NFHS Basketball 2008-09 Rules Changes. Free-Throw Lane Spaces (8-1-4b, c, d, e) All players moved up...
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Transcript of NFHS Basketball 2008-09 Rules Changes. Free-Throw Lane Spaces (8-1-4b, c, d, e) All players moved up...
Free-Throw Lane Spaces(8-1-4b, c, d, e)
• All players moved up one space on free-throw lane
• Two spaces closest to end line now remain vacant
• New 2” x 8” mark must be added to lane near free-throw line – temporary or permanent
• Old 2” x 8” mark near end line need not be removed
Illegal Uniform Penalty(10-5-4)
• Maximum of one technical foul for:– Illegal uniform(s)– Illegal pant(s) or skirt(s)– Illegal number(s)
• Previous penalty was one technical foul assessed to each starter/substitute
• Technical foul now charged directly to head coach
• Must be seated for the remainder of the game in states utilizing the optional coaching box
Illegal Uniform Penalty(10-5-4)
• Proliferation of illegal uniforms in recent years
• Previous penalty was severe and many games started with multiple technical fouls
• Penalty changed because head coach is ultimately responsible for the ordering, purchasing and wearing of legal uniforms
• No change to rule regarding illegal items such as jewelry, undershirts, etc.
Headbands Defined, Colors Added(3-5-3)
• Headbands must be:– Worn on the forehead/crown– Nonabrasive – Unadorned– Maximum of 2 inches
• Only one logo (school or manufacturer) permitted• Head decorations prohibited
Headbands Defined, Colors Added(3-5-3)
• All headbands must meet other requirements of:– Color– Maximum size– Logo restrictions– Team uniformity
• Ponytail holders are considered hair-control devices – no restrictions
Headbands Defined, Colors Added(3-5-3)
• Black and beige added to list of permissible colors
• Permitted colors now includes:– White– Black– Beige (standard pre-wrap color)– Predominant jersey color
POINTS OF EMPHASIS SAME AS
NFHS & IAABO
• Legal Uniforms
• Rough Play
• Time-Outs
• Slapping the Backboard
• Officials’ Mechanics and Signals
PLUS +
PROFESSIONALISM
DRESS FOR SUCCESS: (PERCEPTION OF SELF & ORGANIZATION)
• SHOW UP TO OUR ASSIGNMENTS DRESSED WELL
(BUSINESS CASUAL OR BETTER)
• UNIFORMS NEAT WITH APPROPRIATE PATCHES• SHOES SHINED• HAIR GROOMED
PROFESSIONALISM (CONT)
IN THE LOCKER ROOM
- Pre-Game
IN THE STANDS
- Constructive observation of contest
- Should not be in uniform (civilian shirt)
ON THE COURT
- Rhythm (fluent, comfortable, confidence)
- Speed (stay with or ahead of the play)
- Balance (keeping players inside)
- Quickness (moving with a purpose)
PRE-GAME CONFERENCE
• Contact partner once schedule is received (use email option on arbiter and ask for reply)
• ½ Hour to 1 Hour prior to start of game (Some Middle School and/or JV contest telephone?)
• 2-Way or 3-Way Conversation
• COVER: (pre-game card)
court & equipment, teams, floor coverage, technical situations, rule changes
• **Hook up the electronic devices prior to coming out of the locker room
CONFERENCE WITH TEAM CAPTAINS
** 15 mins prior to start of game (Wow! This is a Change) (Let’s see how it goes this season!)
• COVER: Be Brief and to the point Introduce yourselves as Mr/Mrs/Miss “Address Sportsmanship” Address any court issues (e.g. hanging ropes) Identify speaking captains
CONFERENCE WITH TABLE PERSONNEL
• 12-MIN MARK REFEREE GO TO THE TABLE• ENSURE POSSESSION ARROW IS AT TABLE• GIVE SENSE OF URGENCY ON BOOKS (NAMES,NUMBERS, STARTERS BY 10-MIN MARK)• IDENTIFY TABLE PERSONNEL• CLEAR TABLE OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL• GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO TABLE• TEST 30-SEC SHOT CLOCK• SIGN BOTH OFFICIALS IN BOOKS• TEST ELECTRONIC DEVICES• TEST THE BALL (7-Min mark, we should be ready & focused on teams)
OBSERVATION OF COURT & EQUIPMENT
• ADDRESS ANY COURT DEFECTS WITH GAME MGMT
(Alert both head coaches of defects)
(** Include on game report)
• CORRECT ANY UNIFORM ISSUES IMMEDIATELY (** Uniform change out of confines of gym)
• CORRECT ANY JEWLRY ISSUES IMMEDIATELY
• CORRECT ANY HAIR ISSUES IMMEDIATELY
CONFERENCE WITH TEAM COACHES
3-MIN MARK GO OVER AND MEET COACHES
(Always go to the visiting team first)
COVER:• “Sportsmanship”• Respecting the coach’s box (28’ to 14’)• Getting teams out immediately after time-outs• “Asking head coach if team is properly equipped”