1. basketball RULES Meeting
November 6, 2017

2. Where to start ?? Basketball Rules Fundamentals (page 73 of Rule Book)
… these are absolutes
Then… Rule 4: Definitions
16 pages specifically dedicated to definitions
Knowing the definitions aids in knowing the rules.

3. Beginnings and endings
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“ACT OF” SHOOTING, TRY, TAP Rule AIRBORNE SHOOTER Rule 4.1 CLOSELY GUARDED Rule 4.10
BEGINS
TRY FOR GOAL…When the player begins the motion which habitually precedes the release of the ball
TAP…When the player’s hand touches the ball
ENDS
When the throw is successful
When it is certain the throw is unsuccessful
When the thrown ball touches the floor
When the ball becomes dead
BEGINS
After airborne player releases the ball for a try for goal
All airborne shooters were first an airborne player
ENDS
When one foot is returned to the floor
BEGINS
When defender is initially in legal guarding position within 6 feet of player who is in control of the ball (holding or dribbling)
Continues as long as defender is within 6 feet of player who is in control of the ball
No particular guarding stance or movement is required
May involve more than one defensive player
ENDS
When the defender is no longer within 6 feet
When the defender is “beaten” (head & shoulders past the defender)
During an interrupted dribble
When the player being guarded loses control of the ball

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CONTINUOUS MOTION Rule 4.11 BEGINS When the habitual throwing motion starts a try or with the touching of the ball on a tip/tap ENDS When the try, tap is clearly in flight Applies only if the foul is committed by an opponent May complete any legal arm, foot or body movement Applies…if beginning is prior to a foul occurring Applies…if a teammate is fouled Does not apply if a teammate commits a foul prior to release of ball Expiration of time PLAYER CONTROL Rule When a player holds or dribbles a live ball Includes free throw & throw-in (when the ball is available or at the disposal) When the ball is released on a pass or try During an interrupted dribble During a fumble When the ball becomes dead (exception – airborne shooter) When the opponent secures control NOTE In other words: “When a player is no longer holding or dribbling a live ball.” TEAM CONTROL Rule When a player has control When the ball is released on a try or tap When an opponent secures control When the ball becomes dead

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COUNTING SITUATIONS Rule 4.10, & 4, a (Closely Guarded) Rule 8.4, 9.1.3a (Free Throw) Rule 9.2 & 4 (Throw-In) Rule (Three-Seconds) Rule 9.8 (Back Court) BEGINS Closely-guarded…when the defender is within six feet of the player in control of the ball Free Throw…when the ball is at the disposal of the free thrower Throw-In…when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in Three-Seconds…when an offensive player enters the lane, after team control is established in the frontcourt Backcourt…with player control ENDS Closely-Guarded When the defender is no longer within 6 feet Offensive player no longer has the ball Offensive player “beats” defender Ball becomes dead Free Throw When the free thrower releases the ball Throw-In When the thrower-in releases the ball Three-Seconds When an offensive player leaves the lane Suspend count for A1 to complete movement to try for goal Backcourt When the ball has frontcourt status DEAD BALL Rule 6.7 When a goal is scored, foul, violation…and others (See Rule 6.7) When the ball becomes live during a jump ball, free throw, throw-in

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DISQUALIFIED PLAYER Rule & 2 BEGINS As soon as the head coach is notified ENDS When the interval of time ends DRIBBLE Rule & 4 When a player pushes, throws or bats the ball to the floor before the pivot foot is lifted When the dribbler catches or causes the ball to come to rest in one or both hands When the dribbler simultaneously touches the ball with both hands When the ball touches or is touched by an opponent and causes the dribbler to lose control When the ball becomes dead NOTE A player can never travel while dribbling DRIBBLE - INTERRUPTED DRIBBLE Rule & 6 When the ball is loose after deflecting off the dribbler When the ball momentarily gets away from the dribbler When the dribbler regains control by holding When the dribbler continues the dribble

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FREE THROW / BONUS FREE THROW Rule & 3; Rule 4.8 BEGINS When the ball is at the disposal of the free thrower ENDS When the try is successful When certain try will not be successful When try touches the floor or any player When the ball becomes dead NOTES One & one BEGINS on the 7th team foul of each half Two Shot Penalty BEGINS on 10th foul of each half FUMBLE Rule 4.21 When the ball unintentionally drops, slips from a player’s grasp When the player catches the ball When the player converts the fumble (when possible) into a dribble GOALTENDING Rule 4.22 When the ball is touched on downward flight GUARDING Rule , 2, 3 When a player obtains legal guarding position When the player is legally “beaten” (head & shoulders past)

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HELD BALL Rule 4.25 BEGINS When opponents have their hands so firmly on the ball that individual player control cannot be obtained without undue roughness. An opponent places his/her hand(s) on the ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or releasing the ball on a try for goal ENDS When the whistle sounds JUMP BALL Rule When the ball leaves the official’s hand(s) When the touched ball contacts a non-jumper, the floor, a basket or backboard LIVE BALL Rule 6.1; 6.7 Jump Ball…when the ball leaves the official’s hand(S) Throw-In…when the ball is at the disposal of thrower-in Free Throw…when the ball is at the disposal of free thrower When the ball becomes dead, as in: foul, violation, quarter/extra period ends, inadvertent whistle, time-out, held ball, other whistle (i.e. blood, injury)

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OFFICIALS’ JURISDICTION Rule BEGINS When officials arrive on the floor ENDS When all officials leave the visual confines of the playing area SUBSTITUTE Rule , When he/she reports to the scorer When he/she is beckoned into the game by an official/becomes a player THREE SECONDS Team A player in the lane (with or without the ball) AND Front court team control When team A player leaves the lane When team control ends UNIQUENESS OF THREE SECONDS COUNT Suspend count when A1 is trying for goal Non-visible
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THROW-IN BEGINS When the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in ENDS When passed ball touches or is legally touched by another player In-bounds When passed ball touches or is touched by another player out-of-bounds (Ex ) When the throw-in team commits a violation NOTE The AP arrow is switched when the throw-in ends on AP throw in TYPES OF THROW-IN Designated spot throw-in Following successful goal AP throw-in TIME-OUT When the official instructs the timer to start the timing device When the signal to resume play (second signal) sounds QUARTER & EXTRA PERIODS Rule & 2 exception; 5.7 When the ball first becomes live When the horn sounds Exceptions Ball in flight during try or tap Held ball or violations occurs so near expiration of time Foul occurs so near the expiration of time and free throws are involved

12. Administration of a Technical Foul
Where do the 9 non-shooters go?
Behind mid court line? NO
To their respective bench area?
possibly
Rule Any player, other than the free thrower, who does not occupy a marked lane space must be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point line.