Play of the Day #174 (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.

Team B is leading 54-52 as A-3 is fouled attempting an unsuccessful three-point try as the horn sounds ending the fourth period.

Handle the situation.


A-3 will be awarded three free throws.  If A-3 misses the first two free throws, the third free throw will not be attempted since it will not change the outcome of the game.  If A-3 makes two of the three free throws, the game will proceed to overtime.  If A-3 makes all three, the game is over with Team A winning.

(References: Rule 5-6 Exception 3)


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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 an IAABO Life Member. Currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. Interpreter of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina.

3 thoughts on “Play of the Day #174 (2020-21)”

    1. Paul Behr Post author

      According to the question, the foul occurred as time was expiring. So, no time would be put back on the clock.

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  1. THOMAS HANBACH

    Very Good Play. This is a Play we should always get right. The answer to Norman question
    is Time has expired. Thanks.

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