Summary of Main Rule Changes 2010

Art 33 - No charge area

On any penetration play situation into the no-charge semi-circle area a contact caused by an airborne offensive player with a defensive player inside the no-charge semi-circle shall not be called as an offensive foul, unless the offensive player is illegally using his hands, arms, legs or body, when

• the offensive player is in control of the ball whilst airborne, and
• he attempts a shot or passes off, and
• the defensive player has both feet inside the no-charge semi-circle area.

The purpose of the no-charge semi-circle rule is not to reward a defensive player who has taken a position under his own basket in order to draw a charging foul against an offensive player who is in control of the ball and is penetrating towards the basket.

For the no-charge semi-circle rule to be applied:

1. The defensive player shall have both feet inside the semi-circle area (see Diagram below). The semi-circle line is not part of the semi-circle area.
2. The offensive player shall drive to the basket across the semi-circle line and attempt a shot for a field goal or a pass while airborne.

The no-charge semi-circle rule is not to be applied and any contact shall be judged according to normal regulations, e. g. cylinder principle, charge/block principle:

1. For all play situations occurring outside the no-charge semi-circle area, also developing from the area between the semi-circle area and the endline.
2. For all rebounding play situations when, after a shot for a field goal, the ball rebounds and a contact situation occurs.
3. For any illegal use of the hands, arms, legs or body by either offensive or defensive player.