Nov, 13, 1933 NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMITTEE | of the UNITED STATES and CANADA MINUTES OF THE EASTERN BASKETBALL INTERPRETATION MEETING. Meeting was held at the McALPIN HOTEL, Broadway at 34th Street, New York me eF on NOVEMBTR L1sth, 1933, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Attendence was approximately 350. Members of the Committee present were:- Messrs. -— St. John Brown Hepbron Metzdorf Salmon Swaffield Tower Chairman St. John opened the meeting and made a few intro- ductory remarks emphasizing the responsibility of coaches for the sportsmanship of his. team and spectators in his home field. Chairman St. John then called upon Dr. Brown who made a few remarks concerning place and value of definite organization, e Mr. Salmon spoke on what the Rules Committee were endeav- oring to accomplish. Chairman St. John then asked Mr. Hepbron to preside for the remainder of the meeting. Mr, Hepbron introduced Mr. Tower. Mr. Tower explained all the changes which had been made in the Rules for the season 1933-34, After a short recess, Mr. Tower declared the meeting open for discussion of the Rules. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 o'clock P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Geo, GTH/KK MINUTES - COACHES MEETING Basketball Coaches Southern half of Pacific Coast Conference met at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco on Tuesday December 20. Coaches Nibs Price, Wilbur Johns, representing Caddy Works of U.C.i.A., Sam Barry and John Bunn and Herbert Dana were present. The meeting was called for the purpose of selecting basketball officials for the conference games for 1933 and for an interpretation of the rules. This was the first meeting of this kind that the southern coaches have held and it marks a very decided forward step in the conference -for a better understanding of the rules on both the part of the coaches and the officials. It should also given an added impetus to the prevalent trend of increased interest in the game. The coaches voted to repeat such a meeting next year but to choose their officials before such a meeting and then include them in the interpretation discussions so that they would not only have the written minutes of such a meeting but in order that they would get the advantage of the different points of view and ciscussions that take place. This general plan should go far to eliminate the differences of officiating in the conference and to place the efficiency of the of- ficials on a much high level. The coaches were emphatic in their desire to consider the public which attends the contests in their deliberations. They were unanimously in favor of putting as much action into the game as possible and re- ducing to a minimum the number of delays and interruptions of the pro- gress of the game. Their interpretations and instructions to the of- ficials which follow bear out this particular feature. SPECIFIC INTERPRETATIONS Rule 8 Section 8 -- The 10 second rule. The coaches were definitely and unanimously in favor of the spirit and principle of this rule, namely an effort to eliminate stalling and delayed offensive play and to gain greater action. They however made this specific change in the technicalities of the rules; In ruling on the center line violations, decisions are to be made entirely on the basis of the intent of the team in possess- ion of the ball. Examples to explain this statement. 1. A player receives the ball from the back court while he is standing on or straddling the center line. He is according «fe to the rule in the front court. He then passes the ball to a team mate who is advancing into the front court but who when he receives the ball is touching or straddling the center line. This is to be ruled as legal because the evident intent of the player receiving the ball is to advance it and play aggressive basketball. The game is not 8 to be slowed up or interrupted because of such technicali- ties. It is the intent that is important. 2. A player is standing on the center line and receives the ball from the back court. He has advanced into the front court. A team mate is standing or straddling the center line, The ball is passed back and forth between these two players without any apparent attempt to advance the ball. This is illegal. 3. A player is standing on or straddling the center line and receives the ball from the back court. He has advanced to the front court. He pivots into the back court and a teammate comes around him into the back court and receives the ball. This is illegal. 4, A player is standing on or straddling the center line and receives the ball from the back court. He has advanced it fo the front court. As he receives the ball he pivots and then dribbles or passes into the front court or to a player moving into the front court. This is #%% legal. Rule 14 Section 12. The Pivot Play or three second rule. Here again the coaches were definitely and unanimously in favor of the spirit and principle of this rule, namely, to eliminate the great amount of crowding and rough play that is concentrated in this one spot by reason of undue delay and maneuvering on the part of other players while the pivot player stands in the lane with his back to the goal and hogs the ball, withholds it from play. With respect to the explanation on pages 29 and 30 entitled "mhe Center-pivot Play" they made the following specific ruling; The idea of the one yard distance from the pivot man at ’*the free throw line is to be discarded. Decisions on this play are to be made on the basis as to whether charging, blocking, holding, tripping or guarding from the rear has occurred as interpreted on all other plays on the court. Rule 7 Sections 8-9-10. The rules which pertain to the movement of the feet of the player. The coaches called attention to the fact that officials should study carefully and closely the different phases of the rules which pertain to traveling or the movement of the feet of the players, so that they have clearly in mind and are able to differentiate accurately all of these conditions. Too many mistakes are being made in making decisions on these rules. The officials are directed to use good common sense in making their decisions and presented the following explanation as a case in point: In pivoting the lifting of the heel or toe of the pivot foot «Su is legal. A slight sliding of the foot is not to be interpreted as illegal unless such movement becomes exaggerated and is used to evade or pull away from an opponent. If a player makes an illegal move to evade an opponent or in shooting for goal this should be called closely, but a slight shuffling of the feet or doubtful movements in the starting of a dribble under other circumstances than the two above should not be called. It is felt that they in no way affect the game and therefore the game should not be interrupted, Methods of Officiating The double-referee system is to be used in all’ conference games or all games where conference teams are concerned, © In this method both officials are instructed to make decisions anywhere on the court. Under such a plan it is to be expected that both officials will be blowing their whistles simultaneously on many plays. In order that the officials may be in a position to best cover all movements on the court it is suggested that one official move along one side line and one end and that the other official m6 take the opposite side line and end. Both officials should keep close to the play with one always ahead of the ball and the other slightly behind. It is further suggested that on shots for goal, one official cover particularly the play out in the court and around the pbint from where the shot was made while the other cover. particularly the play under and around the goal. Rule 7 Section 3. Held Balls. It is the opinion of the conference coaches that officials are calling held balls to prevent rough play and to protect themselves. This practice slows up the game and often prevents the progress of a legitimate and clever play. Special attention is called to the rule. Officials should not anticipate held balls, but should permit the ball to continue in play except where the conditions are absolute- ly complied with. Rough play or any other fouls should be properly dealt with but held balls should not be used to prevent or stop this kind of play. The conference coaches have agreed that they will not talk to officials before, during the progress of or after their games except in the presence of both coaches concerned and then only upon the in- terpretation of rules and not on questions of judgment. They further express their confidence in the officials that they have chosen and direct them to run their ball games fearlessly and consistently throughout the whole game without regards to the con- ditions of the game. These interpretations have been made as a guide to the officials and they represent the unanimous opinion of the conference coaches, * 3.W. BUNN, Secretary for the Meeting. The following is a compilation of the discussion and action on vari- ous questions concerning the Basketball Rules by the National Basketball Coaches! Association, held at the Sovereign Hotel, April 5, 1935, Chicago, Ill. l. Se 4. 6. Te 10. ll. Discussion of the size of the official basketball. Moved, seconded and passed as satisfactory. Size of the goal approved, with the following suggestion, that the incoming Officers have a Research Committee to continue to work on a 20 inch basket. Motion was made by the Eastern representatives that back stops be made of a uniform. material, to be specified in the rules. This motion was lost. Rule 10, Section 1, page 19. A motion was made and passed that the Note under this rule be made a rule to read as follows: "That a half inch broken restraining line must be drawn 3 feet inside of any court where obstructions are within 3 feet of the side line." Discussion was held concerning the rule on traveling. Motion made and passed that the present rule is satisfactory. The suggestion that the field goal made from 20 feet out in the court count as 3 points. Voted that rules concerning scoring remain as they are in the book. Suggestion that stepping out of the ring in any jumps be made a violation, rather than a technical foul. Voted that the rule should remain as it is. Suggested that stepping across the center circle line be made a technical foul, to make it wmiform with stepping out of the cir- cle to side or rear. Carried unanimously. Suggestion that when a double foul is called that the scorer re- cord the fouls but no free throws attempted. Ball to be put in play by jump ball. Voted that rule covering this be retained as it ise ; Suggestion to increase number of personal fouls for disqualifica~ tion was presented. Motion that the present rule covering per- sonal fouls be retained. Suggestion that a team fouled be allowed to decline the penalty. Motion made that some provision be incorporated in the rules, if passed, to permit refusal of the penalty and acceptance of goal, if made. Motion lost. Refer to Research Committee. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Suggested that personal foul made in the back court be re- corded against the offender but no free throw tried. Motion carried that the rule remain as written. Suggestion was made that we have a wmiform interpretation of blocking and screening, with no reference as to whether a man has or has not the ball. No action taken on this that affects new rules. The two following interpretations were voted upon and the following declared. (See diagram.) Suggestion that if the ball crosses the center line, is returned back across the line and still played in the front court before the lapse of 10 seconds it be allowed. Motion carried that 10 seconds rule remain as it stands. Suggestion that all held balls be thrown up in specified circle on the court. Motion made and passed that rule concerning held balls from the court should remain as it stands. Suggestion that back board be moved further into the court or end lines drawn further back of the present end lines was made, Motion made and passed that present court regulations remain. Suggestion concerning length of intermission, length of time out, length of time for substitutions be changed. Motion passed that rule governing these points remain as they now read. Discussion covering the center tip. Motion was made and seconded that the report on the center jump of the Southern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference be submitted to the National Rules Committee for its consideration and that this Association go on record as in favor of the modification of the center tip, as out- lined in this report. This motion was voted = "Yes", 24. "Opposed", 29. A call for a count of the vote was made with the following votes = "Yes", 29. “Ho”, 32. NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMITTEE of the United States and Canada Results of Annual Questionnaire 1935 1. Relative to jumping: (a) Is crowding around jumpers a problem in your locality? Yes 528 No 625 (b) Are too many fouls committed during jumps? Yes 598 No 744 (c) Shovld the abnormally tall player be deprived of part of his advantage? Yes 400 No 722 Concerning the rule which prohibits coaches from addressing players or offi- cials: (a) Should the present rule be retained? Yes 1002 No 123 (b) If you favor modifying the rule make suggestions on the back of this shect. 3- Would you favor making it permissible to move the baskets a specified number of feet farther in the court on courts that are at least 75 feet long? Yes 453 No 655 Has the smaller ball size which was adopted last year been satisfactory? Yes 1101 No 10 4. 5. Would you favor raising the baskets to 1l or 12 feet? Yes 125 No 1003 6. Would you favor changing the size of the basket to 20 inches in diameter? Yes 123 No 993 7. (a) Is the pivot post play in the free throw lane causing undue trouble in your locality? Yes 161 No 980 H. V (b} Would you favor some rule change which would take away the right ‘of a player in the traditional pivot post position to try for a field goal? Yes 150 No 998 8. When a player, in driving in toward the basket, is fouled but succeeds in scoring in the continuing offen- sive motion the foul should be charged against the offender but the field goal should be allowed and no free throw awarded. Would you favor such a rule? Yes 480 No 672 Relative to the traveling rule: A player in motion receives the ball and comes to a legal stride stand stop on the count of two. Do you favor retaining the present rule which does not allow a pivot from such a position? Yes 611 No 524 Comments: QUESTIONNAIRE COMMITTEE J. H. Crocker E. J. Hickox W. E. Meanwell Oswald Tower, Editor H. V. Porter, Chairman . PORTER April 19355. 11 SO. LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. PRRG ONRRE Lb of the SUB-COMMITUTEES of the NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMIT TER of the UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1954 = 1955 Executive Committee Le We St. John, Chairman Floyd A. Rowe Oswald Tower J. Howard Crocker George T. Hepbron William McK. Barber H. H. Saimon, 2, A. E. Metzdorf John Brown, Jr.,; M. D. H. A. Swaffield Committee on Research and Visual Investigation Forrest C. Allen, Chairman He Ve Porter Oswald Tower Geo. T. Hepbron Floyd A. Rowe Special Publication Committee Ae E. Metzdorf, Chairman Oswald Tower He A. Swaffield He. Hey Salmon, dh; A. Paul Menton Officials Committee John Brown, Jr.e, MD. Chairman C. Ke Beckett William McK. Barber W, I. Black George T,. Hepbron H. A. Swaffield #2 Personnel of the Sub-Committees Questionnaire Committee He V. Porter, Chairman He J. Hickox Je H. Crocker Oswald Tower Walter E. Meanwell Rules Co-Ordination Committee H. H. Salmon, Chairman Oswald Tower Floyd A. Rowe Nominating Committee (No such Committee necessary until time of meeting next April.) Committee for Permanent Organization H. H. Salmon, Jr., Chairman Entire Rules Committee Membership (See Proceedings of Meeting April 14, 1934, Reports by Chairmen - VI) FIRST MEETING OF THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (This name was adopted during the meeting) The meeting was held at the McAlpin Hotel, New York, N.Y., April 9,. 1933, at 10:10 A.M. Mr. L. W. St. John presiding. Present: George T. Hepbron H. He Salmon, Jr. W. I. Black Oswald Tower Francis Ae Schmidt Dr. W. E. Meanweli Dr. John Brown, Jr.. Floyd A. Rowe H. V. Porter William McK. Barber A. E. Metzdorf G. K. Tebell J. Howard Crocker J. Fred Bohler H. A. Swaffield A. Paul Menton Dr. Fe C. Allen Samuel Rogers = Guest I. Report of Committee on temporary organization by Chairman William McK. Barber: . A. Officers Chairman St. Jom, Le We Vice Chairman Rowe, Floyd A. Secretary Hepbron, G. T. Treasurer Metzdorf, A» E. Editor Tower, Oswald B. Executive Committee : Le W. St. John Oswald Tower H. A. Swaffield Floyd A. Rowe Dr. John Brown, Jr. Wm. McK. Barber George T. Hepbron H. H. Salmon, Jr. J. Howard Crocker A. E. Metzdorf C. Committee on Research and Visual Investigation Forrest C. Allen, Chairman H. V. Porter Dre W. E. Meanwell Floyd A. Rowe Oswald Tower H. D. Edgren George T. Hepbron D. Special Publication Committee A. E. Metzdorf, Chairman H. H. Salmon, Jr. Oswald Tower H. A. Swaffield Ae Paul Menton E. Committee for Permanent Organization H. H. Salmon, Jr., Chairman Oswald Tower F. Officials Committee Dr. John Brown, Jr., Chairman G. T. .Hepbron Gustav K. Tebell H. A. Swaffield C. E. Beckett W. I. Black G. Questionnaire Committee H. V. Porter, Chairman E. J. Hickox J. H. Crocker A. A. Schabinger F. A. Schmidt Oswald Tower H. Rules Co-Ordination Committee H. H. Salmon, Jr., Chairman Floyd Rowe Oswald Tower, Secretary II. MOTION: That report of Committee on organization, presented by Mr. Barber, be accepted. Carried - unanimous. III. Mr. Barber then outlined the duties of the following Committees: Executive Committee = To handle all business of the General Committee, particularly this year April 1, 1933 = March 51, 1934, until a more permanent set-up is completed. Committee on Research and Visual Investigation = No particu- lar duties assigned. Dr. Brown suggested that Professor H. D. Edgren of Y.M.C.A. College, Chicago, be added to the personnel of this Committee, which addition was made. Special Publication Committee = To inquire into the possi= bilities of different publication media = and a different set-up. The Chairman and members of this Committee, it was assumed, were aware of the duties involved. Committee for Permanent Organization = To prepare plans to be submitted to the General Committee meeting next year for a permanent organization. Mr. St. John, Chairman, Suggests that this Committee pre- pare: Constitution and By-Laws Statement concerning permanent committees and gen= eral make-up Articles of agreement and incorporation. Officials Committee - Officials boards to operate as hereto~ fore, except that they are financially on their own and under no obligation to the National Basketball Committee and that they do not have direct representation on the National Basketball Committee of the United States and Canada. Rules Co-Ordination Committee - To act as a clearing house for the co-ordination of all suggestions for rules revi- Sions. They will set up in workable order, for presenta- tion to the Rules Committee, suggestions for revisions. IV. In discussing the final distribution of the funds of the 1932-1933 season, now held by the Treasurer, Mr. Metzdorf, and on which the Executive Committee of the old Joint Basketball Committee had taken action, Chairman St. John pointed out that after conferring with Mr. Metzdorf, it was deemed necessary to maintain a balance in order to carry on the work of the new Com- mittee, since new funds would not be forthcoming for some time. The matter was generally discussed from the floor and the following MOTION made, second- ed and passed; That the treasurer make a three-way division of the funds in the treasury of the old organization; that $700 be distributed at once to the three organizations, the balance to be held by the treasurer of the Nation=- al Basketball Committee until such time as new funds are available, when this balance is to be distributed pro rata to the N.C.A.A., the Y.M.C.A., and the A.A.U. Carried. V. With reference to the financial distribution - after payment of all current expenses of the Rules Committee, the balance of receipts, after a suitable reserve has been established, shall be divided as follews: 50% to the National Collegiate Athletic Association 25% to the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations 10% to the Young Men's Christian Association 10% to the Amateur Athletic Union 5% to the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union VI. Mr. Tower requested that all new members on the Committee send in their photographs for inclusion in the guide this season. VII. Several suggestions were offered regarding the name of the new Com= mittee. The group finally indicated as its choice the = National Basketball Committee of the United States and Canada. VIII. ON MOTION - which was seconded and passed = it was voted to extend the privilege of translating the rules into Spanish and any other language. It is understood, however, that this statement shall appear on such copy = Translated and Printed by permission of the National Basketball Committee of the United States and Canada. IX. On suggestion of Chairman St. John = Mr. H. H. Salmon, Jr., took charge of the session dealing with revisions and modifications of the rnies. Mr. Salmon, as chairman of the Rules Co-Ordination Committee, reperted on his Com= mittee's recommendations for changes in the rules, and ON MOTION, the follow- ing rules revisions or modifications or editorial action, as indicated, were accepted. THE BASKETBALL RULES FOR 1933-1934 The following statements summarize the changes in the Basketball Rules which will go into effect next season. The exact wording cannot be given at the present time, but the substance of the changes is given herewith. Rule 14, Section 12. The words "with his back to the basket" are deleted mak-~ ing the three-second rule apply to any player who has the ball in his free throw lane, regardless of his position with respect to the basket. Rule 5, Section 4. A player may reenter the game twice. Rule 8, Section 8 (b). When the ball is in a team's front court following a jump ball, pass from out of bounds, throw for goal, or loss of possession of the ball by the opponents, only the first player of the offensive team who touches the ball may cause it to go into the back court. As soon as the ball is touched in the front court by a second player of either team, the right of the offensive team to cause the ball to go into the back court ceases until one of these four plays has recurred. Rule 10, Section 1, and Rule 14, Section 12. Whenever the ball is awarded to a team out of bounds in its front court, the referee or umpire must handle the ball before it is put into play. In the Penalty following Rule 14, Section 12, the words “on the side" are deleted, making it possible to put the ball into play on the ends of the court following violations. Rule 14, Section 13. The following interpretation is added: "Under Penalty (b), an offensive player shall not be deemed to have interfered with the ball unless he touches the basket or some part thereof. Rule 8, Section 5 (a). When the game is played in quarters the ball shall be put in play at the beginning of the second and fourth quarters as after any ordinary suspension of play; that is, as provided in Rule 1l, Section 3. Rule 7, Section 3. A statement is to be inserted cautioning officials about calling held ball too frequently and too quickly. On free throws officials will be requested not to stand in the free throw lane or in the free thrower's line of vi-~ sion; and not to blow the whistle to indicate a goal. Rule 7, Section 9, has been rewritten and will state specifically what foot movements are permitted when a player has the ball, The important change is in the following: A player who is progressing when he receives the ball may use a two-count rhythm in coming to a stop or in getting rid of the ball, the first count occurring a. as he receives the ball if one foot is in contact with the floor at the time he receives it; b. as the foot strikes the floor or as both feet strike the floor simultaneous- ly after he receives the ball if both feet are off the floor when he receives the ball. If he comes to a stop on the count of one, he may pivot on either foot; but if he uses the two counts he may pivot only on the rear foot if one foot is in advance of the other. If neither foot is in advance of the other he may lift either foot - etc., as in the old statement. In the Comments on the “Center-Pivot Play," the references to “one yard away" on the part of the defensive player are to be omitted. Front and back courts are to be required on all courts to provide for the ten- second rule. The center line is mandatory on courts 75 or more feet in length. On courts less than 75 feet long, two lines may be used, each line to be forty feet from the farther end line, thus making the front court forty feet long. In no case, however, are the lines to be inside the free throw lines; if a court is so small that this would happen, the free throw lines are to be extended to denote the front and back courts. - en X. MOTION - seconded: That a Committee of Five be appointed to investi- gate again the ideal-sized court for high school games = (the modern tendency being to use 84 x 50 courts.) Carried. This Committee, later appointed, consisted of: H. V. Porter, Chairman; F. A. Schmidt; E. J. Hickox; A. Paul Menton and Samuel Rogers. XI. Record in the minutes - That the Officials have indicated their choice for interpretation meetings rather than demonstration games. XII. Floyd Rowe made a very exhaustive, interesting and worthwhile report on Foul Analysis which he and his Committee asscciates had been studying for the past two years. This splendid report was accepted and the Committee con- tinued. XIII. Record in the minutes - That there should be a better understanding and closer cooperation between coaches and officials. Coaches should support the officials and do their utmost to discourage unsportsmanlike conduct among spectators. XIV. The consensus of opinion was that before adopting any signal system, further study should be made. ; XV. MOTION ~ seconded: That we indicate our appreciation to Mr. Salmon for the splendid manner in which he conducted the session when the revision of the rules was being considered. Carried. XVI. MOTION = seconded: That the size and weight of the ball be not changed this year, but that the matter will be discussed at the next annual meeting. Carried. Chairman St. John suggested that the Rules Coordination Committee com- municate this information to all manufacturers of basketballs. XVII. MOTION - seconded: To vote a gratuity of $5.00 to the employees of the McAlpin Hotel because of their fine cooperation to the Committee. Carried. XVIII. Chairman St. John suggested that the annual meeting of the National Basketball Committee of the United States and Canada be held on such a date as to enable the Coaches Association and other organizations to present their recommendations. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pem. George T. Hepbron Secretary Novel MeAlpin, April @, 1955, 5,30 P.M, 2.5 Pace Ge tas Gaede cod eeemeaeains bar en cores” EES 8 Te ES GE Oe EES CONS Sn COIN cannon One William Nek, Barber, Chaiyman FP. A, Setoniat Dr, John Brown, dr. agg Me Ay Suattiola a a Ht | Sse Sod Hi 3 3 Cowal tower d, foward Grecker Bac: da fi nptal, a iii i 4 gall ‘ 373332 E Hil 333 Hi ie 1 if = [ k! : Hay {i 5923 ss di 5% 3 543 #2 sy 5343 ma 8, ie Vp Stedoia ‘ rt €. t= Meeting of the Basketball Coaches of the Big Six ce at the Ds leiden in Kansas City peo. 5, 1932, a es lili: ihlia tii din tite ene oo —- ’ Menbers represented: lows State, Xansas, Nebraska, Missouri, ies tt: ws a ana - - - The 1953 basketball rules as passed by by the Joint Rules Committee were adopted in their entirety together with interpretations which have been sent out iter of the rules. Discussions during the aaaaeine were ae only for clarification and interpretation. RULE 4, ane oerintes bald may be yeot. Big Six members will use the following ls in home games: Iowa State - Rawlings Kansas -- Allen Kenaas State - Rawlings (All are of the Missouri - Wilson double-laced type) Nebraska - Wilson Oklahoma - Spalding Airy pressure is to be 13 pounds, =n > uaioss gihervise provided ty direators, w ed by directors. | eefisial‘a Uniform shal2 be the oust versioniay't and white alternate stripes on en ences RULE 8, See. & (Hote sheet § which eontains approved valinn ke af Das 1 mate by the ofiter of the vuies) Team A has bell in front court with one pass to back $ted. In case the official makes an error and calls the "pass-back” a violation the rules mike no provision as to correction of the error, INTER RETATION in Big Six games shall be as follows: Captain of team A mist protest innediat ty Rafene bait io ae) oe oir at the opposite s: sideline. Should protest be made after B has ball in it shall not be allowed, and play shall continue as f no error was made. RULE 14, See 12 (Hote attached sheets for approved rulings) Offensive p eatehes the ball with back to the basket lane. Sefore three seconds ny denne 04 ™% Passes ne 1icks the, font maien to in Ue iene, or, shen (4 The three second rule shall be enforced; i.e. the player must deliver the ball within the time limit or a Vielation called. ae a eee hase commas 20 eee (a) is to be rpret by grag ach sabathe in th 7 . fouls must 2 a epake Teste ON THR RULES -- page 30 (last sentence in rag wn ee, tes a ¢ reads * if the defensive player a tee preemie. is 1ikel way ie tae part tse peel” the latter's fFeedon of not — ore : Saapmanstie’ 3 S ieiinionne ee nee yous ae Fadiovei When defensive — ter-pivot and it ii JOINT BASKETBALL COMMITTEE Oswald Tower, Editor Andover, Massachusetts BULLETIN ON THE 1932-1933 BASKETBALL RULES Rule 14, Section 12. When a player has possession of the ball in his free throw lane with his back toward his basket, he must get the ball outside the lane within three seconds. The three-second limit applies even though he turns toward the bas- ket. In other words, the three-second count starts as soon as he takes the posi- tion described, and continues as long as he is in the free throw lane regardless of whether he is facing the basket during part of the ceunt. This ruling was made by the Executive Committee of the Joint Basketball Rules Committee October 24 me can- cels previous interpretations concerning this rule. Rule 8, Section 8. Failure to comply with the provisions of the ten-second rule is a violation, involving loss of ball te the opponents. At what point out of bounds is the ball awarded? If team A fails to get the ball out of its back court within ten seconds, the ball is awarded to team B out of bounds on the side oppo site the point where it is when the official's whistle blows to call the violation, If team A, having advanced the ball to its front court, returns the ball to its back court illegally, the violation occurs when the bald passes the center line and therefore the ball is awarded out of bounds at one end of the center line. The whistle should not be blown, however, until the ball is touched in the back court by team A, because if it is first touched by team B it continues in play and the violation is disregarded. ‘then the ball is passed back over the center line il- legally by team A and then goes out of bounds in team A's back ceurt without touch ing any player, team A has committed two violations. In this case, the ball would be awarded to team B where it went out of beurds unless team B prefers to have the ball at mid-court. In other words, team B has an option. \ t If team A receives the bail in its front court from an out of beunds pass, re- g2rdless of the out of bounds point from which the pass was made, team A may. cause the ball to go back over the center line once. The same is true if team A recdives the ball on a jump ball tap, even though the jump ball may have taken place in team A‘s back court. ! Some teams whose courts are small propese to use the ten-second rule by drawing two lines across the court, thirty-five or forty feet from either end line, in- stead of a center line. Tt is recognized that such a plan is desirable on many ccurts and the Committee does not object to it provided it is agreeable to all . teams which are scheduled to play en the courts which are so changec. State or sectional associations are authorized to make such special arrangements for teams under their jurisdiction, November 1, 1932, ae EA JOINT BASKETBALL COMMITTEE Bulletin No 2 on 1933 Basketball Rules bee 1, 1932. Since the first bulletin was issued, numercus question of sufficient eneral interest have been raised to warrant a second bulletin, The | bg interpretations de not change those of Sulletin 1, but merely Rule 14, Seo 18. When is a player considered to have his back to the besket ? The position of his feet and ahoulders determine this, If he is in a half-way position, that is, if his feet point toward the sideline end his shoulders are parallel to the sideline, hie beek is not considered to be toward the basket; but if his feet or shoulders are in any degree to- ward his back sourt feen this position, his back is toward the basket. If a player receives the ball in his free taser lame whiie hie bask 30 not toward the basket, of course the three second count does not effect him; but if he turns so that his back ia toward the basket, the three second count begins and continues, and he mast get the ball outeide the lane in less then three seconds, Oribbling the ball in the lens or passing it to another player in the lane ia not getting it outside the lane. If he passes the ball within three seconds and it is intercepted in the lane by an o— obviously he would not be penalised even though techn 7 get the ball outside the lene. Moreover, IP HE PASSES THE BALL TO A TEAMMATE WHO IS GOING IN FOR A @@% SHOT, WO PENALTY SHOUL ) , THOUGH THE THAMMATES BE IN THE LaN% and therefore the lene more than three seconds, In this ease, as in others, THE PLAYERS COMPLY WITH THE SPIRIT OF THR RULES, offielale mat exercise i iaalinacaataaaaaaa regardless of hew definitely the rules may de If a player heléing the ball with his back to his basket has one foot on or inside the lane, then pivots so that he is entirely outside the lane, and finally pivots back on or into the lane, he is subject to the three second restriction, and if the whole operation takes more than three seconds he loses the Dall. If he pivots out of the lene within three seconds and remains out, the three second rule does not apply. Rule 8, Section & ~~ When Team A has the bell in ite back court, the ten second count is continuous unless team 4 loses gontrol of the bail, and Bhll is touched by team B while out of control of 4. If a bounces the : and reeovers it, a new ten second count DOES NOT START. If a pass A is touched or even deflected by B, a now count does not start if trol of the ball remains with team A, If, however, the ball is fumbled then touched by 5, or if B intercepts it, a new count begins when A mm team A gains pe sion of the ball in its front court after a try for goal, or from ou of bounds, or from a jump ball, or recovering it from the POSSESSION of the opponents, team A may cause the bell to go beck over the center line ONCZ. Note that it must be recovered from the POSSESSLON of the opponents; it is not sufficient for team B to touch the ball while it is out of A's control, This distinetion is intentional. = advencea the ball to the front court, team A mist keep it there unlesq,. = Q aan four definite plays oceurs, es listed in the first sentence of ig paragraph. : é If team a passes the ball from its back court to its front court and t the ball is batted back or deflected back by team B, A NEY COUNT STARTS for team A, The reason for this is that team 4 has done its duty by passing the ball to the front court and the ball has returned to the back court through no fault of team A, A similar ruling would apply when team A A'S back court by teem B, Team A should not be penalized because in this case A does not cause the ball to go over the center line. Team 4, however, should not be pernitte’ to beat the rule in sny of these situations ‘by deliberately bowneing the ball off their opponemts, Bey ; ee 2 - lee 8 a i si oe eames sabe SP eta ea ne alec Seta eS a - Hotel Astor, New York City. = | November 28th, 1930. ~ Meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Of the JOINT BASKETBALL COMMITTEE, held as @ dinner meeting at the Hotel Astor, New York City, November 28th, 1930, at 5:00 P.M, , Chairman St. John Pregided. Personnel of the-Committee is as fcollows:-— : - LL, W. §t. Joann = Chairman Ralph Morgan _,Geo. T. Hepbron A. E. Metzdorf John Brown, Jr. *L. 8. Hill *Floyd A. Rowe Oswald Tower The following were invited to attend this meeting:~ : *J. H. Crocker Wm. McK, Barber ° G K. Tebel * Those prefixed with an asteroid (*) were absent. Chairman St. John introduced question of whether basket- ball could be iricluded as one of the Official Olympic Sports. : . Dischssion followed - No action taken, -. Chadrman $t. John raised question of revamping the Basket- ball Rules’ wording ~ to be made "positive" rather than "negative" as at present. Discussion followed ~ No action taken. Report of the Treasurer; copy attached hereto. M Brown-Morgan. That when the Treasurer receives $1,000 check from the American Sports Publishing Company that an apportion— ment of $600. be sent to each of the original constituent members—~ namely the Y.M.C.A., A.A.U., and N.C.A.A. Vote - - - -- - Unanimous. ‘| MOTION © Brown = Metzdorf. That the Secretary arrange for steno \ , / typist service at the 1931 meeting of the Joint Basketball Committeo, Vote ----- Unanimous. MOTION Brown - Morgan. That a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent to the Hotel Astor Management for the use of meeting room for the Eastern Basketball Interpretation Meeting and thut check for $15.00 be sent the Hotel Astor Management as a gratuity to be applied to the Employeeg' Christmas Fund. sass Vote ---.- Unaninous. Dr. John Brown, Jr., reported that a number of State De partments of Education and City High School Athletic Associations were establishing their own approved basketball officials list. Discussion followed ~- No action taken. The Committee (which was appointed at a former meeting by Chairman St. John -~ Messrs, Metzdorf and Morgan) to study income and expense of the Joint Committee were requested by the Chairman to report at the Annual Meeting of the Joint Committee in 1931. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. spectfully submitted, Re pA ss PBRON, Secy. i = sith acd aaa tala ts asain a ela HOTEL ASTOR; NEW YORK CITYs NOVEMBER 28, 1930. An EASTERN BASKETBALL INTERPRETATION MEETING Was held at the Hotel Astor, New York City, November 28, 1930. Meeting convened at 8:30 P.M. Chairman St. John presided. om a eck le lle ow “a! Members of the Joint Basketball Committee present:— L. W. St. John G. K. Tebell Wm.McK. Barber Oswald Tower A, E. Metzdorf E. Jd. Hickox G. T. Hepbron I.C. Matheny John Brown,Jr. F. W. Helm Ralph Morgan. Basketball Guides were on sale at the meeting. Attached sheets include names of those present and who signed slips. This list numbers 152 individuals. There were also a number who did not sign the slips and roughly I should gay —_ attendents was about 175 which is a little larger than usuale Following States were represented:— Connecticut New York Delaware Ohio Maryland Pennsylvania Massachusetts Virginia New Jersey Vermont. Chairman St. John introduced Dr. Brown who spoke breifly on present status of Approved Officials Organizations throughout the United States and greeted the new Brooklyn & Queens District Board (recently organized) which attended the meeting thirty (30) strong. Chairman St. John made a few opening remarks including information regarding the experiment he is about to make by the use of three (3) officials instead of two (2). Chairman St. John then introduced Oswald Tower, Editor of the Guide, who interpretated the changes to the group that were made by the Committee at their Annual Meeting in April, 1930, and which appear in the Official Guide after which the meeting was thrown open by Mr. Tower for questicns on interpretation of other Rules. Meeting closed at 10:30 P. M.. A number of those present spoke to the Secretary person- ally and volunteered their opinion that this was the best meeting we had ever held. The size of the room no doubt contributed to the comfort and pleasure of those attending. espectfully submitted, SEO. T.,.HEPBRON, Secys fy JOINT BASKETBALL RULES COMMITTEE A, E. METZDORF ~ TREASURER BANK ACCOUNT ~ UNION TRUST COMPANY, ROCHESTER, N.Y. AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 1930. BALANCE — UNION TRUST COMPANY - MARCH 31, 1930. $ 765.78 Se eerticen Sports Publishing Company - Royalty on 1929-1930 Basketball Guide $1982.55 = Less advance $1000.00 $982.55 7/18 Dr. John Brown - Chairman Basketball Officials Committes 500.00 10/6 Dr. John Brown - Chairman Basketball Officials Committee 7 300.00 1,782.55 $2,548.33 —_ TOTAL BG A. E. Metzdorf #130 43.60 5/15 Helen A. Delay 131 20.80 5/16 H. V. Porter 132 117.05 5/16 Newton Reporting Service 133 133.138 5/29 Jackson, Zaenglein & Ellis 134 75.00 8/7? Officials Committee, Dr. Brown 135 750.00 9/24 University of Pennsylvania Club 136 15.00 9/24 American Spcrts Publishing Company 137 47.13 9/24 Oswald Tower 138 500.00 : In hands of A.E.Metzdorf Treasurer 139 ~~ w In hands of A.E.Metzdorf Treasurer 140 ~~ Treasurer 141 -~— 1,701.70 BALANCE ON DEPOSIT, PER BANK STATEMENT 11/18/30 $ O00 68: $1,346.63 LIST OF PERSONS ATTENDING THE EASTERN BASKETBALL INTERPRETATION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 88, 1930, AT HOTEL ASTOR, NEW YORK CITY. CONNEC TICUT. He. A. Maffield, Fairfield High School Fairfield Official L. R..'Nixon : New ' Britain Sec'y Central Com. Bd. Official Wm. Bower ’ .. Hamden Ch'n Basketball Industrial Federation —- New Haven YMCA Burton S. Brockett é 42 West Prospect St. New Haven Church Basketball Y.M.C.A. James Es Coogan j Recreation Commission New Haven Official James J. Davin New Haven Coach and Official Joseph L, Finnegan West Haven Phy. Director & Coach High School J. E. Kneckt, Jr. New Haven Coach & Official Ira C. Matheny New Haven Rules Comm., State Phys. Director Albert Waterman New Haven Y. M. C. A. Phy. Director Geo. H. Taylor Stamford (25 Penzann Rd.) Official & Coach Wm. J. Coyle Wallingford Official CONNECTICUT (Cont'd) Francis J, Fitzgerald West Haven Supervisor of Phy. Ed. John D, te President Delaware Board Wilmington Coach & Official MARYLAND John H, Newn Baltimore Official ~ Maryland Board MASSACHUSETTS. Adam Official Oswald Tower Phillips Academy Andover Rules Committee George H. Hoyt — Boston Eastern Mass. Board Off'1 Walter H. Day Main St. Hatfield Basketball Official Western Mass. Board John R, Kalloch Smith Academy Hatfield Coach John A. Norton Milton , Eastern Assoc. of Official E. J, Hickot Springfield College Springfield Coach Robert W. Jackson 8 Woodlawn St. Springfield Official - W. Mass. Board — een MASSACHUSETTS (Cont'd) E. H. B. Myers, Secy~Treas. West. Mass. District Board Springfield Coach & Official NEW JERSEY K, E, Smuliin~~ Camden So. Jersey Board Secy. Chas. A. Brumbaugh Clifton, Eastern Assoc. — Official Samuel J. Gerstman No. Jersey Board East Orange Official Geo. T. Hepbron East Orange Rules Committes O'Connor Jersey City Official J. As Richard M. Bell 362 Grand AV. Leonia Ex-coach =— Official James A, MacIntyre 23 Speedwell Place Morristown Coach ~ Official - Pres. N.J.Board - Harold L. Kistler Director of P.E., Y.M.C.A, Newark Official Ben Silverman Lafayette St. School Newark Harry W. Baldwin New Brunswick Coach & Official Gordon M. Atkins Newton Academy Newton Dir. of Athletics J.W. Baumann 460 Franklin Av. Nutley _—_—_ NEW JERSEY (Cont*d) Thoe. Wachenfeld, Jr. 327 Main St. Orange official Ernest A. Blood Passaic Coach Archie Gcldstein Paterson Coach-Paterson State Normal School Alfred Livingstcne Eastside High School Paterson We. C. Cock 1122 Stilford Av. Plainfield Coach and Official Frank Ferguson 171 Rosemcnt Av. Trenton Pres. So. Jersey Board LeRoy Smith Trenten High School Trenton Glenn A. Stokes 24 Colony Drive East West Orange Official David Wea — Brocklyn Official Howard Anderson Brooklyn Official and Organizer E. N. Bloser Brecklyn Official John Butler Woodside, L.I. Brcoklyn Official Arthur T, Curroll Boys High School Brooklyn James D. Carlyle Brooklyn Official oeale oo NEW YORK (Cont'd) Joseph Chambers 537 -— end St. Brooklyn Ref. Officiul Carlton R. Commander Navy Y.M.C.A. Brooklyn Ref. Coach of N.Y.M.C.A, R. C. Cubbon Central Y.M.C.A. Brooklyn : Dir. of Phys. Hd, H. D. Dean 55 Hanson Pl. Brooklyn Assoc. Director Phy. Ed, Wm. B. peerson Brooklyn Official Ray. Dissetto U.S.S. Milwaukee Player George Eastely Brooklyn Official Meyer Fisher 863 St. Johns Place Brooklyn Official Hyman Gittletz 491 Powell St. Brooklyn Official Milton Gross 476 Hinsdale St. Brooklyn Official LeRey E, Haskins Blair Academy Blairstown Coash - Official Ivon E, Huffman U.S.S, Richmond Capt. of Richmond Team David Hussock Brocklyn Official and Coach NEW YORK (Continued Brooklyn Official Sol Levy Brooklyn Official and Coach J. Francis Lynch St. Francis College Brocklya Official Sam E, Magid Navy Y.M.C.A. Brooklyn Referee Walter T. McLaughlin St. Jchn's College Brooklyn Official Rebert D, McLellan Brovklyn Official Richurd H, Meehan Brocklyn Official E, M, Netter, Jr. Brooklyn Official James T. Robertson Brooklyn Official Edward Sands Brooklyn Official Elmer F, Scheddin Naval YH. C.A. Brecklyn Player Jcseph Siddron 1754 ~ West 10th St, Breoklyn Referee Wesley A. Stricliand Brooklyn © Official Ninna ao ~ ~4. = =~ NEW YORK (Cont'a) A. M, Tarantino Brooklyn Technical H-S. Brooklyn Official James S. Tedford oklyn Official Jameg F. Tobin, Jr. Brooklyn Official Chas. L. Westenberg Brooklyn Official Orlando Busino Binghamton Official Arthur L. Powell Buffalo Coach - Pres. Western N.Y. Officials Board Albert A. Johnson 96-11 40th Rd. Corona Official {Newton H.s. ) A. Z. Holley Stormking School Cornwall-—on—Hudson Coach and Official George D. Barclay 33-32 73 St. Jackson Heights, L.I. Coach Newton H.S.- Official Irving E. Brown Public Schools Great Neck, N.Y. Official Lloyd P. Jordan Hamilton Coach - Colgate University George J. Stanton Highland Official Clarence 0. Field Jr. Hobart H, S. (Principal) Hobart : Official NEW YORK (coat? a) Evariste St. Germa Island Park, L.I. Official Frank Brennan Jamaica High School Jamica Eastern Interedllegiate Leag: Enim E. Cran Kingston Official Sidney R. Covert Lynbrook H.S. Lynbrook, L.I. Coach Rex M. Cate Manhasset High School Manhasset, L,I. Coach John Dryea 212 East Main St. Middletown Referee W. Elder 22 Cortland Av. Newburgh G. Shaw 94 Fulluton Av. Newburgh R. C. E. Stevens 16 Bush Av. Newburgh A T. Cook 39 Glenwood Av. New Rochelle Official Wm. L. Ackerman Horace Mann School New York City Reg. in W. Mass. District Geo. H, A, Axworthy, Dir. Bureau of Community Service. New York University New York City Official wm =D = New YORK (cont'df Jack Ballas DeWitt Clinton H.S. New York Official Harry L. Bennett Manhattan Prep School New York Chas. J. Bieron 6th Battalion U.S.N.R. New York Referee Edward L. Bike 105 E. 19th St. New York Official John Brown, JI, 347 Madison Av. New York Rules Committee R. H. Burfel New York official Howard G. Cann N. Y. University New Yobk Coach Paul S. Cleland School of Ed. New York City Student Charles H. Trommer New York Official John P. Genty New York Official Chas. W. Hagendorn 601 Union Av. Bronx Official John W. Heaney, Jr. New York Official - Reserve list Eastern Assoc. Christian R. Huiswond New York Referee NEW YORK (Continued) A. W. Koch 6133 Tyndall Av. Riverdale Official Wm. G. Laub Bronx, New York Official - Coach Michael Levenson New York Official J. A. Maier New York University New York Asst. Coach George Pancoast 23rd St. Y.M.C.A. New York Coach Edward Sander 6th Battalion U.S.N.R. New York City Manager - Coach Wm. H. Simpson, Jr. 139 West Qlst St. New York Phys. Director - Official Walter R. Stewart 23rd St. Y.M.C.A. New York Referee Wm. T. Tewhill Horace Mann School West 246 St. New York Coach and official Nathaniel Tilem School of Education New York University Be Ye Director of Athletics Dave Tobey Savage Normal -308 W.59th St. New Yerk City Coach - Intercollegiate official olin & NEW YORK (Cont'd) Roland Wachab New York Official H. N. McElroy Oyster Bay H. 68. Oyster Bay, LI. Phys. Director Edwin R, Langer Pearl River Rockland County Official Arthur D. Hopper Pearl River Official & Coach Rockland County Dis. Bd. John S. Shourds Piermont Official - Coach Louis C, Hersman 22 Broome St. Port Jervis, Coach and Official F. W. Helm Y.M.C.A. Poughkeepsie Rules Committee Walter Campbell Rochester Official and Ccach Orlo R. Chamberlain Rye Country Day School Rye Coach Donald R. Sherwood 18 Church St. Spring Valley Official Ed. J. Kearney Syracuse Pres. Central N.Y.District Officials E, W. Donald Troy Official & Coach B. N. Williams Troy Hs. Ss Troy ~ Coach & official NEW YORK (Cont'd) George L. Kennedy Valley Stream H.S. Valley Stream, L.I. Coach Herbert J. Williamson Valley Stream H.S. Valley Stream, L,I, Coach - Jr, High. L. V. Novak U.S.Military Academy West Point Coach John H. Hcbks 9618 Jamaica Av. Woodhaven, L,I. Official Richard F. Hayes Yonkers. Westchester County Board W. L. St.JebH Ohio State University Colombus Rules Committee PENNSYLVANIA Philip ©, Jac : Philadelphia Official . Philip G. Lewis Philadelphia Official | F. P. Maguire East Stroudsburg Coach = Official S. B. Sulton George School P.O. Official ~ Coach. Peter W. Watterson Gentral Y.M.C.A. Philadelphia Director of Phys. Ed. Gus. K. Tebell -—- Rules Ccnunittee Charlottesville, Va. Harold I, O*Brien Rutland, Vermont Official