NFHS Basketball Rules Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A player shall not, while closely guarded in his/her frontcourt A. Hold the ball for five seconds B. Dribble the ball for five seconds C. Combine holding and dribbling the ball for five seconds D. All of the Above E. A and B E. A and B The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all instances, EXCEPT, A. Gathering of statistics B. Communication with a player on the court C. Recording Video D. Retrieval of a play from the internet B. Communication with a player o...

False A manufacturer's logo is illegal on a leg compression sleeve True A red light behind each backboard or an LED light on each backboard is permitted to signal that time has expired for a quarter or extra period False A team may view a videotape replay of the first half play during the intermission as long as it is done in the locker room. True A team's jersey may have a single visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference. A All of the following are true statements reg...

How big is the coaching box? 28 feet How long is a court? 84 feet Jurisdiction does not until: all officials are off the floor (not just one) Referee needs to tell other team to be on the floor: Three minutes prior to game start What if illegal equipment is found after both coaches verified at pregame meeting? Player can be subbed out and take it off and then re-enter without penalty What does the rule book say the official can do with hasty spectors? May assess technical fouls to that ...

False The ball is caused to go out of bounds by B1, who deflects A1's throw-in pass that then touches thrower A1 in flight, who is still out of bounds True A ball which is in flight retains the same status it had when last in contact with a player or the court. True It is a violation if A1 causes the ball to enter and pass through the basket from below True A substitute becomes a player when he or she legally enters the court to participate B When free thrower, A1, purposefully ...

An alternating-possession throw-in results when: a. A held ball occurs. b. The ball goes out of bounds, as in 7-3. c. Simultaneous floor or free-throw violations occur. d. A live ball lodges between the backboard and ring or comes to rest on the flange, unless a free throw or throw-in follows. e. Opponents commit simultaneous goaltending or basket-interference violations. f. The point of interruption cannot be determined as in 4-36-2c. 6-4-3 Team A is awarded an alternating-possession t...

The ball becomes live when On a jump ball, when it leaves officials hand, on a throw in, when its at disposal of player, on a free throw when the ball is at disposal of shooter Ball awarded out of bounds Player control of team foul, common foul before bonus is in effect, and a jump ball Technical Foul If you grab the rim at any time except for dunking, preventing injury, or attempt to stuff ball, also if you strike the backboard making it vibrate Bench Technical Disrespect official/play...

1-1 PLAYING COURT DIMENSIONS: Clear of obstructions. Should be no greater than 94 ft by 50 ft in length. Ideal measurements are 84 ft by 50 ft. 1-2-1 SIDELINES, END LINES: Courts must be marked with sidelines, end lines, and other lines shown in figure 1-1 in the rule book. There shall be 3 feet (preferably 10) of unobstructed space outside of the boundaries. 1-2-2 SIDELINES, END LINES: If, on an unofficial court, there is less than 3 feet of unobstructed space outside of a sidel...

Ball side These of the court where the ball is located Bump and run the technique when an official "bumps" another out of their spot, the vacating official "runs" into a new position. center official the outside official who is in the offensive position close down movement of an official to movement of the ball. the trial and center close down toward the end lane, the lead closes down towards the nearest lane extended. Lead Official the official positioned along the of the ...

Block Illegal personal contact which impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball Charge illegal personal contact caused by pushing or moving into an opponents torso Basket interference 1. Touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within either basket 2. touches the ball while any part of the ball is within the imaginary cylinder 3. Touches th ball outside the cylinder while reaching through the basket from below 4. pulls do...

Failing to supply the scorer with the name and number of each team member who may participate and designate the five starting players at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time will result in? Administrative Technical 10-1-1 Doing the following after the 10 minute time limit has been passed will result in: a. Change a designated starter unless necessitated as in 3-2-2a. b. Add a name to the team member list. c. Require the scorer to change a team member's or player's nu...