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NCAA MEN'S
BASKETBALL
OFFICIATING CLINICSArt Hyland
Secretary Rules Editor
Introduction
May 2015 Rules Committee Meeting
A. Over 25 rules changes - more considered.
B. Interaction with NABC, Officials, Media.
C. Intensity of meeting.
Philosophical
ConcernsA. Pace of Play.
B. Stoppages in Game.
C.Physical Play/Officiating.
Rules Changes
A. Restricted Area Arc (Rule 1-8) D1 - 2015; D II and
III – 2016.
B. Escape Lanes/Backboard Stanchions (Rule 1-13.4)
- Recommended only.
C. Logos/Decals on Backboard (Rule 1-17.1).
• Top of Backboard – Frame.
• Face of Backboard - post season only.
Rules Changes cont.D. Uniforms
1. Shorts (Rule 1-22.4 and 1-22.11).
a. Perceptible Majority of Color
b. No limitation on size, quantity or placement of institutional
names, nicknames, mascots, or logos
2. Jerseys (Rule 1-22.7).
a. Institutional logo also permitted in the neutral zone
b. Institutional logo and conference logo - front of jersey
3. Undergarments/Sleeves - one institutional logo/mascot on
undergarments that appear below shorts or on arm, knee, or
leg sleeves. Size limitation per 1-25.2.
Rules Changes cont.
E. Player Control Foul/ Airborne Shooter- Rule 4-15.2.a.1
F. Guarding/Secondary Defender - (Rule 4-17.4 and .6).
1. Airborne Shooter.
2. Legal Movement- backwards only.
G. Guarding - Maintaining Position (Rule 4-17.6.e).
1. Exception when moving forward on airborne player.
2. Clearly would not cause contact.
3. A. R. 89.
H. Verticality (Rule 4-38).
1. Clarify verticality rights of offense.
2. Normal basketball move.
I. Timeouts (Rule 5-14.1 and 10.a).
1. Coaches' request- live ball.
2. Reduction of 30 second and carryovers.
Rules Changes cont.
J. Timeouts (Rule 5-14.10.e).
1. 30 seconds or less - media mark for timeout.
2. First dead ball after media mark.
K. 10-Second Backcourt (Rule 9-10).
1. Reset on all stoppages except:
a. Defense causes ball to go out of bounds.
b. Offense retains possession - held ball.
c. Technical foul on offense.
2. Charged timeout to offense
3. Inadvertent whistle.
L. Shot Clock (Rule 9-11.3)-Reduced to 30 seconds.
M. Closely Guarded/Dribbling (Rule 9-14.2)-Deleted violation on dribble
Rules Changes cont.
N. Administrative Technical Fouls (Rule 10-2).1. Division line/center circle.
2. Penalty - one free throw.
O. Faking Being Fouled (Rule 10-3.1.d).1. Flagrant foul review.
2. Confirmed during review.
3. Class A technical foul.
P. Class B Technical Fouls (Rule 10-4). 1. Penalty reduced.
2. Dunking dead ball deleted.
Rules Changes cont.
Q. Class B Technical Fouls/Delays (Rule 10-4.2.g).1. Disqualified Player.
2. Injured Player.
3. End of Timeout.
4. Warnings for each.
5. Class B Technical Foul.
R. Instant Replay (Rule 11.1.3).1. Shot clock horn inaudible.
2. Use of zeroes on shot clock.
S. Instant Replay (Rule 11.2.1.b).1. Shot clock violations.
2. Successful tries only.
3. Failing to release ball.
Rules Changes cont.
T. Instant Replay/Flagrant Fouls (Rule 11-2.1.d).1. After call made.
2. Flagrant 1 or 2 Foul, Flagrant 2 Contact Technical or Contact Dead
Ball.
U. Instant Replay/Last Two Minutes (Rule 11-2.1.e).1. Last 2 minutes Second Period/Overtimes.
2. No Substitutions/Timeouts until after review.
Officiating MattersA. Officiating Philosophy.
1. Call rule as written.
2. Reduce Physicality.
3. Importance of Officiating vs. Rules.
B. Officiating Initiative.1. Supported by Rules Committee, NABC Board, and Division I Men's
Basketball Oversight Committee.
2. Rule 10-1.4; Defending Cutters, Rough Post Play, Illegal Screens and
Rebounding.
3. Putting the Initiative into Effect.
a. Coordinators.
b. Veteran Officials.
