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1 2018 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES OBRI OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS Valid as of 31 st January 2019, 2nd Edition
2 Official Basketball Rules 2018 Official Interpretations Valid as of 31 st January nd Edition (v1.1) The colours demonstrate the content that have been updated. (Yellow version)
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4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 5 Art. 5 Players - Injury... 6 Art. 7 Head coach and first assistant coach: Duties and Powers... 8 Art. 8 Playing time, tied score and overtime... 9 Art. 9 Begin and end of a quarter, overtime or the game... 9 Art. 10 Status of the ball Art. 12 Jump ball and alternating possession Art. 13 How the ball is played Art. 14 Control of the ball Art. 15 Player in the act of shooting Art. 16 Goal: When made and its value Art. 17 Throw-in Art. 18/19 Time-out / Substitution Art. 23 Player out-of-bounds and ball out-of-bounds Art. 24 Dribbling Art. 25 Travelling Art seconds Art. 29/50 24 seconds Art. 30 Ball returned to the backcourt Art. 31 Goaltending and Interference Art. 33 Contact: General principles Art. 35 Double foul Art. 36 Technical foul Art. 37 Unsportsmanlike foul Art. 38 Disqualifying foul Art. 39 Fighting Art. 42 Special situations Art. 44 Correctable errors Art. 46 Crew chief: Duties and powers TABLE OF DIAGRAMS Diagram 1 A goal is made Diagram 2 Ball in contact with the ring Diagram 3 Ball is within the basket Diagram 4 Position of a player inside/outside the no-charge semi-circle area January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 3 of 93
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6 The interpretations presented in this document are the FIBA Official Interpretations of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2018 and are effective as of 31 st January This document supersedes all previously published FIBA Official Interpretations. Throughout the Official Basketball Rules Interpretation, all references made to a player, head coach, official, etc. in the male gender also apply to the female gender. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Introduction The FIBA Official Basketball Rules are approved by the FIBA Central Board and are periodically revised by the FIBA Technical Commission. The rules are kept as clear and comprehensive as possible, but they express principles rather than play situations. They cannot, however, cover the rich variety of specific cases that could happen during a basketball game. The aim of this document is to convert the principles and concepts of the FIBA Rulebook into practical and specific situations as they might arise during a basketball game. The interpretations of the different situations can stimulate the officials minds and will complement an initial detailed study of the rules themselves. The FIBA Official Basketball Rules shall remain the principal document governing FIBA basketball. However, the officials shall have the full power and authority to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the FIBA Official Basketball Rules or in these FIBA Official Interpretations. For the sake of consistency of these Interpretations, team A is the (initial) offensive team, team B is the defensive team. A1 A5, B1 B5 are players; A6 A12, B6 B12 are substitutes. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 5 of 93
7 Art. 5 Players - Injury 5-1 Statement. If a player is injured or appears to be injured and, as a result, the head coach, first assistant coach, substitute, excluded player or accompanying delegation member of the same team enters the playing court, that player is considered to have received treatment, whether or not actual treatment has been performed. 5-2 Example: A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A: (a) Doctor enters the playing court and treats A1 injured ankle. (b) Doctor enters the playing court but A1 has already recovered. (c) Head coach enters the playing court to look after his injured player. (d) First assistant coach, substitute or any other accompanying delegation member enter the playing court but does not treat A1. Interpretation: In all cases, A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. 5-3 Statement. There is no time limit for the removal of a seriously injured player from the playing court if, according to a doctor s opinion the removal is dangerous for the player. 5-4 Example: A1 is seriously injured and the game is stopped for about 15 minutes because the doctor estimates that removal from the playing court could be dangerous for the player. Interpretation: The doctor s opinion shall determine the appropriate time for the removal of the injured player from the playing court. After the substitution, the game shall be restarted without any sanction. 5-5 Statement. If a player is injured or is bleeding, or has an open wound, and cannot continue to play immediately (within approximately 15 seconds), he must be substituted. If a time-out is granted to either team in the same game clock stopped period, and that player recovers during the time-out, he may continue to play only if the scorer s signal for the time-out has sounded before an official beckoned a substitute to become a player. 5-6 Example: A1 is injured and the game is stopped. As A1 is not able to continue to play immediately, an official blows his whistle making the conventional sign for a substitution. Either team requests a time-out: (a) Before a substitute for A1 has entered the game. (b) After a substitute for A1 has entered the game. At the end of the time-out, A1 appears to have recovered and requests to remain in the game. Interpretation: (a) If A1 recovers during the time-out he may continue to play. (b) A substitute for A1 has already entered the game, therefore A1 cannot re-enter until the next game clock running period has ended. Page 6 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
8 5-7 Statement. Players who have been designated by their head coach to begin the game or who receive treatment between free throws may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players, if they so wish. 5-8 Example: A1 is fouled and is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the officials discover that A1 is bleeding. A1 is replaced by A6 who shall attempt the second free throw. Team B requests to substitute 2 players. Interpretation: Team B is entitled to substitute only 1 player. 5-9 Example: A1 is fouled and is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the officials discover that B3 is bleeding. B3 is replaced by B6. Team A requests to substitute 1 player. Interpretation: Team A is entitled to substitute 1 player. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 7 of 93
9 Art. 7 Head coach and first assistant coach: Duties and Powers 7-1 Statement. At least 40 minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each head coach or his representative shall give the scorer a team list with the names and corresponding numbers of the team members who are eligible to play in the game, as well as the name of the captain, head coach and first assistant coach. The head coach is personally responsible that the numbers in the team list correspond to the numbers on the shirts of the players. At least 10 minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each head coach shall confirm his agreement with the names and corresponding numbers of his team members, as well as the names of the captain, head coach and first assistant coach and by signing the scoresheet. 7-2 Example: Team A presents in due time the team list to the scorer. The numbers of 2 players are not the same as the numbers on their shirts or the name of a player is omitted on the scoresheet. This is discovered: (a) Before the begin of the game. (b) After the begin of the game. Interpretation: (a) The wrong numbers are corrected or the name of the player is added to the scoresheet without any sanction. (b) The official stops the game at a convenient moment so as not to disadvantage either team. The wrong numbers are corrected without any sanction. However, the name of the player cannot be added to the scoresheet. 7-3 Statement. At least 10 minutes before the game is scheduled to begin, each head coach shall confirm the 5 players who are to begin the game. Before the game begins the scorer shall check if there is an error regarding these 5 players and, if so, he shall notify the nearest official as soon as possible. If this is discovered before the begin of the game, the starting 5 players shall be corrected. If this is discovered after the begin of the game, it shall be disregarded. 7-4 Example: It is discovered that 1 of the players on the playing court is not 1 of the confirmed starting 5 players. This occurs: (a) Before the begin of the game. (b) After the begin of the game. Interpretation: (a) The player shall be replaced by 1 of the 5 players who were to begin the game without any sanction. (b) The error shall be disregarded and the game shall continue without any sanction. 7-5 Example: The head coach requests the scorer to enter the small x on the scoresheet for his 5 players who are to begin the game. Interpretation: The head coach shall personally confirm the 5 players who are to begin the game by marking a small x beside each player s number in the Player in column on the scoresheet. Page 8 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
10 Art. 8 Playing time, tied score and overtime 8-1 Statement. An interval of play begins: 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to begin. When the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime. In case of an Instant Replay System (IRS) review, at the end of a quarter or overtime after the crew chief has communicated the final decision. 8-2 Example: A1 in the act of shooting is fouled simultaneously with the game clock signal for the end of the quarter. A1 is awarded 2 free throws. Interpretation: The free throws shall be administered immediately. The timer shall start his stopwatch for measuring the interval of play after the free throws have been completed. 8-3 Example: A1 in the act of shooting is fouled simultaneously with the game clock signal for the end of the quarter. The officials become uncertain whether A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 free throws. The officials decide to use the IRS. Interpretation: The timer shall start his stopwatch for measuring the interval of play after the decision of the review has been communicated and 2 or 3 free throws have been completed. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 9 of 93
11 Art. 9 Begin and end of a quarter, overtime or the game 9-1 Statement. A game shall not begin unless each team has a minimum of 5 entitled players on the playing court ready to play. If less than 5 players are on the playing court at the time the game is to begin, the officials must be sensitive to any unforeseeable circumstance(s) that could explain the delay. If a reasonable explanation is provided for the delay, a technical foul shall not be charged. If, however, no such explanation is provided, a technical foul shall be charged on the head coach, entered as 'B 1' and/or forfeiture of the game may result upon arrival of further entitled players. 9-2 Example: When the game is scheduled to begin, team B has less than 5 players on the playing court ready to play. The team B representative: (a) Is able to provide a reasonable and acceptable explanation for the late arrival of the team B players. (b) Is unable to provide a reasonable and acceptable explanation for the late arrival of the team B players. Interpretation: The begin of the game shall be delayed for a maximum of 15 minutes. If the absent players arrive on the playing court ready to play before 15 minutes have passed: (a) The game shall begin without any sanction. (b) A technical foul may be charged on head coach B, entered as 'B 1'. Any 1 of designated team A starting 5 players shall attempt the free throw with no line-up. The game shall begin with a jump ball. In both cases, if the absent players have not arrived on the playing court ready to play before 15 minutes have passed, the game may be forfeited in favour of team A and the score shall be entered as 20:0. The crew chief shall report it, on the reverse side of the scoresheet, to the organising body of the competition. 9-3 Example: At the begin of the second half, team A cannot present on the playing court 5 players entitled to play because of injuries, disqualifications etc. Interpretation: The obligation to present a minimum of 5 players is valid only at the begin of the game. Team A shall continue to play with less than 5 players. 9-4 Example: Near the end of the game, A1 is charged with his fifth foul and leaves the game. Team A shall continue the game with only 4 players as they have no more substitutes available. As team B is leading by more than 15 points, head coach B demonstrating fair play wants to remove 1 of his players to play also with 4 players. Interpretation: The request of head coach B to play with less than 5 players shall be denied. As long as a team has sufficient players available, 5 players shall be on the playing court. Page 10 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
12 9-5 Statement. Art. 9 clarifies which basket a team is to defend and which basket it is to attack. If by confusion any quarter or overtime begins with both teams attacking/defending the wrong baskets, the situation shall be corrected as soon as it is discovered, without placing either team at a disadvantage. Any points scored, time used, fouls charged, etc. before the stopping of the game remain valid. 9-6 Example: After the begin of the game, the officials discover that teams are playing in the wrong direction. Interpretation: The game shall be stopped as soon as possible without placing any team at a disadvantage. Teams shall exchange baskets. The game shall be resumed from the mirroropposite place nearest to where the game was stopped. 9-7 Statement. The game shall begin with a jump ball at the centre circle. 9-8 Example: During the interval of play before the game, A1 is charged with a technical foul. Before the begin of the game, head coach B designates B6 to attempt 1 free throw, however B6 is not 1 of the team B starting 5 players. Interpretation: Any 1 of designated team B starting 5 players shall attempt the free throw with no line up. A substitution cannot be granted before the playing time has begun. The game shall begin with a jump ball. 9-9 Example: During the interval of play before the game, a team A member is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on a team B member. Interpretation: That team B member shall attempt 2 free throws before the begin of the game. If that team member is confirmed as 1 of the 5 players to begin the game, he shall remain on the playing court. If that team member is not confirmed as 1 of the 5 players to begin the game, he shall not remain on the playing court and shall be replaced by 1 of the players confirmed as team B starting 5 players. The game shall begin with a jump ball. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 11 of 93
13 Art. 10 Status of the ball 10-1 Statement. The ball does not become dead and the goal counts if made, when a player is in the act of shooting for a field goal and finishes his shot with a continuous motion while a player of the defensive team is charged with a foul on any opponent after the continuous motion of the shooter has begun. This statement is equally valid if any player, head coach, first assistant coach, substitute, excluded player or accompanying delegation member of a defensive team is charged with a technical foul Example: A1 has begun the act of shooting for a field goal when B2 is charged with a foul on A2. This is team B third foul in the quarter. A1 finishes his shot with a continuous motion. Interpretation: The goal, if made, shall count. The game shall be resumed with a team A throwin from the place nearest to where the foul occurred Example: A1 has begun the act of shooting for a field goal when B2 is charged with a foul on A2. This is team B fifth foul in the quarter. A1 finishes his shot with a continuous motion. Interpretation: The goal, if made, shall count. A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw Example: A1 has begun the act of shooting for a field goal when A2 is charged with a foul on B2. A1 finishes his shot with a continuous motion. Interpretation: The ball becomes dead when A2 is charged with a foul. The goal, if made, shall not count. Regardless of the number of team A fouls in the quarter, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred. Page 12 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
14 Art. 12 Jump ball and alternating possession 12-1 Statement. The team that does not gain control of a live ball on the playing court after the opening jump ball at the begin of the game shall be awarded the ball for a throw-in from the place nearest to where the next jump ball situation has occurred Example: The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1: (a) A held ball between A2 and B2 is called. (b) A double foul between A2 and B2 is called. Interpretation: Since the control of a live ball on the playing court has not yet been established, the official cannot use the alternating possession procedure. The crew chief shall administer another jump ball in the centre circle and A2 and B2 shall jump. The time which has passed on the game clock, after the ball is legally tapped and before the held ball/double foul situation is called, shall remain consumed Example: The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, the ball: (a) Goes directly out-of-bounds. (b) Is caught by A1 before it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the playing court. Interpretation: In both cases, team B is awarded a throw-in as the result of A1 violation. Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock if the throw-in is administered from its backcourt and 14 seconds on the shot clock if from its frontcourt. After the throw-in, the team that does not gain control of the live ball on the playing court shall be entitled to the first alternating possession from the place nearest to where the next jump ball situation occurs Example: Team B is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure. An official and/or a scorer makes an error and the throw-in is erroneously awarded to team A. Interpretation: Once the ball touches or is legally touched by a player on the playing court, the error cannot be corrected. However, team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation as a result of the error Example: Simultaneously with the game clock signal for the end of the first quarter, B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on A1. Team A is entitled to the alternating possession throw-in to begin the second quarter. Interpretation: A1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up and no playing time remaining. After the 2-minute interval of play, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. Team A shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation Example: Shortly after the game clock signal for the end of the third quarter, B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on A1. Team A is entitled to the alternating possession throw-in to begin the fourth quarter. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 13 of 93
15 Interpretation: A1 shall attempt 2 free throws before the begin of the fourth quarter with no line-up. The fourth quarter shall begin with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. Team A shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation Example: A1 jumps with the ball in his hands and is legally blocked by B1. Both players then return to the playing court with both of them having 1 hand or both hands firmly on the ball. Interpretation: A held ball shall be called Example: A1 and B1 in the air have their hands firmly on the ball. After returning to the playing court, A1 lands with 1 foot on the boundary line. Interpretation: A held ball shall be called Example: A1 jumps with the ball in his hands from his frontcourt and is legally blocked by B1. Both players then return to the playing court with both of them having 1 hand or both hands firmly on the ball. A1 lands with 1 foot in his backcourt. Interpretation: A held ball shall be called Example: The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Before the ball has reached its highest point, jumper A1 touches the ball. Interpretation: A1 commits a jump ball violation. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from its frontcourt, close to the centre line from the place nearest to where the violation was committed, with 14 seconds on the shot clock Example: The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Before the ball has been legally touched, non-jumper A2 enters the centre circle from his backcourt. Interpretation: A2 commits a jump ball violation. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from its frontcourt, close to the centre line from the place nearest to where the violation was committed, with 14 seconds on the shot clock Example: The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Before the ball has been legally touched, non-jumper A2 enters the centre circle from his frontcourt. Interpretation: A2 commits a jump ball violation. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from its backcourt, close to the centre line from the place nearest to where the violation was committed, with 24 seconds on the shot clock Statement. It is a jump ball situation resulting in an alternating possession throw-in, whenever a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard, unless between free throws and unless after the last free throw followed by a possession of the ball as part of the foul penalty. Under the alternating possession procedure, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds when the offensive team is entitled to a throw-in or 24 seconds when the opposing team is entitled to a throw-in Example: During A1 shot for a field goal, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (a) Team A (b) Team B is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure. Page 14 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
16 Interpretation: After the throw-in from the endline: (a) Team A shall have 14 seconds, (b) Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock Example: The ball is in the air during A1 shot for a field goal when the shot clock signal sounds, followed by the ball lodging between the ring and the backboard. Team A is entitled to a throwin under the alternating possession procedure. Interpretation: After the throw-in from the endline, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock Example: B2 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on A1 during his act of shooting for a 2- point field goal. During the last free throw: (a) The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (b) A1 steps on the free-throw line while releasing the ball. (c) The ball misses the ring. Interpretation: In all cases, the free throw shall be considered unsuccessful. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock Example: After A1 throw-in from the centre line to begin the second quarter, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard in team A frontcourt. The official calls a jump ball situation. Interpretation: The direction of the arrow shall be reversed immediately in favour of team B. The game shall be resumed with a team B alternating possession throw-in from the endline, except directly behind the backboard, with 24 seconds on the shot clock Example: The arrow favours team A. During an interval of play after the first quarter, B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on A1. A1 attempts 2 free throws with no line-up, followed by a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt to begin the second quarter. The arrow to favour team A remains unchanged. After the throw-in, the ball has lodged between the ring and the backboard in team A frontcourt. The official calls a jump ball situation. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A alternating possession throw-in from the endline in its frontcourt, except directly behind the backboard, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. The direction of the arrow shall be reversed immediately after team A throw-in has ended Statement. A held ball occurs when 1 or more players from opposing teams have 1 hand or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness Example: A1 with the ball in his hands is in the continuous motion towards the basket to score. At this moment, B1 places his hands firmly on the ball and A1 takes now more steps than allowed by the traveling rule. Interpretation: A held ball shall be called. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 15 of 93
17 12-21 Statement. A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in Example: With 4:17 remaining on the game clock in the third quarter, during an alternating possession throw-in: (a) Thrower-in A1 steps on the playing court while having the ball in his hand(s). (b) A2 moves his hands over the boundary line before the ball has been thrown-in over the boundary line. (c) Thrower-in A1 takes more than 5 seconds to release the ball. Interpretation: In all cases, the team taking the throw-in commits a violation. The ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the place of the original throw-in. The direction of the arrow shall be reversed immediately. Page 16 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
18 Art. 13 How the ball is played 13-1 Statement. To place the ball between the legs to fake a pass is a violation Example: A1 has ended his dribble. Before passing, A1 places the ball between his legs and fakes a pass. Interpretation: This is a violation. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 17 of 93
19 Art. 14 Control of the ball 14-1 Statement. Team control begins when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding or dribbling it or has a live ball at his disposal for a throw-in or a free throw Example: In the judgement of the officials, regardless whether the game clock is stopped or not, a player deliberately delays the process of taking the ball. Interpretation: The ball becomes live when the official places the ball on the floor next to the throw-in place or free-throw line Example: Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball moves over the boundary line. B1 tries to catch the ball and jumps from the playing court over the boundary line. B1 is still airborne when he: (a) Taps the ball with 1 hand or both hands, (b) Catches the ball with both hands or the ball comes to rest in 1 hand and the ball returns to the playing court where it is caught by A2. Interpretation: (a) Team A remains in control of the ball. The shot clock shall continue. (b) Team B has gained team control. The team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. Page 18 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
20 Art. 15 Player in the act of shooting 15-1 Statement. When a player is in the act of shooting and, after being fouled he passes the ball off, he is no longer considered to be in the act of shooting Example: During his act of shooting A1 has the ball in both hands when B1 fouls A1. After the foul A1 passes the ball to A2. Interpretation: A1 is no longer considered to be in the act of shooting. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 19 of 93
21 Art. 16 Goal: When made and its value 16-1 Statement. The value of a field goal is defined by the place on the playing court where the shot was released from. A goal released from the 2-point field goal area counts 2 points, a goal released from the 3-point field goal area counts 3 points. A goal is credited to the team attacking the opponents basket into which the ball has entered Example: A1 released the ball on a shot from the 3-point field goal area. The ball on its upward flight is legally touched by any player who is within the team A 2-point field goal area. The ball enters the basket. Interpretation: Team A shall be awarded 3 points as A1 shot was released from the 3-point field goal area Example: A1 released the ball on a shot from the 2-point field goal area. The ball on its upward flight is legally touched by B1 who has jumped from A 3-point field goal area. The ball enters the basket. Interpretation: Team A shall be awarded 2 points as A1 shot was released from the 2-point field goal area Statement. If the ball enters the basket, the value of the field goal is defined by whether the ball: (a) Has entered the basket directly, or (b) During the pass is touched by any player or touches the playing court before entering the basket Example: A1 passes the ball from the 3-point field goal area and the ball enters the basket directly. Interpretation: Team A shall be awarded 3 points as A1 pass was released from the 3-point field goal area Example: A1 passes the ball from the 3-point field goal area and the ball is touched by any player or the ball touches the playing court: (a) In team A 2-point field goal area, or (b) In team A 3-point field goal area, before it enters the basket. Interpretation: In both cases, team A shall be awarded 2 points as the ball did not enter the basket directly Statement. In a throw-in situation or on a rebound after the last free throw, there is always a time period from the moment the inbounds player touches the ball until that player releases the ball on a shot. This is particularly important to take into consideration near the end of a quarter or overtime. There must be a minimum amount of time available for such a shot before time expires. If 0:00.3 second is shown on the game clock or on the shot clock, it is the duty of the official(s) to determine whether the shooter released the ball before the game clock or shot clock signal has sounded for the end of a quarter or overtime. If, however, 0:00.2 or 0:00.1 second is shown on the game clock or on the shot clock, the only type of a valid field goal scored by an airborne player is by tapping or directly dunking the ball. Page 20 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
22 16-8 Example: Team A is awarded a throw-in with: (a) 0:00.3, (b) 0:00.2 or 0:00.1, shown on the game clock or on the shot clock. Interpretation: (a) If a shot for a field goal is attempted and the game clock or the shot clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime during the attempt, it is the responsibility of the officials to determine whether the ball was released before the game clock or the shot clock signal has sounded for the end of the quarter or overtime. (b) The goal can be scored only if the ball, while in the air on the throw-in pass, is tapped or directly dunked into the basket Statement. A goal is scored when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains within or passes through the basket entirely. When: (a) A defensive team requests a time-out at any time during the game after a goal has been scored, or (b) The game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter or overtime, the game clock shall be stopped when the ball has entirely passed through the basket as shown in Diagram 1. Diagram 1 A goal is scored Example: At the begin of a quarter, team A is defending its own basket when B1 erroneously dribbles to his own basket and scores a field goal. Interpretation: Team A captain on the playing court shall be awarded 2 points Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. B1 touches the ball which is within the basket but has not yet entirely passed through the basket. Interpretation: This is an interference violation. The goal shall count for 2 or 3 points. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 21 of 93
23 Art. 17 Throw-in 17-1 Statement. Before the player taking the throw-in has released the ball on a throw-in, it is possible that the throwing-in motion could cause that player s hand(s) with the ball to move over the boundary line separating the inbounds area from the out-of-bounds area. In such situations, it continues to be the responsibility of the defensive player to avoid interfering with the throw-in by contacting the ball while it is still in the hands of the player taking the throw-in Example: With 4:37 remaining on the game clock in the third period, A1 is awarded a throw-in. While holding the ball: (a) A1 moves his hand(s) over the boundary line so that the ball is above the inbounds area. B1 grabs the ball from A1 hand(s) or taps the ball out of A1 hand(s) without any physical contact on A1. (b) B1 moves his hand(s) over the boundary line towards A1 to stop his pass to A2 on the playing court. Interpretation: In both cases, B1 has interfered with the throw-in, therefore delaying the game. The official calls a violation. In addition, a verbal warning shall be given to B1 and communicated to head coach B. This warning shall apply to all team B players for the remainder of the game. Any repetition of a similar action by any team B player may result in a technical foul Statement. When the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime, the player of the defensive team shall not move any part of his body over the boundary line to interfere with the throw-in Example: With 0:54 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A is entitled to a throw-in. Before handing the ball to thrower-in A1, the official shows the warning signal for an illegal boundary line crossing. After that, B1 moves his hand towards A1 over the boundary line before the ball has been thrown-in over the boundary line. Interpretation: B1 shall be charged with a technical foul Statement. The player taking the throw-in must pass the ball (not hand the ball) to a teammate on the playing court Example: Thrower-in A1 hands the ball to A2 who is on the playing court. Interpretation: A1 commits a throw-in violation. The ball must leave A1 hands on the throw-in to be considered legal. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the place of the original throw-in Statement. During a throw-in, other player(s) shall not have any part of their bodies over the boundary line before the ball is passed over the boundary line Example: Thrower-in A1 has received the ball from the official and he: (a) Places the ball on the floor after which the ball is taken by A2. (b) Hands the ball to A2 in the out-of-bounds area. Interpretation: In both cases, A2 violation for moving his body over the boundary line before A1 has passed the ball over the boundary line. Page 22 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
24 17-9 Example: After a team A successful field goal or a successful last free throw, team B is granted a time-out. Following the time-out, B1 receives the ball from the official for a throw-in at the endline. B1 then: (a) Places the ball on the floor after which the ball is taken by B2. (b) Hands the ball to B2, who is also standing behind the endline. Interpretation: In both cases, this is a legal play. The only restriction for team B is that its players must pass the ball on the playing court within 5 seconds Statement. If a time-out is granted to a team that has been awarded possession of the ball from its backcourt when the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime the head coach, after the time-out has the right to decide whether the throwin shall be administered from the throw-in line in the team s frontcourt or from the team s backcourt. After the head coach has made his decision, it is final and irreversible. Further requests of both teams to change the throw-in place, after the additional time-outs at the same game clock stopped period, shall not lead to a change of the original decision. After a time-out following an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul or fight, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in from the throw-in line at the team s frontcourt Example: With 0:35 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 has dribbled in his backcourt when a team B player taps the ball out-of-bounds at the free-throw line extended. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: At the latest after the time-out, the crew chief shall request from head coach A his decision where the throw-in shall be administered from. Head coach A shall say loudly in English frontcourt or backcourt and at the same time showing with his arm to the place (frontcourt or backcourt), where the throw-in shall be administered from. Head coach A decision is final and irreversible. The crew chief shall inform head coach B of the head coach A decision. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in only if the positions of the players of both teams on the playing court show clearly their understanding where the game is to be resumed from Example: With 0:44 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with 17 seconds on the shot clock, A1 has dribbled in his backcourt when a team B player taps the ball out-ofbounds at the free-throw line extended. After that a time-out is granted: (a) To team B. (b) To team A. (c) First to team B and immediately after to team A (or vice-versa). Interpretation: (a) The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the free-throw line extended at its backcourt. Team A shall have 17 seconds on the shot clock. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 23 of 93
25 (b) and (c) If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his frontcourt, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt with 14 seconds on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have 17 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 0:57 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 attempts 2 free throws. During shooting his second free throw A1 steps on the free-throw line and a violation is called. Team B is granted a time-out. Interpretation: After the time-out, if head coach B decides to resume the game with a throwin from: (a) The throw-in line in the team s frontcourt, team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. (b) The team s backcourt, team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 0:26 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 has dribbled for 6 seconds in his backcourt, when: (a) B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds, (b) B1 is charged with the team B third foul in the quarter. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: After the time-out: If head coach A decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in his frontcourt, in both cases, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have: (a) 18 seconds, (b) 24 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 1:24 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 has dribbled the ball in his frontcourt when B1 taps the ball to team A backcourt where any team A player begins to dribble again. B2 now taps the ball out-of-bounds in team A backcourt with: (a) 6 seconds, (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: After the time-out: If head coach A decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in his frontcourt, team A shall have: (a) 6 seconds, (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock. Page 24 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
26 If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have: (a) 6 seconds, (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 0:48 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 has dribbled the ball in his frontcourt when B1 taps the ball to team A backcourt where any team A player begins to dribble the ball again. B2 now is charged with the team B third foul in the quarter in his backcourt with: (a) 6 seconds, (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: After the time-out: If head coach A decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in his frontcourt, in both cases team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, in both cases team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 1:32 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A has been in control of the ball in its backcourt for 5 seconds when A1 and B1 are disqualified for fighting each other. Before the throw-in is administered, team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: The disqualifying foul penalties cancel each other. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt. However, following the time-out, if head coach A decides on a throw-in from his frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have 19 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 1:29 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with 19 seconds on the shot clock, team A has been in control of the ball in its frontcourt when A6 and B6 are disqualified for entering the playing court in a fight. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: The disqualifying foul penalties shall cancel each other. Following the timeout, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt with 19 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 1:18 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A is awarded a throw-in from its backcourt. Team A is granted a time-out. After the time-out, head coach A decides that the throw-in shall be administered from his team frontcourt. Before the throw-in is administered, head coach B requests a time-out. Interpretation: The original decision of head coach A to administer a throw-in from his frontcourt cannot be changed later within the same game clock stopped period. This shall be valid also if head coach A takes a second time-out, following the first one. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 25 of 93
27 17-20 Statement. At the begin of all quarters other than the first one and at the begin of all overtimes, a throw-in shall be administered from the centre line extended opposite the scorer's table. The thrower-in shall have one foot on either side of the centre line. If the thrower-in commits a throw-in violation, the ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the centre line extended. If, however, an infraction is committed on the playing court directly on the centre line, the throw-in shall be administered from the frontcourt at the place nearest to the centre line Example: At the begin of the second quarter thrower-in A1 commits a violation at the centre line extended. Interpretation: The ball shall be awarded to team B for a throw-in from the place of the original throw-in, with 24 seconds on the shot clock. The player taking the throw-in shall be entitled to pass the ball to a teammate at any place on the playing court Example: At the begin of the third quarter thrower-in A1 from the centre line extended passes the ball to A2 who touches it before it goes out-of-bounds in team A: (a) Frontcourt. (b) Backcourt. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds in its: (a) Backcourt with 24 seconds, (b) Frontcourt with 14 seconds on the shot clock Example: During the throw-in from the centre line extended to begin the second quarter, thrower-in A1 steps on the playing court. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a throw-in for team B from the place of the original throw-in at the centre line, with 10:00 on the game clock. The direction of the arrow shall be reversed in favour of team B Example: The following infractions may be committed at the centre line: (a) A1 causes the ball to go out-of-bounds. (b) A1 is charged with an offensive foul. (c) A1 commits a travel violation. Interpretation: In all cases, team B shall be awarded a throw-in from its frontcourt at the place nearest to the centre line, with 14 seconds on the shot clock Statement. Following an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in from the throw-in line at the team's frontcourt. Page 26 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
28 17-26 Example: A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on B1 during the interval of play between the first and second quarter. Interpretation: B1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up, before the begin of the second quarter. The game shall be resumed with a throw-in from the throw-in line in team B frontcourt. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. The direction of the arrow remains unchanged Statement. During a throw-in, the following situations may occur: (a) The ball is passed over the basket and a player of either team touches it by reaching through the basket from below. (b) The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (c) The ball is intentionally thrown at the ring to reset the shot clock Example: Thrower-in A1 passes the ball over the basket when a player of either team touches it by reaching through the basket from below. Interpretation: This is a violation. The game shall be resumed with a throw-in by the opponents from the free-throw line extended. If the defensive team commits the violation, an offensive team cannot score any points, as the ball did not come from the inbounds area of the playing court Example: Thrower-in A1 passes the ball towards team B basket and it lodges between the ring and the backboard. Interpretation: This is a jump ball situation. The game shall be resumed with applying the alternating possession procedure: If team A is entitled to the throw-in, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the endline in its frontcourt, next to the backboard. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If team B is entitled to the throw-in, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the endline in its backcourt, next to the backboard. Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock Example: With 5 seconds on the shot clock, thrower-in A1 passes the ball towards team B basket where it touches the ring. Interpretation: The shot clock operator shall not reset his clock, as the game clock has not started yet. The game clock shall be started simultaneously with the shot clock. If team A gains control of the ball, it shall have 14 seconds the shot clock. If team B gains control of the ball, it shall have 24 seconds the shot clock. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 27 of 93
29 17-31 Statement. After the ball has been placed at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in, the player may not bounce the ball so as the ball touches the inbounds area and then the player touches the ball again before it has touched or been touched by another player on the playing court Example: Thrower-in A1 bounces the ball which touches: (a) The inbounds area, (b) The out-of-bounds area, and then A1 catches it again. Interpretation: (a) A1 violation. Once the ball leaves A1 hands and the ball touches the inbounds area, A1 shall not touch the ball before it touches (or has been touched) by another player on the playing court. (b) If A1 did not move for more than a total of 1 meter between bouncing the ball and catching it again, A1 action is legal and the 5-second period shall continue Statement. The player taking the throw-in shall not cause the ball to touch out-of-bounds, after it had been released on the throw-in Example: Thrower-in A1 passes the ball from his: (a) Frontcourt, (b) Backcourt to A2. The ball goes out-of-bounds without touching any player on the playing court. Interpretation: A1 violation. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place of the original throw-in in the: (a) Backcourt with 24 seconds, (b) Frontcourt with 14 seconds on the shot clock Example: Thrower-in A1 passes the ball to A2. A2 catches the ball with one foot touching the boundary line. Interpretation: A2 violation. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where A2 has touched the boundary line Example: Thrower-in A1 from the sideline: (a) In his backcourt close to the centre line, is entitled to pass the ball at any place on the playing court. (b) In his frontcourt close to the centre line, is entitled to pass the ball only on his frontcourt. (c) At the begin of the second quarter, from the centre line extended opposite the scorer s table, is entitled to pass the ball at any place on the playing court. With the ball in his hands, A1 takes 1 normal lateral step, therefore changing his position regarding the frontcourt or backcourt. Interpretation: In all cases, A1 keeps his initial throw-in position and the right to pass the ball either on his frontcourt or on his backcourt. Page 28 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
30 17-37 Statement. Following a successful field goal or successful last free throw, the player taking the throw-in from his endline may move laterally and/or backwards and the ball may be passed between team-mates behind the endline, but not exceeding 5 seconds. This is also valid when a violation of the defensive team is called, and when the throw-in is therefore repeated Example: After A1 successful last free throw in the second quarter, B1 has the ball for the throw-in from his endline. A2 moves his hands over the boundary line before the ball has been thrown-in over the boundary line. A2 commits a violation. Interpretation: The throw-in shall be repeated. B1 shall still keep his right to move along the endline before releasing the ball or passing the ball to a team-mate Statement. Following the free throw resulting from a technical foul, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball was located when the technical foul occurred, unless there is a jump ball situation or before the begin of the first quarter. If a technical foul is called on the defensive team, the offensive team shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock, if the throw-in is administered from its backcourt. If the throw-in is administered from its frontcourt, the shot clock shall be reset as follows: If 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock, it shall continue from the time it was stopped. If 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock, it shall show 14 seconds. If a technical foul is called on the offensive team, the offensive team shall have the remaining time on the shot clock regardless whether the throw-in shall be administered from its backcourt or from its frontcourt. If a time-out and a technical foul are called during the same game clock stopped period the time-out shall be administered first, followed by the administration of the technical foul penalty. Following a free throw(s) resulting from an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in from the throw-in line in the team s frontcourt, with 14 seconds remaining Example: In the second quarter A2 dribbles in his: (a) Backcourt, (b) Frontcourt, when A1 is charged with a technical foul. Interpretation: Any team B player attempts 1 free throw with no line-up. In both cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped for the technical foul, with the remaining time on the shot clock Example: In the second quarter A2 dribbles in his: (a) Backcourt, (b) Frontcourt, when B1 is charged with a technical foul. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 29 of 93
31 Interpretation: Any team A player attempts 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped for the technical foul in its: (a) Backcourt, with 24 seconds on the shot clock. (b) Frontcourt, with the remaining time on the shot clock, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock and with 14 seconds on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock Example: With 1:47 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his frontcourt and is charged with a technical foul. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: Any team B player attempts 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped for the technical foul, with the remaining time on the shot clock Statement. When the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime, if a technical foul is called on the offensive team and that team is granted a time-out, the offensive team shall have the remaining time on the shot clock, if the throw-in shall be administered from its backcourt. If the throw-in shall be administered from the throw-in line in the team s frontcourt, the shot clock shall be reset as follows: If 14 seconds or more are shown, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds. If 13 seconds or less are shown, the shot clock shall continue from the time it was stopped Example: With 1:47 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his backcourt and is charged with a technical foul. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: At the latest by the end of the time-out, head coach A shall inform the crew chief of the throw-in place (frontcourt or backcourt). After the end of the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the head coach A decision. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in his frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock or the remaining time on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have the remaining time on the shot clock Example: With 1:47 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his backcourt and is charged with a technical foul. Any team B player attempts 1 free throw with no line-up. Team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: At the latest by the end of the time-out, head coach A shall inform the crew chief of the throw-in place (frontcourt or backcourt). The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the head coach A decision. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in his frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds, if 14 seconds or more are on the shot clock or the remaining time on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have the remaining time on the shot clock. Page 30 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
32 17-46 Example: With 1:47 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his backcourt when B1 taps the ball to go out-of-bounds. Team A is granted a time-out. Immediately after, A1 is charged with a technical foul. Interpretation: At the latest by the end of the time-out, head coach A shall inform the crew chief of the throw-in place (frontcourt or backcourt). After the end of the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the head coach A decision. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in his frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock or the remaining time on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock. If head coach A decides on a throw-in from his backcourt, team A shall have the remaining time on the shot clock. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 31 of 93
33 Art. 18/19 Time-out / Substitution 18/19-1 Statement. A time-out cannot be granted before the playing time for a quarter or overtime has begun or after the playing time for a quarter or overtime has ended. A substitution cannot be granted before the playing time for the first quarter has begun or after the playing time for the game has ended. Any substitution can be granted during intervals of play between quarters and overtimes. 18/19-2 Example: After the ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the jump ball but before the ball is legally tapped, jumper A2 commits a violation. Team B is awarded a throw-in. At this moment either team requests a time-out or a substitution. Interpretation: Despite the fact that the game has already begun, the time-out or substitution shall not be granted because the game clock has not yet started. 18/19-3 Example: At approximately the same time when the game clock signal sounds for the end of a quarter or overtime, B1 is charged with a foul on A1 who is awarded 2 free throws. Either team requests: (a) A time-out. (b) A substitution. Interpretation: (a) A time-out cannot be granted because the playing time for a quarter or overtime has ended. (b) A substitution can be granted only after A1 both free-throw attempts have been completed and before the interval of play for the next quarter or overtime has ended. 18/19-4 Statement. If the shot clock signal sounds while the ball is in the air during a shot for a field goal, it is not a violation and the game clock does not stop. If the shot for a field goal is successful it is, under certain conditions, a time-out and substitution opportunity for both teams. 18/19-5 Example: During a shot for a field goal, the ball is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball enters the basket. Either or both teams request: (a) A time-out. (b) A substitution. Interpretation: (a) This is a time-out opportunity only for the non-scoring team. If the non-scoring team is granted a time-out, the opponents may also be granted a timeout and both teams are also granted a substitution, if they request it. (b) This is a substitution opportunity only for the non-scoring team and only when the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime. If the non-scoring team is granted a substitution, the opponents may also be granted a substitution and both teams are also granted a time-out, if they request it. Page 32 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
34 18/19-6 Statement. If the request for time-out or substitution (for any player, including the free-throw shooter) is made after the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter for the first free throw, the time-out or substitution shall be granted for both teams if: (a) The last free throw is successful, or (b) The last free throw is followed by a throw-in, or (c) For any valid reason the ball shall remain dead after the last free throw. 18/19-7 Example: A1 is awarded 2 free throws. Either team requests a time-out or substitution: (a) Before the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter A1. (b) After the first free-throw attempt. (c) After the successful second free throw but before the ball is at the disposal of any team B thrower-in. (d) After the successful second free throw but after the ball is at the disposal of any team B thrower-in. Interpretation: (a) The time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately, before the first free-throw attempt. (b) The time-out or substitution shall not be granted after the first free throw, even if successful. (c) The time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately, before the throw-in. (d) The time-out or substitution shall not be granted. 18/19-8 Example: A1 is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free-throw attempt, either team requests a time-out or substitution. During the last free-throw attempt: (a) The ball rebounds from the ring and the game continues. (b) The free throw is successful. (c) The ball does not touch the ring. (d) A1 steps on the free-throw line while shooting and the violation is called. (e) B1 steps on the restricted area before the ball has left A1 hands. B1 violation is called and the A1 free throw is not successful. Interpretation: (a) (b), (c) and (d) (e) Time-out or substitution shall not be granted. The time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately. A1 shall attempt a substitute free throw and, if successful, the time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately. 18/19-9 Statement. If, following a request for a time-out, a foul is committed by either team, the timeout shall not begin until the official has completed all communication related to that foul with the scorer s table. In the case of a fifth foul by a player, this communication includes the necessary substitution procedure. Once completed, the time-out period shall begin when an official blows his whistle and gives the time-out signal. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 33 of 93
35 18/19-10 Example: During the game, head coach A requests a time-out after which B1 is charged with his fifth foul. Interpretation: The time-out opportunity shall not begin until all communication with the scorer s table relative to that foul has been completed and a substitute for B1 has become a player. 18/19-11 Example: During the game, head coach A requests a time-out after which any player is charged with a foul. Interpretation: Teams shall be permitted to go to their benches if they are aware that a timeout has been requested, even though that time-out period has not formally begun. 18/19-12 Statement. Art. 18 and 19 clarify when a time-out or substitution opportunity begins and ends. Teams requesting a time-out or substitution must be aware of these limitations, otherwise the time-out or substitution shall not be granted immediately. When a technical foul is called after the first and before the last free throw of a set of free throws, the free throw with no line-up for the technical foul shall be administered immediately. A time-out or substitution for either team shall not be permitted before and after that free throw for the technical foul. 18/19-13 Example: A substitution opportunity has just ended when substitute A6 runs to the scorer s table, loudly requesting a substitution. The scorer reacts and erroneously sounds the signal. The official blows his whistle and interrupts the game. Interpretation: Because of the official s interruption of the game, the ball becomes dead and the game clock remains stopped, resulting in what would normally be a substitution opportunity. However, because the request was made too late, the substitution shall not be granted. The game shall be resumed immediately. 18/19-14 Example: A goaltending violation or an interference violation occurs during the game. A timeout has been requested by either team or the substitutes from either team or both teams are waiting at the scorer s table. Interpretation: The violation causes the game clock to be stopped and the ball to become dead. Time-outs or substitutions shall be permitted. 18/19-15 Example: B1 fouls A1 on his attempt for a 2-point field goal. After A1 has attempted his first of 2 free throws, A2 is charged with a technical foul. Either team now requests a time-out or substitution. Interpretation: Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. A1 shall attempt his second free throw and the game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. The timeout or substitution shall be granted for both teams at the next time-out or substitution opportunity. 18/19-16 Example: B1 fouls A1 on his attempt for a 2-point field goal. After A1 has attempted his first of 2 free throws, A2 is charged with a technical foul. Any team B player has attempted 1 free throw with no line up. Either team now requests a time-out or substitution. Page 34 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
36 Interpretation: A1 shall attempt his second free throw and the game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. The time-out or substitution shall be granted for both teams at the next time-out or substitution opportunity. 18/19-17 Example: B1 fouls A1 on his attempt for a 2-point field goal. After A1 has attempted his first of 2 free throws, A2 is charged with a technical foul, which is A2 fifth foul. Either team now requests a time-out or substitution. Interpretation: A2 shall be substituted immediately. Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. A1 shall attempt his second free throw and the game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. The time-out or substitution shall be granted for both teams at the next time-out or substitution opportunity. 18/19-18 Example: Dribbler A1 is charged with a technical foul. B6 requests the substitution to attempt the free throw. Interpretation: This is a substitution opportunity for both teams. After becoming a player, B6 may attempt 1 free throw with no line-up but B6 may not be substituted until the next game clock running period has ended. 18/19-19 Statement. Each time-out shall last 1 minute. Teams must promptly return on the playing court after the official blows his whistle and beckons the teams on the playing court. If a team extends the time-out beyond 1 minute, it is gaining an advantage by extending the time-out and causing also a delay of the game. A warning to the head coach of that team shall be given by an official. If that head coach does not respond to the warning, an additional time-out shall be charged on the offending team. If the team has no time-outs remaining, a technical foul for delaying the game may be charged on the head coach, entered as 'B 1'. If that team does not return to the playing court promptly after the half-time interval of play, a time-out shall be charged on the offending team. Such a charged time-out shall not last 1 minute and the game shall be resumed immediately. 18/19-20 Example: The time-out ends and the official beckons team A on the playing court. The head coach A continues to instruct his team which still remains in the team bench area. The official re-beckons team A on the playing court and: (a) Team A finally enters the playing court. (b) Team A continues to remain in the team bench area. Interpretation: (a) After the team begins to return on the playing court, the official gives a warning to the head coach that if the same behaviour is repeated, an additional time-out shall be charged on team A. (b) A time-out, without warning, shall be charged on team A. If team A has no time-out remaining, a technical foul for delaying the game shall be charged on head coach A, entered as 'B 1'. 18/19-21 Example: After the half-time interval of play, team A is still in its dressing room and therefore the begin of the third quarter is delayed. Interpretation: After team A finally enters the playing court a time-out, without warning, shall be charged on team A. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 35 of 93
37 18/19-22 Statement. If a team has not been granted a time-out in the second half until the game clock shows 2:00 in the fourth quarter, the scorer shall mark 2 horizontal lines on the scoresheet in the first box for the team s second half. The scoreboard shall show the first time-out as been taken. 18/19-23 Example: With 2:00 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, both teams have not taken a time-out in the second half. Interpretation: The scorer shall mark 2 horizontal lines on the scoresheet in the first box of both teams for the second half. The scoreboard shall show the first time-out been taken. 18/19-24 Example: With 2:09 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, head coach A requests his first time-out in the second half while the game is played. With 1:58 remaining on the game clock, the ball goes out-of-bounds and the game clock is stopped. Team A is granted a timeout. Interpretation: The scorer shall mark 2 horizontal lines on the scoresheet in the first box of team A as the time-out was not granted before the game clock has shown 2:00 in the fourth quarter. The time-out granted at 1:58 shall be entered in the second box and team A has only 1 more time-out left. After the time-out, the scoreboard shall show the 2 time-outs been taken. 18/19-25 Statement. Whenever a time-out is requested, regardless whether before or after a technical, unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul is called, the time-out shall be granted before the begin of the administration of the free throw(s). If during a time-out a technical, unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul is called, the free throw(s) shall be administered after the timeout has been completed. 18/19-26 Example: Head coach B requests a time-out. A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on B1, followed by a technical foul on A2. Interpretation: Team B is granted a time-out. After the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. B1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. 18/19-27 Example: Head coach B requests a time-out. A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on B1. Team B is granted a time-out. During the time-out, A2 is charged with a technical foul. Interpretation: After the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no lineup. B1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. Page 36 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
38 Art. 23 Player out-of-bounds and ball out-of-bounds 23-1 Statement. It is a violation when a player leaves the playing court at the endline to avoid a 3-second violation and then re-enters the restricted area Example: A1 in the restricted area for less than 3 seconds moves out-of-bounds at the endline not to commit a 3-second violation. A1 then re-enters the restricted area. Interpretation: A1 has committed a 3-second violation. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 37 of 93
39 Art. 24 Dribbling 24-1 Statement. If a player deliberately throws the ball against a backboard (not attempting a legitimate shot for a field goal), this shall not be considered as a dribble Example: A1 has not yet dribbled and is standing still when he throws the ball against the opponents or his own backboard and catches it again before another player has touched the ball. Interpretation: This is a legal play. After catching the ball, A1 may shoot, pass or begin a dribble Example: After ending a dribble either in the continuous motion or standing still, A1 throws the ball against the opponents or his own backboard and catches or touches the ball again before it has touched another player. Interpretation: This is a legal play. After catching the ball, A1 may shoot or pass but may not begin a new dribble Example: A1 shot for a field goal misses the ring. A1 catches the ball and throws it against the backboard, after which A1 catches or touches the ball again before it has touched another player. Interpretation: This is a legal play. After catching the ball, A1 may shoot, pass or begin a dribble Example: A1 dribbles and comes to a legal stop. After that: (a) A1 loses his balance and without moving his pivot foot, A1 touches the playing court with the ball once or twice while holding the ball with his hand(s). (b) A1 tosses the ball from 1 hand to another without moving his pivot foot. Interpretation: This is legal play in both cases. A1 did not move his pivot foot Example: A1 begins his dribble by: (a) Throwing the ball over his opponent. (b) Throwing the ball a few meters away from him. The ball touches the playing court after which A1 continues his dribble. Interpretation: This is legal play in both cases. The ball has touched the playing court before A1 has touched the ball again on his dribble Example: A1 ends his dribble and deliberately throws the ball on B1 leg. A1 catches the ball and begins to dribble again. Interpretation: A1 double dribble violation. A1 dribble has ended as the ball was not touched by B1. It was the ball which has touched B1. Page 38 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
40 Art. 25 Travelling 25-1 Statement. It is legal if a player who is lying on the playing court gains control of the ball. It is legal if a player who is holding the ball falls on the playing court. It is also legal if a player, after falling on the playing court with the ball slides briefly. If, however, the player then rolls to avoid the defence or attempts to stand up while holding the ball, it is a violation Example: A1, while holding the ball, loses balance and falls on the playing court. Interpretation: A1 falling on the playing court is legal Example: A1, while lying on the playing court, gains control of the ball. A1 then: (a) Passes the ball to A2. (b) Begins a dribble while still lying on the playing court. (c) Attempts to stand up while dribbling the ball. (d) Attempts to stand up while still holding the ball. Interpretation: (a), (b) and (c) (d) This is a legal play. This is a travelling violation Example: A1, while holding the ball, falls to the playing court and his momentum causes him to slide. Interpretation: A1 action does not constitute a violation. However, if A1 now rolls to avoid the defence or attempts to stand up while still holding the ball, a travelling violation occurs Statement. If a player is fouled in the act of shooting after which he scores while he commits a travel violation, the goal does not count and free throws shall be awarded Example: A1 has the ball in his hands in his act of shooting for a 2-point field goal by penetrating towards the basket. In his continuing motion B1 fouls A1, after which A1 commits a travel violation and the ball enters the basket. Interpretation: The goal shall not count. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws Statement. It is a violation to lift a team-mate to play the ball Example: A1 embraces his team-mate A2 and lifts him up under the opponent s basket. A3 passes the ball to A2 who dunks the ball into the basket. Interpretation: This is a violation. The goal shall not count. Team B shall be awarded a throwin from the sideline at the free-throw line extended in its backcourt. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 39 of 93
41 Art seconds 28-1 Statement. The shot clock is stopped because of a jump ball situation. If the resulting alternating possession throw-in is awarded to the team that was in control of the ball in its backcourt, that team shall have only the remaining time in the 8-second period Example: A1 dribbles in his backcourt for 5 seconds when a held ball occurs. Team A is entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. Interpretation: Team A shall have only 3 seconds to move the ball into its frontcourt Statement. During a dribble from the backcourt to the frontcourt, the ball goes into a team's frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball are completely in contact with the frontcourt Example: A1 is straddling the centre line and receives the ball from A2 who is in his backcourt. A1 passes the ball back to A2 who is still in his backcourt. Interpretation: This is a legal play. A1 does not have both feet completely in contact with his frontcourt and therefore A1 is entitled to pass the ball into his backcourt. The 8-second period shall continue Example: A1 dribbles from his backcourt and ends his dribble holding the ball while straddling the centre line. A1 then passes the ball to A2 who is also straddling the centre line. Interpretation: This is a legal play. A1 does not have both feet completely in contact with the frontcourt and therefore A1 is entitled to pass the ball to A2 who is also not in his frontcourt. The 8-second period shall continue Example: A1 dribbles from his backcourt and has one foot (but not both feet) already in his frontcourt. A1 passes the ball to A2, who is straddling the centre line. A2 begins to dribble in his backcourt. Interpretation: This is a legal play. A1 does not have both feet completely in contact with his frontcourt and therefore A1 is entitled to pass the ball to A2 who is also not in his frontcourt. A2 is entitled to dribble into his backcourt. The 8-second period shall continue Example: A1 dribbles from his backcourt and stops his forward motion still dribbling while: (a) Straddling the centre line. (b) Both feet are in his frontcourt but the ball is being dribbled in his backcourt. (c) Both feet are in his frontcourt while the ball is being dribbled in his backcourt, after which A1 returns both feet to his backcourt. (d) Both feet are in his backcourt but the ball is being dribbled in his frontcourt. Interpretation: In all cases, dribbler A1 continues to be in his backcourt until both feet, as well as the ball, are completely in contact with the frontcourt. The 8-second period shall continue. Page 40 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
42 28-8 Statement. Each time the 8-second period continues with the remaining time and the same team that previously had control of the ball is awarded a throw-in from its backcourt, the official handing the ball to the player taking the throw-in shall inform him on the remaining time in 8-second period Example: A1 dribbles in his backcourt for 6 seconds when a double foul is called in the: (a) Backcourt. (b) Frontcourt. Interpretation: (a) The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its backcourt from the place nearest to where the double foul occurred, with 2 seconds to move the ball into its frontcourt. (b) The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where the double foul occurred Example: A1 dribbles in his backcourt for 4 seconds when B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds in team A backcourt. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt, with 4 seconds to move the ball into its frontcourt Statement. If the game is stopped by an official for any valid reason not connected with either team and, if in the judgement of the officials, the opponents would be placed at a disadvantage, the 8-second period shall continue from the time it was stopped Example: With 0:25 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with the score A 72 B 72, team A gains control of the ball. A1 dribbles the ball in his backcourt for 4 seconds when the game is stopped by the officials due to the: (a) Game clock or the shot clock failing to run or to start. (b) Bottle being thrown on the playing court. (c) Shot clock being erroneously reset. Interpretation: In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt, with 4 seconds remaining in the 8-second period. Team B would be placed at a disadvantage if the game were resumed with a new 8-second period Statement. Following the 8-second violation, the throw-in place is determined by the location of the ball where the violation has occurred Example: The 8-second period for team A expires and the violation occurs when: (a) Team A is controlling the ball in its backcourt. (b) The ball is in the air on A1 pass from his backcourt towards his frontcourt. Interpretation: Team B throw-in shall be administered in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock, from the place nearest to the: (a) Location of the ball where the 8-second violation has occurred, except directly behind the backboard. (b) Centre line. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 41 of 93
43 Art. 29/50 24 seconds 29/50-1 Statement. A shot for a field goal is attempted near the end of the shot clock period and the shot clock signal sounds while the ball is in the air. If the ball does not touch the ring, a violation has occurred unless the opponents have gained an immediate and clear control of the ball. The ball shall be awarded to the opponents for the throw-in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped, except directly behind the backboard. 29/50-2 Example: A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball touches the backboard and then rolls on the playing court, where it is touched by B1 followed by A2 touch and is finally controlled by B2. Interpretation: Team A shot clock violation. A1 shot for a field goal did not touch the ring and then there was no immediate and clear control of the ball by team B. 29/50-3 Example: During A1 shot for a field goal the ball touches the backboard but does not touch the ring. The ball is then touched but not controlled by B1, after which A2 gains control of the ball. The shot clock signal sounds. Interpretation: Team A shot clock violation. 29/50-4 Example: A1 shot for a field goal at the end of a shot clock period. The ball is legally blocked by B1. The shot clock signal sounds. B1 fouls A1. Interpretation: Team A shot clock violation. B1 foul on A1 shall be disregarded unless it is an unsportsmanlike or a disqualifying foul. 29/50-5 Example: A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball does not touch the ring, after which a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. Interpretation: Team A shot clock violation. Team B did not gain an immediate and clear control of the ball. 29/50-6 Example: A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball misses the ring and is then touched by B1 causing the ball to go out-of-bounds. Interpretation: Team A shot clock violation. Team B did not gain clear control of the ball. 29/50-7 Statement. If the shot clock signal sounds in a situation where, in the judgement of the officials, the opponents gain an immediate and clear control of the ball, the signal shall be disregarded. The game shall continue. 29/50-8 Example: Near the end of the shot clock period, A1 pass is missed by A2 (both players are in their frontcourt) and the ball rolls into team A backcourt. Before B1 gains control of the ball with a free path to the basket, the shot clock signal sounds. Interpretation: If B1 has gained an immediate and clear control of the ball, the signal shall be disregarded. The game shall continue. Page 42 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
44 29/50-9 Statement. If a team that was in control of the ball is awarded an alternating possession throw-in, that team shall have only the remaining time on the shot clock at the time the jump ball situation occurred. 29/50-10 Example: Team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt with 10 seconds on the shot clock when a held ball occurs. An alternating possession throw-in is awarded to: (a) Team A. (b) Team B. Interpretation: (a) Team A shall have 10 seconds on the shot clock. (b) Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-11 Example: Team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt with 10 seconds on the shot clock when the ball goes out-of-bounds. The officials cannot agree on whether it was A1 or B1 who was the last to touch the ball before it went out-of-bounds. A jump ball situation is called and the alternating possession throw-in is awarded to: (a) Team A. (b) Team B. Interpretation: (a) Team A shall have 10 seconds on the shot clock. (b) Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-12 Statement. If the game is stopped by an official for a foul or violation (not for the ball having gone out-of-bounds) committed by the team not in control of the ball and the possession of the ball is awarded to the same team that previously had control of the ball in its frontcourt, the shot clock shall be reset as follows: If 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock at the time when the game was stopped, the shot clock shall continue from the time it was stopped. If 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock at the time when the game was stopped, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-13 Example: B1 commits an out-of-bounds violation in team A frontcourt. The shot clock shows 8 seconds. Interpretation: Team A shall have 8 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-14 Example: A1 dribbles in his frontcourt and B1 fouls A1. This is team B second foul in the quarter. The shot clock shows 3 seconds. Interpretation: Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 43 of 93
45 29/50-15 Example: With 4 seconds on the shot clock, team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt when: (a) A1, (b) B1 is injured. The officials interrupt the game. Interpretation: Team A shall have: (a) 4 seconds, (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-16 Example: With 6 seconds on the shot clock, A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when a double foul with the same penalties on A2 and B2 occurs. The ball misses the ring. The arrow favours team A. Interpretation: Team A shall have 6 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-17 Example: With 5 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles when B1 is charged with a technical foul, after which head coach A is charged with a technical foul. Interpretation: After the cancellation of equal penalties, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in, with 5 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-18 Example: With: (a) 16 seconds, (b) 12 seconds on the shot clock, A1 passes the ball to A2 in his frontcourt when B1 in his backcourt deliberately kicks or strikes the ball with his fist. Interpretation: In both cases, B1 violation. The game shall be resumed with a team A throwin from its frontcourt with: (a) 16 seconds, (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-19 Example: During A1 throw-in in the third quarter, B1 in his backcourt moves his arms over the boundary line and blocks A1 pass with: (a) 19 seconds, (b) 11 seconds on the shot clock. Interpretation: In both cases, B1 violation. The game shall be resumed with a team A throwin from its frontcourt with: (a) 19 seconds, (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock. Page 44 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
46 29/50-20 Example: With 6 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles in his frontcourt when B2 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul on A2. Interpretation: Regardless of whether the free throws are made or missed, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. The same interpretation is valid for a disqualifying foul. 29/50-21 Statement. If the game is stopped by an official for any valid reason not connected with either team and if, in the judgement of the officials, the opponents would be placed at a disadvantage, the shot clock shall continue from the time it was stopped. 29/50-22 Example: With 0:25 remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with the score A 72 B 72, team A gains control of the ball in its frontcourt. A1 has dribbled for 20 seconds when the game is stopped by the officials due to the: (a) Game clock or the shot clock failing to run or to start. (b) Bottle being thrown on the playing court. (c) Shot clock being erroneously reset. Interpretation: In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in, with 4 seconds on the shot clock. Team B would be placed at a disadvantage if the game were resumed with 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-23 Example: A1 shot for a field goal rebounds from the ring. A2 rebounds the ball and 9 seconds later the shot clock signal sounds in error. The officials interrupt the game. Interpretation: Team A in control of the ball would be placed at a disadvantage if this were a shot clock violation. After consulting the commissioner, if present, and the shot clock operator, the officials shall resume the game with a team A throw-in, with 5 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-24 Example: With 4 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball misses the ring but the shot clock operator erroneously resets the clock. A2 rebounds the ball and after a certain time, A3 scores a field goal. At this time the officials are made aware of the situation. Interpretation: The officials, after consulting the commissioner, if present, shall confirm that the ball did not touch the ring during A1 shot for a goal. If so, they shall then decide if the ball has left A3 hands before the shot clock would have sounded if the reset had not taken place. If so, the goal shall count; if not, a shot clock violation has occurred and the A3 goal shall not count. 29/50-25 Statement. A throw-in resulting from an unsportsmanlike or a disqualifying foul penalty shall always be administered from the throw-in line in the team s frontcourt. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-26 Example: With 1:12 remaining on the game clock and with 6 seconds on the shot clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his frontcourt when B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 45 of 93
47 on A1. After A1 first free throw, a time-out is requested by either head coach A or head coach B. Interpretation: A1 shall attempt his second free throw with no line-up. After the time-out, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-27 Statement. When a shot for a field goal has been released and then a foul is called on a defensive player in his backcourt, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-28 Example: With 17 seconds on the shot clock, A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when B2 is charged with a foul on A2. This is team B second foul in the quarter. The ball: (a) Enters the basket. (b) Rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) Misses the ring. Interpretation: (a) A1 goal counts. In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-29 Example: With 10 seconds on the shot clock, A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when B2 is charged with a foul on A2. This is team B second foul in the quarter. The ball: (a) Enters the basket. (b) Rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) Misses the ring. Interpretation: (a) A1 goal counts. In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-30 Example: A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. B2 then is charged with a foul on A2. This is team B second foul in the quarter. The ball: (a) Enters the basket. (b) Rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) Misses the ring. Interpretation: (a) A1 goal counts. In all cases, no shot clock violation has occurred. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. Page 46 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
48 29/50-31 Example: With 10 seconds on the shot clock, A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when B2 is charged with a foul on A2. This team B fifth foul in the quarter. The ball: (a) Enters the basket. (b) Rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) Misses the ring. Interpretation: (a) A1 goal counts. In all cases, A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. 29/50-32 Example: A1 shot for a field goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds and B2 is charged with a foul on A2. This is team B fifth foul in the quarter. The ball: (a) Enters the basket. (b) Rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) Misses the ring. Interpretation: (a) A1 goal counts. In all cases, no shot clock violation has occurred. A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. 29/50-33 Statement. After the ball has touched the ring of the opponents basket for any reason, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds, if the team which gains control of the ball is the same team that was in control of the ball before the ball touched the ring. 29/50-34 Example: During a pass by A1 to A2, the ball touches B2 after which the ball touches the ring. A3 gains control of the ball. Interpretation: The shot clock shall show 14 seconds as soon as A3 gains control of the ball anywhere on the playing court. 29/50-35 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal with: (a) 4 seconds, (b) 20 seconds on the shot clock. The ball touches the ring, rebounds from it and A2 gains control of the ball. Interpretation: In both cases, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds as soon as A2 gains control of the ball anywhere on the playing court. 29/50-36 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring. B1 touches the ball and then A2 gains control of the ball. Interpretation: The shot clock shall show 14 seconds as soon as A2 gains control of the ball anywhere on the playing court. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 47 of 93
49 29/50-37 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring. B1 touches the ball which then goes out-of-bounds. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds regardless of where on the playing court the throw-in shall be administered. 29/50-38 Example: With 4 seconds on the shot clock, A1 throws the ball towards the ring to reset the shot clock. The ball touches the ring. B1 touches the ball which then goes out-of-bounds in team A backcourt. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its backcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-39 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring. A2 taps the ball and then A3 gains control of the ball. Interpretation: The shot clock shall show 14 seconds as soon as A3 gains control of the ball anywhere on the playing court. 29/50-40 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring and on the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is team B third foul in the quarter. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-41 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball enters the basket. B2 fouls A2. This is team B third foul in the quarter. Interpretation: The goal shall count. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-42 Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring and on the rebound a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. The arrow favours team A. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the held ball situation occurred. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-43 Example: With 8 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The arrow favours team A. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the endline next to the backboard. The shot clock shall show 14 seconds. 29/50-44 Example: A1 in his frontcourt passes the ball for an alley-hoop to A2. The ball is missed by A2 and touches the ring, after which A3 gains control of the ball. Interpretation: The shot clock shall show 14 seconds as soon as A3 gains control of the ball in his frontcourt. If A3 touches the ball in his backcourt, this is a backcourt violation. 29/50-45 Example: A1 shot for a field goal rebounds from the ring. B1 jumps in the air, catches the ball and returns on the playing court. A2 taps the ball out of B1 hands. A3 now catches the ball. Page 48 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
50 Interpretation: The team (B) which has gained the control of the ball is not the same team (A) that was in control of the ball before the ball touched the ring. Team A shall show 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-46 Example: With 6 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring, rebounds from it and A2 gains control of the ball in his backcourt. B1 fouls A2. This is team B third foul in the quarter. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt. The shot clock shall show 24 seconds. 29/50-47 Statement. During the game, whenever a team gains a new possession of a live ball either in its frontcourt or in its backcourt, that team shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-48 Example: While the game clock is running, A1 gains new possession of the ball on the playing court in the: (a) Backcourt. (b) Frontcourt. Interpretation: In both cases, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-49 Example: After a team B throw-in, A1 gains directly and immediately a new possession of the ball on the playing court in its: (a) Backcourt. (b) Frontcourt. Interpretation: In both cases, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-50 Statement. The game is stopped by an official for a foul or violation (including for the ball having gone out-of-bounds) committed by the team in control of the ball. If the ball is awarded to the opponents with a throw-in from its frontcourt, that team shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-51 Example: A1 in his backcourt passes the ball to A2 who is also in his backcourt. A2 did not catch the ball which goes out-of-bounds in their backcourt. Interpretation: Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds in its frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-52 Statement. Whenever a team gains possession of a live ball either in its frontcourt or in its backcourt and 14 seconds or less remain on the game clock, the shot clock shall be switched off. 29/50-53 Example: With 12 seconds remaining on the game clock, team A is awarded a new possession of the ball. Interpretation: The shot clock shall be switched off. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 49 of 93
51 29/50-54 Example: With 18 seconds remaining on the game clock and with 3 seconds on the shot clock, B1 in his backcourt deliberately kicks the ball. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its frontcourt, with 18 seconds remaining on the game clock and 14 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-55 Example: With 7 seconds remaining on the game clock and with 3 seconds on the shot clock, B1 in his backcourt deliberately kicks the ball. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its frontcourt, with 7 seconds remaining on the game clock. The shot clock shall be switched off. 29/50-56 Example: With 23 seconds remaining on the game clock, team A gains new control of the ball. With 19 seconds remaining on the game clock, A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball touches the ring and A2 rebounds it. Interpretation: The shot clock shall not be started when team A originally gains new control of the ball. However, the shot clock shall show 14 seconds as soon as A2 gains control of the ball as there is still more than 14 seconds remaining on the game clock. 29/50-57 Example: With 58 seconds remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, B1 deliberately kicks the ball or B1 fouls A1 in team A backcourt. This is team B third foul in the quarter. With 19 seconds on the shot clock, team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: Head coach A shall decide whether the game shall be resumed with a throwin from the throw-in line in his frontcourt or from his backcourt. If from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If from its backcourt, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-58 Example: With 30 seconds remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his frontcourt. B1 taps the ball to team A backcourt where A2 now controls the ball. B2 deliberately kicks the ball or B2 fouls A2. This is team B third foul in the quarter. With 8 seconds on the shot clock, team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: Head coach A shall decide whether the game shall be resumed with a throwin from the throw-in line in his frontcourt or from his backcourt. If from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If from its backcourt, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-59 Example: With 58 seconds remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, B1 fouls A1 in his backcourt. This is team B third foul in the quarter. With 19 seconds on the shot clock, team B is granted a time-out. Interpretation: The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt. Team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-60 Example: With 30 seconds remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his backcourt where B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds. With 19 seconds on the shot clock, team A is granted a time-out. Page 50 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
52 Interpretation: Head coach A shall decide whether the game shall be resumed with a throwin from the throw-in line in his frontcourt or from his backcourt. If from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If from its backcourt, team A shall have 19 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-61 Example: With 30 seconds remaining on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in his frontcourt. B1 taps the ball to team A backcourt where A2 now controls the ball. B2 taps the ball out-of-bounds in team A backcourt. With 8 seconds on the shot clock, team A is granted a time-out. Interpretation: Head coach A shall decide whether the game shall be resumed with a throwin from the throw-in line in his frontcourt or from his backcourt. In both cases, team A shall have 8 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-62 Example: With 25.2 seconds remaining on the game clock in the second quarter, team A gains control of the ball. With 1 second on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. While the ball is in the air, the shot clock signal sounds. The ball does not touch the ring and after another 1.2 seconds, the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. Interpretation: This is not a shot clock violation. The official did not call a violation while waiting if team B gains clear control of the ball. The quarter has ended. 29/50-63 Example: With 25.2 seconds remaining on the game clock in the second quarter, team A gains control of the ball. With 1 second on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. While the ball is in the air, the shot clock signal sounds. The ball does not touch the ring. The official calls the violation with the game clock showing 0.8 seconds. Interpretation: This is a shot clock violation. The game shall be resumed with a team B throwin from its endline, with 0.8 seconds remaining on the game clock. 29/50-64 Example: With 25.2 seconds remaining on the game clock in the second quarter, team A gains control of the ball. With 1.2 second remaining on the game clock and with A1 having the ball in his hand(s), the shot clock signal sounds. The official calls the violation with the game clock showing 0.8 seconds. Interpretation: This is a shot clock violation. The game shall be resumed with a team B throwin from the place nearest to where the game was stopped, with 1.2 seconds remaining on the game clock. 29/50-65 Example: In the third quarter, A1 is awarded a throw-in from his backcourt. Thrower-in A1 is holding the ball when B1 moves his hand(s) over the boundary line. Interpretation: B1 violation. A1 shall be re-awarded a throw-in. Team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. 29/50-66 Example: In the third quarter, A1 is awarded a throw-in from his frontcourt. Thrower-in A1 is holding the ball when B1 moves his hands (s) over the boundary line, with: (a) 7 seconds, (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 51 of 93
53 Interpretation: B1 violation. A1 shall be re-awarded a throw-in. Team A shall have: (a) 14 seconds, (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. Page 52 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
54 Art. 30 Ball returned to the backcourt 30-1 Statement. While airborne, a player retains the same status relative to the playing court as where he was last touching the playing court before jumping into the air. However, when an airborne player jumps from his frontcourt and gains control of the ball while still airborne, he is the first player on his team to establish a new team control. If his momentum then returns him to his backcourt, he is helpless to avoid not returning also with the ball to his backcourt. Therefore, if an airborne player establishes a new team control, that player s position relative to the frontcourt/backcourt shall not be determined until the player has returned with both feet to the playing court Example: A1 in his backcourt attempts a fast break pass to A2 in his frontcourt. B1 jumps from the team B frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands: (a) With both feet in his backcourt. (b) Straddling the centre line. (c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt. Interpretation: This is not a backcourt violation. B1 has established the first team B control of the ball while airborne and his position relative to the frontcourt/backcourt was not determined until both his feet returned to the playing court. In all cases, B1 is legally in his backcourt Example: During the jump ball between A1 and B1 that begins the first quarter, the ball has been legally tapped when A2 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands: (a) With both feet in his backcourt. (b) Straddling the centre line. (c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt. Interpretation: This is not a backcourt violation. A2 has established the first team A control of the ball while airborne. In all cases, A2 is legally in his backcourt Example: Thrower-in A1 in his frontcourt attempts a pass to A2. A2 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands: (a) With both feet in his backcourt. (b) Straddling the centre line. (c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt. Interpretation: This is a backcourt violation. With A1 throw-in, team A has established control of the ball in its frontcourt, before A2 caught the ball while airborne and landed in his backcourt. In all cases, A2 has illegally returned the ball to his backcourt Example: Thrower-in A1 straddles the centre line to begin the second quarter and passes the ball to A2. A2 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands: (a) With both feet in his backcourt. (b) Straddling the centre line. (c) Straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to his backcourt. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 53 of 93
55 Interpretation: This is a backcourt violation. A1 has established the team A control of the ball. Team A control of the ball in its frontcourt continues with A2 jumping from his frontcourt and catching the ball while airborne. In all cases, by landing in his backcourt A2 has illegally returned the ball to his backcourt Example: Thrower-in A1 in his backcourt attempts a pass to A2. B1 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and before he lands in his backcourt he passes the ball to B2 in his backcourt. Interpretation: This is a team B backcourt violation Statement. A live ball has been illegally returned to the backcourt when a team A player who is completely in his frontcourt, causes the ball to touch his backcourt, after which a team A player is the first to touch the ball either in his frontcourt or his backcourt. However, it is legal when a team A player in his backcourt causes the ball to touch his frontcourt, after which a team A player is the first to touch the ball, either in his frontcourt or in his backcourt Example: A1 is standing completely with both feet in his frontcourt near the centre line, when A1 attempts a bounce pass to A2 who is also standing with both feet in his frontcourt near the centre line. During the pass, the ball touches his backcourt before touching A2. Interpretation: This is a team A backcourt violation Example: A1 and A2 are both standing in their frontcourt with both feet near the centre line, when A1 attempts a bounce pass to A2. During the pass, the ball touches his backcourt and then touches his frontcourt, after which the ball is touching A2. Interpretation: This is a team A backcourt violation Example: A1 is standing with both feet in his backcourt near the centre line, when A1 attempts a bounce pass to A2 who is also standing with both feet in his backcourt near the centre line. During the pass, the ball touches the frontcourt before touching A2. Interpretation: This is not a backcourt violation as no team A player with the ball was in his frontcourt. However, as the ball was already in his frontcourt, the 8-second period is stopped when the ball has touched the frontcourt. A new 8-second period shall begin as soon as A2 touches the ball in his backcourt Example: A1 in his backcourt passes the ball towards his frontcourt. The ball is deflected from an official standing on the playing court with both feet straddling the centre line. The ball is then touched by A2 who is still in his backcourt. Interpretation: This is not a backcourt violation as no team A player with the ball was in his frontcourt. However, as the ball was already in his frontcourt, the 8-second period is stopped when the ball has touched the official. A new 8-second period shall begin as soon as A2 in his backcourt touches the ball Example: Team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt, when the ball is simultaneously touched by A1 and B1. The ball then goes into the team A backcourt, where the ball is first touched by A2. Interpretation: This is a team A backcourt violation. Page 54 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
56 30-13 Example: A1 dribbles from his backcourt to his frontcourt. Having both feet in his frontcourt, A1 still dribbles the ball in his backcourt. The ball then touches his leg and bounces into his backcourt where A2 begins a dribble. Interpretation: This is a legal play. A1 has not yet established control of the ball in his frontcourt Example: A1 in his backcourt passes the ball to A2 in his frontcourt. A2 touches the ball which returns to A1 still in his backcourt. Interpretation: This is a legal play. A2 has not yet established control of the ball in his frontcourt Example: During the throw-in from his frontcourt, A1 passes the ball to A2. A2 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands on the playing court with his left foot in his frontcourt and with his right foot still in the air. A2 then puts his right foot into his backcourt. Interpretation: A2 returned the ball illegally into his backcourt, as thrower-in A1 had already established team control in his frontcourt Example: A1 dribbles in his frontcourt near the centre line when B1 taps the ball into team A backcourt. A1 with both feet still in his frontcourt continues to dribble the ball which is in his backcourt. Interpretation: This is a legal play as A1 was not the last touching the ball in his frontcourt. A1 could even continue his dribble completely into his backcourt with a new 8-second period Example: A1 in his backcourt passes the ball to A2. A2 jumps from his frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands: (a) With both feet in his backcourt. (b) Touching the centre line. (c) Straddling the centre line. Interpretation: In all cases, this is a team A backcourt violation. A2 has established team A control in its frontcourt when catching the ball in the air. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 55 of 93
57 Art. 31 Goaltending and Interference 31-1 Statement. When the ball is above the ring during a shot for a field goal or a free-throw attempt, it is interference if a player reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball Example: During A1 last free throw: (a) Before the ball has touched the ring, or (b) After the ball has touched the ring and still has the chance to enter the basket, B1 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball. Interpretation: This is B1 violation for touching the ball illegally. (a) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. B1 shall be charged with a technical foul. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. B1 shall not be charged with a technical foul Statement. When the ball is above the ring during a pass or after it has touched the ring, it is interference if a player reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball Example: A1 passes the ball above the ring when B1 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball. Interpretation: This is B1 interference violation. Team A shall be awarded 2 or 3 points Statement. Following the last unsuccessful free throw and after the ball has touched the ring, the free-throw attempt changes its status and becomes a 2-point field goal if the ball is legally touched by any player before it enters the basket Example: After A1 last free throw, the ball has rebounded from the ring. B1 tries to tap the ball away but the ball enters the basket. Interpretation: The ball has been legally touched. The free-throw attempt has changed its status and team A captain on the playing court shall be awarded 2 points Statement. After the ball has touched the ring on a field goal attempt, on a last unsuccessful free throw or after the game clock signal has sounded for the end of the quarter or overtime and the ball has still the chance to enter the basket, a foul is called. It is a violation if any player then touches the ball Example: After A1 last free throw, the ball has rebounded from the ring. During the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is a team B third foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter and is touched by: (a) A3 (b) B3 Interpretation: This is an interference violation. (a) No point shall be awarded. Both penalties shall cancel each other. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from the endline nearest to where the foul has occurred, except directly behind the backboard. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the endline nearest to where the foul has occurred, except directly behind the backboard. Page 56 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
58 31-9 Example: After A1 last free throw, the ball has rebounded from the ring. During the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is a team B fifth foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter and is touched by: (a) A3 (b) B3 Interpretation: This is an interference violation. (a) No point shall be awarded. A2 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. A2 shall attempt 2 free throws and the game shall continue as after any last free throw Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball has rebounded from the ring and still has the chance to enter the basket when the game clock signal sounds. The ball is touched by: (a) A2 (b) B2 Interpretation: This is an interference violation. (a) No points shall be awarded. (b) A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points Statement. If, during a field goal attempt, a player touches the ball on its upward flight, all restrictions related to goaltending and interference shall apply Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball on its upward flight is touched by A2 or B2. During its downward flight to the basket the ball is touched by: (a) A3 (b) B3 Interpretation: A2 or B2 contact with the ball on its upward flight is legal and does not change the status of a shot for a field goal. However, A3 or B3 contact with the ball on its downward flight is a violation. (a) Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the free-throw line extended. (b) A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points Statement. It is an interference violation if a player causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate in such a way that the ball, in the judgment of an official, has been prevented from entering the basket or has been caused to enter the basket Example: A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point field goal near the end of the game. The ball is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. After the signal, B1 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate and therefore, in the judgment of the official, the ball is prevented from entering the basket. Interpretation: Even after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game, the ball remains live and therefore an interference violation has occurred. A1 shall be awarded 3 points. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 57 of 93
59 31-15 Statement. Interference violation is committed by a defensive or offensive player during a shot for a field goal when a player touches the basket or the backboard while the ball is in contact with the ring and still has a chance to enter the basket. Diagram 2 Ball in contact with the ring Example: After A1 shot for a field goal, the ball has rebounded from the ring and then landed on the ring. B1 touches the basket or backboard while the ball is on the ring. Interpretation: This is B1 interference violation. The interference restrictions apply as long as the ball has the chance to enter the basket Example: A shot for a field goal by A1 on its downward flight and completely above the level of the ring when it is simultaneously touched by A2 and B2. The ball then: (a) Enters the basket. (b) Does not enter the basket. Interpretation: A2 and B2 committed a goaltending violation. In both cases, no points shall be awarded. This is a jump ball situation Statement. It is an interference violation if a player grasps the basket to play the ball Example: A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point field goal. The ball has rebounded from the ring when: (a) A2 grasps the basket and taps the ball into the basket. (b) B1 grasps the basket and taps the ball away from the basket. Interpretation: A2 and B2 committed a goaltending violation. (a) No points shall be awarded. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended. (b) A1 shall be awarded 3 points. Page 58 of 93 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS January 2019
60 31-20 Statement. It is an interference violation if a defensive player touches the ball while the ball is within the basket. Diagram 3 Ball is within the basket Example: A1 attempts a shot for a field goal. The ball turns around the ring with its slightest part within or below the level of the ring when B1 touches the ball. Interpretation: This is an interference violation. The ball is within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within and below the level of the ring. January 2019 OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Page 59 of 93
Official Basketball Rules 2017 Referees Manual Two-Person Officiating Modified By Basketball Victoria Technical Officials Commission December 2017 Applicable throughout Victoria, Australia Submitted to