FIBA Announces New Basketball Rule Changes & Clarifications Effective October 1, 2024

FIBA (International Basketball Federation) has introduced a new set of global basketball rules, set to take effect on October 1, 2024. These updates are designed to improve the game’s integrity, ensure consistency, and provide greater clarity for players, coaches, and referees.

To support the transition to these new rules, Basketball Manitoba has made the following documents available on its website:

• Official Basketball Rules 2024 - v1.0
  Valid as of October 1, 2024. This document contains the comprehensive rules for all FIBA-sanctioned basketball games worldwide.

• Official Basketball Rules 2024 Changes - v2.0a
  Highlights key updates and revisions from the previous rulebook. Effective from October 1, 2024.

• Official Basketball Rules Interpretations 2022 - v.4.1 (Yellow Tracking)
  Provides specific rule interpretations and clarifications. Valid as of July 25, 2024.

VIEW ALL CURRENT FIBA RULES DOCUMENTS

Key Rule Changes in the 2024 Official Basketball Rules:

1. Art. 1.2 Participants’ Responsibility
   Updates the responsibilities of participants during games.

2. Art. 17 Throw-In
   Adjustments to the throw-in procedure, impacting how and where the ball is returned to play.

3. Art. 31.2.4 Basket Interference (Editorial Change)
   Clarifications to the basket interference rule.

4. Art. 40 Foul Limits by a Player and Game Disqualifications
   Clarifications on the foul limits and disqualification process for players.

5. Art. 44 Correctable Error
   Clarifications to the protocol for correcting errors during the game.

6. Art. 48 Scorer and Assistant Scorer: Duties
   Clarifications for scorers and assistant scorers.

7. Appendix A Referees’ Signals
   Update to the hand signals used by referees to communicate "not in the act of shooting foul".

8. Appendix C Protest Procedure
   Clarifications for filing and resolving game protests.

9. Appendix D Classification of Teams
   Adjustments to the team "tie-breaker" process in tournaments or championships.

10. Appendix F Instant Replay System
    Clarifications to the use of the Instant Replay System (if used).

Equipment Changes in the 2024 Official Basketball Rules:

• Player Foul Markers
  New standards for foul markers (if used).

Changes to Official Interpretations:

• Art. 36 Technical Foul / Faking to be Fouled
  Updates to the interpretation of technical fouls, particularly regarding players faking to be fouled.

VIEW DETAILS ON THESE RULE CHANGES

These changes will affect all levels of play under FIBA's jurisdiction, and coaches, referees, and players need to familiarize themselves with these updates.

Visit the Basketball Manitoba website to access these documents and prepare for the upcoming season.

Additional clarifications can be submitted to the MABO "Ask the Ref" feature on the MABO website.

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