Publishing for technology dummies andy cummings, vice president and publisher, dummies technologygeneral user. Many of the coaches in youth basketball leagues today are parents of the players volunteering their time to coach the team. These quizzes are created annually by referee magazine editors. Whether youre new to the sport and looking for some guidance or youre a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, coaching basketball for dummies will help you command the court with confidence. The game begins with one player from either team at center court. By the final buzzer, youll have pulled down pointers on how to play the game, how to look good on the court, how to coach it, how to watch it, how to strategize, and even how to talk trash on the playground.
Running into a player that has possession of the ball. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person and 3person crews revised 06012016, approved for use for the 201617 season. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations. Basketball for dummies by richard phelps overdrive.
Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. Even two players can play and have fun with basketball. It includes mantoman plays, zone plays, out of bounds plays, and end of game plays. Basketball is the most popular participatory sport in the united states even more popular than angry birds. Richard digger phelps is the former coach of the notre dame fighting irish mens basketball team. Coaching basketball for dummies, mini edition by national. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Leadership books are probably another safe assumption.
The information on the following pages is designed to guide you through the season and includes the rules unique to upward basketball. National basketball association nba has some rules and regulations that must be strictly observed when playing the game. By joe drape it is the story of the smith center high school football team, coaches and community. Once youve mastered the rules, practice enforcing them when you watch basketball on tv, even using the hand signals to help you learn how to execute them.
Stepping into the freethrow lane before the ball hits the rim on a. It is essential that every referee purchase the official fiba rule book, and have a complete understanding of the rules. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. National federation of state high school associations. The rules are majorly determined by the international basketball federation commission is the determiner of these rules internationally. Referee manual the official should maintain a nonbias control of the game. The user of this e book is prohibited to reuse, retain, copy, distribute, or.
Communicating with players during play will help them improve their game on the court. Having that kind of foundation will help when you start seriously thinking about officiating games. How to become a basketball referee become a referee. It is quite common for ex basketball players at various level to think i could use all my experience, i could be a coach. Jul 26, 2018 bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. Coaching basketball for dummies by the national alliance. I have been coaching younger children for 4 years, and i wanted to get some new drills that i could use during practices. By the national alliance for youth sports, greg bach. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Mens basketball rules of the game the official site of. Former notre dame head coach digger phelps begins with the fundamentals and quickly moves up court from there.
A complete list of basketball fouls and violations. Basket a hoop or basket with net around its circumference and of 18 inch diameter is firmly hung horizontally from a rectangular backboard of 3. Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in maintaining direct contact with a sport which has worldwide appeal. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. Two centuries later, rugby football has evolved into the.
Oct 17, 2019 201920 nba guide links open up in pdf format nba guide 201920 official nba guide pdf nba officials media guide 201920 pdf nba rulebook 201819. Fiba referee department plans trainingfitness programmes for referees to prepare and maintain their fitness prior and during the basketball season. Each person is an individual and training progammes are much more appropriate if the input data of individual is at the disposal. Basketball is the most popular sport sponsored by the ahsaa, which is a member of the national federation. The primary aim is to introduce novice basketball coaches to the game of basketball and give a basic guide for coaches to teach the skills of the game, team structure, basic coaching, rules and a guide for training sessions are also included in this booklet. This is an 85 page ebook with 32 of our favorite basketball plays. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate.
Its use as the only official scoring form, especially for all collegiate games, will standardize basketball scoring and assure a proper and complete record of all games played, whether home or away. All the content and graphics published in this e book are the property of tutorials point i pvt. So whether youre a basketball player or a basketball fan, youre in with the popular crowd. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. Basketball for dummies by richard phelps, paperback barnes. Official high school federation basketball rules and. Besides knowing all the rules and regulations of basketball, understanding the fouls and violations is also necessary. Basketball for dummies is a valuable resource to the many fans of this beloved sport, covering everything from players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations. The fouls are totaled up and logged in by the scorekeeper in the official score book. If you need study tools, visit your sport in the referee training center. To become a basketball referee, study the rules of the sport online or by reading official rulebooks so youre a basketball expert. These guidelines manage the play, procedures and presiding over the game. This new edition of basketball for dummies not only covers the rules and regulations of the nba, but offers coverage on the wnba, ncaa, and international basketball leagues.
There will be a two minute break between quarters and four minute break at half. Coaching basketball for dummies cheat sheet dummies. These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game. Whether youre a basketball player or a courtside spectator, basketball for dummies gives you everything you need to truly appreciate the sport. Soccer is a game played by two teams with 11 players each on a field with a goal for each team. Basketball rules for beginners level 0 2009 this booklet is an introduction to the rules of basketball. National basketball association key dates replay center nba. Index the basketball court 2 rules a coach needs to know 3.
Basketball rules see fiba internal regulations, book 2. Coaching basketball for dummies is a clearly written, cleverly organized handbook for anyone who wishes to become a basketball coach, especially for wouldbe coaches of young players. Basketball is a simple game, it doesnt require any equipment other than a hoop, a ball and a flat court. Referee hand signals and cheat sheet types t iprocedural, ppersonal foul, ttechnical foul signal text penalty t duration comments timeout. Basketball for dummies, 3rd edition richard phelps. Coaching basketball for dummies, mini edition ebook written by national alliance for youth sports. Park your car in a welllit area near the building in which you dress. Being a basketball coach involves always being prepared for practice and running a practice thats fun and productive.
Violations are actions by players that break a basketball rule such as. There are also some very good points at the begining of the book on. It is the referees job to talk to players during the game. For about 99% of the group, officiating is a satisfying avocation. So keep reading, because by the end of this article, youll be up to speed on all the basketball rules so you can teach your players and help them develop throughout the season. Learn the rules of the game and, if you can get your hands on one, pick up a video or book about basketball officiating to learn the basics. Free basketball coaching ebooks with 72 great drills, 32. Basketball basics is intended to inspire and motivate you to improve your understanding. The winner of a game of basketball is determined by the team scoring the greater number. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2. If necessary, only one over time period of four minutes can be played. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos.
This handbook is designed to provide you with everything you need to be successful as an upward basketball referee. When i was the director of the southern california basketball academy, i would take a few minutes during each session to speak to my students about different aspects of. He has been selected to work 10 ncaa womens tournaments and 2 ncaa mens tournaments. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue on this beloved sport. It is the referee s job to talk to players during the game. New trail inbounds ball for side line throw in, trail will be farthest from the offenses basket. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. Mantoman defense complete coaching guide the traditional mantoman defense is by far the most common defense in the game of basketball today. They are based on high school rules and are intended to help officials test their knowledge.
New language in rule book regarding traveling nba replay archive. Veteran nba referee monty mccutchen this revised mhsaa mechanics manual for 201617, is it perfect. Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. From players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations, and equipment, this handson, friendly guide is a slamdunk of information and insight for anyone who loves basketball. Basketball for dummies is another slam dunk in the dummies series.
The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. As an upward basketball referee, you serve as an onthefloor coach, teacher, and encourager. Coaching basketball for dummies by the national alliance for. Mantoman defense complete coaching guide basketball.
The official ncaa basketball scorebook is published and distributed by the ncaa to provide coaches and officials with a uniform, official scorebook. The national basketball association nba, with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league and arguably the most viewed american sport in the world. So youre thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball. During the first half, as you are about to administer the first of. The idea is to gain respect of all involved in the contest accept criticism and praise in the same manner and never hesitate to ask for assistance. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Running into a defender that has established position. As i read the book it reminded me of some of the reasons why people become coaches, what the real value is for kids participating in sports, and renewed my focus upon those things which sometimes gets sidelined when dealing with coaches and parents who are focused on different.
Pro shooting secrets you will discover many scenes and quotes from the motion picture industry that will correlate training and shooting which will further enhance my points. Jump ball a referee may call for a jump ball to deal. Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance their working knowledge of the current game rules. New trail inbounds ball for side line throw in, trail will be farthest from the offenses basket for baseline throw in, trail will be nearest to the sideline for baseline throw in inside the 3 pt. I f youve officiated for any length of time, youve probably heard most of these basics of our avocation before, but they bear repeating and are great points to pass on to youth or new officials pregame. Which of the following is an explanation of the charging foul. Upward basketball 3 referee handbook welcome to upward basketball.
This is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. Coaching basketball for dummies the national alliance. Composition services gerry fahey, vice president of production services. The book includes a good mix of simple and advanced plays that can be used by both youth and advanced coaches. Because basketball referee training and certification is done on a state by state basis, you must go to the website which handles high school sports in your own state to find information about how to become a basketball referee. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and player. Often the referee can stop a violation before it happens by talking to the players. This book has a really good outline of offense, defense, rebounding and practice drills. Its the most popular team sport on the planet, a fastpaced game with few breaks and one simple aim to score a goal. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person and 3person crews revised 06012016, approved for use for the 201617 season 1. Allow ample time to get there well in advance of game time. Bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. This is especially true as players progress to a higher level of competition.
437 127 702 248 547 620 1201 1317 1248 1296 484 1377 1351 1204 103 342 1202 93 142 200 1410 109 575 1039 954 1341 1163 30 1210 1000