1. With 45 seconds left in the game. A-1 scores on a lay-up.  The ball is lying in the lane about 8 feet from the basket. As B-1 goes to pick up the ball, A-1 intentionally gets in B-1’s way and continues the shield the ball from B-1. The official rules a technical foul on A-1 for delay of game? T-F.

2. Thrower-In B-5 hands the ball to B-1 who is in bounds. This is a throw-in violation? Yes or No.

3. The home team has dark jersey’s to start the game. The referee rules a direct technical foul to the Head Coach of the home team. The head Coach loses his right to the Coaching box. T-F

4. A-1 attempts a try and B-1 blocks the try by punching the ball with a fist. The trail official rules a violation on B-1? T-F.

5. A-1 is driving to the basket and there is a collision with B-1. The lead official rules a player control foul and the center official rules a blocking” foul. By rule this is a double personal foul. T-F.

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1. A-1 scores a basket with 5 seconds to go in the 4th quarter. In celebration, A-3 and A-2 run onto the floor. Handle the Situation?

2. Thrower-In A-1 passes the ball to A-2 in their back court. A-2 gets confused and throws the ball at Team B’s basket. The attempt is unsuccessful. A-2 recovers the ball and begins to dribble. Handle the Situation?

3. The score is Team A 60 and Team B 60. Team A has a throw-in in their back court. There are 5 seconds left in the game. Thrower-In A-1 throws the ball to A-3 and the game clock operator starts the game clock to soon. A-3 catches the ball and the game clock horn sounds. A-3 then tries for goal and the ball goes in the basket. Handle the Situation?

4. During the 2nd quarter B-7 enters the game. The official scorer notifies the officiating crew that B-7’s number is not in the official book. The officiating crew rules a team technical foul on Team B. This is also charged indirectly to the Head Coach of Team B?

5. B-1 scores on a lay-up. Team A has the ball at their disposal for a throw-in. B-5 intentionally throws an elbow in A-4’s face. This shall be ruled a flagrant technical foul on B-5? T-F

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1. A-5 has just committed his/her fifth foul and Team A is down to “4” players. Team B to show sportsmanship says they will play with “4” players as well; but they have “5” eligible players. Is this legal? Yes or No.

2. The game clock starts on a jump ball when the tossed ball is controlled by a non-jumper? T-F.

3. A-1 misses his/her second free throw for a shooting foul. The game clock starts when the ball touches the floor? T-F.

4. The game clock starts on a throw-in when the ball is legally touched on the court? T-F.

5. A-1 travels at 3:52 in the 1st quarter. Team B takes the ball out of bounds at the spot of the violation. The game clock does not start. The trail official can use his/her “10” second count or his/her closely guarded count to make a correction? T-F.

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1. The ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in when the ball is handed to the thrower-in? T-F.

2. The ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in when the ball is bounced to the thrower-in? T-F

3. The ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in when the ball is placed on the floor? T-F.

4. The ball is at the disposal of the free thrower when the ball is bounced to the free thrower? T-F

5. The ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in when the ball is made available to the thrower-in after a goal and the official begins the throw-in count ? T-F.

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1. A-1 blocks B-1’s shot and recovers the ball. A-1 then uses profanity at B-1. Handle the Situation?

2. A-1 goes up for a lay-up and is fouled by B-1. A-1’s shot is unsuccessful. A-1 then punches B-1. Handle the Situation?

3. A-1’s second free throw of two lodges on the ring. How is the ball put in play?

4. A-1 is driving down the lane and is fouled by B-1. The try is unsuccessful. A-1 is injured on the play. The Head Coach of Team A comes on the floor to help A-1. Handle the Situation?

5. Verticality applies to a legal position? T-F.

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