Some junior high school court will measure 74 feet long and 42 feet wide. 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. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. The number on the front shall be at least 4 inches high, not less.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the ball. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Five changes to high school basketball rules approved. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. You can become an official by joining a local officials association sanctioned by the louisiana high school athletic association. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Tommy murr of alabama became third player to reach 1,400 points in a season twice. These schools are junior and senior high, both public and private. To help maintain the highest possible standards in interscholastic basketball and the basketball coaching profession, and to work together for the improvement of conditions in ohio high school basketball.
Boys basketball team suspended from play in 201415 060514 nfhs basketball rule changes for 20142015 0514 board of control approves future championship sites, football alignment. Show class and dignity in gamesettings toward fellow fans, opposing players, opposing coaches and referees. Indianapolis effective with the 201718 high school basketball season, play will be stopped and an official warning will be given to the head coach and recorded in the scorebook for misconduct by the coach or other bench personnel unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case a technical foul shall be assessed this new rule was one of the five changes recommended by the. National player of the year candidates jalen green, cade cunningham and scottie barnes headline list of stars headed to chicago. Girls high school basketball league rules national federation of high school association is official rule book, with the following noted or added. Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance. Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. A waiver of rule 151, player uniforms, for the 20152017 seasons. Handbook missouri state high school activities association. Flexible learning days high school plan principals office. A player becomes a ball handler when heshe receives the ball.
Special report form from member school available in schools center. Officials are reminded that, when officiating a high school basketball game, the proper nfhs. The game was played outdoors, in the mud and rain, on a tennis court. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground.
The ohio high school basketball coaches association is a voluntary, non profit organization. If you do not have adobe acrobat reader on your computer, it can be downloaded directly from adobes web site, without charge, by clicking the button to the right. High school basketball attracted national attention 12 years later in 1917. West virginia secondary school activities commission.
Rule 9g was revised in 201415 to allow a player occupying a. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 2015 16 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis 2. Bailey remains scoring leader in indiana high school history augustus 8foot hoop of dreams spurred hall of fame journey several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c. Overtime is 3 minutes or the first team to gain a fourpoint lead. If there is a tie after the first overtime, there will be an additional overtime of two minutes 1st minute running, 2nd minute clock stopping. High school graduation shouldnt have to end your involvement with high school athletics. We remind you that officials expect good behavior and will quickly penalize misconduct.
Kerwin urhahn, mshsaa executive director mshsaa office contact information street address. The overall size of a high school basketball court is typically 84 feet long and 50 feet wide. I will refrain from shouting instructions during the game. Athletic eligibility rules, 202021 pdf, large format, 8.
The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler. National federation of state high school associations. Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. Lincoln east boys basketball lincoln east high school coach jeff campbell s. Special report form from activity judge pdf special report form from licensed official available in schools center. All parties have worked hard to create a sense of teamwork, response, responsibility, and perspective. National federation of state high school associations 201517 nfhs basketball officials manual mechanics changes major editorial changes mechanics points of emphasis 3. The foul line is 18 feet 10 inches from the baseline. Have you been away from the game for awhile or never have had experience as an official. 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.
Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. The kentucky high school athletic association requires officials to enforce sportsmanship rules. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. All games scheduled by the psa basketball program are played under the national federation of high school.
Box 40650 indianapolis, in 462400650 pursuant to ihsaa rule c19, it is the responsibility of theeceiving rschool school where student is now enrolled principal to. A positive attitude and appreciation for higher standards of sportsmanship and effective citizenship. Page 8 of 96 official basketball rules 2018 january 2019 2. 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. Basketball was first played in the olympic games in 1936, in berlin, when the usa beat canada 198 for the gold medal. Division i, ii, and iii schools shall have either a red light placed behind. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Ohio high school basketball coaches association nhsbca. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. By state association adoption one commemorativememorial patch may be worn on the jersey. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis 2. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. If there is still a tie, the game will end in a tie. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds, and return inbounds and play the ball.
State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 new language on excessive contact rule 10612 contact 10612 new language a player becomes a ballhandler when heshe receives the ball, regardless of the position on the court. The sports of bowling and golf are exempt from this rule. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky.
However, like any sport, once played at an elite level, many additional rules intervene in order to address the many situations that may arise during a competitive game. My sons time as a high school student is a fleeting one. In 20, the latest pdf ncaa rules books editions will contain interac. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. High schoolcollege basketball court dimensions diagram. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. Handbook girls basketball lake city public schools. At the most basic level, the rules of basketball make it an easy game to learn and a simple game to play. For all courts the foul line distance is 15 feet from the foul line to the front of the backboard. Young, oordinator of technology and athletics july 2015, 201516 fhsaa fhsaa, fhsaa logos, the florida shield and florida high school athletic association are registered marks of the association. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts. Elite prospects evan mobley, chet holmgren and walker kessler headline list of 7footers in high school basketball.