Several questions will put this requirement on the forefront. The word state as used herein includes the district of columbia. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Basketball rules changes 201516 by nfhs on january 21, 2016 basketball. It is their job to interpret player actions, behaviors, and responses to game situations. Rules questions 2015 16 officials are reminded that it is their job to interpret the actions of a play, and apply the rules appropriately and correctly to that play. In addition to these changes, the basketball rules committee approved four points of emphasis for the 201516 season. The current rule covers the ball handlerdribbler situations but ignores the action that goes on in. Players in marked lane spaces will be able to move into. Wording has been changed to clarify the rule without changing the meaning of that rule. Officials are reminded that, when officiating a high school basketball game, the proper nfhs signals and nfhs mechanics are to be used. Click here for the latest nfhs baseball rules changes for the 2020 season. Most leagues follow the national federation of state high school associations nfhs rulebook. In addition to these changes, the basketball rules committee approved four points of emphasis for the 2015 16 season.
During the first quarter, the officials notice that the portable benches used for the. Officials observing the court during the pregame notice that the chairs used for. Fagans retirement, the executive committee in 1977 appointed. Groups105990libraryfiles200910 nfhs basketball rules changes compatibility mode. Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from and view them through the kindle app. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 2015 16 major editorial changes the rules committee discovered throughout the year several rules that needed to be clarified. The 2014 rule implementation regarding arm and leg sleeves was difficult to monitor and enforce by contest officials and coaches.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 major editorial changes the rules committee discovered throughout the year several rules that needed to be clarified. Nfhs basketball rule 3 is a state adoption, therefore all states abide by the. High school new headway beginner pdf free download associations. Nfhs basketball 2015 16 rules changes major editorial changes. Lane players can release when free throw is attempted in high school basketball. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. Nfhs basketball 2015 16 editorial changes arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves tights 353c 354a commemorativememorial patches 342c anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions, and must be the same color as any headband or wristband worn.
Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. The nfhs basketball rules committee meets annually in april to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Would have rather downloaded the pdf file and used my search function for details and research. Slide 1 national federation of state high school associations. Mens basketball rules changes for 2016 and 2017 each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. The voting members of the nfhs shall be state high school athleticactivity associations. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. The committee noted that new information has been added to the rules book that. There are a few points of emphasis, editorial changes and foul reporting mechanics. Click here for the original pdf of the 2015 16 basketball interpretations. Sep 26, 2014 201415 nfhs basketball rules and case book as ebooks electronic versions of the nfhs basketball rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. All undershirts must match color of game day jerseys main color or a white tshirt but all players much match.
Article 2 of rule 3 section 5 page 25 of 2015 16 nfhs basketball rule book anything that is hard or unyielding such as but not limited to leather, plaster, plastic or metal is not permitted to be worn on the elbow, hand, fingerthumb, wrist or forearm, even if it is covered with padding. The nfhs basketball officials manual was revised for 2015. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. By state association adoption one commemorativememorial patch may be worn on the jersey. 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. Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from. Article 2 of rule 3 section 5 page 25 of 201516 nfhs basketball rule book anything that is hard or unyielding such as but not limited to leather, plaster, plastic or metal is not permitted to be worn on the elbow, hand, fingerthumb, wrist or. All jewelry is prohibited rule 416 article 1 ohsaa. May our high school basketball team scrimmage against an area. National federation of state high school associations. Comments on the 201415 rules changes click here for the comments on the rules.
Basketball rules interpretations 201516 by nfhs on october 14, 2015 basketball share publishers note. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. Sports officiating alabama high school athletic association. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler.
Nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial. Oregon school activities association osaa basketball. There will be no time outs during regular season overtime play. The basketball case book has been designated as an official supplement to the rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. A state high school athleticactivity association may become a voting member of the nfhs provided. Requests for rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the osaa. Nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. Download free nfhs basketball rule book pdf aubackup. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. Each school offering basketball should have received a copy of the nfhs basketball rules book from the osaa, 1 for girls and 1 for boys. Illegal contact on a post player is any tactic using hands or arms or just. The size of the restricted area arc has been increased to four feet from three feet effective in the 201516 season for. Officials and their duties nfhs basketball rules book, pages 1520.
News release utah high school activities association. New information has been added to the rule book that addresses cleaning up post play. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is considered to be a sleeve, except more. Any middle school student who has reached hisher 15th birthday before aug. Nfhs basketball 201516 editorial changes arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves tights 353c 354a commemorativememorial patches 342c anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions, and must be the same color as any headband or wristband worn. Basketball points of emphasis 201516 arbitersports. The patch shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall not be a number and must be located above the neckline or in the side insert.
The nfhs has published the 20182019 nfhs basketball powerpoint. A player becomes a ball handler when heshe receives the ball. Pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association, inc. Exceptions to this rule can be overruled by the officials andor any basketball board member. Nfhs basketball rule book pdf6nbrb6wwrg 14 nfhs basketball rule book pdf6nbrb6wwrg. Age rule a high school student who has reached hisher 19th birthday before aug. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
Please feel free to view this powerpoint on the fhsaa central hub under the sports tab or you can click the provided link and it will take you to the exact area on the fhsaa central hub, fhsaa central hub knee brace rule defined training rule 1 officiating points court coverage. It is legal for offensive and defensive players to touch when both are maintaining a legally established position. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which. Post play new information has been added to the rule book that addresses cleaning up post play. The officials rule that this bench area is legal for this game. Any junior high ninth grade student who has reached hisher 16th birthday before aug. Tshirts defined as undershirts in the nfhs rule book. Basketball points of emphasis 201516 by on june 02, 2015basketball share 1. The search feature is no where as comprehensive as adobe. Oct 23, 2015 2015 16 nfhs nchsaa basketball rules, emphasis, changes 1.
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