Play of the Day #130 (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 and B-5 jump in the center circle to start the game.  The initial jump ball is tapped by both players up into the air.  A-5 then taps the ball a second time.  The official rules a violation

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Play of the Day #129 (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 receives the ball in the low post with his back to the basket.  A-5 takes one quick dribble and, after ending his dribble, steps with his right foot into the middle of the lane.  While A-5 is stepping, B-5 fouls A-5.  A-5 continues his move to the basket by lifting his left foot, spinning on the right foot and putting the left back on the floor.  A-5 then lays the ball in the basket.

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Play of the Day #128 (2020-21)

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After the jump ball to start the game, A-2 tries to save the ball from going out of bounds by grabbing the ball and tossing the ball back into the court.  A-2’s pass is intercepted by B-3.

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Play of the Day #127 (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 second quarter of a high school varsity girls’ game, A-1 gets confused and heads towards Team B’s basket.  B-1 fouls A-1 as A-1 is attempting to throw the ball into Team B’s goal.  Then the ball is released and goes through the goal.

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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.

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