FIBA Official Basketball rules 2022

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Enter on the reverse side of the scoresheet, in the dressing room before signing the scoresheet: • Any forfeit or disqualifying foul, • Any unsportsmanlike behaviour by team members, head coaches, assistant coaches and accompanying delegation members that occurs prior to the 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start, or between the end of the game and the approval and signing of the scoresheet. In such a case, the crew chief (or commissioner, if present) must send a detailed report to the organising body of the competition. Make the final decision whenever necessary or when the referees disagree. To make a final decision he/she may consult the umpire(s), the commissioner, if present, and/or the table officials. For games where the Instant Replay System is used refer to Appendix F. After being notified by the timer, blow his/her whistle before the first and third quarter when 3 minutes and 1.5 minutes remain until the start of the quarter. The crew chief shall also blow his/her whistle before the second and fourth quarter and each overtime when 30 seconds remain until the start of the quarter and overtime. Have the power to make decisions on any point not specifically covered by these rules. The referees shall have the power to make decisions on infractions of the rules committed either within or outside the boundary lines including the areas of the floor near the scorer's table, the team benches and the areas immediately behind the lines. The referees shall blow their whistles when an infraction of the rules occurs, a quarter or overtime ends or the referees find it necessary to stop the game. The referees shall not blow their whistles after a successful goal, a successful free throw or when the ball becomes live. When deciding on an infraction, the referees shall, in each instance, have regard for and consider the following fundamental principles: • The spirit and intent of the rules and the need to uphold the integrity of the game. • Consistency in application of the concept of 'advantage/disadvantage'. The referees should not seek to interrupt the flow of the game unnecessarily in order to penalise incidental personal contact which does not give the player responsible an advantage nor place his/her opponent at a disadvantage. • Consistency in the application of common sense to each game, bearing in mind the abilities of the players concerned and their attitude and conduct during the game. • Consistency in the maintenance of a balance between game control and game flow, having a 'feeling' for what the participants are trying to do and calling what is right for the game. Should a protest be filed by one of the teams, the crew chief (or commissioner, if present) shall, upon receipt of the protest reasons, report in writing the incident to the organising body of the competition. If a referee is injured or for any other reason cannot continue to perform his/her duties within 5 minutes of the incident, the game shall be resumed. The remaining

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