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North Texas Basketball Officials Association (NTBOA)

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Swinging Elbows

Over the last few years it seems like rough play has been a point of emphasis mainly as a result of officials not calling enough fouls. During that time, new violations have been put in place to help curb rough play. One example is excessively swinging elbows. Rule 9.13 states:

A player shall not excessively swing his/her arms(s) or elbow(s), even without contacting an opponent. A player may extend arm(s) or elbow(s) to hold the ball under the chin or against the body. Action of arm(s) and elbow(s) resulting from total body movements as in pivoting or movement of the ball incidental to feinting with it, releasing it, or moving it to prevent a held ball or loss of control shall not be considered excessive.

The penalty for committing this violation is the ball is dead when the violation occurs and is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation. (See 6-7-9 Exception d)

Calling a violation can be a good tool in preventing rough play. One example of this play is if the ball has been released on a field-goal try or tap by A1 towards A's basket: (a) A2, or (b) B1, excessively swings arm(s) or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball goes through the basket.

RULING: In (a), the official will sound the whistle immediately for a violation. The ball is dead, the goal is not scored. In (b), the ball is dead when the try ends. The goal is scored and Team A is awarded a throw-in at the spot closest to the violation. (6-7-9 Exception d)

Click Here for Rule Book Reference 9.13

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