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NFHS Basketball Rules

RULE 1 - SECTION 1
PLAYING COURT DIMENSIONS

RULE 1 - SECTION 2
SIDELINES, END LINES

RULE 1 - SECTION 3
CENTER RESTRAINING CIRCLE, DIVISION LINE

RULE 1 - SECTION 4
THREE-POINT LINE

RULE 1 - SECTION 5
FREE-THROW LANE

RULE 1 - SECTION 6
FREE-THROW LINE

RULE 1 - SECTION 7 BACKBOARDS

RULE 1 - SECTION 8
BACKBOARD POSITION

RULE 1 - SECTION 9
BACKBOARD PADDING, SUPPORT SYSTEMS

RULE 1 - SECTION 10
BASKET SIZE, MATERIAL

RULE 1 - SECTION 11
BASKET RING

RULE 1 - SECTION 12
BALL

RULE 1 - SECTION 13
TEAM BENCH LOCATIONS, COACHING BOX, TIME-OUT AREA

RULE 1 - SECTION 14
RED/LED LIGHT, AUDIBLE SIGNAL

RULE 1 - SECTION 15
CLOCK AND SCOREBOARD

RULE 1 - SECTION 16
POSSESSION ARROW

RULE 1 - SECTION 17
“X” LOCATES SCORER

RULE 1 - SECTION 18
MUSIC/SOUND EFFECTS/ARTIFICIAL NOISEMAKERS

RULE 1 - SECTION 19
ELECTRONIC DEVICES

RULE 1 - SECTION 20
NON-PLAYING PERSONNEL

RULE 2 - SECTION 1
GAME AND TABLE OFFICIALS

RULE 2 - SECTION 2
OFFICIALS’ JURISDICTION

RULE 2 - SECTION 3
REFEREE’S AUTHORITY

RULE 2 - SECTION 4
REFEREE’S PREGAME DUTIES

RULE 2 - SECTION 5
REFEREE’S DUTIES DURING GAME

RULE 2 - SECTION 6
OFFICIALS’ AUTHORITY

RULE 2 - SECTION 7
OFFICIALS’ GENERAL DUTIES

RULE 2 - SECTION 8
OFFICIALS’ ADDITIONAL DUTIES

RULE 2 - SECTION 9
SIGNALS

RULE 2 - SECTION 10
CORRECTABLE ERRORS

RULE 2 - SECTION 11
SCORER’S DUTIES

RULE 2 - SECTION 12
TIMER’S DUTIES

RULE 2 - SECTION 13
TIMER’S EQUIPMENT

Rule 3 - SECTION 8 - MOUTHGUARD

RULE 3 - SECTION 1
TEAM, CAPTAIN

RULE 3 - SECTION 2
ROSTERS, STARTERS, NUMBERS

RULE 3 - SECTION 3
SUBSTITUTION

RULE 3 - SECTION 4
UNIFORMS

RULE 3 - SECTION 5
TEAM MEMBER’S EQUIPMENT, APPAREL

RULE 3 - SECTION 6
LOGO/TRADEMARK/REFERENCE

RULE 3 - SECTION 7
SAFETY CONCERNS

Rule 4 - SECTION 1
AIRBORNE SHOOTER

RULE 4 - SECTION 2
ALTERNATING POSSESSION AND ARROW

RULE 4 - SECTION 3
SETTING DIRECTION OF INITIAL ARROW

RULE 4 - SECTION 4
BALL LOCATION, AT DISPOSAL

RULE 4 - SECTION 5
BASKET, CHOICE

RULE 4 - SECTION 6
BASKET INTERFERENCE

RULE 4 - SECTION 7
BLOCKING, CHARGING

RULE 4 - SECTION 8
BONUS FREE THROW

RULE 4 - SECTION 9
BOUNDARY LINES

RULE 4 - SECTION 10
CLOSELY GUARDED

RULE 4 - SECTION 11
CONTINUOUS MOTION

RULE 4 - SECTION 12
CONTROL, PLAYER AND TEAM

RULE 4 - SECTION 13
COURT AREAS

RULE 4 - SECTION 14
DISQUALIFIED PLAYER

RULE 4 - SECTION 15
DRIBBLE

RULE 4 - SECTION 16
DUNKING

RULE 4 -SECTION 17
EXTRA PERIOD

RULE 4 - SECTION 18
FIGHTING

RULE 4 - SECTION 19
FOUL

RULE 4 - SECTION 20
FREE THROW

RULE 4 - SECTION 21
FUMBLE

RULE 4 - SECTION 22
GOALTENDING

RULE 4 - SECTION 23
GUARDING

RULE 4 - SECTION 24
HANDS AND ARMS, LEGAL AND ILLEGAL USE

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RULE 5 - SECTION 1
GOAL

RULE 5 - SECTION 2
SCORING

RULE 5 - SECTION 3
WINNING TEAM

RULE 5 - SECTION 4
FORFEITURE, PROTEST, INTERRUPTED GAME

RULE 5 - SECTION 5
LENGTH OF QUARTER

RULE 5 - SECTION 6
BEGINNING, ENDING A QUARTER OR EXTRA PERIOD

RULE 5 - SECTION 7
EXTRA PERIOD

RULE 5 - SECTION 8
TIME-OUT, STOPPING PLAY

RULE 5 - SECTION 9
RE-STARTING THE CLOCK

RULE 5 - SECTION 10
TIMING MISTAKES

RULE 5 - SECTION 11
CHARGED TIME-OUTS

RULE 6 - SECTION 1
LIVE BALL

RULE 6 - SECTION 2
STARTING GAME/QUARTER/EXTRA PERIOD

RULE 6 - SECTION 3
JUMP-BALL ADMINISTRATION

RULE 6 - SECTION 4
ALTERNATING POSSESSION

RULE 6 - SECTION 5
BALL IN PLAY BY THROW-IN

RULE 6 - SECTION 6
BALL IN PLAY BY FREE THROW

RULE 6 - SECTION 7 DEAD BALL

RULE 7 - SECTION 1
OUT-OF-BOUNDS — PLAYER, BALL

RULE 7 - SECTION 2
CAUSING THE BALL TO GO OUT OF BOUNDS – INDIVIDUAL PLAYER

RULE 7 - SECTION 3
CAUSING THE BALL TO GO OUT OF BOUNDS – SIMULTANEOUSLY

RULE 7 - SECTION 4
BALL AWARDED OUT OF BOUNDS

RULE 7 - SECTION 5
RESUMPTION-OF-PLAY PROCEDURE, THROW-INS

RULE 7 - SECTION 6
THROW-IN ADMINISTRATION

RULE 8 - SECTION 1
FREE-THROW ADMINISTRATION

RULE 8 - SECTION 2
ATTEMPTING PERSONAL-FOUL FREE THROWS

RULE 8 - SECTION 3
ATTEMPTING TECHNICAL-FOUL FREE THROWS

RULE 8 - SECTION 4
TEN-SECOND LIMIT

RULE 8 - SECTION 5
RESUMING PLAY WITH THROW-IN

RULE 8 - SECTION 6
RESUMING PLAY DIFFERENCES

RULE 9 - SECTION 1
FREE-THROW PROVISIONS

RULE 9 - SECTION 2
THROW-IN PROVISIONS

RULE 9 - SECTION 3
OUT OF BOUNDS

RULE 9 - SECTION 4
TRAVEL, KICK, FIST, BALL ENTERS BASKET FROM BELOW

RULE 9 - SECTION 5
ILLEGAL DRIBBLE

RULE 9 - SECTION 6
JUMP BALL

RULE 9 - SECTION 7
THREE SECONDS

RULE 9 - SECTION 8
TEN SECONDS

RULE 9 - SECTION 9
BACKCOURT

RULE 9 - SECTION 10
CLOSELY GUARDED

RULE 9 - SECTION 11
BASKET INTERFERENCE

RULE 9 - SECTION 12
GOALTENDING

RULE 9 - SECTION 13
EXCESSIVE SWINGING OF ARM(S)/ELBOW(S)

RULE - 10 SECTION 1
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICAL

RULE - 10 SECTION 2
TEAM TECHNICAL

RULE - 10 SECTION 3
SUBSTITUTE TECHNICAL

RULE - 10 SECTION 4
PLAYER TECHNICAL

RULE - 10 SECTION 5
BENCH TECHNICAL

RULE - 10 SECTION 6
HEAD COACH’S RULE

RULE - 10 SECTION 7
CONTACT

NFHS Basketball Case Plays

NFHS Case Play 1.3.2

A team mascot logo is painted in the center restraining circle. The host school used multi-colored paint for the continuous lines over the team mascot logo in the center restraining circle.

NFHS Case Play 1.18

In
(a), the band from the home team is playing during a live ball;
(b) the electronic scoreboard is playing broken-glass sound effects just after an opponent’s missed field-goal attempt; or
(c) fans from the visiting team are using artificial noisemakers during an opponent’s attempted free throw.

NFHS Case Play 1.13.2 Situation B

Safety regulations prevent the adopted 28-foot coaching box from reaching 28 feet from the end line. May the coaching box be located:
(a) 26 feet from the end line and extend 28 feet toward the end line;
(b) 14 feet from the end line and extend to the division line?

NFHS Case Play 1.13.2 Situation A

Safety regulations prevent the adopted 28-foot coaching box from reaching the end line. May the coaching box be located 32 feet from the end line to give the full 28 feet allowed for the coaching box?

NFHS Case Play 1.3.1

Team A’s court has a center restraining circle that
(a) is a solid color different than the natural color of the court;
(b) has a 2-inch-wide shadow-bordered line;
(c) has a 1⁄4-inch wide solid line.

NFHS Case Play 1.12.3

The game ball supplied by the home team does not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. The visiting team does have a ball with the NFHS Authenticating Mark. Must the referee accept the visitor’s approved ball for game use?

NFHS Case Play 1.9.1

What are the rule requirements for padding on rectangular backboards?

NFHS Case Play 1.13.1

Upon arrival on the court, the visiting team is advised its team’s substitutes will have to go considerably farther than the home team to reach the reporting area. The visiting coach complains to the referee.

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NFHS Case Play 10.5.5 Situation E

A1 and B1 begin fighting and play is stopped. Substitute A6 leaves the bench area and enters the court to observe. B6 also enters the court at the same time, but B6 actually participates in the fight.

NFHS Case Play 10.5.1 Situation A

A technical foul is charged to:
(a) a Team A substitute;
(b) Team B’s manager;
(c) Team A’s athletic trainer; or
(d) Team B’s assistant coach. In all cases, the foul is charged because of uncomplimentary remarks addressed to an official.

NFHS Case Play 10.6.5 Situation B

A spectator heckles Team A member, A9, while he/she is sitting on Team A’s bench. A9 leaves the bench area and goes into the stands to confront the fan.

NFHS Case Play 10.5.5 Situation B

A fight breaks out between A1 and B1 during a dead-ball and clock-stopped situation. The head coach of Team A rushes onto the court.

NFHS Case Play 10.7.1 Situation C

A defensive player takes a position in front of the post player A1 to prevent A1 from receiving the ball. A high pass is made over the head and out of reach of the defensive player. The post player A1 moves toward the basket to catch the pass and try for goal. As the pass is made, a teammate of the defensive player moves into the path of A1, in a guarding position. What are the rights of the pivot player A1 and the defensive player who moves into A1’s path?

NFHS Case Play 10.1.2

(a) Three minutes prior to the start of the game; or

(b) during a time-out in the second quarter of play, the Team B coach requests the scorer to add a name to the team list or change a team member’s number in the scorebook. When is the penalty invoked for this administrative infraction?

NFHS Case Play 10.5

(a) The head coach is charged (directly or indirectly) with a third technical foul, or a second direct technical; or

(b) A1 commits a flagrant technical foul against B1.

NFHS Case Play 10.5.1 Situation D

A1 commits his/her fifth foul and is disqualified. On the way to the team bench, A1 removes his/her shirt or pulls it over their face:
(a) before the coach is notified; or
(b) after the coach is notified.

NFHS Case Play 10.6.2 Situation A

A1 has been injured and has received extensive medical attention on the court. The coach:
(a) helps assist the injured player to the bench; or
(b) remains at the bench area while A1 is treated and helped to the bench. How much time does the coach have to replace A1?

NFHS Case Play 10.6.2 Situation B

A1 has been disqualified from the game for committing his/her fifth foul or a flagrant foul. The coach of Team A is notified and then the official instructs the timer to begin the replacement period. The player is then notified of the disqualification. The coach of Team A rises from the bench and:
(a) talks until the sounding of the warning horn with the four remaining players who have gathered near the boundary;
(b) immediately sends A6 to the table to report in. The coach then gathers the players at the sideline for a conference; or
(c) sends A6 toward the table but the timer indicates the 15 seconds have expired before A6 gets there.

NFHS Case Play 10.4.3 Situation C

A1 dunks the ball, then grasps the ring:
(a) to avoid possible injury as he/she has lost his/her balance; or
(b) because A2 or B1 is lying on the floor directly under the basket.

NFHS Case Play 10.7.1 Situation A

A1 is dribbling in the frontcourt and B1
(a) places two hands on the dribbler;
(b) places an extended arm bar on the dribbler;
(c) places and keeps a hand on the dribbler;
(d) contacts the dribbler more than once with the same hand or alternating hands.

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NFHS Basketball signals

1

NFHS Signal 1 - Start Clock

2

3

Stop Clock For Jump / Held Ball

NFHS Signal 3 - Stop Clock For Jump / Held Ball

4

Stop Clock For Foul

NFHS Signal 4 - Stop Clock For Foul

5

Stop Clock For Foul Optional Bird Dog

6

Directional Signal

NFHS Signal 6 - Directional Signal

7

Throw-In Designation And Throw-In Designated Spot Violation

NFHS Signal 7 - Throw-In Designation And Throw-In Designated Spot Violation

8

Move Along Endline On Throw-In

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Episode 1 Quick Quiz

Welcome to your BRE Episode 1 Quick Quiz

In this episode we used some sample test questions as a starting point. Those questions are included here.

But, as we often do, we went on tangents and covered more. See if you can get the answers to ALL of these questions!

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1.

The following would result in a traveling violation if a player holding the ball lifts their pivot foot and then does which?

Pass the ball.

Shoot the ball.

Begin a dribble.

Drop the ball to the floor.

2.

The official bounces the ball to A1 who has a two-shot free throw coming. The ball hits A1's leg and bounces away, and then B3 requests a timeout.

Grant B3’s request for a timeout at that point.

The timeout request is granted but not until after A1’s first free throw.

Ignore the request and return the ball to A1.

None of the above

3.

When does a free-throw start?

When the official walks in to administer the free throw.

When the ball is released on the try.

When the official releases the ball to bounce to the thrower.

When the ball is placed at the disposal of the free-thrower

4.

A1 attempts the 1st of two free-throws for a Technical Foul. Who may attempt the second of two free-throws awarded to team A?

Any team A substitute that the opposing coach selects.

Any of the other four team A players the opposing coach selects.

Only A1 who shot the first free-throw.

Any eligible team A substitute; Any of the other four team A players; A1 who shot the first free-throw.

5.

Of the 10 Rules in the NFHS Rules Book, which one does A Better Official recommend as the highest priority to learn?

Rule 4 – Definitions

Rule 9 – Violations and Penalties

Rule 2 – Officials and Their Duties

Rule 10 – Fouls and Penalties

6.

Can the Head Coach for Team A request a time out while B2 has the ball for a throw-in?

Yes, If requested prior to the throw-in being released.

No. The Head Coach may not request a time out here.

7.

How many restarts are there in the game of basketball?

2 – Throw-in and Free-throw

3 – Throw-in, Free-throw, and Jump Ball

1 – Overtime

4 – The game restarts at each quarter.

8.

If something occurs in the game of basketball and it is not specifically prohibited, how should it be treated?

If it seems like it might be illegal, rule a violation.

Treat it as a legal play.

9.

The ball becomes live on a throw-in when:

The ball is released by the thrower onto the court.

The ball is placed at the disposal of the thrower.

The official begins their throw-in count.

None of the above.

10.

Can a player who has fouled out attempt Technical Foul free throws?

Yes.

No.

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