Play of the Day #354 (2023-24)

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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 technical foul is ruled against Team B during the fourth quarter.  A-1 attempts and misses the first free throw for the technical foul.  The coach of Team A wants A-3 to attempt the second free throw. 

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Play of the Day #356 (2023-24)

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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 first quarter, a foul is ruled against B-4.  At this point it is discovered that B-4 is wearing #26.  A check of the scorebook shows players with numbers 27, 28 and 29.  

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Play of the Day #353 (2023-24)

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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.

Team A is leading by two points with under two minutes to go.  While A-1 is attempting to dribble up the court in backcourt, the ball gets away from A-1.  The ball is headed towards out of bounds when the Lead grants a timeout request to Team A’s head coach.  The ball ends up out of bounds.  

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Play of the Day #352 (2023-24)

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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 drives to the basket to attempt a layup.  The ball enters the basket from below and passes through the basket rising above the ring.  B-5 jumps and touches the ball while it is within the imaginary cylinder above the ring.  

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Quiz #382 (2023)

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1. Team A’s Band is playing during a live ball. Is this permissible. Yes-No

2. The score is Team A- 62 and Team B-61 when the horn sounds to end the 4th quarter. Prior to the referee’s approval of the score, the Head Coach of Team A directs obscene gestures to the officiating crew. The officiating crew should ignore the gestures. T-F

3. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt. A3 sets an illegal screen on B3. A3 is charged with a team control foul. T-F

4. A team must have team control in its frontcourt for a “3” second violation to be adjudicated. T-F

5. A1 is dribbling the ball in the front court, B1 knocks the ball away. If A3 is in the lane for “3” seconds, a “3” second violation cannot be adjudicated. T-F

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