
NFHS Introduces New Timing Rules for High School Basketball
The NFHS board has approved rule adjustments, including a three‑tenths‑second requirement and a silent count provision, to bring greater consistency to end‑of‑quarter play.
May 20, 2026
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The NFHS board has approved rule adjustments, including a three‑tenths‑second requirement and a silent count provision, to bring greater consistency to end‑of‑quarter play.

The NFHS has finalized rule changes that introduce a three‑tenths‑second clock runoff and a silent count mechanism, aiming to standardize officiating across high school basketball.

The NFHS Board of Directors has adopted a set of rule modifications aimed at standardizing timing in the closing minute of games, following a recent rules committee meeting in Indianapolis.