Page 10 of 93 official basketball rules interpretations january 2019 art. This list is not comprehensive, especially pre1993, but contains as many rules changes and clarifications as could be compiled from past releases, rulebooks and other sources. The penalty for a backcourt foul became two shots three to make two if you are over the limit. Rulesectionarticle 482 eliminates the requirement that a team who scores a touchdown at the end of regulation of a game to kick the extra point or go for twopoint conversion if it would not affect the outcome of the game. National basketball association rule book for the 201112 season. Nba media central is a site exclusively for media who cover the nba, wnba or nba g league on a regular basis. Here is an explainer of all the rules, what they mean to the viewer and. Nba rule changes for 201718 bright side of the sun. A player who attempts a field goal may not be the first to touch the ball if it fails to touch the backboard, basket ring or another player. Official rules of the national basketball association 20152016 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20152016 10022015 2. Full list of 2017 nba rule changes approved by nba board. The jordan rules is an insightful piece into the life of michael jordan by examining the chicago bulls 199091 season.
The nba video rulebook website is intended to help explain the rules of the nba game to all interested parties our teams, the media, and our fans. Nba board of governors approves rules changes for 201819 season. The shooter can retrieve his or her own airball, if the referee considers it to be a shot. The nba board of governors today approved new language in the nba rule book that governs traveling violations. First up is the nba s blockcharge rule, which involves contact between an offensive and defensive player. Drafted by the seattle supersonics in the 2nd round 19th pick of the 1967 nba draft. The national basketball association nba is a mens professional basketball league in north america, composed of 30 teams 29 in the united states and 1 in canada. The nba doesnt have set plans for its return, but that doesnt mean it hasnt been working on contingencies. Of the national basketball association 20152016 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20152016 10022015.
Wnba board of governors approves two rules changes for. Nba commissioner adam silver speaks to the media at a news conference before game 1. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Top 25 and 1 for 202021 see who gary parrish has in his nevertooearly top 25 and 1 for next season. The leagues owners are set to approve a set of rule changes that will penalize teams. Rule book nba for 20152016 index 10022015, v1 1118. Throughout the 201112 season, we will be posting on this page explanations to some of the nba s more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. The nba is finally cracking down on james hardens fouldrawing antics the league is implementing the zaza rule and harden rule in 2017 geared toward player safety. That rule, used in the last two minutes of regulation play, provided for a jump ball, between the fouling player and the player fouled, after each successful foul throw. The league announced wednesday that the board of governors. In the 20112012 official rules of the nba you will learn the definition of what term on page 21. Sometimes the pistons would overplay jordan to keep the.
The new rules are related to the simplification of the clear path foul rule and an expanded. Page 12 of 96 official basketball rules 2018 january 2019 rule three teams art. Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 free throw clock, startunsuccessful rule section article page free throw 5 viii a 1 24. Official rules of the national basketball association 202014 inside cover for nba official rulebook 202014081620. These chairs are approved playing chairs by the nwba. Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. I cant find the 20162017 rule book but here is the 20152016 book. Rachel martin talks with journalism professor kevin blackistone about the oneanddone rule, which requires basketball players to be at least a year. From crucial blocked shots to rare alleyoops, this years nba allstar game was an homage to great basketball. Play as though it is a twoonone game, and try to score. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Tie score 5 iv 21 rule book nba for 20152016 index 10022015, v1 1118.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. The rule changes will involve lessening those pesky and tedious timeouts while improving game flow. On a throwin which goes out of bounds and is not touched by a player in the game, the ball is returned to the original throwin spot. Iv 21 rule book nba for 20152016 index 10022015, v1 1118. If you miss a shot or turn the ball over, whoever gets control of the ball becomes the offensive player, and the former offensive player switches to defense. In the 20112012 official rules of the nba you will learn. Through 201718 season alltime roster alphabetical 32 jamar abrams f 201112 20 josh adeyeye g 201718 21 maurice ager g 200910 44 alexis ajinca cha c 200910 5 kadeem allen twoway g 201718 33, 21 morris almond g 200910, 201112 15 antonio anderson g 201011, 201112 10 marcel anderson g 2014 50 chris. The uniform of each player will bear his surname on the back. Nba rules history changesclarifications implemented prior to season, except where noted note. Here are a few of my favorite rules for for 21continuous 1 on 1 on 1, tapsany other random name.
Measurements must be taken with the front castors in the forward driving position. The jordan rules were a successful defensive basketball strategy employed by the detroit pistons against michael jordan in order to limit his effectiveness on the game. The nba is getting serious about combating its dnp rest problem. The new nfl rule book contains a page that says delete.
The nbas board of governors are expected to pass rule changes for the 201819 season that include resetting the shot clock after an offensive rebound to. From comparing the endowment of the children of jordan, grant and pippen to jordans insults to stacey king, many of the anecdotes were highly entertaining. Nba draft process will be different this year a sea of. Guarding an opponent in all guarding situations, a player is entitled to any spot on the court he desires, provided he legally gets to that spot first and without contact with an opponent.
The areas identified by the lane space markings are 2 by 6 inches. Wnba board of governors approves two rules changes for 2019 season. Section icourt and dimensions the playing court shall be measured and marked as shown in the court see below a free throw lane shall be marked at each end of the court with dimensions and markings as shown on the court diagram. The nba board of governors today unanimously approved rules changes in advance of the 201819 season. Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfls football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor player and team. Nho would like to give thanks to erin amy for doing this, this is a big help to the site and a big boost to the basketball communites of the internet. Welcome to our first installment of the nba rule authority. College coaches like baseball rule for nba draft, but it. A game shall not begin unless each team has a minimum of 5 entitled players on the playing court ready to play. Adam silver wants to blow up the nbas agelimit rule. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. The nba is finally cracking down on james hardens foul. College coaches like baseball rule for nba draft, but it may not solve the big issues.
Devised by isiah thomas in 1988, the pistons strategy was to play him tough, to physically challenge him and to vary its defenses so as to try to throw him off balance. The nba approved a number of rule changes heading into the 201718 season. The nba board of governors approved a rule to decrease the number of timeouts per game in an effort to speed up the game for next season. Violations are actions by players that break a basketball rule such as traveling, stepping on the line, and back court. Section ioutofbounds a player shall not be the last to touch the ball before it goes outofbounds. A legal goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains in or passes through the net. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the united states and canada, and is widely considered to be the premier mens professional basketball league in the world. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. As byron spruell, nba president of league operations, puts it fewer stoppages and less time. Previously, the freethrow shooter was credited with one point.