Play of the Day #157 (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, in the frontcourt, attempts to pass to A-2 in the frontcourt.  B-1 deflects the ball off of A-2’s foot.  The ball goes into the backcourt of Team A where the ball is recovered by A-2.

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Play of the Day #156 (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 is fouled attempting a two point goal.  The ball is on the ring starting to fall into the basket, when A-5 hits the ring.  A-5 does not touch the ball.  The ball goes through the basket.

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Play of the Day #153 (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 receives a direct technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The coach subs him out. Now as bench personnel, A-1 makes an obscene gesture to officials. Another technical foul is accessed.

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Play of the Day #152 (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 gets fouled and Team A is in the bonus.  The officials award A-1 a one and one when Team A is actually in the double bonus situation.  A-1 misses the first attempt of the one and one. Team B rebounds the miss and immediately requests and is granted a time out. After the time out, while Team B was attempting the throw in, the scorer notified the officials of the problem with A-1’s free throw situation.  The officials stop play.

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Play of the Day #151 (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.

On the jump  ball to start the game jumper A-5 taps the ball over his opponent’s head.  While the ball is bouncing towards the sideline, players from both teams contact the ball trying to gain control.  Just before the ball goes out of bounds, A-1 finally gains control and then immediately steps out of bound.  The official awards the ball to Team B and has the alternating possession arrow pointed towards Team A’s basket.

Was the official correct?


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