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FIBA - Article - 44.3.1

  • FIBA - Article - 44.3.1

    Heading: Correctable Errors     Sub Heading: Catergory 1 - General procedures


    "To be correctable, the errors must be identified by the referees, commissioner, if present or table officials as follows:

    • If the error occurs before the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter, the error must be corrected before 2:00 minutes or less are remaining on the game clock.

    • If the error occurs before the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter, but the referees stop the game for the first time with 2:00 minutes or less remaining on the game clock, the error must be corrected before the ball becomes live again.

    • If the error occurs after the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter or in an overtime, the error must be corrected before the ball becomes live after the first time the referees have stopped the game for any reason following the error."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

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