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2011-12 NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES
Rule 1-3-1
The center restraining circle specifications were changed to permit a minimum of a 1⁄4 inch-wide single line but a line no wider than 2-inches to designate the outer edge of the circle. Contrasting colored-floor areas are still permissible.
( Many existing courts already have a center circle that has a single 1⁄4-inch line. A mathematical line between two solid colors is still permitted. The committee believes this change will provide consistency in the rule.)
Rule 3-5-3 (New)
The specifications regarding arm compression sleeves were changed to require the item to be white, black, beige or a single solid school color, be the same color for each team member and have only a single manufacturer’s logo that does not exceed 2 1⁄4 square inches. Arm compression sleeves must still be worn for medical purposes.
( Under the previous rule, arm compression sleeves had no logo restrictions, could have been multiple colors and teammates could have worn a variety of different colors. This rules change provides clarification, makes enforcement more consistent for officials and enhances team uniformity. )
Rule 4-12-1, 4-12-2 & 4- 12-6
Several definitions were changed to reflect that team control will now exist during a throw-in when the thrower-in has the ball at his/her disposal. The change primarily affects how foul penalties will be administered.
( By changing the definition of player and team control to include a throw-in, greater consistency in penalty administration for a common foul is achieved. Under the previous rule, because there was no team control during a throw-in, the penalty for a common foul committed by the throw-in team after the throw-in had begun resulted in free throws if the offended team was in the bonus, which was inconsistent with the penalty for a team-control foul in non-throw situations. The rules change will result in greater consistency in penalty enforcement and expedite the contest by eliminating the delay inherent with administering free throws. )
EDITORIAL CHANGES
Rule 1-11-2, 3
Updated specifications were added to the basket-ring rules. A note was also added recommending that basket rings be inspected for rules compliance.
Rule 2-2-4 Note
A note was added clarifying the administrative responsibilities of game officials through the completion of required reports.
Rule 3-4-1c Note New
A new note was added recommending that the visiting team’s dark jersey be the darker of the school’s color scheme or black.
Rule 3-5-1 Note New
A new note was added authorizing state associations to grant exceptions to NFHS play- ing rules for participants with disabilities, special needs and/or extenuating circumstances
Rule 4-19-3
The definition of an intentional foul was clarified and recognized.
Rule 6-4-3e, g & Note
Alternating-possession throw-in situations where clarified.
Rule 8-6-2, New 8-7
The penalty administration for when single fouls occur as part of a multiple free-throw situation and when a double foul occurs as part of a multiple free-throw situation was clarified. Based on these editorial changes, Section 8-7 became unnecessary and was deleted.
Rule 9-2-10 Penalty 4
Clarified that when an opponent contacts the thrower-in, an intentional foul shall be charged to the offender
POINTS of Emphasis
Sporting Behavior
- Pre-Game Situations
- Taunting / Self Promotion
Screening
Hand Checking / Body Fouls
Post Play
Rebounding
Injury Data & Prevention
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