Tag: NFHS Rule 4 – Definitions
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4-6-1a & b (NEW) Basket Interference
As written in the 2025-26 NFHS Basketball Rules Book: Basket interference occurs when a player: ART. 1 … Touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within the basket. EXCEPTION: If touching the basket involves contact with the net only, the official must determine if Read more
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4-22-1 & 2 Goaltending
As written in the 2025-26 NFHS Basketball Rules Book: Goaltending occurs when: ART. 1 … A defensive player touches the ball during a try or tap for field goal while the ball is in its downward flight entirely above the basket ring level, has the possibility of entering the basket in flight and is not Read more
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4-22-3 (NEW) Goaltending
As written in the 2025-26 NFHS Basketball Rules Book: Goaltending occurs when: ART. 1 … A defensive player touches the ball during a try or tap for field goal while the ball is in its downward flight entirely above the basket ring level, has the possibility of entering the basket in flight and is not Read more
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4-34-1 Players/Bench Personnel/Substitutes/Team Members
As written in the 2025-26 NFHS Basketball Rules Book: ART. 1 … A player is one of five team members who are legally on the court at any given time, except during time-outs or intermissions. ART. 2 … Bench personnel are all individuals who are part or affiliated with a team, including, but not limited Read more