Welcome to the NBA Video Rulebook !

The NBA Video Rulebook website is intended to help explain the Rules of the NBA game to all interested parties - our teams, the media, and our fans.

The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. To find a specific type of play, hover your mouse cursor over the tabs at the top of the page and the drop down menus will take you to whichever play category you are seeking ! The site will be continually updated as we add new video examples, so please check back often to see what new plays have been added...

Note: The NBA Video Rulebook website is not meant to be a substitute for the Official NBA Rulebook. If there is any discrepancy in the language between the explanations listed on this site, and what is written in the Official Rulebook, the Official Rulebook takes precedence.

Site last updated on 3/5/10

New Video Plays have been added!

New Video Examples to be added to the following sections:

• Trajectory of Defender, defender jumps toward opponent

• Post Defender clamps opponent's arm
• Post Defender uses two hands
• Post Defender uses Straight arm
• Offensive Post player clamps defender's arm
• Extended arm by Offensive Post player

• Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1
• Flagrant Foul, Penalty 2

• Illegal Contact above FT line extended
• Offensive Fouls during Transition
• Loose Ball Fouls

• Discontinued Dribble on Perimeter

• Respect for the Game Technicals

• Use of Instant Replay on 2 pt. vs 3 pt. FG's
• Use of Instant Replay on Out of Bounds calls
• Use of Instant Replay on 24 Second Violations

More plays coming soon !!