Interpretations (2009-10)
As authored by Steve Nault, CDBWBO Interpreter (newest on top)
Posted 1/21/2010
Rule Interpretation on Alternating Possession
During the alternating process, Team A violates the throw-in provisions by:
(1) Leaving a designated spot;
(2) Failing to pass the ball directly into the playing court so that after it crosses the boundary line it touches or is legally touched by an inbounds player or touched by a player who is on the playing court and causes the ball to be out of bounds;
(3) Consuming more than five seconds before the ball is released;
(4) Carrying the ball onto the playing court;
(5) Touching it in the playing court before it has touched another player; or
(6) Throwing the ball so that it enters the basket before touching a player.
RULING: When Team A violates the throw-in provisions, it shall lose its turn for a throw-in under the alternating process. When Team A violates this throw-in, the ball is awarded to Team B. Also, Team B shall make the throw-in on the next alternating process.
(Rule 6-3.3, 4-2.2 and 9-5.5)
Team A is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating process. Before the throw-in by Team A is completed, a foul is called on either Team A or Team B.
RULING: The procedure for any fouls called shall not be affected by the alternating process. The foul shall be charged and penalized. Team A shall receive possession for the throw-in when the next alternating
process occurs. Team A shall not lose its throw-in opportunity under the alternating process as a result of the foul. (Rule 6-3.4)
Previous postings
Mechanics
Each official must have accurate knowledge of the accepted practices and skills used in the administration of a basketball game. It is necessary that the techniques outlined in the 2-person manual be practiced on the floor. Although we have said that this is a guideline, but only small adjustments may be made, depending on the situations on the court.
Free Throw Responsibility (graphic)
Signals
We all must use the approved signals. When we all use the same signals, scorers, coaches and fans will be able to follow the game and it will eliminate the possibilities of uncertainty and confusion. UNAUTHORIZED SIGNALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ANY TIME.
Making a foul call
The calling official shall:
1) Give a single sharp blast of the whistle. Then:
a) Give the signal (one hand raised straight over your head with a closed fist)
b) Drop the whistle from your mouth.
c) Move toward the fouler.
2) Identify the fouler (color and number)
a) If it is a shooting foul:
1) Signal the number of shots with your free hand.
2) Identify the shooter.
3) If the foul is in the act of shooting and the ball goes through the basket: Give the good basket signal immediately.
b) If it is not a shooting foul:
1) Designate the throw-in spot.
3) Preliminary signals at the spot should only be used:
a) For clarification
b) Indicate a player control foul.
c) Block/charge
d) Double foul
4) Reporting the foul to the scorer:
a) Go to a clear area (try not to walk through the players.)
b) Indicate to the scorers: (in this order)1) Good basket/No basket if needed.
2) Color of fouling player’s team.
3) Number of fouling player.
4) Signal the nature of the foul.
5) Signal the number of shots or the inbound spot.
5) Report the foul using two hands:
a) Right hand will indicate the first digit and the left will show the second digit.
Therefore, the scorer will be able to read it from left to right.
b) The official will call out the number.
The call shall be “twenty four” not “two four”
c) Signal digit can be reported with either hand.
d) Keep the hands up long enough for the scorer.
*It is the responsibility of the calling official to communicate with your partner the number of free throws and who the shooter is, or where the throw-in will be.
SWITCHING AFTER A FOUL -
- A. The officials shall switch positions on fouls as indicated:
There will be no “LONG SWITCH.” On a non-shooting foul when the throw-in spot is in the team’s back court, the official who was responsible for the end line when the whistle was blown will administer the throw-in.
- On shooting fouls, the calling official will report the foul and become the trail official on the table side of the floor.
- On a non-shooting foul in the front court, the calling official will report the foul and become the trail official. He/She will remain on the table side of the floor unless the throw-in is to be administered by the trail opposite the table above the foul line. If the throw-in is to be administered by the lead on the table side half of the floor the lead administers the throw-in by handing or bouncing the ball to the thrower-in and then backing across the lane. This is being done to facilitate communication with the sideline
- Early designation of the free throw shooter is mandatory.
- Both officials are equally responsible to see that the correct player attempts the free throw(s) and in the correct order if multiple fouls are called.
Wearing knee braces with exposed hinges/metal/hard plastic:
The rule covers hard plastic and indicates that it has to be covered. The State has ruled that the brace must be covered. The pliable material of 1/2 inch thickness in rule 3-9.4 is permitted to immobilize and protect an injury.
Rule 3-9.3 speaks to hard substance material being permitted on a leg when it is padded so as not to create a hazard for other players. Rule 3-9.5 also speaks to permitting hard equipment as long as it does not cut or cause injury to another player. Therefore, we can conclude that 'properly covered' means that it would not cut or cause harm to others.
Doctors are not familiar with the rule. Any covering is legal. I am still under the impression that the brace supply companies make a sleeve for covering the brace. If need be, the player could cover the brace with padding. The main thing is that the hard plastic is covered. Rationale -- Another player could come in contact with the hard plastic, like knee to knee and there is potential for an injury.
*Side Note: There is now a knee brace that has soft padding built right onto the hard plastic. When you check it you can feel the padding. This type of brace is legal without a covering sleeve. I have seen one on a Schenectady varsity player
Compression Sleeves – can not be worn unless for a medical reason according to head coach. Exception would be sleeves with built in elbow pads – if soft are legal to wear.
