The manual focuses on mechanics for a crew of five officials and includes the dosand dontsof officiating along with recommendations to ensure mechanics are consistently applied by. Officials are reminded that, when officiating a high school basketball game, the proper nfhs signals and nfhs mechanics are to be used. This manual is a teaching tool that has invaluable information. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. Feb 08, 2018 the officials manual has been revised for the 201517 seasons. Arc, lead will be nearest to the sideline for baseline throw in baseline outside the 3. Officials shall work with each other and their state associations in a constructive and. Added procedures when play is stopped for a heldball situation.
The course covers fouls against the ball handler, screening, post play, blockcharge, intentional fouls, technical fouls, and a general overview of characteristics that help to make a person a. This course was developed for officials, coaches, students, administrators and anyone that is involved or. The purpose of an approved set of mhsaa basketball officiating mechanics is twofold. Please find the latest nhfs threeperson basketball mechanics manual posted here. Positions and mechanics for crew of 7 officials all officials must have the proper equipment. This manual serves as a guide to fundamental and emerging ideas. Mechanics are the necessary tool that place officials in the proper position to enforce the rules. New trail inbounds ball for side line throw in, trail will be farthest from the offenses basket for baseline throw in, trail will be nearest to the sideline for baseline throw in inside the 3 pt. Coaching box adjustment the coaching box may now be an area of 28 feet from. Nfhs lightning guidelines 201819 pdf fhsaa football cancelledinterrupted contest information 2018 pdf older links. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Officiating basketball is designed to assist individuals in becoming a better official and improving the experience for you and the student athletes. Nfhs mechanics during the 201920 basketball season.
This manual is based on the nfhs 2016 and 2017 football game officials manual. Reviewed in the united states on september 3, 2019. Insist on a careful study of the instructions to the scorer and. Lets gain new appreciation for officials during down time. If searching for the book 2017 nfhs softball umpire mechanics manual in pdf format, in that case you come on to loyal website. The nfhs baseball case book contains the official case plays for high school baseball as approved by the nfhs baseball rules committee. Proper nfhs signals, as outlined in this manual and the rules book, are to be used exclusively. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person. These timers can be activated discretely, giving on field control of the. Mississippi high school activities preseason guides.
The national federation of state high school associations has developed an online concussion course that is free to everyone. Mechanic changes 201719 basketball officials manual update. Obtain instructions from the state associationtournament director regarding. Basketball officials manual michigan high school athletic. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm and controlled manner. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Free online concussion course available at concussion is prevalent in many sports due to the physical nature often involved in the games. The philosophy of the basketball rules is to allow two teams to play so that neither team has an unfair advantage. Sports such as soccer, basketball and baseball offer direct illustrations of the rules book, including rules references and officials signals animated mechanics videos for softball and baseball umpires video interpretation of the nfhs basketball rules book created through a partnership with the. Person mechanics field hockey track and field volleyball overlapping softball mechanics communication among officials and coaches soccer. When a held ball occurs, the covering officials must stop the clock using. Twoperson mechanics my virtual officials association.
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