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 A-1 is fouled by B-2. The scoreboard shows this to be Team B’s 7th team foul of the half. As the players are lining up for a bonus free throw situation, the table gets the officials’ attention and indicates that this is only the 5th team foul of the half. The officials award the ball to Team A at the spot nearest the foul.
After the ball comes inbounds, Team B steals the ball and play heads to the other end of the court. The ball becomes dead when the official sounds the whistle. The coach of Team A asks for the referee to double check the number of team fouls on Team B. When the referee does this, he determines that B-2’s foul was the 7th team foul of the half. Handle the situation.
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