Play of the Day #135 (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 above the basket.  A-5 grasps the ring to prevent injury to himself.  While A-5 is holding the ring, the ball passes through the basket.

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Play of the Day #134 (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.

Team B has the alternating possession arrow.  During the second quarter, A-1 is handchecked by B-1.  This was Team B’s 7th team foul of the half.  The scorer fails to notify the officials of the bonus situation.  Team A is awarded a throw-in at the spot nearest the foul.  After the throw-in, B-3 causes a held ball with A-3.  At this point the scorer notifies the officials of the failure to award a bonus free throw situation.

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Play of the Day #133 (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.

Team A has the alternating possession arrow.  During the second quarter, A-1 is handchecked by B-1.  This was Team B’s 7th team foul of the half.  The scorer fails to notify the officials of the bonus situation.  Team A is awarded a throw-in at the spot nearest the foul.  After the throw-in, B-3 causes a held ball with A-3.  At this point the scorer notifies the officials of the failure to award a bonus free throw situation.

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Play of the Day #132 (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 the fourth quarter, A-1 is fouled in the act of shooting by B-1.  After the whistle has sounded and the try has ended, A-1 goes over and pushes B-1.  B-1 does not retaliate.  However, B-6 and B-7 rush off the bench to the area where the confrontation is taking place.  No Team A bench personnel come onto the court.

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Play of the Day #131 (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.

Both teams are in the bonus.  Time is winding down in the last quarter.  A-1 launches an unsuccessful try and B-5 is fouled by A-5 during rebounding action.  Clearly after the whistle has sounded, the horn sounds.

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