Rule Changes The rule changes that were proposed by the Technical Commission in May 2003 were accepted: -The 24 second rule: Whilst a shot from the court, the ball is in the air and the 24 second signal sounds, if the ball touches the rim, the game will no longer be stopped. -Timeouts: Five (5) charged time outs may be granted to each team during normal playing time, two (2) charged time outs anytime during the first half (1st and 2nd periods) and three (3) charged time outs any time during the second half (3rd and 4th periods). The time out rules for overtime are unchanged. -Jump balls: Except for the beginning of the 1st and 2nd half and any overtime, all jump balls are eliminated and managed according to the alternating possession rule. The changes are to be implemented as of October 1, 2003 at the latest. However, if desired by the FIBA Zone Commissions these rules may be applied competition in particular the Olympic Qualifiers to be held this summer. The following will be implemented for the 2004 -2005 season: -The three-men officiating at main FIBA official competitions as of the 2004 -2005 season after the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece The use of a smaller ball for women's basketball will be further examined by the Commission for Women's Basketball in October 2003, before the Central board takes a final decision on this rule change. --

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