Archive Info

• 2010-11  NFHS  BASKETBALL  RULES  CHANGES
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  2-8-5 / 3-3-8: Changed the guidelines and procedures for identifying and  removing a player who  exhibits signs, symptoms and/or behaviors  consistent  with a concussion.  
   
  3-5-3a: The list of permissible headband and wristband colors was  changed to include any single solid school  color.  
   
  10-3-6i / 10-5-5: Specific rules were added to address the unsporting acts of a player leaving the playing court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust or intimidation and team members leaving the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized  reason.  
  
  2010-11  MAJOR  EDITORIAL  CHANGES  
   
  3-3-1a NOTE / 4-34-2: Clarified that when a substitute is not properly reported, the players in the game at the conclusion of the quarter/when the time-out was granted shall begin play for the new quarter/after the time-out.  During an intermission, all team members are bench personnel for the purpose of penalizing unsporting behavior.  
   
  3-4-2d: Clarified that a school or conference logo/mascot may be located at the apex/opening of the neckline, in the corresponding area on the back of the jersey and/or in the either side insert.  
   
  3-5-2: Clarified the requirements for guards, casts and braces and that a protective face mask shall be worn molded to the face.  
   
  4-4-7d: Clarified that the ball is at the disposal of a player when it is available after a goal and the official begins the throw-in count.  
   
  7-6-6: Clarified that when the ball is awarded to the wrong team, the mistake must be rectified before the throw-in ends.  
   
   
  2010-11  POINTS  OF  EMPHASIS  
   
  1. Rules  Enforcement  
  2. Sportsmanship  
  3. Perimeter  Play  
  4. Closely-­-guarded  Situations  
  5. Principle  of  Verticality