Play of the Day #116 (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 misses a three-point try as the horn sounds to end the 3rd quarter.  After the horn has sounded and the try is over, B-2 grabs A-2 by the hair and throws her to the floor. A-2 gets up and punches B-2.  A-3 rushes over to defend her teammate and takes a swing at B-2.  All five bench personnel in uniform on the bench for Team A run onto the court but do not participate.  All three bench personnel from Team B’s bench do the same.

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Play of the Day #115 (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-6 enters the game during the time between two free throws without reporting to the scorer.  A-1 returns to the bench.  The officials rule a technical foul on A-6 and an indirect technical foul on the head coach for A-6 leaving the bench and coming onto the court.  Were the officials correct?

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Play of the Day #114 (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.

Blue #10 was fouled in the act of shooting late in the 4th quarter.  After the first free throw, Blue #3 and #5 are replaced for defensive reasons by #15 and #21.  The second free throw is successful.  The White team is whistled for a five-second violation on the ensuing throw-in.  Blue #3 and #5 go to the table and the timer sounds the horn for their substitution on offense.

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Quiz #240

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1. A-1 is in the act of shooting a “5” foot  jump shot. A-2 is going for a rebound and B-2 pushes A-2. The try is successful. The center official counts the basket and awards A-2 “1” shot? T-F.

2.  Team A is granted an excessive time out. Team B will receive 2 shots and the ball at the point of interruption ? T-F.

3. A-1 the thrower-In has the ball at their disposal. A-2 is trying to get open. A-2 pushes B-2 off to get open. The trail official rules a team control  on A-2. Is this correct? Yes or No.

4. Incidental contact with the hand against an offensive player hand shall be ignored  if it’s attempt to play the ball? T-F.

5. When screening a moving opponent, the screener’s position will vary and may be one to two normal steps or strides from the opponent? T-F.

This is the final quiz for this year’s pre-season.  Plays of the Day will start up in a few weeks.  Good luck on whatever exams you may need to take.

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Quiz #239

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1. A-1 is driving to the basket and is fouled by B-1. The foul is ruled as a personal foul and the try is unsuccessful. A-1 is injured on the play and cannot shoot. The opposing coach shall select from their opponent’s bench , the replacement player? T-F.

2. In question #1, can A-1 return to the game? Yes or No.

3. In question #1, A-1’s substitute must remain in the game until the ball is legally touched by a player on the court? Yes or No.

4. A-1 is driving to their basket  and is fouled by B-1. The try is unsuccessful. A-1 then taunts B-1 and the trail official rules a technical foul on A-1. This is the “5th” foul on A-1. A-1’s substitute will shoot the free throws? T-F

5. In question 4, if A-1 was bleeding on the play and the scenario could not be resolved. A-1’s substitute will shoot the free throws? T-F.

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