Author Archives: Paul Behr

About Paul Behr

A former high school basketball coach and a former ABA basketball official. An IAABO-certified basketball official for 43 years and an IAABO Life Member. Currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. Interpreter of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina.

Quiz #430 (2025)

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1. A-1 ends the dribble and is double-teamed by B-3 and B-4. A-1 excessively swings arms/elbows while pivoting but does not contact either opponent.  The center official rules a violation on A1. T-F 2. During rebounding activity, the ball deflects off A-5’s hand and onto the floor. A-5 then catches the ball and throws the ball to the floor to… Read more »

Quiz #429 (2025)

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1. A1 is closely guarded by B-1 while dribbling in the frontcourt. After three seconds, B-2 moves within 6 feet and takes over guarding A-1 while B-1 moves away. A-1 dribbles for two more seconds while closely guarded by B-2. A1 has committed a five seconds closely guarded violation. T-F 2. In Team A’s frontcourt, dribbler A-1 has been closely… Read more »

Play of the Day 482 (2024-25)

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The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different. A-1 and B-1 begin jawing at each other as they head up the floor.  B-1 then intentionally shoves A-1.  The officials sound the whistle and no further feistiness occurs.  Handle the situation.