Play of the Day #121 (2020-21)

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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 drives to the basket and is fouled attempting a layup.  When A-1 goes to the free throw line to attempt his free throws, blood is detected on his jersey.

Handle the situation.


A-1 will be directed to leave the game.  If the coach of Team A wishes, he may be granted a timeout in order to keep A-1 in the game.  This timeout must be granted before the replacement interval begins.  If the situation can be corrected by the end of the timeout, A-1 may remain in the game to attempt his free throws.

If the correction of the situation involves a new jersey with a different number, this must be reported to the official scorer as well as one of the officials on the court.

If the coach does not want to use a timeout, then A-1’s replacement will attempt the free throws.  A-1 will then have to stay out for at least one tick of the clock before returning to play.

(References: Rule 3-3-7, 10-4-1, 8-2, 3-3-4)


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About Paul Behr

A former high school basketball coach and a former ABA basketball official. An IAABO-certified basketball official for 43 years and currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. President of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina and also Board 403’s Interpreter.

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