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National Federation of State High School Associations
NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Rules Changes
Major Editorial Changes
Points of Emphasis
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National Federation of State High School Associations
NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Rules Changes
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Use of Electronics on the Bench
Rule 1-19
A. The use of electronic devices are permitted during the
game.
B. Use of a tablet courtside for coaching purposes is
permitted.
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Visible Manufacturer’s
Logo/Trademark/Reference
3-4-2a
A single visible manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference is permitted on the
team jersey, not to exceed 2 1/4 square
inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4
inches. The manufacturer's logo may be
located no more than 5 inches below the
shoulder seam on the front of the jersey, or 2
inches from the neckline on the back of the
jersey; or in either side insert.
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Manufacturer’s Logo
Rule 3-4-2a
LEGAL ILLEGAL
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Leg Compression Sleeve
Rquirement (3-5-3)
The specifications for leg compression
sleeves were added because of the frequent
use of these sleeves for non-medical reasons.
The specifications match those of arm
compression sleeve.
They must be white, black, beige, 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 that does
not exceed 2 1/4 square inches. The sleeve
must be worn for medical reasons only.
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Player Equipment
Rule 3-5-3
Arm compression sleeves and leg compression sleeves
shall be white, black, beige or a single solid school color.
Each team member should wear the same color
compression sleeve.
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A Team Shall Not:
(10-1-3)
Use a megaphone or any electronic
communication device at courtside, or
electronic equipment for voice communication
with players on the court.
Use electronic audio and /or video devices to
review a decision of the contest officials.
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Electronic Equipment
Rule 10-1-3
ILLEGAL ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL LEGAL
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The Head Coach May Enter the
Court: (10-4-5 Note)
The head coach may enter the court in the
situation where a fight may break out or has
broken out to prevent the situation from
escalating.
Just the head coach – and make sure that
they only act to diffuse the situation.
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Fighting
Rule 10-4-5
A. The head coach may enter the court to diffuse a situation
where a fight may break out or has broken out to prevent it
from escalating.
B. Assistant coaches or players who enter the court will be
charged with flagrant technical fouls and disqualified.
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Signal Chart
Added a mechanic of a defensive tip)brushing
one hand over the other above the head) to
indicate the official has ruled the ball entered
the backcourt as a result of contact with a
defensive player.
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New Signal
Brushing one hand over the other indicates that an official
has ruled the ball entered the backcourt as a result of
contact with a defensive player
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National Federation of State High School Associations
NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Major Editorial Changes
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.
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Court
Rule 1-13-2
The coaching box is 14 feet long placed in the middle of the
regulation 42-foot long half court.
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(3-5-1 Note)
Each state association may, in
keeping with applicable laws,
authorize exceptions to NFHS
playing rules to provide reasonable
accommodations to individual
participants with disabilities and/or
special needs, as well as those
individuals with unique and
extenuating circumstances.
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Player Equipment
Rule 3-5-1 Note
Accommodations to participants with disabilities and/or
special needs, made by state associations, should not
fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the
athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.
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(1-18)
The announcer shall be prohibited
from making announcements while
the clock is running during the
course of the contest.
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Announcer
Rule 1-18
Announcer speaking into microphone during play is not allowed.
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NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Points of Emphasis
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.
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Proper
Mechanics
Officials are encouraged to use only NFHS-approved
mechanics during games.
Player-Control
Foul
Team-Control
Foul
Intentional
Foul
Double Foul
Technical Foul
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Granting Time-Out
Officials must be diligent to recognize the
calling of a timeout by the coach and
determine that it is at the appropriate time.
It is suggested that coaches add a visual
signal to the verbal call for a time-out.
Officials must know the status of the ball and
whether there is player control before
granting the request.
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Granting
Time-out
Officials should know the situation of the game and the
sequence of granting and reporting a time-out.
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DEAD Ball Officiating
See the whole play.
See the actions of all players.
Don’t react too quickly that you do not
see the second action or antics of a
player that is inciting an opponent to
react.
Be aware of the whole situation so to
penalize the correct player.
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Dead-Ball
Officiating
Officials should be alert when the ball is dead, at least one
official should observe the players at all times and be ready
to respond to any extra activity among players, immediately.
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Guidelines to Enforce Illegal
Contact
When contact occurs that affects
RSBQ (the rhythm, speed, balance
and/or quickness) of the player,
illegal contact has occurred.
Illegal contact must be called
regardless of time and score.
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Illegal Contact
Guidelines
Contact that impedes rhythm, speed, balance and quickness
of the offensive or defensive player should be called.
Hand checking
Displacement
Player Control
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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.
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Intentional
Foul
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.
Premeditated Contact
Contact with opponent
not in play
Excessive Contact
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NFHS Basketball
2013-14
Official Manual Changes
Three-Person Mechanics Change
A foul is called in the back court going to
the front court with no free-throws to
administer:
• The calling official should move to the
foul reporting area and give the
appropriate information of the player and
then signal.
• The official will then move to a position
that is moving forward to a position
tableside in most instances.
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Three-Person Mechanics
Lead Official Makes the Call
Foul in Back Court going to Front Court with No Free Throws
Table Side Opposite
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Three-Person Mechanics
Trail Official Makes the Call
Foul in Back Court going to Front Court with No Free Throws
Table Side Opposite
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Three-Person Mechanics
Center Official Makes the Call
Foul in Back Court going to Front Court with No Free Throws
Table Side Opposite
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CIF Modifications
GIRLS MODIFICATION (1600) The National Federation Basketball Rules shall be
modified for girls’ basketball as follows: Utilization of 30-second shot clock. No 10 second rule in backcourt. Utilization of five-second count for holding the
ball only.
CIF Modifications
BOYS MODIFICATION (1601) The National Federation Basketball Rules shall
be modified for boys’ basketball as follows: A. Utilization of a 35-second shot clock.
UNIFORMS (1602)
The National Federation boys and girls uniform
rules shall be waived to allow for the wearing of
a shirt with diagonal or tailed lettering at the non-
varsity level.
THREE-PERSON OFFICIATING (1603)
Three-person officiating teams may be used at all games in every round of the State basketball tournament.
OFFICIAL NATIONAL FEDERATION
AUTHENTICATION MARK (1604) Only balls with the National Federation
authentication mark shall be used in the sports of
basketball.
CIF Modifications
COACHES’ BOX (1605)
A 14-foot coaches’ box will be utilized.
MERCY RULE (1607) When at the conclusion of the third quarter, or
any point thereafter, if there is a point
differential of forty (40) or more points, a
running clock shall be instituted for the
remainder of the game, regardless of the score.
This applies to all levels of play.
Coaches may mutually request a running clock
prior to the beginning of the fourth quarter if the
point differential is 40 or more points.
CIF Modifications
1606 Note: The State Championship will
include the five divisions defined in
constitution and bylaws and an Open Division.
(Revised May 2012 Federated Council)
CIF Modifications
Bench Decorum Coaching Box - Coaches must stay within the
confines of the coaching box
Coaches are only permitted to give instructions
to players and substitutes.
Coaches do not have implied permission to
roam the sidelines, attempt to influence the
decision of an official, or conduct themselves in
an unsporting manner. Officials are directed to
properly enforce the bench decorum rule.
CIF POE
Concussion Procedure (2-8-5; 3-3-8)
• Procedure requires an athlete exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion be removed from the contest.
CIF Concussion Management (Cont. By Laws 313)
1. A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time for the remainder of the day.
2. A student-athlete who has been removed from play may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in education and management of concussion and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. (Approved May 2010 Federated Council)
CIF Concussion Management
6. Note: Case Play 2.8.5 will not apply in California. Once removed, player may not return for remainder of day.
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