Play of the Day #126 (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 five seconds to go in a close game, A-1 drives to the basket and is intentionally pushed in the back as he lays the ball up on the backboard.  The ball goes through the goal.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #124 (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.

During a throw-in from the sideline, the ball hits the ring and deflects to A-1.  A-1 jumps to attempt a try and is fouled.  The coach of Team B claims that the ball hitting the ring during a throw-in is a violation.

Was the coach correct?


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Play of the Day #123 (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 and B-1 tie the ball up resulting in a held ball.  Team A is awarded the ball for an alternating possession throw-in.  During the alternating possession throw-in, Team B’s head coach is assessed a technical foul for grousing about the held ball ruling.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #122 (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 holding the ball when he gets off balance and begins to fall.  A-1 puts his hand on the floor to stop his fall.  One knee touches the floor but A-1’s pivot foot remains stationary at its spot on the floor.

The official rules a traveling violation.  Was the official correct?


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