2009-10 NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES
2009-10 NFHS MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES
1-13-3;
5-12-5
Clarified that the imaginary rectangle designates the area to be used for
time-outs.
2-12-5 NOTE New
A note was added to clarify when the 20-second interval begins to replace an
injured player.
3-7
Clarified that any item, in the referee’s judgment, that constitutes a safety
concern is not permitted.
9-1-3d
Clarified that a player leaves a marked lane space when he or she contacts any
part of the court outside the marked lane space (36 inches by 36 inches).
9-1-3g
Clarified that a player occupying a marked lane space must have one foot
positioned near the outer edge of the free-throw lane line with the other foot
positioned anywhere within the designated 36 inch lane space.
2009-10 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
1. Traveling
2. Closely guarded
3. Three-seconds
4. Block/Charge
5. Free-throw administration
2009-11 MAJOR MECHANICS CHANGES
2.2.3;
2.4.2
In a crew of two, when free-throws are to be attempted, the calling official
will become trail and will be positioned tableside. The lead official will be
positioned opposite the table.
3.2.2.D
In a crew of three, the trail shall mirror the lead’s stop- and start-clock
(chop) signals for frontcourt end line throw-ins.
2-2-1
NOTE
New
A state association may permit game or replay officials to use a replay monitor
during state championship series contests to determine if a try for goal at the
expiration of time in the fourth quarter or any overtime period (0:00 on the
game clock) should be counted, and if so, determine if it is a two- or a
three-point goal.
1-14;
5-6-2
When a red light behind the backboard or an LED light on the backboard is
present, it is permitted to signal the expiration of time in the quarter/extra
period. If no red/LED light is present, the audible timer’s signal will continue
to signal the expiration of time.
