Category Archives: Unusual Plays

Write-ups of unusual or infrequent plays with correct rulings. Posted year round whenever basketball is being played in the York County, South Carolina area

Play of the Day #229 (2021-22)

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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. Two minutes into the game a foul is ruled against B1, a member of the visiting team.  The official scorer notifies the official that B1’s number is not in the book. Handle the situation.

Play of the Day #226 (2021-22)

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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. A1 is on a breakaway when B1 catches up and clotheslines A1.  The official rules a flagrant foul.  A2 comes up to B1 and calls B1 an “f*****g asshole.”  A technical foul for unsporting conduct is… Read more »

Play of the Day #225 (2021-22)

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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. A2 sets a screen for dribbler A1.  A2 allows for sufficient time and distance from defender B1.  However, A2 legs are wider than shoulder-width apart.  B1 is impeded by contact with one of A2’s legs. Handle… Read more »