A detailed index makes it easy to find any rule you want to explore, and diagrams of court dimensions and referees official signals are also included. The referee will give the ball to the other team as penalty for these violations. Each team defends the basket located in its backcourt. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. So, before you become one of those uninformed screaming fans, learn the rules for the league youre watching. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. A detailed index makes it easy to find any rule you want to explore, and diagrams of court dimensions and. Sports rules is the only site on the net that provides rules and governing body information for a variety of sports in one place. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play basketball. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line.
Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. January 2019 official basketball rules 2018 page 5 of 96. Here is what the nba 201415 rulebook says about kickball violations. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the. If youve seen one pandemic, youve seen one pandemic. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. All such decisions by the usapa and ifp are final and not appealable. American basketball association the aba existed from 1967 to 1976 for nine full seasons during that time, the aba fought a bitter war with the established national basketball association the nba for players, fans, and media attention.
But in the bulls minds, smith reported, the phrase acquired a double meaning. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball. The national basketball association nba rules and regulations have many similarities to the basketball rules observed at other levels except for some specific differences. Nba media central is a site exclusively for media who cover the nba, wnba or nba g league on a regular basis. This basketball rules guide was not created to compete with the comprehensive rule books that are available like the official fiba basketball rules and nfhs rules book. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Nba official basketball rules and regulations for beginners. The basketball court is a rectangle divided in two equal parts.
There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. Section icourt and dimensions the playing court shall be measured and marked as shown in the court see below a free throw lane shall be marked at each end of the court with dimensions and markings as shown on the court diagram. All personal fouls by players on offensive, while their team is in control of the ball, shall. If you travel the other team gets the ball if a player goes to the floor for a looser ball,getting up is a travel. All officials shall enter the court prior to the 15minute mark on the game clock to observe.
Kicking the ball or striking it with any part of the leg is a violation when it is an intentional act. Click on the sport below that you would like to see rules and governing body information on. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. For 78 and 911 yearolds, although the 3point arc may exist on the floor, all baskets made beyond this arc only count as two points. Sporting news publishing company, 1996 basketball 60 pages. Jun 09, 2017 the jordan rules was the code name for the defense the pistons used to thwart the nbas best player. Official rules of the wnba official site of the wnba. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations.
In order to enter the league one needs to make himself eligible for the draft the draft allows all the teams to pick players based on an order determined by a lottery the players who do not get drafted are free agents and. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the united states and canada, and is widely considered to be the premier mens professional basketball league in the world. If you run or walk with the ball that is called traveling. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. The lategame freethrow rule now required the jump ball to take place. This is a list of basketball rules that are often misunderstood by coaches, players, and parents. Official rules of the national basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016.
If a person who has the ball steps or dribbles the ball out of bounds the ball goes to the other team. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. Ncaa publications 201920 ncaa mens basketball rules. The jordan rules was the mother of all woj bombs the. This is the official rule book used by nba referees, updated fo rthe 199697 season. Basic rules, such as what constitutes a foul, traveling and palming the basketball, are close or exactly the same as other echelons of the sport. Nba skills challenge presented by verizon program will consist of three 3 phases.
Each team will have seven timeouts per game, with no restrictions per half. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s. A player shall not kick the ball or strike it with the fist. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play.
The areas identified by the lane space markings are 2 by 6 inches. If there is divergence in wording, the english text is authoritative. Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. Upon gathering the ball, an offensive player may only take two steps before he must release the ball on the pass or shot attempt. If the event is worth sharing, consider posting a video of it following rnbas standard highlight video formatting rules. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. Jul 12, 2017 per the nba, here are the modified timeout rules, set to go into effect for next season. Some sections of this rulebook are designed to be used only for the conduct of sanctioned tournaments. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 expiration of time horn 2 viii f 14. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2018 nfl season. The rules are structured to allow all of these qualities.
The rules of netball international netball federation. The aba was the league that played with the red, white and blue ball. Download the 2020 official wnba rule book here you will need adobe acrobat reader to view the wnba official rules. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. You will need adobe acrobat reader to view the wnba official rules. With a few exceptions, volleyball allows with a few exceptions, volleyball allows all players to operate both at the net in attack and in the back of the court to defend or serve. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. The economics of the national basketball association. This list is not comprehensive, especially pre1993, but contains as many rules changes and clarifications as could be compiled from past releases, rulebooks and other sources. Youth guidelines rules and standards usa basketball. As stated at the start of the article, rules change all the time and vary between different leagues and age groups. Everything you need to know about the nbas new rules. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the basketball faq guide.
The national basketball association nba is a mens professional basketball league in north america, composed of 30 teams 29 in the united states and 1 in canada. The nba video rulebook website is intended to help explain the rules of the nba game to all interested parties our teams, the media, and our fans. Usa basketball and the nba want all players to enjoy the game and have a fun, developmentally appropriate experience. Each team tries to score at a basket located in its frontcourt. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. In fact, not since james naismith first published his original rules, has there been one standard set of regulations.
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