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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Play of the Day #155 (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.

B-1 commits a common foul against dribbler A-1.  It is Team B’s 6th team foul of the half.  B-1 expresses his displeasure with the ruling and is assessed a technical foul for unsporting conduct.

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Play of the Day #154 (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 has a frontcourt, end line throw-in.  A-1 attempts to pass the ball to A-2 who is between the top of the key and the division line.  A-2 muffs the pass and the ball goes into the backcourt where it is recovered by A-3.

Is this a backcourt violation?


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