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National Federation of State High School Associations

NFHS Basketball

2013-14

Rules Changes

Major Editorial Changes

Points of Emphasis



NFHS Basketball

2013-14

Rules Changes

Electronic Devices

(1-19 New)

The use of electronic devices is

permitted during the game.

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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

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.


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



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.


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




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.


(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.


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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Trail Official Makes the Call


Table Side Opposite


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Center Official Makes the Call


Table Side Opposite



2013-14 CIF Rule Modifications

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


CIF Basketball

Concussion

Procedure Guideline

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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