IWBF Rule changes summary 2014
Player Numbers:
Legal player numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99.
Time Outs:
Purpose: To prevent an excessive number of time-outs at the end of the game,.
During the game, each team may have:

2 time-outs during the first half (can be taken at any time),

3 time-outs during the second half with a maximum of 2 of these time-outs in the last
2 minutes of the second half.
TABLE OFFICIALS: the first time-out box of the second half should be marked with
‘=’ if no time-outs have been taken by the final 2 minutes of the 4th Quarter.
If overtime is needed, each team may take 1 (one) time-out in each period of overtime.
Shot clock
Purpose: To speed up the game and encourage more attacking during the game.
After the ball has touched the ring of the opponents’ basket, the shot clock shall be reset to

24 seconds, if the opposing team (defensive team) gains control of the ball.

14 seconds, if the team which regains control of the ball is the same team that was in
control of the ball before the ball touched the ring (offensive team).
Lifting
It is only lifting if the player rises from the wheelchair, i.e. both of the players buttocks leave
the seat.
A player cannot leave their seat to shoot, rebound or pass the ball or attempt to block a shot
or a pass from an opponent or attempt to secure a pass from a team-mate.
Both wheels leaving the floor is no longer classed as lifting.
The penalty for lifting remains a technical foul (see later).
Technical foul
Purpose: The current penalty is considered excessive
The penalty for a technical foul is now 1 (one) free throw plus possession at the centre line
opposite the scorers table.
This is the case EXCEPT a technical foul awarded for lifting in an attempt to block a shot:

If made then the basket counts and either 2 (two) or 3 (three) points are awarded and
1 (one) free throw is awarded.

If missed, then the player attempting the shot will make either 2 (two) or 3 (three)
shots, followed by possession at the centre line opposite the scorers table.
A player who receives 2 (two) technical fouls will be disqualified for the remainder of the
game. No additional penalty for the disqualification shall be given in addition to that awarded
for the second technical foul.
TABLE OFFICIALS : After the 2nd technical foul, the scorer should record GD (game
disqualifying) in next available personal foul box.
Unsportsmanlike foul
The penalty remains unchanged
nd
TABLE OFFICIALS : After the 2 unsportsmanlike foul, the scorer should record
G
D
(game
disqualifying) in next available personal foul box.
Disqualifying foul
The penalty remains unchanged
Officials’ signals
Several officials’ signals change and are re-ordered. Some new signals are introduced
(below).
Game Clock signals
STOP THE CLOCK
STOP THE CLOCK FOR FOUL
START THE CLOCK
Open palm
One clenched fist
Chop with hand
Scoring
1 POINT
2 POINTS
3 POINTS
1 finger, 'flag' from wrist
2 fingers, 'flag' from wrist
3 fingers extended
One arm: Attempt
Both arms: Successful
Substitution and Time-out
SUBSTITUTION
Cross forearms
BECKONING-IN
CHARGED TIME-OUT
MEDIA TIME-OUT
Open palm, wave towards the
body
Form T, show index finger
Open arms with clenched fists
Informative
CANCEL SCORE, CANCEL PLAY
VISIBLE COUNT
Scissor-like action with arms, once across chest
Counting while moving the palm
COMMUNICATION
SHOT CLOCK RESET
DIRECTION OF PLAY AND /
OR OUT-OF-BOUNDS
HELD BALL / JUMP BALL
SITUATION
Thumb up
Rotate hand, extend index finger
Point in direction of play, arm
parallel to sidelines
Thumbs up, then point in
direction of play using the
alternating possession arrow
Violations
TRAVELLING
TOUCHING FLOOR WITH
FEET OR FOOTREST BAR
ILLEGAL DRIBBLE:
 DOUBLE DRIBBLING
ILLEGAL DRIBBLE:
 CARRYING THE BALL
NOT APPLICABLE
Running Game Only
Rotate fists
Push hands down
Patting motion with palm
Half rotation with palm
3 SECONDS
5 SECONDS
8 SECONDS
Arm extended, show 3 fingers
Show 5 fingers
Show 8 fingers
24 SECONDS
BALL RETURNED TO BACKCOURT
DELIBERATE FOOT BALL
Fingers touch shoulder
Wave arm front of body
Point to the foot
Number of Players
No. 00 and 0
Both hands show number 0
Right hand shows number 0
No. 1 - 5
No. 6 - 10
No. 11 - 15
Right hand shows number 1 to 5
Right hand shows number 5, left
hand shows number 1 to 5
Right hand shows clenched fist, left
hand shows number 1 to 5
No. 16
No. 24
First reverse hand shows number 1 for the decade digit then open hands show number 6 for the units digit
First reverse hand shows number 2 for the decade digit then open hand shows number 4 for the units digit
No. 40
No. 62
First reverse hand shows number 4 for the decade digit then open hand shows 0 for the units digit
First reverse hands show number 6 for the decade digit then open hand shows 2 for the units digit
No. 78
No. 99
First reverse hands show number 7 for the decade digit then open hands show number 8 for the units digit
First reverse hands show number 9 for the decade digit then open hands show number 9 for the units digit
Types of Fouls
HOLDING
Blocking (defense), Illegal
Screen (offense)
PUSHING OR CHARGING
WITHOUT THE BALL
HANDCHECKING
Grasp wrist downward
Both hands on hips
Imitate push
Grab palm and forward motion
ILLEGAL USE OF HANDS
CHARGING WITH THE BALL
ILLEGAL CONTACT TO THE
HAND
EXCESSIVE SWINGING OF
ELBOW
Strike wrist
Clenched fist strike open palm
Strike the palm towards the
other forearm
Swing elbow backwards
HIT TO THE HEAD
FOUL BY TEAM IN CONTROL
OF THE BALL
CROSSING TO EARLY
IN OPPONENT’S PATH
Imitate the contact to the head
Point clenched fist towards
basket of offending team
Imitate movement of
wheelchair with fists
FOUL ON THE ACT OF SHOOTING
FOUL NOT ON THE ACT OF SHOOTING
One arm with clenched fist, followed by indication of the numbers of
free throws
One arm with clenched fist, followed by pointing to the floor
Special Fouls
DOUBLE FOUL
Wave clenched fists on both
hands
TECHNICAL FOUL
UNSPORTSMANLIKE FOUL
DISQUALIFYING FOUL
Form T, showing palms
Grasp wrist upward
Clenched fists on both hands
Foul / Penalty Administration
Reporting to Table
AFTER FOUL WITHOUT FREE
THROW(S)
AFTER FOUL BY TEAM IN
CONTROL OF THE BALL
Point in direction of play, arm
parallel to sidelines
Clenched fist in direction of play,
arm parallel to sidelines
1 FREE THROW
2 FREE THROWS
3 FREE THROWS
Hold up 1 finger
Hold up 2 fingers
Hold up 3 fingers
Administrating Free Throws – Active Official (Lead)
1 FREE THROW
2 FREE THROWS
3 FREE THROWS
1 finger horizontal
3 fingers horizontal
2 fingers horizontal
Administrating Free Throws – Passive Official (Trail & Centre)
1 FREE THROW
2 FREE THROWS
Index finger
Fingers together on both hands
3 FREE THROWS
3 fingers extended on both
hands