NFHS 2024-25 Points of Emphasis...
Warning For Delay Delaying a game and allowing it to develop into an actionless contest is not beneficial to anyone involved in interscholastic competition. One of the officials’ roles is to ensure the game maintains an appropriate pace of play, including throughout the administration of penalties, throw-ins, free throws, etc. The NFHS rules allow for officials to give an initial warning to teams that violate Rule 4-47, which defines a warning for delay as an administrative procedure by an official that is recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the head coach. Warnings may be issued for the following: • Throw-in plane violations; • Huddle by either team or contact with the free thrower that delays the administration of the free throw; • Interfering with the ball following a goal; •...
read more2024-25 BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES...
1-19: Limits the use of electronic devices used during a game for the purposes of recording and tracking stats, reviewing or diagramming plays, or other similar contest related functions. Rationale: Clarifies the type of electronic devices that are allowed during the game, prohibiting the use of voice and video recording devices worn during a contest. 2-11-11: Requires the non-official scorer(s) to compare records with the official scorer when multiple scorers are present. Rationale: Allows the official scorer to remain focused on game activity and places the responsibility of comparing scoring and other bookkeeping information on the auxiliary scorer(s). 3-3-6: Requires a player who has been injured to be removed from the game if the coach is beckoned by the official, whether the coach enters the playing area or not, or if bench personnel (i.e.,...
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Mercy Rule (PG County Middle School)...
Mercy Rule: Prince George’s County MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL The Mercy Rule for Basketball states that any time during a ball game that the point spread reaches 20 points or more, the time clock will run continuously except for time outs and injuries. That means during free-throws as well. Eisenhower Middle School: Uniforms will not have legal numbers please do not penalize them for this infraction. Drew Freeman: The correct address is: 2600 Brooks Drive, Suitland/Silver Hill, MD – Next door to Suitland HS James Madison: Home games are at Forestville located at: 3393 Donnell Drive, Forestville,...
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