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 AP arrow.  Late in the 2nd quarter, A-1 is fouled.  Both the scoreboard and the scorer indicate that it is the 10th team foul of the half.  A-1 misses the 1st free throw.  At this point the scorer notifies the officials that the foul was only the 9th team foul of the half.  The officials huddle and decide to award the ball to Team A under the alternating possession rule.  Were the officials 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.

Both teams are in the bonus.  Late in the 4th quarter A-1 attempts a three-point goal.  The try misses and A-5 gathers the rebound.  After A-5 starts back up to shoot, B-2 pushes A-2 who is near A-5.  A-2 collides with A-5 who then releases the shot.  The ball goes through the basket.  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.

During the 2nd quarter Team B receives a behavioral warning which is recorded in the scorebook.  During the 4th quarter Team B interferes with the ball as it comes through the goal.  The official rules a technical foul for delay of game.  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 attempts a shot with a few seconds on the clock.  The try misses.  During rebounding action B-5 bats the ball into the air to keep it away from A-5.  While it is in the air, the horn sounds ending the quarter.  The ball then passes through the basket.  Handle the situation.

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