Understanding New Violations in Basketball Officiating

This training video focuses on the recent changes in basketball officiating, specifically addressing the new rule that penalizes players for gaining an advantage by placing their hands on the backboard or ring. Last season, this action would have only resulted in a Class B technical foul, but under the new guidelines, it is now a violation that can affect the scoring of a play. The example highlighted in the video involves defender White #6, who places his hand on the ring while blocking a layup attempt, leading to a violation that allows for the basket to be scored. The commentary emphasizes the importance of officials maintaining situational awareness and supporting each other, particularly in challenging scenarios that may not be reviewable if missed during the game.

Play BreakDown

Last season this would have been a Class B technical foul. The new rule states that placing a hand(s) on the backboard or ring to gain an advantage will be a violation. If the defense commits this violation during a try it will result in a basket. Otherwise, it is a violation with ball awarded out of bounds to the offended team. On this play, the trailing defender White #6 places his hand on the ring and pulls it down while he blocks the lay up attempt, by rule this is a violation and we will score the basket. The common foul by White #30 will stand and Red #14 will shoot one free throw. If we didn’t call the violation on the floor, it wouldn’t be a reviewable play even if the coach wanted to challenge. This is a difficult play and it’s important for the outside of officials to have big picture awareness and help out the Lead.