As seen on the recently-concluded William Jones Cup in Taiwan, the revisions in the rules of basketball set by FIBA last 2014 were already implemented. The new rules were clarified by the referree’s representative during the AABT tournament orientation held last September 5. The following rules will be effective for the upcoming edition of the Alumni Basketball Tournament:
No Charge Semi-circle Rule – The no-charge semi-circle rule shall be applied when the defensive player has one foot or both feet in contact with the no-charge semi-circle area. The no-charge semi-circle lines are part of the no-charge semi-circle areas.
Time-outs in the last two minutes of the game – A maximum of 2 time-outs may be granted to a team in the last 2 minutes of the 2nd half.
24-second Rule – After the ball has touched the ring of the opponents’ basket, the shot clock shall be reset to 14 seconds, if the team which regains control of the ball is the same team that was in control of the ball before the ball touched the ring.
Technical Foul Penalty – If a technical foul is committed, the opponents shall be awarded 1 free throw, plus ball possesion.
For more information, please visit the official basketball rules webpage at the FIBA website.