Quiz #275 (2021)

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1. A-1 tries for goal.  The ball is rebounded by B-1 who taps the ball towards Team A’s basket. The signal for the period is activated while the ball is in flight. The ball enters the basket. The center official awards the goal? T-F.

2. Team A has a throw-in with 00:00.3 on the game clock. Thrower-In A-1 throws the ball to A-2 who fists the ball towards Team A’s basket. The ball enters the basket. The center official cancels the goal, puts 00:00.3 back onto the game clock and Team B will receive the ball at the spot of the violation? T-F.

3. A-1 deflects a pass near the end line. The ball falls to the floor inbounds  but A-1, who is off balance, falls outside the end line. A-1 returns to the playing court, secures control of the ball, and dribbles. Legal or Illegal?

4. The ball rebounds from the edge of the backboard and across a boundary line. Before the ball touches the floor or any obstruction out of bounds, the ball is caught by a player inbounds. Is the ball inbounds or out of bounds?

5. A-1 obtains a rebound and excessively swings their elbows and makes no contact with an opponent. The Lead official rules a technical foul on A-1? T-F.


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Play of the Day #189 (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.

There are 2.6 seconds left when play is resumed after a timeout.  Team A is trailing by one point and has the ball for a throw-in in backcourt.  A-1 passes to A-2 near the division line.  A-2 takes two quick dribbles and launches a desperation three point try that is unsuccessful.  After the horn has sounded ending the game, it is discovered that Team B had six players on the court during the last 2.6 seconds.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #188 (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.

A-1 is dribbling toward the basket.  B-1 jumps in front of A-1 and a collision occurs.  The Trail signals a player control foul at the same time as the Lead is signaling a blocking foul.  The officials rule a double personal foul and award the ball via the alternating possession arrow.

Were the officials  correct?


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Quiz #274 (2021)

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1. A-1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt and ends their dribble. A-1 throws the ball against B-1’s basket and the ball touches the ring. A-1 recovers the ball. The trail official rules a double dribble? T-F.

2. A-3 is wearing a head band that is illegal. You should approach the player or inform the Head Coach of Team A?

3. A-5 catches the ball while airborne, A-5 lands on the right foot, jumps off that foot and lands with both feet simultaneously. This is a legal play? Yes or No.

4. After a common foul when a team is not in the bonus, the ball is put into play at the point of interruption? T-F.

5. What is the penalty for a player wearing jewelry?


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Quiz #273 (2021)

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1.  The trail official issues a behavioral warning on the Head Coach of Team B. The Head Coach loses their coaching box? T-F.

2. A-1’s dribble is interrupted, A-1 goes out of bounds while the dribble is interrupted and continues to dribble when they come back onto the floor inbounds. The trail official rules an out of bounds violation? T-F.

3. With 4 minutes before the start of the game, Team A adds a name to the official score book. This is a technical foul charged directly to the Head Coach? T-F.

4. The 3rd period has ended. As the players are returning to their bench, A-4 and B-4 taunt one another. Handle the Situation?


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