April 2010 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Page 16 of 81 Rule Four -Playing regulations 94 For all games, the first team named in the programme(home team) shall have the team bench and its teams own basket on the left side of the scorers table, facing the playing court. However, if the two(2 )teams agree, they may interchange the team benches and/or baskets 9.5 Before the first and third period teams are entitled to warm-up in the half of the laying court in which their opponents basket is situated 9.6 Teams shall exchange baskets for the second half In all extra periods the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the fourth period 98 A period, extra period or game shall end when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the period Art. 10 Status of the ball The ball can be either live or dead 10.2 The ball becomes live when During the jump ball, the ball leaves the hand(s) of the referee on the toss During a free throw, the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter During a throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in 10.3 The ball becomes dead when: Any field goal or free throw is made An official blows his whistle while the ball is live It is apparent that the ball will not enter the basket on a free throw which is to be followed by Another free throw(s) A further penalty (free throw(s)and/or possession The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period The twenty-four (24)second clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball The ball in flight on a shot for a field goal is touched by a player from either team after An official blows his whistle The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period The twenty-four(24)second clock signal sounds 4 The ball does not become dead and the goal counts if made when The ball is in flight on a shot for a field goal and An official blows his whistle The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period The twenty-four(24)second clock signal sounds The ball is in flight on a free throw when an official blows his whistle for any rule infraction other than by the free-throw shooter
April 2010 Page 16 of 81 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Four - Playing regulations 9.4 For all games, the first team named in the programme (home team) shall have the team bench and its team’s own basket on the left side of the scorer’s table, facing the playing court. However, if the two (2) teams agree, they may interchange the team benches and/or baskets. 9.5 Before the first and third period, teams are entitled to warm-up in the half of the playing court in which their opponents' basket is situated. 9.6 Teams shall exchange baskets for the second half. 9.7 In all extra periods the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the fourth period. 9.8 A period, extra period or game shall end when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the period. Art. 10 Status of the ball 10.1 The ball can be either live or dead. 10.2 The ball becomes live when: During the jump ball, the ball leaves the hand(s) of the referee on the toss. During a free throw, the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter. During a throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. 10.3 The ball becomes dead when: Any field goal or free throw is made. An official blows his whistle while the ball is live. It is apparent that the ball will not enter the basket on a free throw which is to be followed by: ▬ Another free throw(s). ▬ A further penalty (free throw(s) and/or possession). The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period. The twenty-four (24) second clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball. The ball in flight on a shot for a field goal is touched by a player from either team after: ▬ An official blows his whistle. ▬ The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period. ▬ The twenty-four (24) second clock signal sounds. 10.4 The ball does not become dead and the goal counts if made when: The ball is in flight on a shot for a field goal and: ▬ An official blows his whistle. ▬ The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period. ▬ The twenty-four (24) second clock signal sounds. The ball is in flight on a free throw when an official blows his whistle for any rule infraction other than by the free-throw shooter
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 April 2010 Rule Four- Playing regula Page 17 of 81 A player commits a foul on any opponent while the ball is in the control of the opponent in the act of shooting for a field goal and who finishes his shot with a continuous motion which started before the foul occurred This provision does not apply and the goal shall not count if after an official blows his whistle an entirely new act of shooting is made during the continuous motion of a player in the act of shooting the game clock signal sounds for an end of period or the twenty-four(24) second clock signal sounds Art. 11 Location of a player and an official 11.1 The location of a player is determined by where he is touching the floor While he is airborne he retains the same status he had when he last touched the floor. This includes the boundary line, the centre line the three-point line, the free throw line the lines delimiting the restricted area and the lines delimiting the no charge semi-circle area 11.2 The location of an official is determined in the same manner as that of a player When the ball touches an official, it is the same as touching the floor at the official's location Art. 12 Jump ball and alternating possession 12.1 Jump ball definition 12.1.1 A jump ball occurs when an official tosses the ball in the centre circle between any two(2)opponents at the beginning of the first period 12.1.2 A held ball occurs when one or more players of each opposing team have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue 12.2 Jump ball procedure 12.2.1 Each jumper shall stand with both feet inside the half of the centre circle nearest to his teams own basket with one foot close to the centre line 12.2.2 Team-mates may not occupy adjacent positions around the circle if an opponent wishes to occupy one of those positions 12.2. 3 The official shall then toss the ball vertically upwards between the two(2 opponents, higher than either of them can reach by jumping 12. 2. 4 The ball must be tapped with the hand(s) of at least one of the jumpers after it reaches its highest point. 12.2.5 Neither jumper shall leave his position until the ball has been legally tapped 12.2.6 Neither jumper may catch the ball or tap it more than twice until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the floor 12.2.7 If the ball is not tapped by at least one of the jumpers, the jump ball shall be repeated 12.2.8 No part of a non- jumper's body may be on or over the circle line (cylinder) before the ball has been tapped An infraction of art. 12.2.1 12.2.4, 12.25. 12.2.6 and 12.2 8 is a violation
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Four - Playing regulations April 2010 Page 17 of 81 A player commits a foul on any opponent while the ball is in the control of the opponent in the act of shooting for a field goal and who finishes his shot with a continuous motion which started before the foul occurred. This provision does not apply and the goal shall not count if ▬ after an official blows his whistle an entirely new act of shooting is made. ▬ during the continuous motion of a player in the act of shooting the game clock signal sounds for an end of period or the twenty-four (24) second clock signal sounds. Art. 11 Location of a player and an official 11.1 The location of a player is determined by where he is touching the floor. While he is airborne, he retains the same status he had when he last touched the floor. This includes the boundary line, the centre line, the three-point line, the freethrow line, the lines delimiting the restricted area and the lines delimiting the nocharge semi-circle area. 11.2 The location of an official is determined in the same manner as that of a player. When the ball touches an official, it is the same as touching the floor at the official's location. Art. 12 Jump ball and alternating possession 12.1 Jump ball definition 12.1.1 A jump ball occurs when an official tosses the ball in the centre circle between any two (2) opponents at the beginning of the first period. 12.1.2 A held ball occurs when one or more players of each opposing team have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. 12.2 Jump ball procedure 12.2.1 Each jumper shall stand with both feet inside the half of the centre circle nearest to his team’s own basket with one foot close to the centre line. 12.2.2 Team-mates may not occupy adjacent positions around the circle if an opponent wishes to occupy one of those positions. 12.2.3 The official shall then toss the ball vertically upwards between the two (2) opponents, higher than either of them can reach by jumping. 12.2.4 The ball must be tapped with the hand(s) of at least one of the jumpers after it reaches its highest point. 12.2.5 Neither jumper shall leave his position until the ball has been legally tapped. 12.2.6 Neither jumper may catch the ball or tap it more than twice until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the floor. 12.2.7 If the ball is not tapped by at least one of the jumpers, the jump ball shall be repeated. 12.2.8 No part of a non-jumper's body may be on or over the circle line (cylinder) before the ball has been tapped. An infraction of Art. 12.2.1, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.8 is a violation
April 2010 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 FIBA Page 18 of 81 Rule Four -Playing regulations Jump ball situations A jump ball situation occurs when a held ball is called The ball goes out-of-bounds and the officials are in doubt or disagree about which of the opponents last touched the ball a double free-throw violation occurs during an unsuccessful last or only free thi A live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard (except between free throws) the ball becomes dead when neither team had control of the ball nor was entitled to the ball After the cancellation of equal penalties against both teams, there are no other foul penalties remaining for administration and neither team had control of the ball nor was entitled to the ball before the first foul or violation All periods other than the first period are to begin 12.4 Alternating possession definition 12.4.1 Alternating possession is a method of causing the ball to become live with a throw in rather than a jump ball 12.4.2 Alternating possession throw-in Begins when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in Ends when The ball touches or is legally touched by a player on the playing court The team taking the throw-in commits a violation A live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard during a throw-in 12.5 Alternating possession procedure 12.5.1 In all jump ball situations teams will alternate possession of the ball for a throw-in at the place nearest to where the jump ball situation occurs 12.5.2 The team that does not gain control of the live ball on the playing court after the jump ball will be entitled to the first alternating 12.5.3 The team entitled to the next alternating possession at the end of any period shall start the next period with a throw-in at the centre line extended, opposite the scorers table, unless there are further free throws and a possession penalty to be administered 12.5.4 The team entitled to the alternating possession throw-in shall be indicated by the alternating possession arrow in the direction of the opponents'basket. The direction of the alternating possession arrow will be reversed immediately when the alterna ting possession throw-in ends 12.5.5 A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow will be reversed immediately indicating that the opponents of the violating team will be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation. The game shall then be resumed by awarding the ball to the opponents of the violating team for a throw- in at the place of the original throw-i
April 2010 Page 18 of 81 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Four - Playing regulations 12.3 Jump ball situations A jump ball situation occurs when: A held ball is called. The ball goes out-of-bounds and the officials are in doubt or disagree about which of the opponents last touched the ball. A double free-throw violation occurs during an unsuccessful last or only free throw. A live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard (except between free throws). The ball becomes dead when neither team had control of the ball nor was entitled to the ball. After the cancellation of equal penalties against both teams, there are no other foul penalties remaining for administration and neither team had control of the ball nor was entitled to the ball before the first foul or violation. All periods other than the first period are to begin. 12.4 Alternating possession definition 12.4.1 Alternating possession is a method of causing the ball to become live with a throwin rather than a jump ball. 12.4.2 Alternating possession throw-in: Begins when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. Ends when: ▬ The ball touches or is legally touched by a player on the playing court. ▬ The team taking the throw-in commits a violation. ▬ A live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard during a throw-in. 12.5 Alternating possession procedure 12.5.1 In all jump ball situations teams will alternate possession of the ball for a throw-in at the place nearest to where the jump ball situation occurs. 12.5.2 The team that does not gain control of the live ball on the playing court after the jump ball will be entitled to the first alternating possession. 12.5.3 The team entitled to the next alternating possession at the end of any period shall start the next period with a throw-in at the centre line extended, opposite the scorer’s table, unless there are further free throws and a possession penalty to be administered. 12.5.4 The team entitled to the alternating possession throw-in shall be indicated by the alternating possession arrow in the direction of the opponents’ basket. The direction of the alternating possession arrow will be reversed immediately when the alternating possession throw-in ends. 12.5.5 A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow will be reversed immediately, indicating that the opponents of the violating team will be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation. The game shall then be resumed by awarding the ball to the opponents of the violating team for a throw-in at the place of the original throw-in
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 April 2010 Rule Four- Playing regula Page 19 of 81 12.5.6 A foul by either team Before the beginning of a period other than the first period, or During the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession Art. 13 How the ball is played Definition During the game, the ball is played with the hand(s) only and may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction, subject to the restrictions of these rules 13.2Ru|e A player shall not run with the ball, deliberately kick or block it with any part of the leg or strike it with the fist However, to accidentally come into contact with or touch the ball with any part of the leg is not a violation An infraction of Art. 13.2 is a violation Art. 14 Control of the ball Definition 14.1.1 Team control starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding or dribbling it or has a live ball at his disposal 14.1.2 Team control continues when: a player of that team is in control of a live ball The ball is being passed between team-mates 14.1.3 Team control ends wher A opponent gains control The ball becomes dead The ball has left the player's hand(s) on a shot for a field goal or for a free throw Art. 15 Player in the act of shooting Definition 15.1.1 A shot for a field goal or a free throw is when the ball is held in a players hand(s) and is then thrown into the air towards the opponents basket a tap is when the ball is directed with the hand(s)towards the opponents basket. a dunk is when the ball is forced downwards into the opponents basket with one or both hands A tap and a dunk are also considered as shots for a field goal 15.1.2 The act of shooting Begins when the player starts the continuous movement normally preceding the release of the ball and, in the judgement of an official, he has started an
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Four - Playing regulations April 2010 Page 19 of 81 12.5.6 A foul by either team: Before the beginning of a period other than the first period, or During the alternating possession throw-in, does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession. Art. 13 How the ball is played 13.1 Definition During the game, the ball is played with the hand(s) only and may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction, subject to the restrictions of these rules. 13.2 Rule A player shall not run with the ball, deliberately kick or block it with any part of the leg or strike it with the fist. However, to accidentally come into contact with or touch the ball with any part of the leg is not a violation. An infraction of Art. 13.2 is a violation. Art. 14 Control of the ball 14.1 Definition 14.1.1 Team control starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding or dribbling it or has a live ball at his disposal. 14.1.2 Team control continues when: A player of that team is in control of a live ball. The ball is being passed between team-mates. 14.1.3 Team control ends when: An opponent gains control. The ball becomes dead. The ball has left the player's hand(s) on a shot for a field goal or for a free throw. Art. 15 Player in the act of shooting 15.1 Definition 15.1.1 A shot for a field goal or a free throw is when the ball is held in a player’s hand(s) and is then thrown into the air towards the opponents' basket. A tap is when the ball is directed with the hand(s) towards the opponents' basket. A dunk is when the ball is forced downwards into the opponents' basket with one or both hands. A tap and a dunk are also considered as shots for a field goal. 15.1.2 The act of shooting: Begins when the player starts the continuous movement normally preceding the release of the ball and, in the judgement of an official, he has started an
April 2010 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Page 20 of 81 Rule Four -Playing regulations attempt to score by throwing tapping or dunking the ball towards the opponents basket Ends when the ball has left the players hand(s)and, in case of an airborne shooter both feet have returned to the floor The player attempting to score might have his arm(s) held by an opponent, thus preventing him from scoring even though he is considered to have made an attempt to score. In this case it is not essential that the ball leaves the player's hand(s) There is no relationship between the number of legal steps taken and the act of shooting 15.1.3 A continuous movement in the act of shooting Begins when the ball has come to rest in the player's hand(s) and the shooting motion, usually upward, has started May include the player's arm(s) and/or body movement in his attempt to shoot for a field goal Ends when the ball has left the players hand(s), or if an entirely new act of shooting is made Art. 16 Goal: when made and its value 16.1 Definition 16.1.1 A goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains within or passes through the basket. 16.1.2 The ball is considered to be within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within and below the level of the ring 16.2 Rule 16.2.1 a goal is credited to the team attacking the opponents basket into which the ball has entered as follows a goal from a free throw counts one (1) point A goal from the two-point field goal area counts two (2 )points A goal from the three-point field goal area counts three (3)points After the ball has touched the ring on a last or only free throw and is legally touched by an offensive or defensive player before it enters the basket, the goal counts two(2)points 16.2.2 If a player accidentally scores a field goal in his team s own basket, the goal counts two (2)points and shall be recorded as having been scored by the captain of the opposing team on the playing court. 16.2.3 If a player deliberately scores a field goal in his team s own basket, it is a violation and the goal does not count. 16.2. 4 If a player causes the entire ball to pass through the basket from below, it is a violation 16.2.5 The game clock must indicate 0: 00.3 (three tenths of a second) or more for a player to gain control of the ball on a throw-in or on a rebound after the last or only free throw in order to attempt a shot for a field goal. If the game clock indicates 0: 00.2 or 0: 00.1 the only type of a valid field goal made is by tapping or directly dunking the ball
April 2010 Page 20 of 81 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2010 Rule Four - Playing regulations attempt to score by throwing, tapping or dunking the ball towards the opponents' basket. Ends when the ball has left the player’s hand(s) and, in case of an airborne shooter, both feet have returned to the floor. The player attempting to score might have his arm(s) held by an opponent, thus preventing him from scoring, even though he is considered to have made an attempt to score. In this case it is not essential that the ball leaves the player's hand(s). There is no relationship between the number of legal steps taken and the act of shooting. 15.1.3 A continuous movement in the act of shooting: Begins when the ball has come to rest in the player's hand(s) and the shooting motion, usually upward, has started. May include the player's arm(s) and/or body movement in his attempt to shoot for a field goal. Ends when the ball has left the player’s hand(s), or if an entirely new act of shooting is made. Art. 16 Goal: When made and its value 16.1 Definition 16.1.1 A goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains within or passes through the basket. 16.1.2 The ball is considered to be within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within and below the level of the ring. 16.2 Rule 16.2.1 A goal is credited to the team attacking the opponents’ basket into which the ball has entered as follows: A goal from a free throw counts one (1) point. A goal from the two-point field goal area counts two (2) points. A goal from the three-point field goal area counts three (3) points. After the ball has touched the ring on a last or only free throw and is legally touched by an offensive or defensive player before it enters the basket, the goal counts two (2) points. 16.2.2 If a player accidentally scores a field goal in his team’s own basket, the goal counts two (2) points and shall be recorded as having been scored by the captain of the opposing team on the playing court. 16.2.3 If a player deliberately scores a field goal in his team’s own basket, it is a violation and the goal does not count. 16.2.4 If a player causes the entire ball to pass through the basket from below, it is a violation. 16.2.5 The game clock must indicate 0:00.3 (three tenths of a second) or more for a player to gain control of the ball on a throw-in or on a rebound after the last or only free throw in order to attempt a shot for a field goal. If the game clock indicates 0:00.2 or 0:00.1 the only type of a valid field goal made is by tapping or directly dunking the ball