1. A-3 is unsuccessful on a try. A-1 obtains a rebound and passes the ball back to A-3 who misses the pass and the ball goes into the backcourt. A-4 recovers the ball in the backcourt. The trail official rules a backcourt violation. Where is the ball put into play?

2. Thrower- In A-1 throws a pass to A-3 who misses the pass and the ball goes through Team A’s basket. The trail official rules a throw-in violation and gives Team B the ball at the original throw-in spot? T-F.

3. The black rubber rib separating the panels shall not exceed 1/4 inch in width? T-F

4. A timeout may not be granted until an injured player is replaced if the coach has declined to call a timeout to try and keep the player in the game and the 15 second time interval to replace the injured player has started? T-F.

5. A timeout may not be granted until a disqualified player is replaced? T-F.

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1. All backcourt violations should be taken at the division line? T-F.

2. In a blood situation, the player has 20 seconds to remedy the situation? T-F.

3. On a jump ball, when the ball touches the playing court without being touched by at least one of the jumpers, the official shall toss the ball again? T-F.

4. On a throw-in that is in the backcourt, the 10 second count will start when a player legally  touches the ball? T-F.

5. A-1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt. A-3 and B-3 push each other at the same time. The center official rules a double personal foul. Team A will receive the ball at the point of interruption. T-F.

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1. A-1 throws a ball that enters the basket from below, and then the ball enters the cylinder and goes above the ring. The center official rules a violation on A-1? T-F.

2. In question 11, the same scenario occurs; but B-1 deflects the ball. The center official rules a violation on B-1? T-F.

3. During a jump ball, jumper A-1 touches the ball simultaneously with both hands and then again touches the ball simultaneously with both hands. Is this legal? Yes or No.

4. Counting of seconds erroneously is a correctable error? T-F.

5. A “10” second violation shall always be awarded at the division line? T-F.

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1. On a free throw by Team A , Team B is permitted to occupy a lane space that is designated for Team A when no Team A player desires to occupy that space? T-F.

2. A-1 receives a pass from A-2 and comes to a stop legally with the right foot established as the pivot foot. A-1 tosses the ball from one hand to the other several times and then proceeds to bat the ball to the floor before A-1 lifts the pivot foot. Is this legal? Yes or No?

3. Is it traveling if A-1 falls to the floor while holding the ball? Yes or No.

4. Is it traveling if A-1 falls to the floor on one knee while holding the ball and the pivot moves? Yes or No.

5. A player has control of the ball while on the floor.  The player puts the ball on the floor, then rises and is first to touch the ball, it should be ruled as a travel? Yes or No.

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1. A-1’s try for field goal is in flight. A-2 fouls B-2 during the unsuccessful try. B-2 then commits a flagrant foul on A-2 after the ball is dead. A-2’s foul was his/her fifth foul. Team B is in the bonus. Handle the Situation?

2.  A-1 has two free throws. A-1 deliberately fakes the first free throw. Handle the Situation?

3. A-1 is attempting a free throw, loses control of the ball and the ball enters the lane. Handle the Situation?

4. A-1 is shooting a free throw. A-3 enters the lane too early.  A-4 then pushes B-5. Handle the Situation?

5. A-1 is shooting a free throw, B-3 along the lane violates, A–2 then requests a time out. Handle the Situation?

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