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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 04:52:15+00:00

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Can we get a definition on illegal screen. Is it shoulder width apart and arms not outside the body?
To me the illegal screen is like holding in football. You could point out some violation every possession in the half court. It seems illegal screens on the pick and roll are much more common than screens during other offensive execution.
- the screener must maintain a position within the vertical plane of his body.
- if the screen is set outside the visual field of the defender, timeand distance is a factor.
Because of the nature of the action, screening, like the holding example in football and the block/charge call in basketball, is always subject to debate.
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delays or prevents an opponent from reaching a desired position.
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path and the same direction.
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the visual field), the screener may be anywhere short of contact.
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opponent time and distance to avoid contact by stopping or changing direction.
normal steps or strides from the opponent.
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aside in order to maintain a guarding position on an opponent.
Allsport thank you so much for all the time you put in this for us.
I know this has been covered but I've seen it so many times lately just want to get confirmation.
The ball is in the front-court. Pass from the free-throw line towards half-court. Ball is slapped up in the air by a defender. Ball bounces near the half-court line (still in the front court). Before the ball hits for a second time, the offensive player catches the ball with both feet in the back-court. The ball had clearly gone into the back-court before it was caught but it had never touched anything.
Is this a back-court violation?
First, the slap of the ball by the defender does not constitute a change in team control.
Next, since the ball never touched the back court, it still retains front court status.
Because of this, the offensive players catching of this ball in the air, in the back court, creates the violation.
Not a popular call and quite honestly a much debated amongst officials because it's somewhat contrary to the written rule, however, the identifying National Federation issued an interpretation a number of years ago ruling this exact play as a violation.
Are refs required to address a coach that is irate and calls them over for an explanation? I mean I've seen refs give coaches waaaay too much time in my opinion they shouldn't have to explain anything at all to them.
There's no requirement for this, however, it's important to communicate with the coaches. Just how much depends on the situation. That's a skill that's developed over the years by officials.
Some are good at it and some aren't.
Thought I posted this earlier but I'll try again. What is the protocol for a coach touching an official? What are the rules? Can a coach touch an official?
Last edited by AllSports12; 03-19-15 at 09:35 AM.
First your post was deleted because of the accusation that was implied, just like I edited this one. Ask questions on here, but don't use the thread to bash officials. It is not going to be permitted.
You have to take into consideration the situation and the type of contact.
If it happens when a coach is expressing displeasure, it's going to be addressed in an adverse manner for the coach. If he does it in a way to show up the official, it again should be dealt with harshly.
Quite honestly, this type of situation is extremely rare for an official.
My intent wasn't to bash but I apologize if that is how it came off. I just wanted verification if a rule existed and supplied an actual situation I saw occur as an example.
I appreciate the feedback but again I wasn't attempting to bash but gave an actual example to paint the picture. Thanks I believe you've answered my question.
On a baseline out of bounds in which the ref says you have a spot, is there no such thing as traveling while the inbounder has the ball? Thanks in advance!
There is no violation for traveling while a player has the ball for a throw-in.
There is no pivot foot for the thrower. He can hop on one foot, do the two step, or even the Ickey Shuffle ("I'm gonna get some cold cuts") as long as he keeps at least one foot in a 3 foot wide area that surrounds the "spot".
If the player does leave the three foot area, what's the term for this type of violation? And the associated hand signal (if it's not an usual one).
It's simply a throw-in violation. The official should point to the spot, announce "that's a violation", and then point in the direction (the basket) that the ball will be now going.
Using the traveling violation signal (rolling fists) is incorrect in this situation.
Here's an unusual hypothetical situation: Team A scores. Team B inbounds the ball with a lob that misses everyone, hits the backboard and ricochets in. Does play continue or is the whistle blown for a violation?
You have a violation here.
How many qtrs per night can a player play?
Just to clarify ~ All Over Times (OT) are considered an extension of the 4th quarter.
Page 12 of the manual lists the limitations for all levels of play, Varsity down through 7th & 8th grade.
Curious on your opinion of the quote below and if you can give the basis for the rule in this circumstance on calling a foul like this intentional or not. My understanding is if a defensive player makes a normal basketball move and fouls (obviously intentionally to put the ball handler on the ft line), no intentional foul is called....just bonus fts (if in the bonus).
I am the kind of official who always calls the intentional foul against basketball players on the team that is trailing, when they intentionally foul to put the opposing team at the foul line, depriving them of the opportunity to score three.
"I am the kind of official who always calls the intentional foul against basketball players on the team that is trailing, when they intentionally foul to put the opposing team at the foul line, depriving them of the opportunity to score three.
and if you can give the basis for the rule in this circumstance on calling a foul like this intentional or not. My understanding is if a defensive player makes a normal basketball move and fouls (obviously intentionally to put the ball handler on the ft line), no intentional foul is called....just bonus fts (if in the bonus).
- Contact that neutralizes an opponent's obvious advantageous position.
- Contact away from the ball with an opponent that is clearly not involved with a play.
- Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clok or keep it from starting.
- Excessive contact with an opponent while playing the ball.
- Contact with a thrower-in as in 9-2-10 Penalty 4.
"B. Late in the game: Fouling is an accepted coaching strategy and is utilized by nearly all coaches in some form. It is viewed as a chance for a team behind in the score to get back in the game while the clock is stopped. There is widespread belief that it works or it wouldn’t be coached.
There is a right way and a wrong way to foul. Coaches must instruct their players in the proper technique for strategic fouling. “Going for the ball” is a common phrase heard, but intentional fouls should still be called on players who go for the ball if it is not done properly. Conversely, a coach who yells, “Foul!” instructions to his or her team does not mean the ensuing foul is “automatically” an intentional foul — even though it is a strategic foul designed to stop the clock. Coaches, officials, players, fans and administrators must accept fouling as a legitimate coaching strategy.
With that, officials must have the courage to enforce the intentional foul rule. Far too often, officials do not whistle fouls as intentional when the act clearly meets the criteria. Officiating philosophies should not change because of the time remaining in the game or the score differential. The correct call should be made — not the popular one."
You are correct in your understanding of the rule.
Last edited by AllSports12; 12-27-15 at 03:59 PM.
Not long winded at all. Thanks for the information!
There were two incidents in the Wayne/Fairmont game where I felt the intentional foul should of been called but was not.
Dunking is the act of driving, forcing (or attempting to force), or pushing the ball through the basket with one or both hands.
Most dunks are easy to spot. Judgment kicks in, especially during warm-ups when the kids know that it is illegal, but try not to make it obvious. Typically when that happens, an official will step in and tell the player or a captain to "stay away from the top of the basket". That tells them that they are being watched and another act like that will result in a penalty to both him and the head coach.
If both happened exactly as you describe, then it sounds like an intentional foul should have been called.

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