If videotape replay equipment is available, who can view it for decisions?

In the context of high school basketball governed by NFHS rules, the use of videotape replay for decision-making during a game is strictly regulated. According to NFHS rules, replay equipment can only be utilized for confirming the accuracy of official decisions by the game officials, such as determining if a shot was taken before the buzzer or if a foul occurred.

Thus, no one else, including coaches or players, is allowed to view the replay for decision-making purposes. This maintains the authority of the officials on the court and ensures that the integrity of the game is upheld. The decision to restrict access to replay information is rooted in preserving the flow of the game and the officials' role in maintaining control over game proceedings.

In contrast, enabling coaches, players, or anyone else to view the replays would create confusion and potentially disrupt the game dynamics, which is why the NFHS rules clearly state that replay is not available for anyone except the officials for the purpose of correcting or confirming decisions made during the game.