# Law 7: Head Coach and First Assistant Coach (FIBA Official Basketball Rules)

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The team list and the signature before the game, conduct on the bench, talking to the table and the referees, and who leads the team when the head coach cannot.

## 7.71 Before the Game

The team list, the 10-minute signature and the starting five.

### Test 1: The team list and the signature

- 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)
- Each head coach or the team's representative gives the list to the scorer. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.1)
- 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)
- At least 10 minutes before the start each head coach confirms the names and numbers by signing. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2)
- At the same time as signing, the head coach indicates the 5 players to start the game. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2)
- The head coach of team 'A' is the first to provide this information. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2)
- 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)
- 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)
- Team B's coach confirms only after team A's coach has done so. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.2)
- 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)

## 7.72 During the Game

The bench, the table, the referees, the acting captain and who takes over the team.

### Test 1: Bench conduct, the table, the referees and who takes over

- During playing time all substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation members remain seated. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.3)
- Coaches may address the players verbally provided they stay within their team bench area. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.6)
- 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)
- 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)
- The first assistant coach shall not communicate with the referees. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.6)
- 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)
- 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)
- No visit to the table while the game clock is running. (Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Art. 7.4)
- 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)
- 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)

Sources: FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2026 (v1.1), Article 7 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)

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