Play of the Day #142 (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.

With time running out in the half, A-1 launches a last second try.  The attempt misses.  B-5 grabs the rebound as the horn sounds.  Just after the horn sounds, B-5 unintentionally swings his elbow hitting A-5 in the face and knocking him to the floor.

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Play of the Day #140 (2020-21)

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During rebounding action, B-5 bats the ball to keep it away from A-5.  The ball goes into the net from below and rises above the ring while inside the net.  The ball never comes out of the net and then falls back through the basket.

The official rules a violation on B-5.  The coach claims that the ball has to come out of the net for the violation to occur.  Was the coach correct?


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Play of the Day #139 (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-5 attempts to dunk the ball.  The ball hits the back of the ring and bounces up into the air near the basket.  While holding onto the ring, A-5 reaches out, grabs the ball and dunks it.

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Play of the Day #138 (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.

While A-1 is dribbling the ball in the mid-court area, B-5 and A-5 are whistled for a double foul due to rough play in the low post area.  B-5’s foul is Team B’s 7th team foul of the half.  A-5’s foul is Team A’s 4th foul of the half.

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