The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to learn. Nfhs basketball rules book, rule 4 12 arbitersports. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. Among the five aforementioned sports, a total of eight 2020 nfhs publications will be used for the 2021 season, including the baseball rules book, baseball case book, softball rules book, softball.
The player has the option of wearing long pants as the uniform bottom to be in compliance with nfhs rules as well. Requests for basketball rules interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school basketball program in your state. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which. All the official nfhs rules and caseplays together in one place. Rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Not only does the nfhs set rules for game play, it also determines the specifications for the basketball court and equipment used. Wearing tights below the uniform shorts would be legal.
Contains the official rules for basketball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. Nov 06, 2018 no one will have success in mastering the rules without learning to speak and understand the language. Official high school federation basketball rules and regulations. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. While the ball remains live, a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless it is a try or tap for goal. Nfhs coaches and officials association paid members get all books for free. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Click here for the 201718 nfhs basketball point of emphasis. 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. It is vital that officials understand this rule and realize how the rule is involved in so many situations and in arriving at accurate rulings.
Nfhs basketball new rules and points of emphasis 201819. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. National federation of state high school associations. Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform pants be shorts. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the. 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. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. The wiaa member schools have also adopted some additions to the nfhs rules in basketball.
Proper nfhs signals, as outlined in this manual and the rules book, are to be used exclusively. In addition, considering the pitch count rules, this change would help pitchers to keep their bat because they are typically the best hitter in the game, but can come out of the game to protect their arms from overuse. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. If the shirt has sleeves, they must be the same length. Nfhs basketball rules the wiaa follows nfhs rules for basketball. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible.
The basketball case book has been designated as an official supplement to the rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will. Click here 201718 nfhs basketball comments on the rules. This basketball rules guide was not created to compete with the comprehensive rule books that are available like the official fiba basketball rules and nfhs rules book. High school basketball rules have many points in their regulations that turn the game.
Click here for the 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from state associations whenever called upon. Rules by topic merges the rulebook and the casebook so you can see everything that applies to a. Dont waste your team reading an official 196page book of basketball rules.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Shirts must be hemmed with no frayed or ragged edges. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. The nfhs basketball rules committee meets annually in april to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the. Nfhs case book rule 10 fouls and penalties abilene. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out.
Nfhs basketball officiating principles a better official. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability nfhs rules book as ebooks. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing. Contains the official rules for basketball and are desi. When new points of emphasis are released we need to embrace what the nfhs is trying to accomplish. The definitions portion of the nfhs basketball rules book should be thoroughly studied. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs or. Due to issue, you must read nfhs basketball rules book 201819 online.
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