WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2015-16 AND 2016-17 RULES Sportsmanship is a core value of the NCAA. The NCAA Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct has identified respect and integrity as two critical elements of sportsmanship and launched an awareness and action campaign at the NCAA Convention in January 2009. Athletics administrators may download materi- als and view best practices at the website below: www.NCAA.org, then click on “Fairness and Integrity,” then “Sportsmanship” and select “Resources and Best Practices.” 2016 & 2017 NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RULES NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION [ISSN 1042-3877] THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 6222 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46206-6222 317-917-6222 WWW.NCAA.ORG AUGUST 2015 Manuscript Prepared By: Jon Levinson, Secretary-Rules Editor, NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee Edited By: Rachel Seewald, Associate Director, Championships and Alliances Production By: Marcia Stubbeman, Associate Director, Print and Publishing NCAA, NCAA logo and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION are registered marks of the Association and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Association. COPYRIGHT, 1974, BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REPPRINTED: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Contents NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee ..............................................4 Rules Changes for 2016 and 2017 ...............................................................5 Areas of Concern..........................................................................................7 Significant Editorial Changes .....................................................................10 Preface ........................................................................................................12 Sportsmanship Statement ...........................................................................12 Important Information for Manufacturers/New Equipment and Apparel .........13 Court and Equipment ................................................................................13 Court Diagram ..........................................................................................16 Official NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Rule 1 — Court and Equipment .........................................................17 Rule 2 — Officials and Their Duties .....................................................31 Rule 3 — Players and Substitutes ..........................................................40 Rule 4 — Definitions ............................................................................44 Rule 5 — Scoring and Timing Regulations ...........................................58 Rule 6 — Live Ball and Dead Ball ........................................................69 Rule 7 — Out of Bounds and the Throw-in .........................................72 Rule 8 — Free Throw ...........................................................................77 Rule 9 — Violations and Penalties ........................................................81 Rule 10 — Fouls and Penalties ..............................................................90 Rule 11 — Instant Replay ................................................................... 101 Appendixes Appendix I — Fight-Reporting Procedures ......................................... 105 Appendix II — NCAA Tobacco Policy ................................................ 106 Appendix III — Officiating Guidelines ............................................... 107 Appendix IV — Foul/Penalty Chart .................................................... 111 Appendix V — Major Rules Differences ............................................. 117 Appendix VI — Concussions .............................................................. 122 Appendix VII — Accommodations/Student-Athletes with Disabilities 134 Appendix VIII — Official Women’s Basketball Signals ........................ 135 Index to Rules .......................................................................................... 144 3 NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee The chart below lists the members of the committee who voted on and approved the rules included in this edition of the book. This information is being included for historical purposes. Name Institution or Conference Term Expiration Charlene Curtis Atlantic Coast Conference 9-1-16 Brad Duckworth Alverno College 9-1-18 Becky Endicott Wichita State University 9-1-18 Joe Foley University of Arkansas, 9-1-15 Little Rock Tanya Haave Metropolitan State 9-1-15 University of Denver Greg Harnden Harding University 9-1-18 Sam Jones Waynesburg University 9-1-17 Candice Lee Vanderbilt University 9-1-17 Jon Levinson* Secretary-Rules Editor 9-1-18** Michael Shafer, University of Richmond 9-1-15 chair Curt Smyth University of New England 9-1-16 John Thurston St. Francis College Brooklyn 9-1-18 * Non-voting member ** Eligible for reappointment For a complete and current listing of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee, please go to: www.ncaa.org/playingrules Those seeking interpretations of rules or play situations may contact: Jon Levinson NCAA Women’s Basketball Secretary-Rules Editor [email protected] 201-693-7705 4 2015-16 Women’s Basketball Rules Changes Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. Backboards - Position. (Rule 1-13.4). It is recommended to provide, where possible, a 3-foot-wide lane on both sides of the basket stanchion to allow more room for players falling or running out of bounds to regain their balance. Logos/Names/Equipment - Decals. (Rule 1-17.1). To permit institutional or conference social media decals on the top edge of the backboard frame. For postseason play only, an American flag and one conference or NCAA logo is permitted in the lower corners on the front of the backboard, provided they do not exceed 5 by 8 inches. Uniforms - Shorts. (Rule 1-22.4). The perceptible majority color of the game shorts shall be the color of the neutral zone of the game jersey. Uniforms - Game Jersey. (Rule 1-22.7.a). An institutional logo, in addition to the institution’s name or mascot, is permitted in the neutral zone. Uniforms - Game Jersey. (Rule 1-22.7.c). An institutional logo and a conference logo may both appear on the front shoulder panel of the game jersey, provided they meet the size restrictions of Rule 1-25.2. Uniforms - Game Shorts. (Rule 1-22.11). Institutional names, nicknames, mascots and logos are permitted on the game shorts provided that a perceptible majority of the game shorts is the color of the neutral zone. There are no restrictions as to the size, quantity and placement of these institutional marks so long as it is readily apparent that the majority color of the shorts is the same as the neutral zone of the game jersey. Uniforms - Undergarments. (Rule 1-23.2). One institutional logo or mascot meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25.2 may appear on undergarments that extend below the game shorts. Uniforms - Arm/Knee/Lower Leg Sleeves. (Rule 1-24.4). One institutional logo or mascot meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25.2 may appear on an arm sleeve, knee sleeve or leg sleeve. Duties of Timers. (Rules 2-10.9 and 10-4.5). The time limit to replace a disqualified player is reduced to 15 seconds. When the head coach fails to replace the disqualified player before the second horn, the head coach is assessed a bench technical foul. Substitutions - Monitor Review. (Rule 3-6.1.i). Substitutions are not permitted when there is an instant replay review in the last two minutes of the game until the results of the review have been reported to both head coaches. Periods - Length. (Rule 5-6.1). Playing time for varsity games shall consist of four 10-minute periods. The intermission between the first and second and the 5 6 WOMEN'S CHANGES FOR 2016 AND 2017 third and fourth periods shall be 75 seconds in a non-media game or 75 seconds or the length of the electronic-media timeout in a media game. Timeouts Granted and Charged - Option to Advance the Ball. (Rule 5-14.2). When a timeout is charged to the offensive team during the last 59.9 seconds of the fourth period and/or any extra period, the team has the option to advance the throw-in spot to the 28-foot mark in the frontcourt on the same side of the court as the scorers’ table. Timeouts Granted and Charged - Nonmedia Team Timeouts. (Rule 5-14.9). In games not using electronic-media timeouts, each team will have three 30-second timeouts and two full timeouts (60 seconds in length). Timeouts Granted and Charged - Media Timeout Format. (Rule 5-14.10). In games using electronic-media timeouts, each team will have three 30-second timeouts and one full timeout (60 seconds in length). There is one electronic-media timeout in each period. The break between the first and second, as well as between the third and fourth periods, may be used as an electronic-media timeout. The first team-called timeout in the second half will become an electronic-media timeout. Timeouts Granted and Charged - Bands/Amplified Music. (Rule 5-14.17). Bands and/or amplified music may be played during any dead ball period. Timeouts Not Granted - Monitor Review. (Rule 5-15.1.f). Timeouts are not to be granted when there is an instant replay review in the last two