FIBA - Article - 4.4.2
FIBA - Article - 4.4.2
Heading: Teams Sub Heading: Other equipment
"Players shall not wear (objects) that may cause injury to other players.
The following are not permitted:
Finger, hand, wrist, elbow or forearm guards, helmets, casts or breaces made of leather, plastic, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance, even if covered with soft padding.
Objects that could cut or cause abrasions (fingernails must be closely cut).
Hair accessories and jewellery.
The following are permitted:
Upper arm, thigh or lower leg protective equipment if sufficiently padded.
Arm and leg garments, including undershirts and undershorts, made of compression material.
Headgear. It shall not cover any part of the face entirely or partially (eyes, noes, lips etc.) and shall not be dangerous to the player wearing it and/or to other players. The headgear shall not have opening.closing elements around the face and/or neck and shall not have any parts extruding from its surgace.
Knee, shoulder and ankle braces.
Protector covering an injured nose, even if made of a hard material.
Non-coloured transparent mouth guard.
Spectacles, if they do not pose a danger to other players.
Wristbands and headbands, maximum of 10cm wide textile material.
Taping of arms, shoulders, legs etc.
All players on the team must have all their arm and leg compression garments including undershirt and undershorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid colour."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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