2013-14 GHSA/NFHS Basketball Rules Clinic GHSA POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & BY-LAW CHANGES GHSA WEB SITE Important information at www.ghsa.net The White Book is on line * Constitution and By-laws * Sports Specific Procedures * Appendix B Contest Brackets * Appendix F Fine Schedule CLASS A POWER RANKINGS The official site for the GHSA Power Rankings is Max Preps Every GHSA member school must submit all game results, regardless of the classification, to Max Preps ($250.00 fine for failure to report) To set up an access code and login information contact Kylie McLarty at Max Preps. Her email address is: kylie.mclarty@cbsi.com or kmclarty@maxpreps.com 1
2013-14 DATES TO REMEMBER October 4 Officials Membership Registration Deadline Oct. 18 30 Nov. 8 On-line Rules Clinic October 25 Nov. 4 On-line Rules Exam for Officials October 28 1 st Practice Date November 9 Date for 1 st Official Contest Jan. 27 Feb. 1 Cancer Awareness Week (Pink Week) February 15 Last Playing date February 17 (9 AM) Report Region Seeds for State Tournament February 18-19 1 st Round State Tournament (Class A - Bye) February 21-22 2 nd Round State Tournament (Class A - 1 st Round) February 25-26 Quarterfinals (All Classifications) Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Semifinals (All Classifications) March 6-8 Championship Finals (All classifications) POLICY CHANGES EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Each school shall have a written plan for practices and games in the event of a serious injury, terrorist activity, hazardess acts of nature, etc.. STATE TOURNAMENT GAMES Rounds 1, 2, and 3 will be played at the higher seed. In round three if teams have the same seed, a coin toss will determine the host team. Semi-final and Final games will be played at neutral sites. APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL May include; licensed physician(md/od), nurse practitioner, physicians assistant, or certified athletic trainer. A player removed from the game with concussion-like symptoms may only returned to a contest if cleared by an Appropriate Health Care Professional. SPORTSMANSHIP EJECTIONS - GHSA By-Law 2.72 (a) Ejections are based on judgment calls by an official and are NOT reviewable or reversible. As such, once a player or coach has been ejected from a contest the ejection CANNOT be rescinded after the fact. COACHING An individual who is an active official, or officials assignor at the high school level, may not be a coach in the same sport. A Community Coach may not function as the Head Coach of a varsity level team. But, may be the head coach of a sub-varsity level team, as long as a full-time staff member is present at the contest. STATE TOURNAMENT DOUBLE HEADERS When a school is hosting both boys and girls games... The host school may schedule a boy/girl doubleheader on either specified date of the respective round A revised financial agreement is in effect for a double header, and the form is available at the GHSA web site Team Instructions for the State Tournament can be found on the GHSA web site. All teams advancing to the State Tournament are required to complete and submit the paperwork listed in the instructions. 2
ONE-DAY EVENTS TOURNAMENT & POST-SEASON CONTESTS All one-day events in which more than two (2) schools are competing must have the following: 1. A host School must be designated for the entire event. 2. The host school must provide a Game Manager for the entire event. 3. The host school must schedule contest officials through the association assigned to their regular season games. 4. The event must be sanctioned through the GHSA Office. ALL post-season games (play-in games, sub-region games, regions games) played to determine the four (4) teams that will advance to the State Tournament, must be scheduled with a minimum of two (2) games at each site. Officiating crews are not allowed to work back-to-back games during the post-season. Play-in games are considered part of the regular season and shall be officiated by the host school s officials association. 2013-14 NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES SCORER S DUTIES (Rule 2-11-12 New) The official scorer shall wear a vertically striped black and white shirt/pullover at ALL GHSA contests. Use of Electronics on the Bench (Rule 1-19) The use of electronic devices is permitted in the bench area, but may not be used for replay purposes. 3
Scorer Table 2-11-12 New Use of Electronics on the Bench Rule 1-19 RULE CHANGE The official scorer is now required to wear a black-and-white vertically striped garment. (GHSA Policy starting in 2007) RULE CHANGE LEGAL LEGAL A. The use of electronic devices are permitted during the game. B. Use of a tablet courtside for coaching purposes is permitted. 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. RULE CHANGE Manufacturer s Logo Rule 3-4-2a LEGAL ILLEGAL 4
RULE CHANGE Manufacturer s Logo Rule 3-4-2a LEGAL ILLEGAL Leg Compression Sleeve Requirement (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, 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. Player Equipment Rule 3-5-3 A Team Shall Not: (10-1-3) RULE CHANGE 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. Use a megaphone or any electronic communication device at courtside, or electronic equipment for voice communication with players on the court, nor use electronic audio and /or video devices to review a decision of the contest officials. 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. 5
Fighting Rule 10-4-5 New Signal RULE CHANGE 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 shall remain in the bench area, unless beckoned onto the court by a game official. MANUAL CHANGES 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 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013 NFHS Basketball Coaching Box 1-13-2 2013-14 Major Editorial Changes & Points of Emphasis The coaching box shall be outlined on the side of the court where the scorer's and timer's table and team benches are located. The area shall start with a line drawn outside the sideline 14 feet from the end line towards the mid-court. From this line go another 14 feet towards the mid-court, then a line drawn towards the bench becomes the end of the coaching box closest to mid-court. The coaching box is 14 feet long placed in the middle of the regulation 42 feet long half court. These lines shall be located off the court and be 2 inches wide and 12 inches long. 6
EDITORIAL CHANGE MechaniGram Court Rule 1-13-2 The coaching box is 14 feet long placed in the middle of the regulation 42-foot long half court. Special Exceptions (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. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage. EDITORIAL CHANGE 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. PA Announcers (1-18) The Public Address announcer shall be prohibited from making announcements while the clock is running during the course of the contest. Furthermore, the Public Address announcer shall not act as a play-by-play announcer and shall refrain from biased and/or unprofessional comments during the contest, time-outs, or intermissions. 7
TEAM CONTROL FOUL (4-19-7) A team-control foul is a common foul committed by a team that has team control or a member of the throw-in team, from the start of the throw-in until player control is obtained inbounds. EDITORIAL CHANGE Team Control 4-19-7 The following language was added to Rule 4-19-7: including a member of the throw-in team from the start of the throw-in until player control is obtained inbounds. 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. 8
Proper Mechanics Granting A Time-Out Player-Control Foul Double Foul Team-Control Foul PlayPi c Intentional Foul Technical Foul Officials are encouraged to use only NFHS-approved mechanics during games. Officials must be diligent to recognize the request 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. 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. Guidelines to Enforce Illegal Contact When contact occurs that affects the rhythm, speed, quickness and balance of the player, illegal contact has occurred. Illegal contact must be called regardless of time and score. 9
Illegal Contact Guidelines Intentional Foul PlayPi c Hand checking Displacement Player Control Contact that impedes rhythm, speed, balance and quickness of the offensive or defensive player should be called. 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. Contact on an opponent who is clearly not in the play. May be excessive contact while playing the ball. Contact that is not necessarily premeditated or based solely on the severity of the act. ILLEGAL CONTACT Illegal Contact: Hand-checking Hand Checking The use of any part of the hands or arms to control or impede the movement of an opposing player is ILLEGAL. EXAMPLES: 1. Two hands simultaneously on an opponent. 2. Jabbing with the hand or forearm to an opponent. 3. Continuous contact using the hand or forearm on an opponent. The following should be considered hand-checking: A) Both hands on an opposing player. B) Jabbing a hand or forearm on an opponent. A PlayPic B 10
POST PLAY Illegal Contact: Post Play ANY tactic using the hands, arms or body to control the movement of, or dislodge, an opponent in the post area is illegal. EXAMPLES: 1. Use of hands/arms by an offensive player to hook an opponent. 2. Pushing, holding or slapping an opponent. 3. Dislodging an opponent by using the legs or knees. 4. Dislodging an opponent by backing then down in the post area. A The following should be considered a foul for illegal contact: A) Hooking by the offensive player. B) Pushing, holding or slapping an opponent. PlayPic B Illegal Contact: Post Play REBOUNDING Dislodging an opponent by backing them down should be a common foul. Rebounding position is established by legally obtaining a position on the court in an effort to secure possession of the ball following a try or tap. Examples: 1. Displacement by pushing or charging into an opponent. 2. Violate the principle of verticality. 3. Use of the hips or legs to displace or impede the movement of an opponent. 4. Contact with an opponent during free throw administration prior the ball contacting the ring. 11
Illegal Contact: Rebounding Illegal Contact: Rebounding A The following are examples of illegal rebounding activity: A) Displacing, charging or pushing an opponent. B) Extending the arms or elbows to impede the movement of an opponent. PlayPic B Contact between players in free throw lane spaces prior to the ball contacting the ring should be a common foul. CLOSELY GUARDED Closely Guarded Situations A closely guarded situation occurs when a player in control of the ball, in the frontcourt, is guarded by an opponent who is within 6-feet. A player shall not hold or dribble the ball for 5- seconds while being closely guarded. The closely guarded situation shall continue when there are multiple defenders involved, provided the 6-foot distance is maintained by one or more of the defenders. A player in control of the ball, while closely guarded, may legally hold the ball for 4-seconds, dribble the ball for 4- seconds, and hold the ball for 4-seconds without violating. (Rule 4-10) The visible closely guarded count shall start when the defender is within six feet of the player who is holding or dribbling the ball in his/her frontcourt. 12
Closely Guarded Situations The closely guarded count should continue even if there is a defensive switch, provided the six-foot distance is maintained by one or more defenders. PlayPic CONTACT ABOVE THE SHOULDERS With the ongoing emphasis on reducing head injuries and concussions the rules committee determined that more guidance is needed for calling and penalizing contact above the shoulders. A player shall not swing his/her elbows or arms, even without contacting an opponent (Currently this is a violation in Rule 9-13-1). GUIDELINES FOR CALLING FOULS WHEN CONTACT OCCURS 1. Contact with a stationary elbow may be incidental or a common foul. 2. Contact with an elbow in motion, but not excessive, should be an intentional foul. 3. Contact with an elbow moving excessively may either be an intentional or flagrant foul. Contact Above the Shoulders Contact Above the Shoulders Contact with a stationary elbow may be incidental or a common foul. A A) An elbow in movement but not excessive should be an intentional foul. B) A moving elbow that is excessive can be either an intentional foul or flagrant personal foul. PlayPic B 13
END OF GAME AWARENESS GAME MANAGEMENT is often as important as getting the calls correct. That responsibility is escalated during End of Game situations. EXAMPLES: 1. Unintentional/intentional fouls to stop the clock. 2. Timeouts & resuming play procedures. 3. Last-second shot attempts (before the horn, two-point, three-point, who s responsibility? 4. Substitutions and table issues. 5. Clock awareness/management. 6. Don t get surprised! UNIFORMS Committee still concerned with uniforms being worn in an unacceptable manner. Officials must strictly enforce the uniform standards. Uniforms must be worn as the manufacturer designed them to be worn Jerseys MUST be tucked in the shorts Shorts MUST be kept above the hips Undershirts must meet specified standards When a player(s) are guilty of a uniform violation officials shall remove them from the game. 2013-14 NFHS/GHSA BASKETBALL RULES 14