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IAABO Bd #6
2013-14
Peter Palermino
Bd 6 Rules Interpreter
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National Federation of State
High School Associations
NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Rules Changes
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Rule Correction
Rule 8.1.4a – Page 52
 Should read....
“Marked lane spaces may be occupied by a
maximum of two offensive players; four
defensive players may occupy lane spaces.”
 The present wording which includes the word
shall is not accurate.
Electronic Devices
(1-19 New)
 Electronic devices are permitted
during the game.
 Electronic devices may be used on
the bench for coaching and
statistical purposes.
A Team Shall Not:
(10-1-3)
 Not use a megaphone or any electronic
communication device at courtside, or
electronic equipment for voice
communication with players on the
court.
 Not use electronic audio and /or video
devices to review a decision of the
contest officials.
 Penalty – team technical
Visible Manufacturer’s
Logo/Trademark/Reference
3-4-2a
 A single visible manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference is
permitted on the team jersey.
 Rule -3-5 - Already allowed for
pants.
Leg Compression Sleeve
(3-5-3)
 Leg compression sleeves added to rule book
because of the frequent use of these sleeves
for non-medical reasons.
 The specifications match those of arm
compression sleeve.
 They must be white, beige, black or a
single solid school color. The sleeve must
be the same color for each team member and
have only a single manufacturer's logo. The
sleeve must be worn for medical reasons
only.
Fashion Police review
 Head bands, wristbands, arm and
leg compression sleeves must be
either:
white, beige, black or a single
solid school color
Observe during pre-game and
correct then.
The Head Coach May Enter the
Court: (10-4-5 Note)
 head coach may enter the court in
the situation where:
- a fight may break out or
- a fight has broken out
to prevent the situation from
escalating.
National Federation of State
High School Associations
NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Major Editorial Changes
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Coaching Box
1-13-2
 The coaching box shall be outlined
outside the side of the court on
which the scorer's and timer's table
and team benches are located.
 The area shall be bounded by a line
drawn 14 feet from the end line
towards the mid-court.
EDITORIAL CHANGE
Court
Rule 1-13-2
MechaniGram®
The coaching box is 14 feet long placed in the middle of the
regulation 42-foot long half court.
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Announcer (1-18)
 The announcer shall be prohibited
from making announcements while
the clock is running during the
course of the contest.
 No penalty. If necessary, notify
game management.
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High School Associations
NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Points of Emphasis
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Proper Mechanics and Signals
 The use of proper mechanics and
signals are imperative to the
success of the contest and the
officiating team.
 The signals are a means of
communicating what is happening
on the floor.
 A uniform set of signals enhances
the flow of the contest.
Granting Time-Out
 Officials must be diligent to recognize
the request of a timeout by the coach
and determine that it is at the
appropriate time.
 Officials must know the status of the
ball and whether there is player
control before granting the request.
POINT OF EMPHASIS
Granting
Time-out
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Officials should know the situation of the game and the
sequence of granting and reporting a time-out.
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Guidelines to Enforce Illegal
Contact
 When contact occurs that affects
the rhythm, speed, quickness and
balance (RSQB) of the player,
illegal contact has occurred.
 Illegal contact must be ruled
regardless of time, score and game
situation.
POINT OF EMPHASIS
Illegal Contact
Guidelines
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Hand checking
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Displacement
Player Control
Contact that impedes rhythm, speed, balance and quickness
of the offensive or defensive player should be ruled a foul.
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Intentional Foul
 An intentional foul is a personal or
technical foul that may or may not be
premeditated and is not based solely on
the severity of the act.
 It is contact that:
• neutralizes an opponent’s obvious
advantageous position.
Intentional Foul (cont.)
• Contact on an opponent who is clearly not
in the play.
• May be excessive contact.
• Contact that is not necessarily
premeditated or based solely on the
severity of the act.
POINT OF EMPHASIS
Intentional
Foul
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Premeditated Contact
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Contact with opponent
not in play
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Excessive Contact
An intentional foul may be strategic to stop the clock or
create a situation that may be tactically done for the team
taking action. They may seem innocent in severity but
without any playing of the ball it should be ruled intentional.
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Contact Above Shoulders
A player shall not swing his/her arm(s) or elbow(s) even
without contacting an opponent. Swinging with no
contact = Violation!
Examples of illegal contact above the shoulders and
resulting penalties:
1. Contact with a stationary elbow may be
incidental or a common foul.
2. An elbow in movement but not excessive
should be an intentional foul.
3. A moving elbow that is excessive can be
either an intentional foul or flagrant personal
foul.
CT Only Mechanics
I.
Point to the floor with “one” finger to indicate
foot touching “3” point line (i.e. 2 point field
goal is being attempted)
II.
Using the "Tip" signal ONLY for a defensive
player deflecting the ball into the backcourt
III.
Using the "Not Closely-Guarded" Signal
(Optional)
IV.
Allowing players to wear “Concussion”
Headbands, if they are different colors.
CT Only Mechanics
V.
Team members are not allowed to congregate
at division line or on school logo during
introductions. Coaches and officials will direct
players to free throw line area in front of
respective benches.
VI.
Captains-Head Coaches-Officials pre-game
meeting should occur from 5 to 10 minutes prior
to start of game. If the head coach refuses to
attend the meeting, notify your Secretary or
Commissioner, who will notify the school Athletic
Director and CIAC.
CT Only Mechanics
VII. Coaching Box must be marked. If home
coach and/or home management refuse to
designate unmarked coaching box with tape,
the home team will not be permitted the use of
a coaching box for that game. However, the
visiting team will be allowed the use of a
coaching box. Notify IAABO Secretary or
Commissioner on the next day.
Touch Calls Book/DVD
Referee magazine - $17.99
Bd. 6 - $10
Will have for Nov. 13 mtg
If interested, contact Secretary Lopes tonite!
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