The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. The changes are meant to move basketball closer to a single set of rules governing how the game is played everywhere in the world. Think you know enough about the rules to get all of the questions in this quiz correct. Fibas rule change has american players super excited for. The physicality of basketball under fiba rules makes the game better, in my opinion. The changes to the official basketball rules were originally voted on by the fiba central board in april 2008, with most targeted to take effect now, following the 2010 world championships. Fiba rules and interpretations london region basketball. Note that most leagues outside of the oua ocaa use some form of modifications to the fiba rules please visit the pages specific to those leagues by using the menu above. The third period was decisive in the game when the guests needed a 2819 surge to seal the victory. Page 12 of 90 official basketball rules 2017 october 2017 rule three teams art. The 16 participating teams at the 2017 fiba asia cup did participate in the first round of the fiba basketball world cup asian qualifiers.
Rules and regulations of basketball according to fiba. In accordance with article 3335 of the fiba internal regulations, the following clubs, players, agents and coaches have been sanctioned by fiba for their failure to honour an award of the basketball arbitral tribunal. C a n a d i a n a s s o c i a t i o n o f b a s k e t b a l l o f f i c i a l s a s s o c i a t i o n c a n a d i e n n e d e s a r b i t r e s d e b a s k e t b a l l fiba rule casebook created and updated by paul deshaies cabo national interpreter with the cooperation of bill denney, bc provincial interpreter and seward neilsen, nb. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The olympic council of asia does not enforce fiba eligibility rules when it comes to naturalized players and dual citizens in the asian games. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.
Posts titles only related specifically to fiba rules. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Since it was founded in 1932, fiba has achieved a lot and seen strong development in all areas of basketball. European leagues play under slightly different game rules than we use in the u. The fiba basketball world cup is a world tournament for mens national teams held every four years. To view posts with article excerpts, please visit the fiba rules category. However, the officials shall have the full power and authority to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the fiba official basketball rules or in these fiba official interpretations. Difference between nba and fiba rules world of basketball. The fiba official basketball rules shall remain the principal document governing fiba basketball. Just finished refing a game and a unusual play happened that i couldnt find in a brief scan in the rule book and i was hoping that i could get. Fiba official basketball rules 2018 as approved by fiba central board mies, switzerland on 16th june 2018. On an inbounds play, the offensive player is not allowed to go into the key until the ball is handed to the inbounding player by the referee. This rule is now in effect for our kilsyth domestic.
Fiba internal regulations players and officials book 3. Clarification of rules pertaining to electronic equipment permitted in the bench area. Fiba official rule book 2018 great southern basketball association sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the great southern basketball association, on sportstg, the home of grassroots sport. You can check official fiba basketball rules 2010 here, or check james naismiths original rules here.
Fiba asia champions cup fiba africa basketball league fiba africa womens champions cup. This section is for those who want to download the official fiba rule book. During its meeting in july 2017, the fiba central board approved several rule changes. Fiba organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the fiba basketball world cup, the fiba world championship for women and the fiba 3x3 world tour. Current official fiba rules approved by fiba central board june 2018, that govern the game of basketball. In may 2018, the basketball federations in the micronesia region decided to adopt fiba eligibility rules for basketball players participating in the micronesian games. New, new, new fiba official basketball rules 2017, check here.
June 2014 official basketball rules 2014 page 9 of 22. From the desk of mike mcphee, oabo interpreter fiba has released the summary of the rules changes. Organising a youth event, for example, provides a perfect opportunity to support this goal, especially among younger generations. Fiba official basketball rulesfiba official interpretations fiba official basketball rules fiba official interpretations. Fiba decides, publishes and adapts the official basketball rules, which are the only basketball rules recognised internationally.
Fiba is committed to promoting and developing basketball throughout the world. A total of 2 national federations are now members, organized since 1989 into five zones. The official fiba basketball rules of the game are valid for all game situations not specifically mentioned in the 3x3 rules of the game listed below. We establish the official basketball rules as well as the regulations that govern the relationships between the different members of the basketball community. The fiba womens asia cup 2019, division a will take place from 2429 september 2019 in bengaluru, india. Official basketball rules 2014 basketball equipment. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. As the governing body of basketball, fiba is responsible for maintaining and implementing the. Fiba official basketball rules 2020 pdf download option. Read here more about the rules of the game for fiba 3x3.
Fiba released a summary of the rule changes valid as of 1 october 2017 that you will find in the attached link after this article. Main fiba official competitions, as defined in chapter i of the fiba internal book 2. The tournament, which was also the 24th edition of the biennial competition, was held in bangalore, india from october 28 to november 3. China, the host of the 2019 fiba basketball world cup, also participated in the qualifiers despite being automatically qualified for the fiba basketball world cup as hosts. That was because i missed all of the fiba rule changes from 2014. Fiba will assess the hosts longterm objectives and its plans to develop and deliver longlasting sporting legacy.
Teams compete for the naismith trophy, named in honor of basketball s americancanadian creator james naismith. Page 2 of 86 official basketball rules 2014 may 2014 3. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to basketball rules and regulations first. Fiba rule changes travelling and the 0 step youtube. Official basketball rules 2018 official interpretations. Competition schedule, results, stats, teams and players profile, news, games highlights, photos, videos and event guide. Basketball rules player positions basketball strategy basketball glossary. Ive seen little international play in my days, but the tougher the game is the more exciting.
The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. The official page of the international basketball federation brings you the best of national team competitions. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile. Sep 10, 2015 why dribbling is hard for some people, but easy for others. That being said, the rules of the game can be very complex for somebody just learning about it from the beginning. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. To view posts with article excerpts, please visit the ofsaa h. A team member is eligible to play when he has been authorised to play for a team according to the regulations, including regulations governing age limits, of the organising body of the competition. Back to sports back to basketball the rules of basketball can vary slightly depending on the level of play for example professional rules differ from college rules or where the game is played international rules are different from usa professional rules. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time.
Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. Includes videos, documents and nominations for all official fiba 3x3 events. The six 6 third placed teams will advance to play a final qualifying tournament in february 2021 and the top four 4 from this tournament will qualify for fiba asia cup 2021. Download official basketball rules 2018 pdf interpretations. Again, i took 90 minutes or so to try to fix things up and see if there were related changes in other rules that the fiba changes were mimicking which helped me clean up one section. Oct 31, 2017 check out this short video on the new fiba rule changes pertaining to travelling calls and the implementation of the control 0 step. Official basketball rules 2014 as approved by fiba central board barcelona, spain, 2nd february 2014 valid as of 1st october 2014 2. Fiba allows one naturalized player to be on the roster of a national team per game. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. The official page of 3x3 basketball brought to you by fiba international basketball federation, the world governing body for basketball. Now the time has come to take the step to the next level in order to see our sport reach new heights.
The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. The sports commitment is crucial in the activity of every boy, but also the constant presence at practice is a commitment whose failure also affects the activity of other people. Rules of wheelchair basketball iwbf international wheelchair. The fiba womens asia cup 2019, the 28th edition of the event, is split into two divisions, combining both the regions of asia and oceania. China, the host of the 2019 fiba basketball world cup, also participated in the qualifiers despite being automatically qualified for the fiba basketball world cup as. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. To develop the game of basketball in the zone and in particular to assist the nmfs assigned. Fiba, the international basketball federation, is the world governing body for basketball. Official basketball rules 2018 official interpretations 31 january 2019. Fiba defines the rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required. Aug 17, 2017 fibas rule change has american players super excited for hoops overseas new, 1 comment the new fiba traveling rule will align with the nbas rule, which is a welcome change for american players. Invented by canadian james naismith in 1891 in springfield, massachusetts, basketball was a pure creation and not a derivative game or a longevolving sport in the manner of soccer, cricket, rugby, and baseball. Previously the players in the games were subjected to. Iraq india 7594 india outscore iraq in baghdad at the fiba asia cup qualifiers 2021.
In addition to the official rules, fiba has produced an official interpretations document that aims to convert the principles and concepts of the rulebook into practical and specific situations as they might arise during a normal basketball game. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. During the time of learning basketball all the team players have to follow some rules and regulations of basketball. Rules and interpretations the current rule book and interpretation manuals covering the official fiba rules and interpretations a must have for all coaches and. Rules book corrections, interpretations and clarifications. This summary is about the most important changes with video illustrations. The 2018 fiba asia under18 championship for women was the qualifying tournament for fiba asia at the 2019 fiba under19 womens basketball world cup. India took a 2621 lead at the start and had a 6point advantage at the halftime.
Please note that some of fiba rules were changed since time when this article was written. Signify your choice of answer by circling the appropriate letter y for yes and n. However, like any sport, once played at an elite level, many additional rules intervene in order to address the many situations that may arise during a competitive game. The following documentation from them will not be released till october i. The third period was decisive in the game when the guests needed a. Fiba official rule book 2018 great southern basketball. Posts titles only related specifically to fiba rules modifications used by ofsaa high schools. At the most basic level, the rules of basketball make it an easy game to learn and a simple game to play. Founded by eight nations in 1932, we now bring together 2 national basketball federations from all over the world. May 02, 2019 basketball is a wonderful sport, and an extremely exciting one to watch whether its from home on the couch or in an arena full of thousands of people. Fiba asia is a zone within the international basketball federation fiba which contains all 44 asian fiba federations.
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