Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person. General basketball officiating i mhsaa basketball rules fundamentals while the ball remains live, a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless it is a try or tap for goal. The official must make sure that the integrity of the game is always upheld, that the game is kept under control according the rules of the game, sportsmanship and personal enrichment allowing players and. The penalty is the awarding of the ball to the opposition team at the nearest point to where the violation occurred out of bounds.
Whether you are a referee, parent, player, commentator, or just a student of the game, this referee officiating hand signal guide will help give you a better understanding of the hand signals that referees use on the basketball court. The idea is to gain respect of all involved in the contest accept criticism and praise in the same manner and never hesitate to ask for assistance. Basketball reffing made easy basketball refferee success system. Fiba is the international ruling body for the sport of basketball. This document supersedes all previously published fiba official interpretations.
You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the basketball terminology az section. Should this be directly behind the backboard, the all should be inbounded to the side of the backboard. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. In addition to the nfhs, each state has its own interscholastic athletic association that governs basketball competition within the state. Dec 17, 2019 a great way to earn some spare cash and stay involved with the game of basketball is to work as a referee. Bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. If youre like me, you no doubt dreamed of becoming a pro basketball player or any sport for that matter but stumbled across the gratification of. Lets gain new appreciation for officials during down time officials news. 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. The njsiaa provides the officals handbook for the benefit of all officials and member schools in our state.
Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. The nba video rulebook website is intended to help explain the rules of the nba game to all interested parties our teams, the media, and our fans. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. They are responsible international events such as the olympics and the world cup.
The winner of a game of basketball is determined by the team scoring the greater number. It is important that referees are role models on the court. Get the latest official nfhs high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Cross checking time 52 p 1 to 3 minutes should be a visible thrust. The objective of the game is to put the ball in the opposing teams basket. Therefore, this is where leagues and associations around the world get their rules, regulations and statutes. No score goal counts attempt and if successful delayed lane violation points scored use 1 or 2 fingers after signal 14 14 15 3point field goal 16 17 18 bonus free throw for 2nd throw. For players, its a fun way to stay active in the community and get a feeling of the flow of rules enforcement. The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating 1. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to.
There are hundreds of thousands of basketball referees within the fiba umbrella. He has been selected to work 10 ncaa womens tournaments and 2 ncaa mens tournaments. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. These rules are intended to promote character and selfesteem. The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating. Basketball new zealand basic guide to refereeing 6 violations violations are infractions of the rules. Any subsequent amendments for 20172018 will appear on the piaa web site at the piaa board of directors may adopt, change or modify these rules and regulations, as well as. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Even many parks and recreation leagues will pay their basketball referees, though it may only be the minimum wage. Official basketball rules college basketball rules.
Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules. These quizzes are created annually by referee magazine editors. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. National association of sports officials naso officials conference. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Jul 26, 2018 bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person and 3person crews revised 06012016, approved for use for the 201617 season 1. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. January 2019 official basketball rules 2018 page 41 of 96 33. Violations are actions by players that break a basketball rule such as traveling, stepping on the line. If table officials disagree, the goal shall count andor the foul shall be. Many of the coaches in youth basketball leagues today are parents of the players volunteering their time to coach the team.
A beginners guide to being a good basketball referee 2020. New trail inbounds ball for side line throw in, trail will be farthest from the offenses basket. This year a number of rule changes came into effect. Many additional resources are available to licensed officials in the ihsa officials center.
If you want to be 100% sure on the rules in the league youre coaching, get in contact with the people who run your league and clarify the rules youre not sure about. Please take the time to view this easy to understand presentation on the new rules for this season. Mhsaa basketball officials manual crews of 2 and 3 3 section 1. Modified regulations interpret the rules for wheelchair basketball. Referee manual the official should maintain a nonbias control of the game. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. If you need study tools, visit your sport in the referee training center. Throughout the official basketball rules interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. Information on how to complete a fiba basketball scoresheet. 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.
Cody poder, english 202c throughout the many levels of basketball that are played throughout the world, the officiating is scrutinized much more than any other aspect of the game. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Official volleyball rules 20172020 official volleyball rules 20172020 1 approved by the 35 th fivb congress 2016 to be implemented in all competitions beginning after 1 st january 2017. Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only.
Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. Basketball referee hand signals can seem complicated because there are so many. They regulate a game affected by the use of a chair instead of standing. Please see page 21 for the rules for upward basketball. Tripping time 57 p 1 to 3 minutes obstructing an opponent at or below. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. Take this bfc basketball rules guide as a general overview of the common rules of basketball.
Basketball referee signals and meaning inspirational basketball. Upward basketball is governed by a set of rules unique to upward basketball, which include game format, rules for game play, and a substitution system. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Basketball victoria technical officials commission. Frip level 1 home study book refereeing canada basketball.
Download your free copy of the latest ncaa basketball rules. May 30, 2019 rules, interpretations, mechanics, philosophies and other information may or may not be correct for the current year. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa oversees the college game. They are based on high school rules and are intended to help officials test their knowledge. To achieve officiating excellence an official must combine knowledge of the rules and of the game with proper mechanics and decisionmaking skills. As a referee it is your responsibility to know and uphold these rules. The ncaa has separate mens and womens basketball rules committees that determine the game regulations for mens and womens intercollegiate basketball.
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