1. A-1 is airborne is going out of bounds, may A-1 be granted a time out? Yes or No.

2. A-1’s dribble is interrupted, A-1 requests a time out, the trail official denies the request? T-F

3. In 3 person mechanics, who informs the head coach that a player is disqualified?

4. A-1 and B-1 collide with one another and are injured. if both want to stay in the game, both teams must take a time out? Yes or No

5. In question #4, If Team A takes a 30 second time out and Team B takes a 60 second time out, how long should the time out be?

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1.If a correctable error is not prevented or rectified a team is charged with a time out? T-F.

2. If a scoring mistake is not prevented or rectified a team is charged with a time out? T-F.

3. A coach who is out of the coaching box may be warned the 1st time this occurs? T-F

4. Team A leads by “3” points with four seconds remaining in the 4th quarter. Thrower-In A-1 is attempting a throw-in when B-3 holds A-3’s jersey as A-3 is cutting towards the ball. The center official rules an intentional personal foul? T-F.

5. Late in the 4th quarter, Team B is trailing by “2” points. The Head Coach of Team B “yells”, foul, foul, foul, B-1 hits A-1 on the arm. The trail official rules a common foul on B-1? T-F.

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1. A-1 receives a pass and fumbles the ball, A-1 recovers and dribbles the ball, after A-1 ends the dribble, A-1 fumbles the ball and recovers the ball. Is this legal? Yes or NO.

2. A dribble ends when an opponent touches the ball causing the dribbler to lose control? T-F.

3. The American flag may be worn anywhere on the team jersey provided it does not exceed 2 X 3 inches and does not interfere with the visibility of the player’s number? T-F.

4. A-1’s throw-in pass is beyond A-2. A-2 reaches out and slaps the ball toward A’s basket. A-2 then gains control of the ball and dribbles to the basket and scores. Is this legal? Yes or No.

5. A-1 attempts a pass to A-2 during pressing action in Team A’s back court. The ball hits Team B’s back board and A-1 recovers the ball and dribbles. The trail official rules a double dribble? T-F.

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1. A-1 is fouled by B-2 and is awarded two free throws. The foul on B-2  is his/her fifth foul. The new trail official reports the foul to the official scorer who informs them that B-2 has five fouls. The official then informs the Head Coach of Team B and then informs the timer and B-2.  While this is going on, the lead official incorrectly  administers the first free throw which is unsuccessful. Handle the Situation?

2. A-1 is fouled by B-1 while Team A is in the double bonus. A-1 then pushes B-1 during the dead ball,  the trail official rules a technical foul on A-1. A-1 makes both free throws . After the last free throw made, the official scorer notifies the officiating crew that A-1 has five fouls. Handle the Situation?

3. It is possible for a player to travel during a dribble? T-F.

4. It is a dribble when a player stands still and holds the ball and touches it to the floor once or more than once. T-F

5. A dribble does not begin until a player gains control? T-F

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1. A-1 scores a lay-up in Team B’s basket. Who gets credit for the score?

2. When play is resumed with a throw-in or free throw and [.3] of a second or less remains on the game clock, a player can ________ the ball into their basket; but not try for goal .

3. The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee does not recognize protests? T-F.

4. The length of an overtime is _________ minutes.

5. When does the clock start on a jump ball?

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