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RULES INTERPRETATION AGENDA Billy Martin NJSIAA State Basketball Rules Interpreter IAABO Board 196 Rules Interpreter www.nfhs.org AGENDA § NJSIAA Winter Officials Points of Emphasis § 2020-21 NFHS Basketball Rule Changes / Points of Emphasis / Interpretations § 2020-21 NJSIAA COVID-19 Basketball Rule / Mechanics Modification Please MUTE Yourself --- Post Questions to the Chat Window

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RULES INTERPRETATION AGENDA

Billy MartinNJSIAA State Basketball Rules Interpreter

IAABO Board 196 Rules Interpreter

www.nfhs.org

AGENDA§ NJSIAA Winter Officials Points of Emphasis§ 2020-21 NFHS Basketball Rule Changes

/ Points of Emphasis / Interpretations§ 2020-21 NJSIAA COVID-19

Basketball Rule / Mechanics Modification

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2020-2021 Winter Officials

“Points of Emphasis”

Registering of Officials• All officials, all levels must be registered with the NJSIAA.

• All officials must complete a background check.

• All officials must complete the concussion in sports course on the NFHS Learn website.

• All officials must pay appropriate NJSIAA fees, including the background check fee.

• 2021-22: All officials must pass the NFHS/NJSIAA test.

Background ChecksBACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) requires all independently contracted officials to complete a criminal history background check annually. The background check will be ordered by the NJSIAA and submitted to an NJSIAA-approved consumer reporting agency (CRA). The NJSIAA will not accept criminal history background reports from other CRAs that were not ordered by the NJSIAA. Under New Jersey law, you have the right to submit a request to the CRA for a copy of any background check report that the NJSIAA has ordered about you.

BACKGROUND CHECK ADJUDICATION MATRIXWith the NJSIAA Comprehensive National Background Package, the NJSIAA approved background check company will be conducting their background checks using the NJSIAA adjudication matrix listed below:

Unlimited Scope:

• All Felonies

• Misdemeanors involving the following:• Sex crimes• Crimes involving minors

Seven (7) Year Scope:

• Misdemeanors involving drug related charges

Additional Information is located on NJSIAA website

Sportsmanship Statement• Must be read at all levels (no choice – AG office mandate)

• Must be read in its entirety (no paraphrasing)

• Must be professional in the delivery

• Because of COVID-19, the sportsmanship statement will only be read to

one captain and one coach from each team.

• PA announcers – different version

The sportsmanship policy must be adhered to

before, during and after the contest.

Officials Apparel

All officials (any level) that are registered with the NJSIAA must wear the approved NJSIAA logo on the chosen apparel (shirt/jacket) by the officials for that particular game.

DQ vs. Game EjectionDisqualification RuleAny student-athlete or coach disqualified before, during or after an interscholastic event for unsportsmanlike, flagrant verbal or physical misconduct will be disqualified from the next two regularly scheduled contests, except for football which will carry a one game disqualification.

Game EjectionDefinition of a game ejection is any player removed from a game for behavior that is not considered unsportsmanlike, and does not require a DQ report to be filed.

Game Ejection 2020-21Game Ejection (COVID-19)

• NJSIAA will not tolerate any behavior by a coach or player that may jeopardize the health of our officials and other players.

• Any behavior by a coach or player, that is considered non-compliant with social distance guidelines MAY be ejected from the game consistent with the rules of that sport.

• Further escalations of this behavior could be considered a sportsmanship violation and a disqualification (DQ) should be given.

DQ Reporting• Call Assignor and/or Interpreter immediately after game.• Leave message – you will be called back.

THEN YOU ARE REQUIRED TO• Official must contact the AD by noon of the next day

• Online reporting must be 48 hours from completion of game

• Whenever possible, officials should notify the coach, AD or site director before they leave the facility that it was a DQ and will be reported

• DQ is a DQ, officials are not permitted to change their mind after it is called

• DQ appeals will NOT be accepted by the NJSIAA

HandshakeTHERE WILL BE NO HANDSHAKES FOR THE 2020 FALL SEASON

• Officials are not required to supervise the handshake.

• It is the schools / coaches’ responsibility to supervise the handshake.

• Officials are permitted to observe the handshake if they desire.

School Uniform ModificationsTransgender Clarification:Pursuant to NJ law and NJSIAA policy, the NJSIAA will approve all reasonable accommodations regarding uniforms as it relates to transgender student-athletes. If there are any questions regarding this on the day of the contest, officials are instructed to continue with the contest and notify Billy Martin (Chapter Interpreter) the following day.

All Accommodations: • Must not violate the NFHS sports specific uniform rules• Must match the existing uniform in terms of color and logos.• Must not create an unsafe environment for all participants.

School Uniform ModificationsReligious Clarification:The NJSIAA will approve all reasonable accommodations regarding uniforms as it relates to accommodations for religious reasons. Schools may modify uniforms for their athletes for religious reasons upon approval of the NJSIAA. A copy of the letter from NJSIAA that allows such must accompany the participant at each event to be available for the official to review and approve. If a letter from the NJSIAA is not available, officials are instructed to continue with the contest and notify Billy Martin (Chapter Interpreter) the following day.

All Accommodations: • Must not violate the NFHS sports specific uniform rules• Must match the existing uniform in terms of color and logos.• Must not create an unsafe environment for all participants.

School Uniform ModificationsJewelry Clarification:• Jewelry shall not be worn except for religious or medical medals. • A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. • A medical alert must be taped and may be visible.

Any questions or concerns regarding uniform modifications, please contact Billy Martin (Chapter Interpreter) .

Clearance Levels **2021-22**RegisteredA registered official is any official that has completed the registration process with the NJSIAA but has not completed the eligibility process. A registered official can be assigned by any NJSIAA approved assignor but cannot work any games until they become active.

ActiveAn active official is any official that has completed the registration process with the NJSIAA and completed and cleared all the eligibility requirements.

SuspendedAny official that has not completed the registration process.Any official that has a level two or three flagged background check

Any official that is suspended by the NJSIAAAny official that is not in good standing with their chapter

Registration Levels of Inactive and Cadet will go away after this year.

December: Mandated Implicit Bias Training• ALL NJSIAA Registered Basketball Officials• NJSIAA Football Officials EXEMPT (already completed requirement)• Once Time Course• Exact Date(s) TBA

Implicit bias training programs are designed to expose people to their implicit biases, provide tools to adjust automatic patterns of thinking, and ultimately eliminate discriminatory behaviors.

NFHS Test **2021-22**• All officials as part of the eligibility process will need to take the NFHS Test and pass with a score

of 80%.• The state test administrator for each sport will be permitted to add or change the NFHS test

upon approval of the NJSIAA.• Officials will not be permitted to officiate any NJSIAA contest at any level without passing the

test.• All Chapters will need to complete their cadet programs to coincide with the release of the

NFHS test.• If the cadet program is structured in such a way that they are to shadow on field officials, this

practice may continue without the cadet taking the NFHS test as long as the cadet is in direct supervision with an active official.

IAABO Boards have “Simulation Option” 2020-21 or Standard Refresher Test

REFRESHER SIMULATION (Nov 18th – 7pm)Option 1: Live Experience on 18th

Option 2: Self-paced on IAABO Website (by Dec 1st)

National Federation of State High School Associations

2020-21 NFHS BASKETBALL RULESPRESENTATION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OFSTATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS (NFHS)

National Federation of State High School Associations

2020-21

NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES

Rule Change

2-12-5 TIMER’S DUTIES

Sound a warning signal to announce 15 seconds (maximum) permitted for replacing a disqualified or injured player, or for a player directed to leave the game and signal again at the end of the interval.

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Rule Change

2-12-5 (NEW)TIMER’S DUTIES

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Timers will now sound two signals related to the 15-second replacement interval

The first signal is:

• sounded at the start of the interval after the official gives the signal to start the replacement period.

• The second signal is sounded at the end of the replacement interval.

Rule Change

2-12-5 (NEW)TIMER’S DUTIES

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THE ONLY EXCEPTION

player is injured (to the extent that a coach or any other bench personnel is beckoned and comes onto the court) and the player must leave the game, unless a timeout is requested and granted and the team can rectify the situation prior to the end of the timeout (3-3-6).

Rule Change

2-12-5 (NEW)INTENT OF RULE CHANGE

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§ Avoid gamesmanship § Ensure the time for replacement required

within the rules.

PENALTY: Head coaches who do no have a substitute available at the time the second horn sounds are still subject to a direct technical foul as proscribed in rule 10-6-2.

Rule Change

5-4-1, 2 FORFEITURE, PROTEST, INTERRUUPTED GAME

§ ART. 1 . . . Unless state association rules determine otherwise, a game shall be declared a forfeit when:• a. If a team refuses to play after being instructed to do so by the

official.• b. A coach is removed from the premises for unsporting conduct

and no authorized school personnel is present to assume responsibility for the team.

• c. if any player, team member, or bench personnel or coach fails to comply with any technical-foul penalty, or repeatedly commits technical-foul infractions or other acts which make a travesty of the game.

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Rule Change

5-4-1 (NEW), 5-4-2 (NEW)FORFEITURE, PROTEST, INTERRUPTED GAME

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§ The game shall be forfeited when there is no authorized school personnel available to supervise the team.

If the team to which the game is forfeited is ahead, the score at the time of forfeiture must stand. If this team is not ahead, the score must be recorded as 2-0 in its favor.

Rule Change

PENALTY: (Art. 1) The official MAY warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case a technical foul shall be ruled.

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10-6 PENALTY HEAD COACH’S RULE

Rule Change

10-6 PENALTY HEAD COACH’S RULE

§ The penalty for a head coach in violation of 10-6-1 may include a warning, unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case a technical foul shall be ruled.

§ Previous language indicated the official must warn the head coach.

§ The new wording clarifies that an official is not required to give a warning to the coach prior to issuing an unsporting technical foul.

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2020-21

NFHS BASKETBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES

Editorial Change

5-6-2 EXCEPTION 4 - BEGINNING, ENDING A QUARTER OR EXTRA PERIOD

§ If a technical foul occurs after the ball becomes dead to end a quarter or extra period, the next quarter or extra period is started by administering the free throws.

§ If the fourth quarter or extra period ends and the score is tied, the free throws will start the extra period.

§ If the score is not tied and result of the free throws would tie or win the game, the free throws are administered as part of the preceding quarter/period.

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Editorial Change

UPDATED LANGUAGE RELATED TO ENDING OF GAMES, EXTRA PERIOD (5-6-2 EXCEPTION 4)

§ If a technical foul occurs after the ball becomes dead to end a quarter or extra period, the next quarter or extra period is started by administering the free throws.

§ If the fourth quarter or extra period ends and the score is tied, the free throws will start the extra period.

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Editorial Change

5-6-2 EXCEPTION 4 UPDATED LANGUAGE RELATED TO ENDING OF GAMES, EXTRA PERIOD

§ If the score is not tied and the result of the free throws would tie or win the game, the free throws are administered as part of the preceding quarter/period.

§ If the result of the game is not at issue, then no free throws are attempted.

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National Federation of State High School Associations

2020-21 NFHS BASKETBALL POINTS OF EMPHASIS

Points of Emphasis

BLOCK/CHARGE

By definition, “a block or charge foul” occurs when a defender impedes his/her opponent to stop him/her from going in that direction. If he/she does not obtain a legal defensive position and contact occurs, it is a blocking foul.

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Blocking is illegal personal contact that impedes the progress of an opponent with

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

or without the ball.

Charging is illegal personal contactcaused by pushing or moving into an opponent’s torso.

A player who is moving with the ball is required to stop or change direction to avoid contact if a defensive player has obtained a LGP.

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

If a guard has obtained LGP, the player with the ball must get his/her head and shoulders past the torso of the defensive player.

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

If contact occurs on the torso of the defensive player before

the dribbler gets head and shoulders past the

defender, the dribbler is responsible for the contact.

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

There must be reasonable space between two defensive players to allow the dribbler to continue in his/her path.

If there is less than 3 feet of space, the dribbler has the greater responsibility for the contact.

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

There must be reasonable space between a defensive player and a boundary line to allow the dribbler to continue in his/her path.

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

If there is less than 3 feet of space, the dribbler has the greater responsibility for the contact.

The player with the ball may NOT push the torso of the guard to

gain an advantage to pass, shoot or dribble.

4-7 – BLOCKING, CHARGING

Points of Emphasis

USE OF PROPER SIGNALS AND THE REPORTING AREA

§ Officials are to be professional and consistent in the use of NFHS-approved signals and mechanics.

§ Officials should not attempt to draw attention to themselves by using unapproved, emphatic or theatrical signals.

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USE OF PROPER SIGNALS AND THE REPORTING AREA

Officials are instructed to use a proper stop-clock mechanic anytime they blow their whistle and follow proper procedures for indicating if a violation has been observed or for reporting a foul to the scorer’s table.

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Points of Emphasis

USE OF PROPER SIGNALS AND THE REPORTING AREA (CONT.)

When a violation is observed, an official shall complete the following after blowing his/her whistle and stopping the clock:

• Move towards the area of the violation.• Signal the nature of the violation.• Signal the direction for the throw-in and the team to make

the throw-in by stating the jersey color.• Indicate the throw-in spot.

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Points of Emphasis

PROPER FOUL SIGNALS

All officials are responsible for contact rulings and all fouls. It is imperative that the following procedure be used in this order after an official blows his/her whistle and raising his/her arm to stop the clock:

• (if necessary, for player clarification) Delay and extend the other hand, palm down toward the fouling player’s hips (i.e., “bird dog”).

• While holding the foul signal, move toward the play and fouling player, stop, and verbally inform the player he/she fouled by stating the jerseycolor and number.

• Lower the foul signal and indicate the nature of the foul by giving a preliminary signal using the approved NFHS signal.

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USE OF PROPER SIGNALS AND THE REPORTING AREA (CONT.)

• Indicate what will follow as a result of the foul (throw-in, free throws, made basket, etc.).

• After signaling what will result, wait for players to separate, particularly if they are in close proximity to one another, and then move to the reporting area to announce the foul to the scorer. In general, the reporting area is a rectangular area that runs from the middle of the top of the free throw circle on each end of the floor to an area approximately 10’ towards the scorer’s table.

• Once in the reporting area, the official will come to a complete stop before communicating with the official scorer.

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USE OF PROPER SIGNALS AND THE REPORTING AREA (CONT.)

• Slowly state the color of the jersey of the player who fouled. Visually indicate the number of the player who fouled using a two-handed signal (right hand shows the ten’s digit and the left hand shows the single’s digit) while verbalizing the number to the scorer.

• Indicate the type of foul committed.• Indicate what activity should follow (throw-in, free throws, etc.)

For a complete description of all 2-person and 3-person mechanics, please refer to the NFHS or IAABO Basketball Officials Manual.

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Points of Emphasis

REPORTING AREA EXPANDED

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Points of Emphasis

USE OF PROPER SIGNALS AND THE REPORTING AREA

Officials are asked to refer to the NFHS or IAABO Basketball Officials Manual for complete descriptions of two- and three-person mechanics.

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Points of Emphasis

COURT COVERAGE AREAS

In both two-person officiating mechanics (left side of the court) and three-person officiating mechanics (right side of the court), the lead (L), trail (T) and center (C) officials each have primary coverage areas for which they are responsible.

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Points of Emphasis

PALMING/CARRYING

Across the country, more and more players are being allowed to illegally dribble the basketball. Likely, a combination of increased viewing of other players and inconsistent enforcement of palming/carrying rules by officials has led to this decline in proper fundamentals.

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Points of Emphasis

PALMING/CARRYING

§ RULE 4-14-3: The dribble begins by pushing, throwing or batting the ball to the floor before the pivot foot is lifted.

§ RULE 4-15-4b: The dribble ends when the dribbler palms/carries the ball by allowing it to come to rest in one or both hands.

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PALMING/CARRYING

§ Anything more than a handshake (palm is vertical to the ground) is considered palming.

§ Coaches must teach proper dribbling technique; officials must adjudicate the rules as written.

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Points of Emphasis

CLARIFICATION OF INTENTIONAL AND FLAGRANT FOULS

There is a distinct difference between an Intentional Foul and a Flagrant Foul. A foul should be ruled an Intentional Foul when a player, while playing the ball, causes excessive contact. An intentional foul should be ruled away from the ball when it’s a non-basketball play. These are considered either personal or technical fouls.

A Flagrant Foul is violent in nature or a noncontact play demonstrating unacceptable or uncivil behavior. The penalty for a Flagrant Foul is immediate ejection.

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Points of Emphasis

CLARIFICATION OF INTENTIONALAND FLAGRANT FOULS

§ Rule 4-19-3: An intentional foul is a personal or technical foul that may or may not be premeditated and is not based solely on the severity of the act.

§ Rule 4-19-4: A flagrant foul may be of a violent or excessive nature, or a technical non-contact foul which displays unacceptable contact.

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Points of Emphasis

CLARIFICATION OF INTENTIONAL AND FLAGRANT FOULS

Intentional Foul4-19-ART. 3 An Intentional foul is a personal or technical foul that may or may not be premeditated and is not based solely on the severity of the act. Intentional fouls include, but are not limited to:

a. Contact that neutralizes an opponent's obvious advantageous position.b. Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play.c. Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting.d. Excessive contact with an opponent while the ball is live or until an airborne shooter returns to the floor.e. Contact with a thrower-in as in 9-2-10 PENALTY 4.

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CLARIFICATION OF INTENTIONAL AND FLAGRANT FOULS (CONT.)

Flagrant Foul

4-19-ART.4 A flagrant foul may be a personal or technical foul of a violent, savage or uncivil nature, or a technical noncontact foul which displays unacceptable conduct. It may or may not be intentional. If personal, it involves, but is not limited to violent contact such as: striking, kicking and kneeing. If technical, it involves dead-ball contact or noncontact at any time which is extreme or persistent, vulgar or abusive conduct. Fighting is a flagrant act.

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Points of Emphasis

CLARIFICATION OF INTENTIONALAND FLAGRANT FOULS

§ There is concern there is lack of enforcement for intentional fouls.

§ Strategic fouling has become a part of the end of games, and officials need to understand the differences between common fouls, intentional fouls and flagrant fouls, and have the conviction to make the correct call.

§ It is also critical for officials to get the first foul, which will help prevent the game from becoming more physical.

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NJSIAA COVID-19 MODIFICATIONS

2020-21

NJSIAA COVID-19 MODIFICATIONS

GOALS§ Mitigate risk.§ Promote a safer officiating environment.§ Decrease physical contact with ball.§ Increase social distancing (space).

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6-1 – LIVE BALL

The game and each extra period shall be started by a jump ballin the center restraining circle.

ALTERNATING POSESSION TO START GAME

The game shall be started by the ALTERNATING POSSESSION PROCEDURE

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MODIFICATION

A single “COIN TOSS” shall determine which team receives the “arrow” (and the ball) to start the game. If needed, the A-P arrow will determine which team is

awarded the ball to start any (and all) overtime periods.

4-42 – THROWER, THROW-IN

A thrower is a player who attempts to make a throw-in.

A throw-in is the method of putting the ball in play from

out of bounds.

It is at the disposal of the thrower.

On a throw-in, the ball becomes live when:

6-1 – LIVE BALL

4-4 – BALL LOCATION, AT DISPOSAL

At disposalNot at disposal

A ball is at a player’s disposal when it is handedto a thrower or free thrower.

4-4 – BALL LOCATION, AT DISPOSALA ball is at a player’s disposal when it is caught by a thrower or free

thrower after it is bounced to him/her.

Not at disposal Not at disposal At disposal

NO TOUCH THROW-IN MECHANICS

Handing or bouncing the ball to a thrower is NOT REQUIRED

PLAYERS are required to retrieve the ball and bring it to the designated throw-in spot

All other throw-in provisions remain in effect

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MODIFICATION

NO TOUCH THROW-IN MECHANICS

AFTER the thrower secures the ball for the throw-in:

• KEEP MIMINUM 6’ DISTANCE from the thrower

• VERBALIZE and point – “that is your designated” spot and “wait for my whistle”

• SOUND the “ready” whistle, verbalize “play”, use stop clock signal, and begin the 5 second throw-in COUNT. Chop clock as appropriate.

Ball is at the disposal of the thrower once the he / she is

holding the ball over the designated spot AND the

administering official sounds the ready whistle subsequently starting the visible count.

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MODIFICATION

It is at the disposal of the thrower AND theadministering official signals READY TO PLAY

On a designated spot throw-in, the ball becomes live when:

6-1 – LIVE BALL

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4-4 – BALL LOCATION, AT DISPOSALA ball is at a player’s disposal when it is available to a player after a goal.

Generally, disposal starts when the thrower controls the ball out of bounds

and faces the court.

Disposal may start earlier if the ball is available and the throw-in team has had

ample time to start the throw-in.

4-4 – BALL LOCATION, AT DISPOSAL

A ball is at the disposal of a player when it is available to a player AFTER A GOAL (and the official begins the throw-in count).

At disposal

NO READY WHISTLE IS REQUIRED

Use Standard Mechanics

NO MODIFICATION

TIME OUT / THROW-IN SPOT

When directed by an official:

The ball may be placed on the floor by any player to hold the

throw-in spot.

One official will stand near (to mark) the ensuing throw-in spot.

Follow no-touch “ready to play” modifications to make the ball

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MODIFICATION

7-5 – RESUMPTION-OF-PLAY PROCEDURE, THROW-INS

After a time-out or intermission:1. Team A has the throw-in. The ball WAS PREVIOUSLY

PLACED on the floor at the spot of the throw-in PRIORto the time-out or intermission.

If they delay for 5 seconds, ê

Violation2. Team B has the throw-in. If they delay 5 seconds,

êViolation

3. If either team is still not ready to play, ê

Technical Foul

The free throw begins when the ball is at the disposal of the free thrower.

6-6 – FREE THROW BEGINS

The free throw begins when the ball is at the disposal of the free thrower AND the lead official signals READY TO PLAY .

6-6 – FREE THROW BEGINS

AFTER the thrower secures the ball for the free throw:

• SIGNAL and VERBALIZE the number of throws awarded from the standard position under the basket.

• VERBALIZE to thrower - “wait for my whistle”

• SOUND the “ready” whistle, verbalize “play” and back out of lane area as usual.

• Trail (or Center) official begins the ten-second COUNT and chops clock as usual.

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MODIFICATION

2-4 – REFEREE’S PREGAME DUTIES

Prior to the game and wearing a facemask, the Referee shall VISUALLY check the scorebook for roster and designated starters before the 10-minute mark.

TOUCHING or SIGNING the scorebook is not required.

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2-4 – REFEREE’S PREGAME DUTIES

SINGLE Captain, Head Coaches’ and SINGLE Official Meeting = 5 INDIVIDUALS

Verify with head coach that: 1. His/her team members’ uniforms and

equipment are legal and worn properly.

2. Participants will exhibit proper sporting behavior throughout the contest.

3. Read NJSIAA statement / card.4. Confirm or ask if there is an

appropriate health care professional covering the game.

5. NEW: Coin toss (visiting team calls) to set initial A-P arrow.

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MODIFICATION

MASK REQUIRED

GENERAL NJSIAA MODIFICATIONS / PRECAUTIONS

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MODIFICATION

MASK REQUIRED WITH 6’

COACHES / ATHLETESJACKETS NOT

REQUIRED(If worn, not to be left at

scorer’s table)

GAME BALL• Not to be used in warm-ups• Remains at Scorer’s Table• Cleaned per NFHS / NJSIAA

protocol by host school

ELECTRONIC WHISTLES(Permitted / Not Required)

NJSIAA MASK PROTOCOL

Officials are required to wear face coverings, unless doing so would inhibit the official’s health, or the official is in extreme heat outdoors, or the official is engaged in high intensity aerobic or anaerobic activities.

NJSIAA ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL

• Officials are permitted to wear gloves.• School protocols will dictate temperature checks,

questionnaires and the like.• Officials should not expect a changing area.• Officials not feeling well should turn back their

assignment and contact the school and assignor immediately.

NJSIAA BASKETBALL MODIFICATIONS (PDF)

OBJECTIVES OF MODIFICATIONS

Maintaining a Safe Social Distance from Student-Athletes and Coaches to Mitigate MUTUAL Risk

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MODIFICATION

THANK YOU

Billy MartinNJSIAA State Basketball Rules InterpreterIAABO (South Jersey) Board 196 Interpreter

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QUESTIONS ????