Quiz #430 (2025)

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1. A-1 ends the dribble and is double-teamed by B-3 and B-4. A-1 excessively swings arms/elbows while pivoting but does not contact either opponent.  The center official rules a violation on A1. T-F

2. During rebounding activity, the ball deflects off A-5’s hand and onto the floor. A-5 then catches the ball and throws the ball to the floor to start a dribble. This is the start of a dribble. Yes-No

3. Dribbler A-1 keeps the hand on top of the ball as she dribbles, even though sometimes the ball has bounced to shoulder height. This is a legal play. Yes-No

4. Dribbler A-1 is advancing the ball when he allows the ball to come to rest in the palm of the hand when making a crossover dribble to change direction. This is a violation on A1. Yes-No.

5. Dribbler A-1 standing in the frontcourt allows the ball to come to rest in her hand before throwing the ball to the floor to continue dribbling. If A-1 is the first player to touch the ball after it contacts the floor, a “palming violation” has occurred.  Yes-No Continue reading →

Quiz #429 (2025)

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1. A1 is closely guarded by B-1 while dribbling in the frontcourt. After three seconds, B-2 moves within 6 feet and takes over guarding A-1 while B-1 moves away. A-1 dribbles for two more seconds while closely guarded by B-2. A1 has committed a five seconds closely guarded violation. T-F

2. In Team A’s frontcourt, dribbler A-1 has been closely guarded by B-1 for two seconds when A-1 dribbles off the knee. B-1 remains within six feet of A-1 for three seconds while A-1 attempts to recover the loose ball.  The trail official rules a five second closely guarded violation. T-F

3. Team A has four teammates positioned around dribbler A-1, and none of the defenders can get within six feet of the ball. The trail official rules a five second closely guarded violation. T-F

4. While A-1’s try is in flight, A-4 excessively swings arm(s) and/or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball enters the basket. The center official cancels the goal and rules a violation on A4. T-F

5. While A-1’s try is in flight, B-4 excessively swings arm(s) and/or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball enters the basket. The trail official rules a violation on B4 and scores the goal. The game will resume with Team A’s ball at the spot of the violation. T-F

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Play of the Day 483 (2024-25)

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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.

The teams line up the wrong way for the opening tip.  Play begins and then continues to go in the wrong direction for almost four minutes.  Finally it is discovered that the teams have been going in the wrong direction.

Handle the situation.

Play of the Day 481 (2024-25)

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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 fouled in the act of shooting and the try is unsuccessful.  B-1, the fouler, falls to the floor.  A-1 deliberately steps over B-1 staring at B-1 as he does so.  B-1 pushes A-1.  The Team A coach then curses B-1.  At the same time the Team B assistant coach curses the official who called the foul on B-1.

Handle the situation.