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FIBA - Article - 3

  • FIBA - Article - 3

    Heading: Equipment 


    "The following equipment shall be required:


    • Backstop units, consisting of:

      • Backboards

      • Baskets comprising (pressure release) rings and nets

      • Backboard support structures including padding.

    • Basketballs

    • Game clock

    • Scoreboard

    • Shot clock

    • Stopwatch or suitable (visible) devise (not the game clock) for timing time-outs

    • 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for each for the

      • shot clock operator,

      • timer.

    • Scoresheet

    • Player / head coach foul markers

    • Team foul markers

    • Alternating possession arrow

    • Floor

    • Court

    • Adequate lighting


    For a more detailed description of basketball equipment, see the Appendix on Basketball Equipment."


  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

Source & Governing Body Reference

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