A team will not be subject to a 10-second backcourt violation when:
- the ball is deflected out of bounds by the defense
- there is a held ball, and the possession arrow favors the offensive team
- a technical foul is called on the offensive team while the ball is in its backcourt
The biggest difference will be the addition of four 10-minute quarters rather than two 20-minute halves.
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended the change. The NCAA has always used the two-half format prior to the new ruling.
Teams will shoot two free throws for the fifth foul in each quarter, and fouls will reset after the quarter. If a team reaches the bonus in the fourth quarter, however, the number of fouls would carry over to any overtime period.
A rule has also been approved to advance the ball to halfcourt in the last 59.9 seconds of the fourth quarter and any overtime periods after a rebound or change of possession. The committee felt the change would add excitement to the end of the game because a team would not have to travel the length of the floor.
There are also changes regarding the 10-second backcourt violation, post defense and music/bands playing during dead balls.
The committee is working on proposals regarding timeouts and media timeouts.
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