Official Basketball Rules Interpretations (2nd Edition, Feb 2018).pdf

Key sections include:

- Players and Injury (Art. 5): Addresses player eligibility and handling of injuries during gameplay.
- Coaches: Duties and Powers (Art. 7): Defines the roles and authority of coaches, including their interaction with officials.
- Playing Time, Tied Scores, and Extra Periods (Art. 8): Specifies rules for game duration, tie games, and overtime procedures.
- Beginning and End of Periods (Art. 9): Outlines when periods commence and conclude, including halftimes and game restarts.
- Status of the Ball (Art. 10): Defines how the ball is considered in play, out of bounds, or dead.
- Jump Ball and Alternating Possession (Art. 12): Explains procedures for jump balls, including when they are awarded and how possession is determined.
- Control of the Ball (Art. 14): Clarifies what constitutes control of the ball by a player.
- Player in the Act of Shooting (Art. 15): Defines when a player is considered to be shooting, impacting rules around fouls and contact.
- Goal: When Made and Its Value (Art. 16): Details the criteria for a made goal and its corresponding point value.
- Throw-in (Art. 17): Describes how the ball is reintroduced into play after it has crossed the touchline or out-of-bounds line.
- Time-out / Substitution (Art. 18/19): Regulates the use of time-outs and player substitutions during gameplay.
- Player Out-of-Bounds and Ball Out-of-Bounds (Art. 23): Defines scenarios where a player or the ball is out of bounds.
- Dribbling (Art. 24), Travelling (Art. 25), 8 Seconds (Art. 28), and 24 Seconds Rules (Art. 29/50): Outlines specific gameplay restrictions, including dribbling rules, time limits for offensive possession, and related penalties.
- Ball Returned to the Backcourt (Art. 30): Specifies procedures when the ball returns to the backcourt after a shot or other event.
- Goaltending and Interference (Art. 31): Defines illegal actions by players or coaches that interfere with shooting attempts.
- Contact: General Principles (Art. 33), Double Fouls (Art. 35), Technical Fouls (Art. 36), Unsportsmanlike Fouls (Art. 37), Disqualifying Fouls (Art. 38), and Fighting (Art. 39): Addresses various types of fouls, their penalties, and prohibited conduct.
- Special Situations (Art. 42): Covers unique gameplay scenarios not explicitly covered in other rules.
- Correctable Errors (Art. 44): Outlines mistakes by officials that can be rectified during the game.
- Crew Chief: Duties and Powers (Art. 46): Defines the role and authority of the crew chief, the primary on-court official.

The document also includes diagrams (1-4) illustrating key concepts like goal-scoring, ball contact with the ring, and player positioning. These rules aim to ensure fair and consistent gameplay in basketball competitions.