I think it would help girls who are in these two sports to comply with the rule without confusion. The following acts constitute a foul when committed. Nfhs basketball uniform rules, tights, sleeves, tshirts, etc. A shot clock is used in basketball to quicken the pace of the game. National federation of state high school associations. I am suggesting that we make the basketball and volleyball rule codes on headbands, the same. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content.
Girls are wearing headbands that are wider than 2 inches in basketball but are allowed to wear up to 3inch headbands in volleyball. Article 2 of rule 3 section 5 page 25 of 201516 nfhs basketball rule book. Tshirts defined as undershirts in the nfhs rule book. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Outofbounds violation does not apply on the player involved in the interrupted dribble. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. In case of a dispute, the annual rulebook published by nfhs will be used to find the correct rule andor. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler. Article 6 of rule 3 section 5 page 27 in 201617 nfhs basketball rule book. Intramural basketball rules virginia beach field house. The nba tried several rule changes in the early 1950s to speed up the game and reduce fouls before.
Basketball rules changes 201516 by nfhs on january 21, 2016 basketball. This area of the rules book has been restructured to better define the. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. Still a little of a challenge to navigate the book on kindle. Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform pants be shorts.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. Wearing tights below the uniform shorts would be legal. Contains the official rules for volleyball and are designed to explain all aspects.