If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The first day of competition for high school basketball is thursday, december 5. Basketball rules changes 201516 by nfhs on january 21, 2016 basketball. The rules committee also devoted significant time to updating the nfhs 2015 17 basketball officials manual. Comments on the 2015 16 rules changes players, subsititutes and equipment 342b note added. Click here for the 201516 nfhs basketball rules changes. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment. All questions and answers are based on 201516 rules interpretations, casebook, also rules by. Nov 28, 2015 2014 15 nfhs basketball rules book sport ngin.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Click here for the original pdf of the ncaanfhs 201920 major basketball rules differences. Click here for the original pdf of the ncaa nfhs 201920 major basketball rules differences. Requests for rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the osaa. Nfhs rule 354d headbandswristbands must comply with logo requirements. National federation of state high school associations basketball. Nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial. Several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c.
These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. Wynns said the revised publication will be improved and expanded to include diagrams helpful to new officials as well as the more experienced ones. Nfhs basketball officiating principles a better official. Nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes. The torso is the portion of the jersey from an imaginary horizontal line. 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.
Proper nfhs signals, as outlined in this manual and the rules book, are to be used exclusively. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Federation of state high school association nfhs rules unless otherwise specified. The definitions portion of the nfhs basketball rules book should be thoroughly studied.
On this page you can read or download nfhs volleyball rules answers in pdf format. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and. Nfhs basketball rules interpretations 201516 lhsoa. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. Tshirts defined as undershirts in the nfhs rule book. The note was added to be consistent with other nfhs sports to allow a single american flag to be worn on the jersey. Clarification preseason guide article enforce illegal contact on free thrower and violations during free throw, page 6, second paragraph.
Eastern basketball officials association officials. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Below is a link to rules changes approved by the nfhs spirit rules committee. Then next to the organization name nfhs click on the central hub link. All questions and answers are based on 201516 rules interpretations, casebook, also rules by topics. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. National federation of state high school associations take part. A complete listing of the basketball rules changes is available on the nfhs website at. Fagans retirement, the executive committee in 1977 appointed. Mens basketball rules changes for 2016 and 2017 each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. Nov 06, 2018 the definitions portion of the nfhs basketball rules book should be thoroughly studied. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of. Nfhs rules except where modified by the psa basketball rules.
Rules changes 201718 nchsaa sportsmanship initiative. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Signaling is an essential aspect of officiating and, through its use, decisions and information are relayed to players, coaches and spectators. All jewelry is prohibited rule 416 article 1 ohsaa.
The basketball uniform consists of a jersey, shorts or a skirt. Often there are questions on the test from the officials manual and handbook. Basketball rules changes 2015 16 by nfhs on january 21, 2016 basketball. 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.
It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no deviation from the rules unless experimental approval has been granted by the nfhs liaison to the rules committee. The white book is on line constitution and bylaws sports specific procedures appendix b contest brackets appendix f fine schedule dates of online rules clinic. The rules committee also devoted significant time to updating the nfhs 201517 basketball officials manual. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Eastern basketball officials association officials nfhs.
The free thrower must remain within the free throw semicircle until the ball contacts the basket ring or the shot is made or missed. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot clock the nfhs voice. Click to download the 2015 preseason basketball guide in pdf format. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more.
Nfhs basketball rule 3 is a state adoption, therefore all states abide by the. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. Rule changes 10612 the following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler. Click here for the original pdf of the 201415 basketball interpretations.
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 school associations writes playing rules for. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball. It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no. In april, 2015 the kshsaa board of directors voted to provide an. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. High school associations 201718 nfhs basketball rules power point welcome. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The size of the restricted area arc has been increased to four feet from three feet effective in the 201516 season for. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes. Rule 9g was revised in 201415 to allow a player occupying a marked lane.
Click here for the 2015 16 nfhs basketball rules changes. Serves as the recognized national authority on educationbased interscholastic activity programs. Oct 23, 2015 2015 16 nfhs nchsaa basketball rules, emphasis, changes 1. The purpose of each team is to throw the ball into its own basket and to. The torso of the jersey must be a single solid color white for home and dark for visitor.
Undershirts must be a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey. National federation of state high school associations 201517 nfhs basketball officials manual mechanics changes. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. National federation of state high school associations 201517 nfhs points. You will be required to have software on your computer, tablet. The nfhs does not perform scientific tests on any specific items of equipment to. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of basketball officiating, while adhering to nfhs rules and codes of fairness, promoting good sportsmanship with mutual respect,and upholding the honor, dignity and ethical standards of conduct as officials. National federation of state high school associations 201517 nfhs basketball officials manual mechanics changes major editorial changes. The game basketball is played by two teams of five players each.
Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from the state associations whenever called upon. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Have you been without your printed rules book and needed to find an obscure rule quickly, make a note or highlight a rule. Promotes and protects the defining values of educationbased interscholastic activity programs in collabo ration with its member state associations. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. Basketball rules interpretations 201415 2015 iaabo spring. Rule change rule 12 team bench locations, coaching box, timeout area state associations have the ability to alter the location and length of. National federation of state high school associations.