Example 1: A4 is awarded two(2)free throws. Team a or team b requests a time- out or substitution (a) Before the ball is at the disposal of the free- throw shooter A4 (b) After the first free-throw attempt (c) After the successful second free throw but before the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in (d) After the successful second free throw but after the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in Interpretation (a) The time-out or substitution is granted immediately, before the first free-throw attempt (b) The time-out or substitution is granted after the last free throw, if successful (c) The time-out or substitution is granted immediately before the throw-in (d) The time-out or substitution is not granted Example 2: A4 is awarded two(2) free throws. After the first free-throw attempt, team A or team B requests a time-out or substitution. During the last free-throw attempt (a) The ball rebounds from the ring and the game continues (b) The free throw is successful (c) The ball does not touch the ring or does not enter the basket (d) A4 steps on the free-throw line while shooting and the violation is called (e)B4 steps into the restricted area before the ball has left the hands of A4. B4's violation is called and the a4s free throw is missed Interpretation: Time-out or substitution is not granted (b),(c)and(d) The time-out or substitution is granted immediately (e) A substitute free throw is attempted by A4 and, if successful, the time-out or substitution is granted immediately Statement 4 If, following a request for a time-out, a foul is committed by either team, the time-out shall not begin until the official has completed all communication with the scorer's table related to that foul In the case of a fifth foul by a player, this communication includes the necessary substitution procedure. Once completed, the time-out period shall begin when an official blows his whistle and gives the time-out signal Example 1: Coach A requests a time-out after which B4 commits his fifth foul Interpretation The time-out opportunity shall not begin until all communication with the scorer's table relative to that foul has been completed and a substitute for B4 has become a player Example 2: Coach A requests a time-out after which any player commits a foul Interpretation Teams shall be permitted to go to their benches if they are aware that a time-out has been requested even though that time-out period has not formally begun FIBA Official Interpretations 2010/LK Page 11 of 33
FIBA Official Interpretations 2010/LK Page 11 of 33 Example 1: A4 is awarded two (2) free throws. Team A or team B requests a time-out or substitution: (a) Before the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter A4. (b) After the first free-throw attempt. (c) After the successful second free throw but before the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. (d) After the successful second free throw but after the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in. Interpretation: (a) The time-out or substitution is granted immediately, before the first free-throw attempt. (b) The time-out or substitution is granted after the last free throw, if successful. (c) The time-out or substitution is granted immediately before the throw-in. (d) The time-out or substitution is not granted. Example 2: A4 is awarded two (2) free throws. After the first free-throw attempt, team A or team B requests a time-out or substitution. During the last free-throw attempt: (a) The ball rebounds from the ring and the game continues. (b) The free throw is successful. (c) The ball does not touch the ring or does not enter the basket. (d) A4 steps on the free-throw line while shooting and the violation is called. (e) B4 steps into the restricted area before the ball has left the hands of A4. B4’s violation is called and the A4’s free throw is missed. Interpretation: (a) Time-out or substitution is not granted. (b), (c) and (d) The time-out or substitution is granted immediately. (e) A substitute free throw is attempted by A4 and, if successful, the time-out or substitution is granted immediately. Statement 4 If, following a request for a time-out, a foul is committed by either team, the time-out shall not begin until the official has completed all communication with the scorer’s table related to that foul. In the case of a fifth foul by a player, this communication includes the necessary substitution procedure. Once completed, the time-out period shall begin when an official blows his whistle and gives the time-out signal. Example 1: Coach A requests a time-out after which B4 commits his fifth foul. Interpretation: The time-out opportunity shall not begin until all communication with the scorer’s table relative to that foul has been completed and a substitute for B4 has become a player. Example 2: Coach A requests a time-out after which any player commits a foul. Interpretation: Teams shall be permitted to go to their benches if they are aware that a time-out has been requested, even though that time-out period has not formally begun
Statement 5 If the officials discover that more than five (5) players of the same team are participating on the playing court simultaneously, the error must be corrected as soon as possible without placing the opponents at a disadvantage Assuming that the officials and the table officials are doing their job correctly, one(1)player must have re-entered or remained on the playing court illegally. The officials must therefore order one 1) player to leave the playing court immediately and charge a technical foul against the coach of that team, recorded as 'B. The coach is responsible for ensuring that a substitution is applied correctly and that the substituted player leaves the playing court immediately after the substitution Example: While the game is being played it is discovered that team a has more than five(5) players on the playing court (a) At the time of the discovery, team B(with 5 players)is in control of the ball (b) At the time of the discovery, team a (with more than 5 players)is in control of the ball Interpretation: (a) The game shall be stopped immediately unless team B is placed at a disadvantage (b) The game shall be stopped immediately from the game and a technical foul shall be charged against coach A, recorded ust be removed In both cases the player who has re-entered (or remained in) the game illegally Statement 6 After it is discovered that team A is participating with more than five (5) players, it is also discovered that points have been scored or a foul has been committed by player A5 while participating illegally. All such points shall remain valid and any foul(s) committed by(or against) that player shall qualify as player fouls Example: The officials realise A5 is the team a sixth player on the playing court and interrupt the game after (a)A5's offensive foul is called (b)A5s field goal is scored (c)B5 has fouled A5 during his unsuccessful shot for a field goal Interpretation: (a)A5's foul is a player foul (b)A5s field goal shall count (c)Any team a player on the playing court at the time when the foul has been called shall attempt free throws Statement 7 Art. 18 and 19 clarify when a substitution or time-out opportunity begins and ends. Coaches requesting a time-out or substitution must be aware of these limitations, otherwise the time-out or substitution shall not be granted immediately Example 1: A substitution or time-out opportunity has just ended when coach A runs to the scorers table loudly requesting a substitution or a time-out. The scorer reacts and erroneously sounds the signal The official blows his whistle and interrupts the game Interpretation Because of the officials interruption of the game the ball is dead and the game clock remains stopped, resulting in what would normally be a substitution or time-out opportunity. However, FIBA Official Interpretations 2010/LK Page 12 of 33
FIBA Official Interpretations 2010/LK Page 12 of 33 Statement 5 If the officials discover that more than five (5) players of the same team are participating on the playing court simultaneously, the error must be corrected as soon as possible without placing the opponents at a disadvantage. Assuming that the officials and the table officials are doing their job correctly, one (1) player must have re-entered or remained on the playing court illegally. The officials must therefore order one (1) player to leave the playing court immediately and charge a technical foul against the coach of that team, recorded as 'B'. The coach is responsible for ensuring that a substitution is applied correctly and that the substituted player leaves the playing court immediately after the substitution. Example: While the game is being played it is discovered that team A has more than five (5) players on the playing court. (a) At the time of the discovery, team B (with 5 players) is in control of the ball. (b) At the time of the discovery, team A (with more than 5 players) is in control of the ball. Interpretation: (a) The game shall be stopped immediately unless team B is placed at a disadvantage. (b) The game shall be stopped immediately. In both cases the player who has re-entered (or remained in) the game illegally must be removed from the game and a technical foul shall be charged against coach A, recorded as 'B'. Statement 6 After it is discovered that team A is participating with more than five (5) players, it is also discovered that points have been scored or a foul has been committed by player A5 while participating illegally. All such points shall remain valid and any foul(s) committed by (or against) that player shall qualify as player fouls. Example: The officials realise A5 is the team A sixth player on the playing court and interrupt the game after: (a) A5’s offensive foul is called. (b) A5’s field goal is scored. (c) B5 has fouled A5 during his unsuccessful shot for a field goal. Interpretation: (a) A5’s foul is a player foul. (b) A5’s field goal shall count. (c) Any team A player on the playing court at the time when the foul has been called shall attempt free throws. Statement 7 Art. 18 and 19 clarify when a substitution or time-out opportunity begins and ends. Coaches requesting a time-out or substitution must be aware of these limitations, otherwise the time-out or substitution shall not be granted immediately. Example 1: A substitution or time-out opportunity has just ended when coach A runs to the scorer’s table, loudly requesting a substitution or a time-out. The scorer reacts and erroneously sounds the signal. The official blows his whistle and interrupts the game. Interpretation: Because of the official’s interruption of the game the ball is dead and the game clock remains stopped, resulting in what would normally be a substitution or time-out opportunity. However