NFHS BASKETBALL RULES. RULE 2_ OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES GRADED A+ UPDATED 2025/2026

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TIMER'S EQUIPMENT
If table officials agree that the time expired before the ball was in flight, the
goal shall not count.

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REFEREE'S DUTIES DURING THE GAME:
Decide matters upon which the scorer and timer disagree and correct
obvious timing errors.




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REFEREE'S PREGAME DUTIES:
Designate the official scorebook and official scorer prior to scheduled
starting time of the game.




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REFEREE'S DUTIES DURING THE GAME:
Administer the alternating-possession throw-in to the start the second,
third, and fourth quarters.




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, TIMER'S EQUIPMENT
If the table officials disagree, the goal shall count and/or the foul shall be
penalized, unless the referee has knowledge which alters such ruling.




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CORRECTABLE ERRORS:
If in Article 1e the error is made while the clock is running and the ball
dead, it must be recognized by an official before the second live ball.




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REFEREE'S PREGAME DUTIES:
Inspect and approve all equipment, including court, baskets, ball,
backboards, and scorer's and timer's signals.




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TIMER'S DUTIES
Note when each half is to start and shall notify the referee more than three
minutes before this time so the referee may notify the teams, or cause them
to be notified, at least three minutes before the half is to start.