2010-11 NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES
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2-8-5; |
Changed the guidelines and procedures for identifying and removing a player who exhibits signs, symptoms and/or behaviors consistent with a concussion. |
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3-5-3a |
The list of permissible headband and wristband colors was changed to include any single solid school color. |
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10-3-6i; |
Specific rules were added to address the unsporting acts of a player leaving the playing court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust or intimidation and team members leaving the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized reason. |
2010-11 MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES
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3-3-1a |
Clarified that when a substitute is not properly reported, the players in the game at the conclusion of the quarter/when the time-out was granted shall begin play for the new quarter/after the time-out. During an intermission, all team members are bench personnel for the purpose of penalizing unsporting behavior. |
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3-4-2d |
Clarified that a school or conference logo/mascot may be located at the apex/opening of the neckline, in the corresponding area on the back of the jersey and/or in the either side insert. |
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3-5-2 |
Clarified the requirements for guards, casts and braces and that a protective face mask shall be worn molded to the face. |
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4-4-7d |
Clarified that the ball is at the disposal of a player when it is available after a goal and the official begins the throw-in count. |
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7-6-6 |
Clarified that when the ball is awarded to the wrong team, the mistake must be rectified before the throw-in ends. |
2010-11 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
1. Rules Enforcement
2. Sportsmanship
3. Perimeter Play
4. Closely-guarded Situations
5. Principle of Verticality