![]() A player is not required to maintain any specific distance from an opponent.į. A player is entitled to an erect (vertical) position even to the extent of holding her arms above her shoulders, as in post play or when double-teaming in pressing tactics.Į. A player who extends an arm, shoulder, hip or leg into the path of an opponent and thereby causes contact is not considered to have a legal position in the path of an opponent.ĭ. A player is never permitted to move into the path of an opponent after the opponent has jumped into the air.Ĭ. A player may continue to move after gaining a guarding position in the path of an opponent provided she is not moving directly or obliquely toward her opponent when contact occurs. In most guarding situations, the guard must be facing her opponent at the moment she assumes a guarding position after which no particular facing is required.ī. In all guarding situations during a dead ball, the defensive player(s) must be allowed to take a position between her opponent and the basket.Ī. In all guarding situations during a live ball, a player is entitled to any spot on the court she desires, provided that she gets to the spot first without contact with an opponent. In all guarding situations, a player is entitled to any spot on the court she desires, provided she gets to that spot first and without contact with an opponent. Therefore, contact on that hand by a defender while it is in contact with the ball is not illegal. The hand is considered "part of the ball" when it is in contact with the ball. If, however, a player attempts to play an opponent from a position where she has no reasonable chance to perform without making contact with her opponent, the responsibility is on the player in this position.ī. Contact which is incidental to an effort by a player to play an opponent, reach a loose ball, or perform normal defensive or offensive movements, should not be considered illegal. The mere fact that contact occurs does not necessarily constitute a foul. This practice eliminates the necessity for many additional rules and provides the officials the latitude and authority to adapt application of the rules to fit conditions of play in any particular game.Ī. To implement this philosophy, many of the rules are written in general terms while the need for the rule may have been created by specific play situations. ![]() A secondary purpose is to restrain players from committing acts which, if ignored, might lead to roughness even though they do not affect the immediate play. The primary purpose of penalties is to compensate a player who has been placed at a disadvantage through an illegal act of an opponent. The restrictions placed upon the player by the rules are intended to create a balance of play and equal opportunity for the defense and the offense, provide reasonable safety and protection for all players and emphasize cleverness and skill without unduly limiting freedom of action of players or teams. If all officials possess the same conception, there will be a guaranteed uniformity in the administration of all contests. Guides for Administration and Application of the RulesĮach official should have a definite and clear conception of his/her overall responsibility to include the intent and purpose of each rule. M: Expiration of Time | N: Verbal Fan Interference | O: Guidelines for Infection Control P: Dead Ball, Live Ball, Ball is Alive | Q: Taunting J: Offensive 3-Seconds | K: Player Conduct-Spectators | L: Punching,Fighting,Elbow Fouls G: Protest | H: Shattering Backboards | I: Player/Team Conduct and Dress II: Basic Principles A: Contact Situations | B: Field Goal Attempt | C: Fouls: Flagrant-Unsportsmanlikeĭ: Charging-Blocking | E: Game Cancellation | F: Physical Contact-Suspension ![]() I: Guides for Administration and Application of the Rules
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