Inter-Athletic Inter-Athletic Council of Officials Council of Officials New Official’s Basketball Class Module 9 Violations
Dec 13, 2015
Inter-Athletic Council Inter-Athletic Council of Officials of Officials
New Official’s Basketball ClassModule 9
Violations
ViolationsViolationsAt the completion of this Module
the student should:◦Understand the rules on traveling
and dribbling◦Understand the differences between
Basket Interference and Goal Tending
◦Understand the mechanics on the different counting violations
Key WordsKey WordsBackcourt Closely
Guarded*Illegal DribbleHeld BallKicking/FistBasket
InterferenceGoaltendingDesignated Spot
Ball enter basket from below
Traveling*Out of BoundsThree secondsTen SecondsExcessive
Swinging Elbows
*Not Included in this Module
Backcourt ViolationsBackcourt Violations
Player shall not be the first to touch after it has been in player and team control in the frontcourt, if he/she or a teammate last touched or was touched in the frontcourt before the ball went into the backcourt
◦NEW RULE WORDING
Example: Backcourt Example: Backcourt violation violation (Where do we put the ball?)(Where do we put the ball?)
Double DribbleDouble DribblePlayer cannot dribble a second
time after first dribble ended unless control is lost because of◦ Try for field goal◦ A touch by an opponent◦ A pass or fumble which has been touched
or touched by another player
Illegal Dribble/PalmingIllegal Dribble/Palming
Palming/Carrying ◦Allowing the ball to come to rest in
on or both hands
◦Guideline: Palm facing upward More than a handshake
Held BallHeld Ball
Occurs when:◦Opponents have their hands firmly
on the ball
◦Control without undue roughness
◦Opponents prevent ball being released on a try or tap by placing hands on the ball
Goaltending/Basket Goaltending/Basket InterferenceInterferenceGoaltending
◦ Takes place during a field goal try or tap◦ Downward flight◦ Ball entirely above the basket ring◦ Possibility to enter the basket during flight
During a free throw, goaltending occurs when an opponent touches the ball outside of the cylinder
Goaltending/Basket Goaltending/Basket InterferenceInterference
Basket Interference occurs when a player◦Touches the ball….
or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within the basket
while any part of the ball is within the imaginary cylinder which has the basket ring as its lower base
while reaching through the basket from below
◦Pulls down a movable ring so that it contacts the ball before the ring returns to its original position
Basket Interference Basket Interference
Ball on the rim
Touching the Net
Offense commits violation
Ball above the rim
Pulling the RimPulling the Rim
Pulling the Rim
Rim goes back to original position
Ball hits rim before going to original position
Could be a Technical Foul
Goaltending/Basket Goaltending/Basket InterferenceInterferenceGoaltending and Basket Interference
◦ Offense or Defense can commit these violations
Goaltending on a Free Throw◦ Technical Foul
Basket Interference on a Free Throw Points awarded (opponent’s basket) Basket Cancelled (own basket)
Goaltending/Basket Goaltending/Basket InterferenceInterferenceBoth teams committing violations
◦Go to Alternating Possession
Never seen this happen
Goaltending/Basket Goaltending/Basket InterferenceInterference
Rules Myths
Goaltending involves:◦Any Slapping of the backboard ◦Slapping and vibrating the backboard
Only a technical foul if the slapping of the backboard does not involve a legitimate attempt to block a shot
Ball enter basket from Ball enter basket from belowbelow
A player shall not cause the ball to enter through the basket from below
Out of BoundsOut of BoundsA player shall not cause the ball to be
out of bounds ◦(last to touch before going out of
bounds)
A dribbler not in contact with the ball Is considered out of bounds
No player shall be located out of bounds when they touch the ball after the ball has been released on a throw in pass
Three SecondsThree Seconds
Requirements ◦Team Control◦Frontcourt status (Ball)◦ Interrupted Dribble does not end count
Allowances should be made for a player attempting to shoot the ball
Should be a rare call—Use Preventative Officiating
Ten SecondsTen SecondsA player nor team shall be in
continuous control of the ball in his or her backcourt for 10 seconds
Team Control is the main factor
Trail should always have a visual count
CountsCountsVisible Counts
◦Closely Guarded◦5 Seconds (Throw-In)◦No audible counts◦Lead in 3 Person does not have
closely guarded count
Silent Count (non visible)◦Three Seconds
Excessive Swinging Elbows Excessive Swinging Elbows or Armsor Arms
A player shall not excessively swing their arm(s) or elbow(s),
Contact does not matter to have a violation
Excessive Swinging Elbows Excessive Swinging Elbows or Armsor ArmsA player may extend arm(s) or
elbow(s) to hold the ball under chin or against body
When arm(s) or elbow(s) are from total body movement as in pivoting or movement of the ball to feinting with the ball, releasing the ball or moving to prevent a held ball or loss of control shall not be considered excessive
Violations Review Violations Review QuestionsQuestionsWhen do give the closely guarded
signal? Is it proper to call a violation for
swinging elbows if there is contact?What can you do with your pivot
foot before a dribble?When does team control end?Can you have a technical foul and
a basket count at the same time?