OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 April 2010 Rule Three-Teams Page 11 of 81 RULE THREE- TEAMS Art. 4 Te 4.1 Definitic 4.1.1 A team member is eligible to play when he has been authorised to play for a team according to the regulations, including regulations governing age limits of the organising body of the competition 4.1.2 A team member is entitled to play when his name has been entered on the score sheet before the start of the game and as long as he has neither been disqualified nor committed five(5)fouls 4.1.3 During playing time, a team member is a player when he is on the playing court and is entitled to play a substitute when he is not on the playing court but he is entitled to play An excluded player when he has committed five(5) fouls and is no longer entitled to play 4.1.4 During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as playe 4.2 Rule Each team shall consist of No more than twelve(12)team members entitled to play including a captain A coach and if a team wishes, an assistant coach ay, including a captain A maximum of five(5)team followers who may sit on the team bench and have special responsibilities, e.g. manager, doctor, physiotherapist, statistician, Interpreter, etc. 4.2.2 Five (5) players from each team shall be on the playing court during playing time and may be substituted 4.2.3 A substitute becomes a player and a player becomes a substitute when The official beckons the substitute to enter the playing court During a time-out or an interval of play, a substitute requests the substitution to the scorer Uniforms 4.3. 1 The uniform of the team members shall consist of Shirts of the same dominant colour front and back All players must tuck their shirts into their playing shorts. All-in-ones are permitted. Shorts of the same dominant colour front and back, but not necessarily of the same colour as the shirts Socks of the same dominant colour for all players of the team 4.3.2 Each team member shall wear a shirt numbered on the front and back with plain numbers, of a solid colour contrasting with the colour of the shirt The numbers shall be clearly visible and Those on the back shall be at least twenty(20 )cm high
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Three - Teams April 2010 Page 11 of 81 RULE THREE - TEAMS Art. 4 Teams 4.1 Definition 4.1.1 A team member is eligible to play when he has been authorised to play for a team according to the regulations, including regulations governing age limits, of the organising body of the competition. 4.1.2 A team member is entitled to play when his name has been entered on the scoresheet before the start of the game and as long as he has neither been disqualified nor committed five (5) fouls. 4.1.3 During playing time, a team member is: A player when he is on the playing court and is entitled to play. A substitute when he is not on the playing court but he is entitled to play. An excluded player when he has committed five (5) fouls and is no longer entitled to play. 4.1.4 During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. 4.2 Rule 4.2.1 Each team shall consist of: No more than twelve (12) team members entitled to play, including a captain. A coach and, if a team wishes, an assistant coach. A maximum of five (5) team followers who may sit on the team bench and have special responsibilities, e.g. manager, doctor, physiotherapist, statistician, interpreter, etc. 4.2.2 Five (5) players from each team shall be on the playing court during playing time and may be substituted. 4.2.3 A substitute becomes a player and a player becomes a substitute when: The official beckons the substitute to enter the playing court. During a time-out or an interval of play, a substitute requests the substitution to the scorer. 4.3 Uniforms 4.3.1 The uniform of the team members shall consist of: Shirts of the same dominant colour front and back. All players must tuck their shirts into their playing shorts. 'All-in-ones' are permitted. Shorts of the same dominant colour front and back, but not necessarily of the same colour as the shirts. Socks of the same dominant colour for all players of the team. 4.3.2 Each team member shall wear a shirt numbered on the front and back with plain numbers, of a solid colour contrasting with the colour of the shirt. The numbers shall be clearly visible and: Those on the back shall be at least twenty (20) cm high
April 2010 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 FIBA Page 12 of 81 Rule Three- Teams Those on the front shall be at least ten (10 )cm high The numbers shall be at least two(2 )cm wide Teams shall use numbers from four (4 )to fifteen (15 ) National federations have the authority to approve, for their competitions, any other numbers with a maximum of two(2)digits Players on the same team shall not wear the same number Any advertising or logo shall be at least five (5) cm away from the numbers 4.3.3 Teams must have a minimum of two(2) sets of shirts and The first team named in the programme (home team) shall wear light-coloured shirts(preferably white The second team named in the programme (visiting team) shall wear dark poured shirts However, if the two(2)teams agree, they may interchange the colours of the shirts 4.4 Other equipment 4. 4.1 All equipment used by players must be appropriate for the game. Any equipment that is designed to increase a player's height or reach or in any other way give an unfair advantage is not permitted 4.2 Players shall not wear equipment ( objects) that may cause injury to other players The following are not permitted Finger, hand, wrist, elbow or forearm guards, casts or braces made of leather, plastic, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance, even if covered with soft padding Objects that could cut or cause abrasions (fingernails must be closely cut Headgear, hair accessories and jewellery The following are permitted Shoulder, upper arm, thigh or lower leg protective equipment if the material ufficiently padded Undergarments that extend below the shorts of the same dominant colou as the shorts Compression sleeves of the same dominant colour as the shirts Compression stockings of the same dominant colour as the shorts. If for the upper leg it must end above the knee; if for the lower leg it must end below the knee Knee braces if they are properly covered Protector for an injured nose, even if made of a hard material Non-coloured transparent mouth guard Spectacles, if they do not pose a danger to other players Headbands maximum five 5 cm in width made of non-abrasive unicolour cloth, pliable plastic or rubber Non-coloured transparent taping of arms, shoulders, legs,etc 4.4.3 During the game a player may not display any commercial, promotional or charitable name, mark, logo or other identification including but not limited to on his body in his hair or otherwise 4. 4.4 Any other equipment not specifically mentioned in this article must be approved by the fiba technical commission
April 2010 Page 12 of 81 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Three - Teams Those on the front shall be at least ten (10) cm high. The numbers shall be at least two (2) cm wide. Teams shall use numbers from four (4) to fifteen (15). National federations have the authority to approve, for their competitions, any other numbers with a maximum of two (2) digits. Players on the same team shall not wear the same number. Any advertising or logo shall be at least five (5) cm away from the numbers. 4.3.3 Teams must have a minimum of two (2) sets of shirts and: The first team named in the programme (home team) shall wear light-coloured shirts (preferably white). The second team named in the programme (visiting team) shall wear darkcoloured shirts. However, if the two (2) teams agree, they may interchange the colours of the shirts. 4.4 Other equipment 4.4.1 All equipment used by players must be appropriate for the game. Any equipment that is designed to increase a player's height or reach or in any other way give an unfair advantage is not permitted. 4.4.2 Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players. The following are not permitted: ▬ Finger, hand, wrist, elbow or forearm guards, casts or braces made of leather, plastic, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance, even if covered with soft padding. ▬ Objects that could cut or cause abrasions (fingernails must be closely cut). ▬ Headgear, hair accessories and jewellery. The following are permitted: ▬ Shoulder, upper arm, thigh or lower leg protective equipment if the material is sufficiently padded. ▬ Undergarments that extend below the shorts of the same dominant colour as the shorts. ▬ Compression sleeves of the same dominant colour as the shirts. ▬ Compression stockings of the same dominant colour as the shorts. If for the upper leg it must end above the knee; if for the lower leg it must end below the knee. ▬ Knee braces if they are properly covered. ▬ Protector for an injured nose, even if made of a hard material. ▬ Non-coloured transparent mouth guard. ▬ Spectacles, if they do not pose a danger to other players. ▬ Headbands, maximum five (5) cm in width, made of non-abrasive, unicolour cloth, pliable plastic or rubber. ▬ Non-coloured transparent taping of arms, shoulders, legs, etc. 4.4.3 During the game a player may not display any commercial, promotional or charitable name, mark, logo or other identification including, but not limited to, on his body, in his hair or otherwise. 4.4.4 Any other equipment not specifically mentioned in this article must be approved by the FIBA Technical Commission
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 April 2010 Rule Three-Teams Page 13 of 81 Art. 5 Players: Injury 5.1 In the event of injury to a player(s), the officials may stop the game 5.2 If the ball is live when an injury occurs, the official shall not blow his whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot for a field goal, lost control of the ball withheld the ball from play or the ball has become dead. If it is necessary to protect an injured player, the officials may stop the game immediately 5.3 If the injured player cannot continue to play immediately ( within approximately 15 seconds)or, if he receives treatment he must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than five(5)players on the playing court 5.4 Coaches, assistant coaches, substitutes, excluded players and team followers may enter the playing court, with the permission of an official, to attend to an injured layer before he is substituted 5.5 a doctor may enter the playing court, without permission of an official if, in the doctor's judgement, the injured player requires immediate medical treatment 5.6 During the game, any player who is bleeding or has an open wound must be substituted. He may return to the playing court only after bleeding has stopped and the affected area or open wound has been completely and securely covered If the injured player or any player who is bleeding or has an open wound recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the scorers signal for the substitution, that player may continue to play Players who have been designated by the coach to start the game may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case, the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players, if they so wish Art. 6 Captain: Duties and powers 6.1 The captain(CAP) is a player designated by his coach to represent his team on the playing court. He may communicate in a courteous manner with the officials during the game to obtain information, however, only when the ball becomes dead and the game clock is stopped 6.2 The captain shall, immediately at the end of the game, inform the referee if his team is protesting against the result of the game and sign the scoresheet in the space marked Captain's signature in case of protest Art. 7 Coaches: Duties and powers At least twenty(20)minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each coach or his representative shall give the scorer a list with the names and correspondi numbers of the team members who are eligible to play in the game, as well as the name of the captain of the team the coach and the assistant coach. All team members whose names are entered on the scoresheet are entitled to play, even if they arrive after the beginning of the game 7.2 At least ten(10)minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each coach shall confirm his agreement with the names and corresponding numbers of his tean
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Three - Teams April 2010 Page 13 of 81 Art. 5 Players: Injury 5.1 In the event of injury to a player(s), the officials may stop the game. 5.2 If the ball is live when an injury occurs, the official shall not blow his whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot for a field goal, lost control of the ball, withheld the ball from play or the ball has become dead. If it is necessary to protect an injured player, the officials may stop the game immediately. 5.3 If the injured player cannot continue to play immediately (within approximately 15 seconds) or, if he receives treatment, he must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than five (5) players on the playing court. 5.4 Coaches, assistant coaches, substitutes, excluded players and team followers may enter the playing court, with the permission of an official, to attend to an injured player before he is substituted. 5.5 A doctor may enter the playing court, without permission of an official if, in the doctor's judgement, the injured player requires immediate medical treatment. 5.6 During the game, any player who is bleeding or has an open wound must be substituted. He may return to the playing court only after bleeding has stopped and the affected area or open wound has been completely and securely covered. If the injured player or any player who is bleeding or has an open wound recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the scorer’s signal for the substitution, that player may continue to play. 5.7 Players who have been designated by the coach to start the game may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case, the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players, if they so wish. Art. 6 Captain: Duties and powers 6.1 The captain (CAP) is a player designated by his coach to represent his team on the playing court. He may communicate in a courteous manner with the officials during the game to obtain information, however, only when the ball becomes dead and the game clock is stopped. 6.2 The captain shall, immediately at the end of the game, inform the referee if his team is protesting against the result of the game and sign the scoresheet in the space marked 'Captain's signature in case of protest'. Art. 7 Coaches: Duties and powers 7.1 At least twenty (20) minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each coach or his representative shall give the scorer a list with the names and corresponding numbers of the team members who are eligible to play in the game, as well as the name of the captain of the team, the coach and the assistant coach. All team members whose names are entered on the scoresheet are entitled to play, even if they arrive after the beginning of the game. 7.2 At least ten (10) minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each coach shall confirm his agreement with the names and corresponding numbers of his team
April 2010 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Page 14 of 81 Rule Three- Teams members and the names of the coaches by signing the scoresheet. At the same time, they shall indicate the five (5) players who are to start the game the coach of team 'a shall be the first to provide this information 7.3 The coaches, assistant coaches, team members and team followers are the only persons permitted to sit on the team bench and remain within their team bench area 7.4 The coach and the assistant coach may go to the scorer's table during the game obtain statistical information only when the ball becomes dead and the game clock is stopped 7.5 Only the coach is permitted to remain standing during the game. He may address the players verbally during the game provided he remains within his team bench area 7.6 If there is an assistant coach his name must be entered on the scoresheet before the beginning of the game(his signature is not necessary). he shall assume all duties and powers of the coach if, for any reason, the coach is unable to continue 7.7 When the captain leaves the playing court the coach shall inform an official of the number of the player who will act as captain on the playing court. 7.8 The captain shall act as coach if there is no coach, or if the coach is unable to continue and there is no assistant coach entered on the scoresheet or the latter is unable to continue). If the captain must leave the playing court, he may continue to as coach because of injury, his substitute as captain may replace him as coach act as coach. If he must leave following a disqualifying foul, or if he is unable to 79 The coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of his team in all cases where the free-throw shooter is not determined by the rules
April 2010 Page 14 of 81 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Three - Teams members and the names of the coaches by signing the scoresheet. At the same time, they shall indicate the five (5) players who are to start the game. The coach of team 'A' shall be the first to provide this information. 7.3 The coaches, assistant coaches, team members and team followers are the only persons permitted to sit on the team bench and remain within their team bench area. 7.4 The coach and the assistant coach may go to the scorer’s table during the game to obtain statistical information only when the ball becomes dead and the game clock is stopped. 7.5 Only the coach is permitted to remain standing during the game. He may address the players verbally during the game provided he remains within his team bench area. 7.6 If there is an assistant coach his name must be entered on the scoresheet before the beginning of the game (his signature is not necessary). He shall assume all duties and powers of the coach if, for any reason, the coach is unable to continue. 7.7 When the captain leaves the playing court the coach shall inform an official of the number of the player who will act as captain on the playing court. 7.8 The captain shall act as coach if there is no coach, or if the coach is unable to continue and there is no assistant coach entered on the scoresheet (or the latter is unable to continue). If the captain must leave the playing court, he may continue to act as coach. If he must leave following a disqualifying foul, or if he is unable to act as coach because of injury, his substitute as captain may replace him as coach. 7.9 The coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of his team in all cases where the free-throw shooter is not determined by the rules
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 April 2010 Rule Four- Playing regula Page 15 of 81 RULE FOUR- PLAYING REGULATIONS Art. 8 Playing time, tied score and extra periods 8.1 The game shall consist of four (4)periods of ten (10) minutes 8.2 There shall be an interval of play of twenty (20) minutes before the game is scheduled to begin There shall be intervals of play of two(2)minutes between the first and second period (first half), between the third and fourth period (second half)and before each extra period 8.4 There shall be a half-time interval of play of fifteen (15 )minutes 8.5 An interval of play begin Twenty(20 )minutes before the game is scheduled to begin When the game clock signal sounds for the end of a period An interval of play ends At the beginning of the first period when the ball leaves the hand(s) of the referee on the jump ball At the beginning of all other periods when the ball is at the disposal of the player 8.7 If the score is tied at the end of playing time for the fourth period, the game shall continue with as many extra periods of five(5 )minutes as is necessary to break the If a foul is committed when or just before the game clock signal sounds for the end of playing time, any eventual free throw(s) shall be administered after the end of playing tin 89 If an extra period is required as a result of this free throw(s)then all fouls that are committed after the end of playing time shall be considered to have occurred during an interval of play and the free throws shall be administered before the beginning of Art. 9 Beginning and end of a period or the game 9.1 The first period begins when the ball leaves the hand(s)of the referee on the jump ball 9.2 All other periods begin when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the 93 The game cannot begin if one of the teams is not on the playing court with five (5) players ready to play
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Four - Playing regulations April 2010 Page 15 of 81 RULE FOUR - PLAYING REGULATIONS Art. 8 Playing time, tied score and extra periods 8.1 The game shall consist of four (4) periods of ten (10) minutes. 8.2 There shall be an interval of play of twenty (20) minutes before the game is scheduled to begin. 8.3 There shall be intervals of play of two (2) minutes between the first and second period (first half), between the third and fourth period (second half) and before each extra period. 8.4 There shall be a half-time interval of play of fifteen (15) minutes. 8.5 An interval of play begins: Twenty (20) minutes before the game is scheduled to begin. When the game clock signal sounds for the end of a period. 8.6 An interval of play ends: At the beginning of the first period when the ball leaves the hand(s) of the referee on the jump ball. At the beginning of all other periods when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. 8.7 If the score is tied at the end of playing time for the fourth period, the game shall continue with as many extra periods of five (5) minutes as is necessary to break the tie. 8.8 If a foul is committed when or just before the game clock signal sounds for the end of playing time, any eventual free throw(s) shall be administered after the end of playing time. 8.9 If an extra period is required as a result of this free throw(s) then all fouls that are committed after the end of playing time shall be considered to have occurred during an interval of play and the free throws shall be administered before the beginning of the extra period. Art. 9 Beginning and end of a period or the game 9.1 The first period begins when the ball leaves the hand(s) of the referee on the jump ball. 9.2 All other periods begin when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. 9.3 The game cannot begin if one of the teams is not on the playing court with five (5) players ready to play