The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

There is 0:00.6 seconds on the clock with the score tied. Team A has the ball in their frontcourt on the sideline between the coaching box and the scorer’s table for a throw-in. A-1 throws the ball towards the basket where A-5 jumps up, catches the ball with one hand while the ball is inside the imaginary cylinder and dunks the ball. Is this a legal play?

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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 3-point try but it falls short (air ball) and the ball hits inbounds.  The ball is headed out of bounds.  A-2 saves the ball by catching it while airborne from inbounds and throwing the ball back into the court.  The ball bounces in front court and then in the backcourt without being touched.  A-3 recovers the loose ball in the backcourt. The official ruled a legal play.  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.

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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-5 receives the ball in the low post with her back to the basket.  As A-5 steps into the lane with her right foot and turns to go up to shoot, B-5 places both hands on A-5’s hip.  The Lead official rules a handchecking foul.  A-5 continues her movement and places her left foot on the floor before going up to release the try.  The Center official sounds his whistle and rules a traveling violation.  The ball goes through the goal.  Handle the situation.

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