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3-5-2 and 3-6 Headbands and sweatbands
must be a single solid color,
nonabrasive, unadorned, either white or similar
in color to the primary color of the jersey. This applies to all team members.
This means that each team player must wear the same color wristband and
headband. Only one sweat- band, no wider than 4 inches in width may be worn.
The headband must be no wider than 2 inches in width. The headband must be worn
as intended, which means it cannot be worn around the neck or sitting on top of
the head. They may not be worn for decorative or individual identification.
Only one manufacturers logo or one institutional logo-mascot is permitted on
the headband and/or wristband. One manufacturer's logo is now permitted on
pants and compression shorts as well.
Compression sleeves may be worn with medical
documentation. Decorative sleeves made of cot- ton or other non-supportive
material, are not legal.
5-10-1 A dramatic change was the elimination of lag time.
Previously, the rule stated that the timer should be able to react and stop the
clock in 1 second when the whistle is sounded or a signal seen. The lag time,
reaction time of the clock operator has now been eliminated. If the official
observes the time on the clock, when an error occurs, the exact time will be
able to be put back on the clock. The referee will then instruct the timer to
put the exact time, for which there was definite knowledge, back on the clock.
4-47-4, 10-1-5e, New 9-2-11, 10-1-5c,d Another significant change, which will better assist
with the flow of the game, involves warnings. Only one warning will be given
for any of the four delay situations before a technical foul is assessed,
including the newly approved delay situation for water on the court following a
timeout. As a review, the other delay situations in Rule 4-47 are for throw-in
plane violations, huddling by either team and contact with the free thrower,
and for interfering with the ball following a goal.
New Signal A
new signal for a team control foul was added. The mechanic for the signal will
be extension of the arm straight out from the shoulder, fist clenched, with a
punching motion. This change will eliminate confusion and point out the
difference between a
team control and player control foul.
3-3-6 Clarified that a player who has any amount of blood on
his/her uniform shall be directed to leave the game until the situation is
corrected.
4-10 Clarified that a closely guarded count is terminated
when an offensive player in control of the ball gets his/her head and shoulders
past a defensive player.
4-19-14 Clarified that an unsporting foul can be a non-contact
technical foul which involves behavior not in accordance with the spirit of
fair play.
4-34-1, 2 Clarified that a player is one of five team members
who are legally in the game at any given time except intermission and that
during an intermission, all team members are bench personnel.
5-11-2 Clarified that during a 3D-second timeout, no on-court
entertainment should occur.
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Federation Basketball Rules Revisions for 2006 - 2007-cont.
2. Uniforms: There is
still a need to enforce the proper wearing of the uniform, especially as it relates
to keeping the jersey tucked in and the pants worn above the hips. Other
concerns relative to uniforms have been expressed in rules changes emphasized
above. If officials would instruct the scorer's table that a substitute is not
eligible to admitted into the game if their uniform is worn improperly, there
would be fewer incidences of uniforms being worn in an unsporting manner. We
are concerned and constantly discuss the need for school administrators and
coaches to be more proactive in enforcing the professionalism of appearance and
other sporting behavior. It is our responsibility and obligation, however, as
officials to enforce these rules as written. We must maintain the dignity and protect the integrity of the game.
3. TIME-OUTS:
A. Coaches must
understand that a timeout request while the ball is live places a tremendous
bur- den on the official. The official must, first and foremost, focus on game
action, identify that team control is clearly established, and that the head coach of the team in control of the ball is requesting the
timeout.
B. Officials
must prevent a 3D-second timeout from being extended. The spilling of water,
permitting cheerleaders and other on-court entertainment are not permitted
during a 30-second timeout.
4. Intentional Fouls-We consistently hear that severity of contact is not, in
and of itself, a factor when deter- mining whether or not a foul is
intentional. It is difficult to determine what the "intent" of a
player’s action may have been; it is less difficult to judge the act itself.
Any act by an opponent that neutralizes an obvious advantageous position or
contact that occurs when not making a legitimate attempt to play the ball the
player, are examples of plays that should be ruled intentional. If the act clearly
meets the criteria mentioned above, have the courage to enforce the rule.
5. Rules Enforcement and
Proper Use of Mechanics: There are many reasons why there has been a movement away from consistent rules enforcement and
the use of approved signals. Watching collegiate officials on television
ignoring the 3-second rule, permitting a pivot foot after a jump stop, and
stretching beyond comprehension the principle of advantage/disadvantage has had
a deleterious effect on the high school game. Further, personal interpretation
of the rules has a negative impact on the game as younger officials have the
tendency to mirror those techniques and rules analysis of the more senior
officials. The rules are written to provide a balance between offense and
defense. Departing from rules as written affects this balance.
1. Contact
that occurs early in the game should be enforced. A foul is a foul regardless
of time and score.
2. A legal
guarding position is obtained when a defender is within a distance of 6 feet.
Requiring the defender to move closer than 6 feet before beginning a closely
guarded count gives the player with the ball an unfair advantage.
3. The "coaching box" is just what it defines. It is a box from which the
head coach may stand and coach. Officiating, disparaging remarks, and inciting
the fans from the coaching box, is not coaching. The head coach must remain in
the coaching box at all times unless an exception applies. Assistant coaches
must be seated at all times unless an exception applies.
4. There has
been too much inconsistency in the use or misuse of signals. Signals are a
means of communication between officials to scorers, players, coaches,
spectators, and media. Departing from the usage of approved signals is
unacceptable.