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 in his front court in the corner attempts to pass the ball to A-2 near the division line.  The pass is high and goes into the backcourt where it is recovered in the free throw semi-circle by A-2.  The official rules a backcourt violation and goes to award the ball on the end line to Team B.  The Team A coach insists that a backcourt violation is put in play at the division line.  Who is correct?

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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.

At the end of the game with the score tied A-1 releases a layup just before the buzzer.  As the ball is above the ring and against the backboard (about at the top of the small square), B-1 reaches up through the ring and tries to block the shot. He does not touch the ball.  The ball bounces off the backboard and does not go in. Handle the situation.

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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.

To start the game A-5 and B-5 tap the jump ball.  The ball hits the floor after which A-5 catches the ball before anyone else touches the ball.  The U-1 rules a jump ball violation.   Was the official correct?

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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 and B-1 tie up the ball for a held ball.  After the whistle sounds, they fall to the floor.  A-1 winds up on the bottom of the pile and comes up swinging at B-1 who fights back.  The head coach for B-1 rushes onto the court to pull B-1 away from A-1.  B-6, B-7 and B-8 follow their head coach onto the court.  They do not participate in the fight.  The officials rule flagrant fouls on A-1, B-1, B-6, B-7 and B-8.  They award Team A 6 free throws and the ball at the division line opposite the table for a throw-in.  Were the officials correct?

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