Basketball rules foundation for interscholastic youth. The national high school basketball association home. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. The team captain is responsible for all information contained in the intramural basketball rules and intramural handbook. The threesecond rule which well discuss later in this article is just one of many great examples. Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. All board members listed below are my 201920 memo, shot clock instructions and new york state rules differences. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. Interpretations, clarifications and comments approved ruling 202 feb. These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game.
The national high school basketball association home facebook. Ohsaa basketball and wrestling state tournament tickets go on sale friday. Basketball basics for new players and coaches learn the basic rules. In high school and below, the halves are divided into eight and sometimes, six. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Basketball rules clinic rules clinics lhsca affiliations. Teams should be warmed up and ready to play as soon as the previous game ends on their court. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. Rules and regulations montana high school association. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot clock the nfhs voice.
At this point a line drawn from the sideline toward the team bench becomes the end of the coaching box going. The rules are majorly determined by the international basketball federation commission is the determiner of these rules internationally. Basketball is an original american game invented by dr. Official basketball rules high school basketball rules. All players are required to bring a valid uiuc icard to all intramural basketball games. You are free to choose which clinic you prefer to attend. Basketball rules ironwood high school i have one general rule for my basketball teams and several guidelines for players to be aware of. Basketball rules clinics will be administered both in person and online. Nba national basketball association a professional league created in 1949 that now has 27 teams in the u. Dont waste your team reading an official 196page book of basketball rules. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end.
Rules changes 201718 nchsaa sportsmanship initiative together, we make the right call. These guidelines manage the play, procedures and presiding over the game. National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 the. 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 rules of basketball, thankfully, are fairly straightforward. The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and. Rule interpretation, commentary and play situations. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time.
The guidelines are implemented and enforced to ensure the most uniform and complete basketball program possible. Basketball rule 336 a player who is bleeding, has an open wound, has an excessive amount of blood on hisher uniform, or has blood on hisher person, shall be directed to leave the game until the situation is corrected, unless a timeout is requested by, and granted to, hisher team and the situation can be corrected by the end of the timeout. It is recommended that teams that do not have reversible jersey tops bring at least 5 pinnies in the event both teams have same colored tops. Ironwood basketball team handbook revised october 2016. High school associations 201718 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. It is not possible for a player to travel while dribbling. All basketball competition in the cifcentral section shall be conducted in accordance with the national federation of state high school athletic associations basketball rules along with cifcentral sections basketball advisory committee, and approved by the board of managers. Coming soon well have articles about all the big issues past, present, and future. High school basketball rules have many points in their regulations that turn the game into an educational experience as well as an athletic competition. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Basketball rules changes 201718 by nfhs on november 01, 2017 basketball. Division 1 or d1 is for students in grades 8th grade and below. This rulebook is a guide to procedures, rules, and responsibilities for playing and officiating for the city of colorado springs parks, recreation and cultural services prcs adult sports basketball program.
High school basketball rules the best basketball blog. The 2018 nfhs baseball rules book is portable being a kindle version which enables me as a league director to have the rules book with me wherever i go and to have quick and easy access to it. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. However, if youre coaching younger players, these rules can be easily forgotten once they take the floor. Nfhs releases beyond the scoreboard, second video resource for adult fan behavior at events.
Basketball is a physical sport and there is a chance your child may get. Ohsaa and ohsbca announce partnership extension with rawlings as official basketball. Apr 16, 2017 basketball is an original american game invented by dr. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through educationbased athletics. May sure you provide me with updated contact information so i can get. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. With 10 players on the court competing at a high intensity and attempting to gain. Nfhs basketball rulebook pdf 23 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 the national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. New york girls basketball officials affiliation 20192020 nys womens basketball rules changes. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
Learn more about common rules and guidelines for kids leagues. Ncaa national collegiate athletic association a voluntary association of over 1,200 colleges and universities in the u. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. National federation of state high school associations. Official high school federation basketball rules and. Basketball rules foundation for interscholastic youth athletics. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a.
Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Factors to take into consideration for playing time. The coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court on which the scorers and timers table and team benches are located. National basketball association nba has some rules and regulations that must be strictly observed when playing the game. The next 32 largest schools registered for basketball shall be class b 6. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to learn. The national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. The 28 largest schools registered for basketball shall be class a. There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations. Here are the current rule changes of the ncaa womens rules to be used in girls high school basketball in new york state for this season.
The national high school basketball association, vector. The remaining schools registered for basketball are divided into four classes with an equal or nearequal number in each class c1, c2, d1 and d2. Official high school federation basketball rules and regulations. Listed below are my 201920 memo, shot clock instructions and new york state rules differences. Basketball participation expectations program philosophy the lincoln east basketball program is intended to be a positive experience for each and every player who participates. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding this particular sport and age group volunteer their time to serve. High school associations 201617 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment. The area shall be bounded by a line drawn 28 feet from the end line towards the division line. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible.
Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and player. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. Please note that members of the previous version of nba. If it is detrimental to you, itll be detrimental to our basketball team and ironwood high school. The center restraining circle specifications were changed to permit a minimum of a. National federation of state high school associations nfhs located in indianapolis, in est. Basketball rules, glossary, terms, and definitions nba. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. Our philosophy is based on providing a high quality, competitive, hard working, and character driven program. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. As a result, youth basketball rules vary depending on the organization running the league. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. But before you can teach the rules to your team, you must know them. Both teams to say fiya pledge prior to start of game at center circle.