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 drives to the basket to attempt a layup. The ball enters the basket from below and passes through the basket rising above the ring. B-5 jumps and touches the ball while it is within the… Read more »
1. Team A’s Band is playing during a live ball. Is this permissible. Yes-No 2. The score is Team A- 62 and Team B-61 when the horn sounds to end the 4th quarter. Prior to the referee’s approval of the score, the Head Coach of Team A directs obscene gestures to the officiating crew. The officiating crew should ignore the… Read more »
1. After a successful free throw by A1, the officiating crew discover that A2 and A3 were occupying the first marked lane spaces. The officiating crew ignores the violation. T-F 2. A1 is shooting a free throw and A2 and A3 are occupying the first marked lane spaces. The Lead Official rules a free throw violation on Team A. T-F… Read more »
1. A ball which is in flight retains the same location/status as when it was last in contact with a player on the court. T-F 2. If a ball is handed to the thrower-in, the ball is at the thrower-in’s disposal. 3. The official scorebook is the home book, unless the referee rules otherwise. T-F 4. It is required that… Read more »
1. AP possession to start a quarter shall be at either side of the division line. T-F 2. A team is in control during an interrupted dribble. T-F 3. After an intentional personal foul, the ball is taken out of bounds at the division line away from the scoring table. T-F 4. Jumper A1 taps the ball to the floor… Read more »