(b) Straddling the centre line.(c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt.

Interpretation:No violation has occurred. A5 establishes the first Team A control of the ball while airborne. In all cases A5 is legally in his backcourt.

Example 3: (added letter C)Thrower-in A4 in his frontcourt attempts a pass to A3. A3 jumps from his backcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands(a) With both feet in his backcourt.(b) Straddling the centre line.(c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt.

Interpretation:Team A violation. Thrower-in A4 has established the Team A control of the ball in the frontcourt before A3 caught the ball while airborne and landed in his backcourt. In all cases A3 has illegally returned the ball to the backcourt.

Example 4:A4 in his backcourt attempts a pass to A5 in his frontcourt. B4 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and before he lands in his backcourt he passes the ball to B5 in his backcourt.

Interpretation:Team B violation for illegally returning the ball to the backcourt.

INTERPRETATION:ART. 31 GOALTENDING AND INTERFERENCE

Statement 1When the ball is above the ring during a shot for a field goal or a free-throw attempt, it is interference if a player reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Example:*On A4’s last or only free throw,(a) Before the ball has touched the ring,(a) Before the ball has touched the ring,(b) After the ball has touched the ring and (b) After the ball has touched the ring and still has the still has the possibility to enter the basket,possibility to enter the basket, B4 reaches through the B4 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.basket from below and touches the ball.

Interpretation:*B4’s violation for touching the ball illegally*B4’s violation for touching the ball illegally..(a) A4 shall be awarded one (1) point & a (a) A4 shall be awarded one (1) point & a technical foultechnical foul shall be called on B4.shall be called on B4.(b) A4 shall be awarded one (1) point but no technical foul (b) A4 shall be awarded one (1) point but no technical foul shall be called on B4.shall be called on B4.

Statement 5It is an interference violation if during a shot for field goal a player causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate in such a way that the ball, in the judgment of an official, has been prevented from entering the basket or has or has been been caused to enter the basket.caused to enter the basket.

Example:A4 attempts a shot for a three-point (3-pt. ) field goal near the end of the game. While the ball is in the air the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. After the signal:

(a) B4 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate and therefore, in the judgment of the official, the ball is prevented from entering the basket.

(b) A5 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate and (b) A5 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate and therefore, in the judgment of the official, it causes the ball therefore, in the judgment of the official, it causes the ball to enter the basket.to enter the basket.

Interpretation:In both cases.In both cases. Even after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game, the ball remains live and therefore an interference violation has occurred.(a) Three (3) points are awarded to team A.(b) Basket is nullified(b) Basket is nullified..

Statement 6Interference is committedis committed by a defensive or offensive player during a shot for a fielda field goal when a player touches the basket or the backboard while the ball is in contact with the ring and still has a possibility to enter the basket.

Example:*After A4’s shot for a field goal*After A4’s shot for a field goal, the ball has rebounded from the ring and then again landed on the ring. The ball is still touching the ring when:(a) B4 touches the basket or backboard.(b) A5 touches the basket or backboard.(b) A5 touches the basket or backboard. Interpretation:In both casesIn both cases it is violation.violation. The interference restrictions apply as long as the ball has the possibility to enter the basket.

ART.33.10 No-charge semi-circle areasART.33.10 No-charge semi-circle areas

The no-charge semi-circle areas are drawn on the playing The no-charge semi-circle areas are drawn on the playing court for the purpose of designating a specific area for the court for the purpose of designating a specific area for the interpretation of charge/block situations under the interpretation of charge/block situations under the basketbasket..

On any penetration play situation into the no-charge semi-On any penetration play situation into the no-charge semi-circle area a contact caused by an offensive player with a circle area a contact caused by an offensive player with a defensive player defensive player inside the no-charge semicircleinside the no-charge semicircle shall shall not be called as an offensive foulnot be called as an offensive foul, unless the offensive , unless the offensive player is illegally using his hands, arms, legs or body, whenplayer is illegally using his hands, arms, legs or body, when

the offensive player is in control of the ball whilst the offensive player is in control of the ball whilst airborne, andairborne, and he/he/sheshe attempts a shot or passes off, and attempts a shot or passes off, and the defensive player has both feet inside the no-charge the defensive player has both feet inside the no-charge semi-circle area.semi-circle area.

INTERPRETATION:33.10 No-charge semi-circle areas

StatementThe purpose of the no-charge semi-circle rule is not to reward a defensive player who has taken a position under his own basket in order to draw a charging foul against an offensive player who is in control of the ball and is penetrating towards the basket.

For the no-charge semi-circle rule to be applied:

(a) The defensive player shall have both feet inside the semi-circle area (see Diagram 1). The semi-circle line is not part of the semi-circle area.

(b) The offensive player shall drive to the basket across the semi-circle line and attempt a shot for a field goal or a pass while airborne.

The no-charge semi-circle rule is not to be applied and any contact shall be judged according to normal regulations, e. g. cylinder principle, and block/charge principle:

(a) For all play situations occurring outside the no-charge semi-circle area, also developing from the area between the semi-circle area and the end line.

(b) For all rebounding play situations when, after a shot for a field goal, the ball rebounds and a contact situation occurs.

(c) For any illegal use of the hands, arms, legs or body by either offensive or defensive player.

Example 1:A4 attempts a jump shot that begins outside the semi-circle area and charges into B4 who is inside the semi-circle area.Interpretation:A4’s legal action as the no-charge semi-circle rule is applied.

Example 2:A4 dribbles along the end line and, after reaching the area behind the backboard, jumps diagonally or backwards and charges into B4 who is in a legal guarding position inside the semi-circle area.Interpretation:A4’s charging foul. The no-charge semi-circle rule is not applied as A4 has entered the no-charge semi-circle area from the playing court directly behind the backboard and its extended imaginary line (see Diagram 1).

Example 3:A4 shot for a field goal touches the ring and a rebound situation occurs. A5 jumps into the air, catches the ball and then charges into B4 who is in a legal guarding position inside the semi-circle area.Interpretation:A5’s charging foul. The no-charge semi-circle rule is not applied.

Example 4:A4 drives to the basket and is in the act of shooting. Instead of completing the shot for a field goal A4 passes the ball to A5 who is directly following him. A4 then charges into B4 who is inside the no-charge semi-circle area. At the same time A5, with the ball in his hands is on a direct drive to the basket in order to score.Interpretation:A4’s charging foul. The no-charge semi-circle rule is not applied as A4 illegally uses his body to clear the way to the basket for A5.

Example 5:A4 drives to the basket and is in the act of shooting. Instead of completing the shot for a field goal A4 passes the ball to A5 who is standing in the corner of the playing court. A4 then charges into B4 who is inside the no-charge semi-circle area.

Interpretation:A4’s legal action. The no-charge semi-circle rule is applied.

Position of a player inside/outside the no-charge semi-circle area

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 36 UNSPORTSMANLIKE FOUL

Statement 1During the last two (2) minutes of the fourth period and during the last two (2) minutes of each extra period, the ball is out-of-bounds for a throw-in and still in the hands of the official or already at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. If at this moment a defensive player on the playing court causes contact with a player of the offensive team on the playing court and a foul is called, it is an unsportsmanlike foul.

Example 1:With 0:53 to play in the last minute of the game A4 has the ball in his hands or at his disposal for a throw-in when B5 causes contact on the playing court and a foul is called on B5.Interpretation:B5 obviously has made no effort to play the ball and gain an advantage by not allowing the game clock to restart. An unsportsmanlike foul must be called without a warning being given.

Example 2:With 0:53 to play in the last minute of the game thrower-in A4 has the ball in his hands or at his disposal when A5 causes contact with B5 on the playing court and a foul is called on A5.Interpretation:A5 did not gain an advantage by committing a foul. A personal foul is called on A5 (this is an offensive foul)(this is an offensive foul) unless there is hard contact which shall be called as an unsportsmanlike foul. Team B is awarded the ball for a throw-in at the place nearest to the infraction.

Statement 2In the last minute(s) of a close game after the ball has left the hands of the thrower-in, a defensive player, in order to stop or not to restart the game clock, causes contact with an offensive player who is just about to receive or has received the ball on the playing court. Such contact shall be called immediately as a personal foul unless there is hard contact which shall be called as an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul. The principle of advantage/ disadvantage shall not be applied.

Example 1:With 1:02 to play in the last minute of the game and with the score A 83 – B 80 the ball has left the hands of thrower-in A4 when B5 causes contact on the playing court with A5 who is about to receive the ball. A foul is called on B5.Interpretation:A personal foul shall be called on B5 immediately unless the officials judge that the severity of the B5 contact requires an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul to be called.

Example 2:With 1:02 to play in the last minute of the game and with the score A 83 – B 80 the ball has left the hands of thrower-in A4 when A5 causes contact on the playing court with B5. A foul is called on A5.Interpretation:A5 did not gain an advantage by committing a foul. A personal (offensive)(offensive) foul shall be called on A5 immediately unless there is hard contact. Team B is awarded the ball for a throw-in at the place nearest to the infraction.

Example 3:With 1:02 to play in the last minute of the game and with the score A 83 – B 80 the ball has left the hands of thrower-in A4 when, in a different area of the playing court to where the throw-in is made, B5 causes contact with A5. A foul is called on B5.

Interpretation:B5 is obviously not making any effort to play the ball and an advantage is gained by not allowing the game clock to restart. An unsportsmanlike foul must be called without a warning being given.

INTERPRETATION:ART. 42 SPECIAL SITUATIONS

Statement 1In special situations with a number of penalties to be administered during the same stopped clock period, officials must pay particular attention to the order in which the violation or fouls occurred in determining which penalties are to be administered and which penalties are to be cancelled.

Example 2:A4 attempts a jump shot for a field goal and is fouled by B3. Afterwards, while A4 is still in the act of shooting, he is fouled by B4.

Interpretation:B4’s foul shall be disregarded unless it is an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul.

INTERPRETATION:ART. 44 CORRECTABLE ERRORS

Statement 2 (Rephrased)If the error constitutes the wrong player attempting a free throw (s), the free throw (s) attempted as a result of the error shall be cancelled. The ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in at the free-throw line extended. If the game has started the ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in at the place nearest to where the game was interrupted, unless penalties for further infractions are to be unless penalties for further infractions are to be administeredadministered. If the officials have realized that a wrong player has the intention to attempt a free throw(s), before the ball has left the hands of the free-throw before the ball has left the hands of the free-throw shootershooter for the first or only free throw, he/she shall be immediately replaced by the correct free-throw shooter without any sanction.

Example 1:B4 fouls A4 and this is team B’s sixth team foul. A4 is awarded two (2) free throws. Instead of A4 it is A5 who attempts the two (2) free throws. The error is discovered:(a) Before the ball has left A5’s hands for the first free throw.(b) After the ball has left A5’s hands for the first free throw.(c) (c) *After the successful second free throw.*After the successful second free throw.

Interpretation:In (a), the error is immediately corrected and A4 is required to attempt the two (2) free throws without any sanction for team A.In (b) and (c) the two (2) free throws are cancelled and the game is resumed with a Team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended.The same procedure shall be applied if the foul of B4 is unsportsmanlike. In that case also the right of the possession In that case also the right of the possession as part of the penalty is cancelled and the game is resumed as part of the penalty is cancelled and the game is resumed with a throw-in for team B from the centre line extended.with a throw-in for team B from the centre line extended.

Example 2:B4 fouls A4 in the act of shooting followed by a coach B technical foul. Instead of A4 it is A5 who attempts all four (4) free throws. The error is discovered before the ball has left the hands of Team A player for the throw-in as part of the penalty for the technical foul.

Interpretation:The A5 two (2) free throws which should have been attempted by A4 are cancelled and the game is resumed with a throw-in for Team A from the centre-line extended, opposite the scorer’s table.

ART.46 Referee. Duties and Powers

46.12 Be 46.12 Be authorized to approveauthorized to approve and use and use the the technical equipmenttechnical equipment, if available, to , if available, to decide, before he signs the scoresheet, if a decide, before he signs the scoresheet, if a last shot at the last shot at the end of each period or any end of each period or any extra periodextra period was was released during released during playing timeplaying time or whether that shot counts or whether that shot counts for for two (2) or three (3) pointstwo (2) or three (3) points

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 46 REFEREE: DUTIES AND POWERS

Statement 2The referee is authorized to identify situations whento identify situations when thethe use of technical equipment is appropriate, oris appropriate, or, at the request of a coach, to verify if a last shot at the end of a period was released during playing time and/or and/or whether that last shot counts for two (2) or three (3) whether that last shot counts for two (2) or three (3) pointspoints. The referee is the only one to decide whether such equipment shall or shall not be used.In case of a replay review, that review shall be conducted by the officials, commissioner, if present, and the timer. The referee shall make the final decision. The request for use of replay equipment must be made before the start of the next period or before the referee has signed the score sheet.

Example 3:Team A is ahead with two (2) points. The signal sounds to end the period or game when B4 shoots for a field goal and scores, but only two (2) and not three (3) points are granted by the officials. Before the start of the next period or extra period or before the referee has signed the score sheet, the coach of Team B requests the use of replay equipment.

Interpretation:The technical equipment can be used to verify whether the final shot at the end of the period was released during playing time and/or whether that shot counts for two (2) or three (3) points. The request of coach B shall be accepted.accepted.

ART.50 24 seconds operator: Duties.

50.1 24 seconds device Started or restarted:

A team gains control of a live ball on the A team gains control of a live ball on the playing court.playing court.

On a On a throw-inthrow-in, the ball , the ball touches or is touches or is legally touched by any playerlegally touched by any player on the on the playing court.playing court.

INTERPRETATION:

ART. 50 TWENTY-FOUR SECOND OPERATOR: DUTIES

StatementThe twenty-four (24) second clock shall be switched off after the ball became dead and the game clock has been stopped when there are fewer than twenty-four (24) or fourteen (14) seconds remaining on the game clock in any period.

Example 1:With eighteen (18) seconds on the game clock and three (3) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock player B1 in his backcourt deliberately kicks the ball.

Interpretation:The game is resumed with a throw-in for Team A in his frontcourt with eighteen (18) seconds on the game clock and fourteen (14) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock.

Example 2:With seven (7) seconds on the game clock and three (3) seconds on the twenty-four (24) second clock player B1 in his backcourt deliberately kicks the ball.

Interpretation:The game is resumed with a throw-in for Team A in his frontcourt with seven (7) seconds on the game clock and the twenty-four (24) second clock shall be switched off.

A - OFFICIALS’ SIGNALS

II. CLOCK-RELATED

TWENTY-FOUR (24)AND

FOURTEEN (14)FOURTEEN (14)SECOND RESET

The same signal.The same signal.

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