FIBA Technical Fouls 2026: Category 1 vs Category 2 Explained 🏀 #fiba #basketballrules #fiba

The monolithic technical foul has been officially dismantled. Under the 2026 FIBA Official Basketball Rules, technical fouls are now bifurcated into two distinct categories separated by behavioral malice versus procedural/administrative infractions. In this video, we break down the full proportionality shift, including: • Category 1 vs Category 2 Technical Fouls: What triggers each tier? • Disqualification thresholds: Why Category 2 fouls do NOT lead to game ejections • Official floor mechanics and warning signals for referees • Scorer's table protocols (T, C, and B markings) and tracking safeguards • Instant Replay System (IRS) review criteria under Appendix F Timestamps: 00:00 - The Proportionality Shift in FIBA Rules 01:09 - Category 1: Behavioral Infractions & Bench Fouls 02:26 - Floor Mechanics & Warning Signals for Cat 1 02:54 - Scorer’s Table Protocol & Ejection Thresholds 03:52 - Category 2: Administrative Delays & Ring Hanging 05:00 - Category 2 Signals & Protocol 05:54 - Instant Replay & Video Review 06:30 - Disciplinary Matrix Summary #FIBA #FIBARules #BasketballReferee #TechnicalFoul #BasketballRules #RefereeTips #FIBA2026