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FIBA - Article - 44.3.3

  • FIBA - Article - 44.3.3

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


    "Once an error that is still correctable has been identified, and:

    • The team member involved in the correction of the error is on the team bench after being legally substituted, that team member must re-enter the court to participate in the correction of the error, at which point the given team member becomes a player.

    • Upon completion of the correction, the player may remain in the game unless a legal substitution has been requested again, in which case the player may leave the court.

    • If the team member has been excluded, disqualified, unable to play due to injury or cannot be identified, the head coach shall designate the team member to participate in the correction of the error."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

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