NFHS Basketball

2008-09Rules Changes

Free-Throw Lane Spaces(8-1-4b, c, d, e)

• All players moved up one space on free-throw lane

• Two spaces closest to end line now remain vacant

• New 2” x 8” mark must be added to lane near free-throw line – temporary or permanent

• Old 2” x 8” mark near end line need not be removed

Illegal Uniform Penalty(10-5-4)

• Maximum of one technical foul for:– Illegal uniform(s)– Illegal pant(s) or skirt(s)– Illegal number(s)

• Previous penalty was one technical foul assessed to each starter/substitute

• Technical foul now charged directly to head coach

• Must be seated for the remainder of the game in states utilizing the optional coaching box

Illegal Uniform Penalty(10-5-4)

• Proliferation of illegal uniforms in recent years

• Previous penalty was severe and many games started with multiple technical fouls

• Penalty changed because head coach is ultimately responsible for the ordering, purchasing and wearing of legal uniforms

• No change to rule regarding illegal items such as jewelry, undershirts, etc.

Headbands Defined, Colors Added(3-5-3)

• Headbands must be:– Worn on the forehead/crown– Nonabrasive – Unadorned– Maximum of 2 inches

• Only one logo (school or manufacturer) permitted• Head decorations prohibited

Headbands Defined, Colors Added(3-5-3)

• All headbands must meet other requirements of:– Color– Maximum size– Logo restrictions– Team uniformity

• Ponytail holders are considered hair-control devices – no restrictions

Headbands Defined, Colors Added(3-5-3)

• Black and beige added to list of permissible colors

• Permitted colors now includes:– White– Black– Beige (standard pre-wrap color)– Predominant jersey color

BOARD #23

2008-2009

POINT OF EMPHASIS

84 50

2

POINTS OF EMPHASIS SAME AS

NFHS & IAABO

• Legal Uniforms

• Rough Play

• Time-Outs

• Slapping the Backboard

• Officials’ Mechanics and Signals

PLUS +

CONSISTENCY

CONSISTENCY

CONSISTENCY

IAABO PHILOSOPHY

ONE RULE, ONE INTERPRETATION

PROFESSIONALISM

DRESS FOR SUCCESS: (PERCEPTION OF SELF & ORGANIZATION)

• SHOW UP TO OUR ASSIGNMENTS DRESSED WELL

(BUSINESS CASUAL OR BETTER)

• UNIFORMS NEAT WITH APPROPRIATE PATCHES• SHOES SHINED• HAIR GROOMED

PROFESSIONALISM (CONT)

IN THE LOCKER ROOM

- Pre-Game

IN THE STANDS

- Constructive observation of contest

- Should not be in uniform (civilian shirt)

ON THE COURT

- Rhythm (fluent, comfortable, confidence)

- Speed (stay with or ahead of the play)

- Balance (keeping players inside)

- Quickness (moving with a purpose)

PRE-GAME CONFERENCE

• Contact partner once schedule is received (use email option on arbiter and ask for reply)

• ½ Hour to 1 Hour prior to start of game (Some Middle School and/or JV contest telephone?)

• 2-Way or 3-Way Conversation

• COVER: (pre-game card)

court & equipment, teams, floor coverage, technical situations, rule changes

• **Hook up the electronic devices prior to coming out of the locker room

CONFERENCE WITH TEAM CAPTAINS

** 15 mins prior to start of game (Wow! This is a Change) (Let’s see how it goes this season!)

• COVER: Be Brief and to the point Introduce yourselves as Mr/Mrs/Miss “Address Sportsmanship” Address any court issues (e.g. hanging ropes) Identify speaking captains

CONFERENCE WITH TABLE PERSONNEL

• 12-MIN MARK REFEREE GO TO THE TABLE• ENSURE POSSESSION ARROW IS AT TABLE• GIVE SENSE OF URGENCY ON BOOKS (NAMES,NUMBERS, STARTERS BY 10-MIN MARK)• IDENTIFY TABLE PERSONNEL• CLEAR TABLE OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL• GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO TABLE• TEST 30-SEC SHOT CLOCK• SIGN BOTH OFFICIALS IN BOOKS• TEST ELECTRONIC DEVICES• TEST THE BALL (7-Min mark, we should be ready & focused on teams)

OBSERVATION OF COURT & EQUIPMENT

• ADDRESS ANY COURT DEFECTS WITH GAME MGMT

(Alert both head coaches of defects)

(** Include on game report)

• CORRECT ANY UNIFORM ISSUES IMMEDIATELY (** Uniform change out of confines of gym)

• CORRECT ANY JEWLRY ISSUES IMMEDIATELY

• CORRECT ANY HAIR ISSUES IMMEDIATELY

CONFERENCE WITH TEAM COACHES

3-MIN MARK GO OVER AND MEET COACHES

(Always go to the visiting team first)

COVER:• “Sportsmanship”• Respecting the coach’s box (28’ to 14’)• Getting teams out immediately after time-outs• “Asking head coach if team is properly equipped”

QUESTIONS???

ARBITER WEBPAGE

http://www.thearbiter.net/

BOARD #23 WEBPAGE

http://www.iaabo23.org/currentmembers/currentmembers.htm

NFHS WEBPAGE

http://www.nfhs.org/web/2006/08/basketball.aspx

IAABO HOME PAGE

http://www.iaabo.org/

IAABO REFSCHOOL

http://www.ruleboxsoftware.com/iaabo.aspx