2010-11 High School Basketball Rule Changes

[Brian G]

2010-11 NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES
2-8-5;
3-3-8
Changed the guidelines and procedures for identifying and removing a player who exhibits signs, symptoms and/or behaviors consistent with a concussion.
3-5-3a
The list of permissible headband and wristband colors was changed to include any single solid school color.
10-3-6i; 10-5-5
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
3-3-1a
NOTE;
4-34-2
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.
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.
3-5-2
Clarified the requirements for guards, casts and braces and that a protective face mask shall be worn molded to the face.
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.
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