2019-20 BASKETBALL RULE CHANGES
3-4-3e (2) |
Rationale: The number being the same color as the jersey, though bordered by a contrasting color, is difficult to see. Two options for number design remain. |
3-5-4b |
A headband is any item that goes around the entire head. It must be a circular design without extensions. If worn, only one headband is permitted, it must be worn on the forehead/crown. It must be nonabrasive and unadorned, and it must be no more than 3 inches wide.
Rationale: I am suggesting that we make the Basketball and Volleyball rule codes on headbands, the same. Girls are wearing headbands that are wider than 2 inches in basketball but are allowed to wear up to 3-inch headbands in volleyball. I think it would help girls who are in these two sports to comply with the rule without confusion. |
3-5-4d |
Add to (d) - Hair control devices are not required to meet color restrictions.
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3-5-5 |
Add Note: NOTE: Provided the shorts are not in conflict with 3-4-5, no drawstring or other part of the shorts intended to maintain them in a normal position causes potential harm to the player or others and wearing of the shorts is not objectionable in exposing the anatomy, there is no restriction on folding or rolling the shorts at the natural waistband seam.
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3-5-8 NEW |
MOUTHGUARD 1. A tooth and mouth protector (intraoral), if worn shall: a. include an occlusal (protecting and separating the biting surfaces) portion; b. include a labial (protecting the teeth and supporting structures) portion; c. cover the posterior teeth with adequate thickness; 2. It is recommended that the protector be properly fitted, protecting the anterior (leading) dental arch and: a. constructed from a model made from an impression of the individual’s teeth, or b. constructed and fitted to the individual by impressing the teeth into the tooth and mouth protector itself. 3. State associations may deem a tooth and mouth protector required equipment.
Change section 6 to 7; change section 7 to 8.
Rationale: Provides another safety option with specific with coverage for the devise. |
9-9-1 |
Exception:
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10-5-5 Note |
The head coach and any number of assistant coaches may enter the court in the situation where a fight may break out - or has broken out - to prevent the situation from escalating.
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Stop Clock for Jump/Held Ball-Part 3 of the NFHS Basketball Officials Manual-#3 |
When a held ball occurs, covering official(s) shall stop the clock using signal #2 (straight arm, open palm extended) while simultaneously sounding their whistle. Then both arms are extended straight out, at chest level, with fist clinched. Thumbs are displayed as a part of the signal. Signal is given with both arms moving in an upward motion. Should be followed with a directional signal (See #6) indicating team possession. *Occurs when opponents both have their hands on the ball and neither can gain control *When an opponent places their hand on the ball and prevents an airborne shooter from passing or releasing the try.
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