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]]><![CDATA[Undercuts]]>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:52:39 GMThttps://www.board34.com/blog/undercut

To all the Members please review the video, this play happened this past weekend on 11/11/2018 in a D-1 game.

Below you will find references that I will give you.

REBOUNDING Rule-4 Section 37

Article 1 Rebounding is an attempt by any player to secure possession of the ball following a Try or Tap for Goal.
Remember there is no Player or Team Control during a Rebounding Situation.

Article 2 To obtain or maintain Legal Rebounding Position, a Player may not
A, Displace, Charge, or Push an opponent
B, Extend Shoulders, Hips, Knees, or Extend the Arms or Elbows fully or partially in a Position other than Vertical so that the Freedom of Movement of an Opponent is hindered when Contact with the Arms or Elbows occurs.
C, Bend his/her Body in an Abnormal Position to Hold or Displace an Opponent
D, Violate the Principle of Vertically

Article 3 Every Player is Entitled to a Spot on the Floor, Provided the Player gets there First without Contacting an Opponent Illegally.

Rule 10 - 7 Contact, Read Article 1 and Article 2
Casebook Play Rebounding/Contact 4-37.1

Stay Healthy
Bob Polniak

]]><![CDATA[Uniforms]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 04:07:37 GMThttps://www.board34.com/blog/uniforms

The information below has been put out by the NJSIAA Rules Interpreter and the NJSIAA Assistant Director Please take note.

Please review and understand the complete uniform rule RULE 3,Article 5, Section 5 which covers

#1 sleeves (arm,knee,lower leg, compression tights) Colors that are Legal Black, White, Beige or Predominant color of the jersey and the SAME color shall be worn by ALL TEAM MEMBERS
#2 Headband, Wristband, and PRE-WRAP shall be the same solid color as above.
#3 KNEE BRACES/ANKLE BRACES do not come under the color restrictions.
#4 TEE SHIRTS must be with (No Exceptions) the Dominant color of the the uniforms.

It is the Coaches, responsibility to ensure the players are properly attired. Failure of the school to comply will be viewed as
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT and may result in sanctions.

ALL NJSIAA OFFICIALS have been instructed to enforce the requirements above. Failure to do so by the official, may result in his/her removal from State Tournament consideration.

The above must without exception be enforced on all levels (VARSITY, JV, & FROSH)

Bob Polniak
Supervisor of Officials
Board #34 (BEST in the STATE)

]]><![CDATA[Verticality]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 03:00:16 GMThttps://www.board34.com/blog/verticality

If we all use the common sense explanation of VERTICALITY it will help us all make the right call or no call.

The principle of verticality means that a player is entitled to his/her space that is occupied, plus all the vertical space above the player. Therefore if a defender has his/her arms straight above his/her head, and the offensive player with the ball jumps up and there is contact with the defender's arms, it is not considered a defensive foul. The key to Verticality is REFEREE the DEFENSE he/she will make the call or no call for you.

Robert Polniak
Supervisor of Officials

]]><![CDATA[Hand checking]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:55:57 GMThttps://www.board34.com/blog/hand-checking

The following information on HAND - CHECKING is to improve our overall understanding of what to call and when to call this foul.

Hand-checking is defined as illegal contact by a defensive player which impedes the forward and/or lateral movement of the offensive player.
Hand-checking should be dealt with early in the game, with particular attention being paid during perimeter play and drives to the basket.

Hand-checking is NOT allowed on the ball handler. Some officials have the misconception that "I'll call it if it impedes the ball handler".
This is not the direction officials are being encouraged to follow. ONE warning is given to the player, and if there is another infraction, then the foul should be called.
The following are the hand-checking guidelines for all officials.
It is a foul if:
1, A defender leaves his hand on the opponent.
2. A defender continuously places his hand(s) on an opponent.
3. A defender places two hands on an opponent.
4. A defender continually jabs an opponent.
5. An illegal arm bar is used by the defender.

Incidental contact with hand(s) that does not impede the progress of an opponent is NOT illegal. The defensive player's action of feeling for a screen that may be set to the side or to the rear is NOT illegal.

ALL PLAYERS WILL DO WHAT OFFICIALS ALLOW THEM TO DO, STOP THE HAND-CHECKING EARLY BY CALLING THE FOUL AND YOUR PROBLEMS WILL BE MINIMAL AS THE GAME ADJUSTS AND PROGRESSES.

Robert Polniak
Supervisor of Officials

]]><![CDATA[Screens - Legal and illegal]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:42:38 GMThttps://www.board34.com/blog/screens-legal-and-illegalThe following information is to help us all when making a SCREENING call or NON call. After reading this information I STRONGLY ADVISE all of you to watch one of the best video that I believe will give you a better understanding of what is LEGAL and ILLEGAL when calling a SCREEN.

A legal screen is action by a player who, without causing contact, delays or prevents an opponent from reaching a desired position. Screening situations are more difficult to administer than guarding situations.

Time and distance are factors that must be considered in each screening situation.

In all situations, except one, when the conditions of time and distance have been met, the one sure guide an official can use is that the screener must be stationary. If the screener is moving when the contact between the screener and the player being screened occurs, the screener is guilty of a blocking foul.
The only legal moving screen permitted by rule is when the screener is moving exactly the same path and direction as the player being screened.

If a screen is legally set, a player who is screened from the front or the side (within the visual field) must avoid contact with the screener by going around the screener.
If the screen is set outside the visual field, such a "blind" or "rear" screen, the screener must permit the opponent, but not to exceed, one normal step toward the screen without making contact.

Remember - screening is a fundamental part of the game and all officials must study the principles of screening by studying the rule book as well as case book situations and in doing so will become consistent in calling screening correctly.

Robert Polniak
Supervisor of Officials

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