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 #501 (2026)

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1. A1 attempts a “3” point shot, B1 slaps the ball on its downward flight that has a chance to enter. The Center Official awards Team A “3” points. T-F 2. Only the defensive team can goaltend? T-F 3. On a free throw, you can have goaltending on its upward or downward flight. T-F 4. Basket interference includes slapping the… Read more »

Quiz #500 (2026)

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1. Prior to B1 attempting the first of two free throws, A6 reports to the scorer’s table to replace A1. The trail official beckons A6 into the game. Is the trail official correct? Yes-No 2. Substitutions between halves may be made by the substitute or a team representative. T-F 3. A1 is performing a throw-in and throws a pass to… Read more »

Quiz #499 (2026)

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1. A1 the jumper taps the ball more than twice. Should the game clock start. Yes-No. 2. A1 taps the ball on its way up, should the game clock start. Yes-No. 3. The clock shows 33.4 seconds left.  A-1 throw-in pass is blocked by B-1 down onto the boundary line.  The clock still shows 33.4 seconds left.  Handle the situation…. Read more »

Quiz #498 (2026)

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1.A1 is performing a throw-in, A1 throws a pass to A3 and the pass is missed (never touched) and lodges in the basket. The game will continue with the AP Arrow. T-F 2. A1 attempts a try, the ball is on the top of the ring when A3 and B3 simultaneously touch the ball. This is double basket-interference and the… Read more »

Quiz #497 (2026)

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1. What backboards are legal for an NFHS game: A. 6 X 4 B. 6 X 3 1/2 C. Fan-Shaped backboard that is 54 inches wide D. All of the Above. 2. Tinted backboards are allowed? T-F 3. Backboards must be transparent. T-F 4. A goaltending violation has occurred if a defensive player touches the ball after it has contacted… Read more »