2007-08 MAJOR BASKETBALL RULES DIFFERENCES
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2007-08 MAJOR BASKETBALL RULES DIFFERENCES |
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| ITEM | NFHS | NCAA |
| Airborne Shooter | In air after release of try or tap | Men - No rule Women - Same as NFHS |
| Closely-guarded | Holding or dribbling in front court at 6-foot distance | Men - Same as NFHS Women - Holding only, front/back court, 3-foot distance |
| Coaching Box: Size Loss of Use |
State option, 14-foot box maximum If coach is charged with a technical foul |
Extends from 28-foot mark to end line No rule |
| Delay-of-Game Warning | One warning for any of four delay-of-game situations; subsequent delay for any of four, technical foul | One warning for each delay of game situation |
| Disqualification/Ejection Players/Bench Personnel Head Coach Player Participates after Disqualification Time to Replace |
Disqualification � Fifth personal Ejection � Single flagrant; second technical Ejection � Single flagrant; second direct technical; third technical (any combination of direct or indirect) Direct technical foul charged to head coach 20 seconds, warning with 15 seconds remaining |
Men � Same as NFHS, except ejection on second direct technical foul or third indirect Women � Same as NFHS Same as NFHS Flagrant technical foul charged to offender 20 seconds, warning with 5 seconds remaining |
| Fighting | Ejection |
Ejection. One game suspension followed by season suspension � team and coaches |
| Free-Throw
Players on Lane Restrictions - Violation Delay |
Maximum of 4 defensive and 2 offensive players, two spaces nearest shooter must be vacant Restrictions end when ball touches ring, backboard or free throw ends Technical following team warning for huddles and contacting free thrower |
Men � Same as NFHS, except bottom two spaces must be vacant Women � Same as men Restrictions end on release of the ball No rule |
| Officials on Court | Fifteen minutes before start |
Men - One at 30 minutes Women - On floor at 15 min. and must return at 3 min. |
| Player-control Foul | Includes airborne shooter | Men - No airborne shooter Women - Same as NFHS |
| Player Out of Bounds |
Violation called as soon as player leaves the court for an unauthorized reason |
Violation when player is first to touch ball after being out of bounds of own volition |
| Shot Clock | No rule | Men - 35 seconds Women - 30 seconds |
| Stop Clock | No rule |
After made basket with 59.9 seconds or less in second half or overtime (substitutions not permitted) |
| Substitutions |
Bleeding player directed to leave game (may remain with time-out) Player with lost/irritated contacts may remain in the game |
Men � Same as NFHS Women - Player with blood or lost/irritated contact may stay in game if ready to play within 20 seconds |
| Team-control Fouls |
Ball awarded out of bounds (no bonus free throws) when foul committed by any player of the team in control |
Same as NFHS, except team control exists during a throw-in |
| Technical Fouls Administrative Bench Player/Substitute Direct/Indirect Penalty/Resuming play |
Counts toward team-foul total Counts toward team-foul total, offender’s five personal and two technical fouls; indirect to head coach Counts toward team-foul total, offender’s five personal and two technical fouls Only applies to the head coach; direct for his/her behavior, indirect for penalty to bench personnel Two free-throws and throw-in awarded to offended team opposite table |
Men � Does not count toward team-foul total Women � Same as NFHS Men � Direct technical counts toward team/offender; indirect does not Women � Same as NFHS Men � Direct technical counts toward team/offender; indirect does not Women � Same as NFHS Men � Two categories of technical fouls Women � Same as NFHS Two free-throws and point of interruption Women � Same, except excessive time-out, throw-in to offended team |
| Ten-second Rule | Must advance from backcourt | Men - Same as NFHS Women - No rule |
| Time-out(s) Number & Length Excessive Reduction Request Warning Horn |
Three 60-second and two 30-second time- outs per game Technical foul Reduced if both teams are ready Recognized when a player is in control All sounded with 15 seconds remaining |
Media � Four 30-second and one 60-second Non-Media � Four 75-second and two 30- second Men � Two shots and point of interruption Women � Two shots and throw-in to offended team Reduced if calling team notifies official (non- media) Shall not be recognized when an airborne player’s momentum carries him/her out-of- bounds or into backcourt Same as NFHS |
| TV Replay Monitor | Not permitted | Permitted for specific situations |
| Unconscious Player | No return without physician’s (MD or DO) authorization |
No rule |
| Uniforms Same Number Style/Color Front and Back Home White Jerseys Horizontal Lettering Shirts designed to be worn outside the game pants Undershirt Removal Wristbands & Headbands |
Required Required in 2007-08 Plane of letters may not overlap with plane of numbers, must be 1” from outside edge of numbers at any point Not prohibited Individual player must have same length sleeves Jerseys/pants may not be removed within visual confines of playing area Must be dominant color of jersey or white; only one logo permitted (team or manufacturer); must be same color for everyone on team |
Not required Not required Must be 1 inch from outside edge of numbers at any point Prohibited No unaltered sleeves, no cut-off sleeves or necklines; sleeves must be same length and may not extend below the elbow No rule Men � Same as NFHS bounds or into backcourt Same as NFHS Women � Same as men, except may be color of jersey, white, black or beige |
| Videotape | Illegal to use during the game or intermission for coaching |
Illegal only at court side |
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NOTE:These differences do not include court markings; equipment; length of periods, game and overtime; officials’ signals and mechanics, etc. |
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| May 15, 2007 | |