Law 7: Head Coach and First Assistant Coach

The list gives the names and numbers of the eligible team members and names the captain, the head coach and the first assistant coach.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.1 · recall

Each head coach or the team's representative gives the list to the scorer.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.1 · recall

All team members whose names are on the scoresheet are entitled to play, even if they arrive after the start.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.1 · applied

At least 10 minutes before the start each head coach confirms the names and numbers by signing.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2 · recall

At the same time as signing, the head coach indicates the 5 players to start the game.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2 · recall

The head coach of team 'A' is the first to provide this information.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2 · recall

The first assistant coach's name must be on the scoresheet before the start; a signature is not necessary.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.7 · recall

The list is due 40 minutes before, the pre-game interval starts at 20, the signature at 10.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.1, 7.2, 8.2 · applied

Team B's coach confirms only after team A's coach has done so.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2 · applied

The list is due at least 40 minutes before the scheduled start: A is earlier, but B is the latest in time.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.1 · applied

During playing time all substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation members remain seated.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.3 · recall

Coaches may address the players verbally provided they stay within their team bench area.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.6 · recall

They may go to the table to obtain statistical information only when the ball is dead and the game clock is stopped.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.4 · recall

The head coach may communicate courteously with the referees to obtain information when the ball is dead and the clock stopped.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.5 · recall

The first assistant coach shall not communicate with the referees.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.6 · recall

The first assistant coach assumes all duties and powers of the head coach if the head coach is unable to continue.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.7 · applied

If the captain leaves the court, the head coach informs a referee of the number of the player who acts as captain.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.8 · applied

No visit to the table while the game clock is running.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.4 · applied

The first assistant takes over from the head coach; if neither can act, the captain becomes player head coach.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.7, 7.9 · recall

Either the head coach or the first assistant coach may stand, but only one of them at any given time.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.6 · applied