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Understanding New Rule Violations: NC State vs Duke Case Study
This training video reviews a specific play from the NC State vs Duke game, highlighting a recent change in officiating rules. Formerly, placing a hand on the backboard or ring to gain an advantage was classified as a Class B Technical Foul. The new rule clarifies that such actions are now deemed a violation, which affects how officials approach similar scenarios. It outlines the specific situations where this rule applies, including scoring attempts and ball security, and details the consequences of the violation, emphasizing the importance of rule familiarity for accurate adjudication. This serves as an essential resource for officials looking to enhance their understanding of current regulations.
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Play BreakDown
#51 NC State vs Duke New Rule Violation / Was a Class B Technical Foul
This play is an example of one of the new rule changes for this season. In years past this would have been a Class B Technical Foul for placing a hand on the backboard or ring to gain an advantage. New this season, this play would just be called a violation as defined:
A player may not gain assistance by using any part of the ring, net, backboard or basket support to lift, hold or gain a height advantage in an attempt to:
1. Score
2. Touch the ball (after a try has ended) in an attempt to secure the ball or
3. Block a try for goal
PENALTY: The ball shall become dead when the violation occurs. In 1 the goal shall not count. In 2 & 3, the ball is awarded to the opponent for a throw-in at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. In 3, the offended team shall be awarded the points associated with the try for goal and the ball awarded to the team not credited with the score.
Make sure to spend time in the rule book, case book and mechanics manual so plays like this are properly adjudicated.
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