WNBA

Official Scorer: Maintains the official score and records all field goals, free throws, fouls, and timeouts; Timekeeper: Operates the game clock; Shot Clock Operator: Operates the 24-second shot clock, resetting it as required by the rules

Any player who leaves the bench area during an altercation on the court is subject to automatic suspension and fine, even if she does not participate in the altercation; Players involved in fighting are subject to ejection, fines, and suspension from subsequent games; The league office reviews al...

Backboard: Rectangular, 6 feet (1.83 m) wide by 3.5 feet (1.07 m) tall, made of transparent tempered glass with a 2-inch (5.08 cm) white border; Rim (basket): 18 inches (45.7 cm) in internal diameter, made of solid steel rod, painted orange, with a pressure-release breakaway mechanism; Rim height...

The offensive team must advance the ball past the half-court line within 10 seconds of gaining possession in the backcourt; Once the ball is established in the frontcourt (both feet of the ball-handler and the ball are past the half-court line), the offensive team may not return the ball to the b...

Traveling: Moving one's pivot foot illegally or taking more steps than the rules allow without dribbling the ball. After gathering the ball (picking up the dribble or catching a pass), the rule book defines the permitted step count before stopping, passing, or shooting.; Double dribble: Dribbling...

Basket centerline: Located 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) from the inner edge of the baseline; Backboard overhang: The inner edge of the backboard is 4 feet (1.22 m) from the baseline, with the rim extending 6 inches (15.24 cm) inward from the backboard

Each team is entitled to one Coach's Challenge per game. A coach may challenge a personal foul called on her team, a goaltending or basket interference call, or an out-of-bounds call.

The WNBA maintains a comprehensive concussion management program developed in collaboration with the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA).

The WNBA plays on a regulation NBA-size court, since league franchises share arenas with NBA teams and other tenants.

Two-point field goal (2 points): A basket made from inside the three-point arc. This includes layups, dunks, hook shots, floaters, and mid-range jump shots.; Three-point field goal (3 points): A basket made from beyond the three-point arc. The shooter's feet must be completely behind (not touchin...