1. A1 is performing a throw-in on the end line. A1 throws a pass to A2 who catches the ball near the division line in the frontcourt, A2 than steps on the division line. This is a :

2. A1 is dribbling the ball and ends the dribble in the air and both feet return the floor simultaneously. Which foot is the pivot foot:

3. A1 catches the ball in the corner of the frontcourt. A1 starts to drive and ends the dribble with the left foot touching the floor followed by the right foot. A1 picks up the left foot and then releases the ball on a try. This is a legal play. Yes-No

4. A1 drives to the basket and B1 jumps up vertically to contest the play. A1 “runs over” B1. The Lead official rules a player control foul on A1. T-F

5. A1 attempts a try, the try is unsuccessful and on the rebound B3 boxes out A3. A3 pushes B3 out of the way. Team B is in the bonus. B3 will be the shooter. T-F

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1. When one team is charged with a 30-second time out and the other team is charged with a 60-second time out, when opposing players are injured and are going to stay in the game, the duration of the time out will be 60 seconds. T-F

2. If the ball is dead and the game clock shows 0:00, the period has ended even though the horn may not have sounded. T-F

3. When the official is ready and until the ball is tossed, non-jumpers shall not move onto the center restraining circle. T-F

4. A1 attempts a try from the behind the “3” point line, the try is short and touches the floor and the ball goes in the basket. The try shall count as a successful “3” point shot. T-F

5. B1 fouls A1. This is the fourth Team B foul of the quarter. A1 is erroneously awarded free throws. A1 is successful on both free throws. After the successful last free throw, the game continues. B2 goes down the floor and scores. Before the ball is at the disposal of Team A on the end line, can the error be corrected. Yes-No.

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1. A substitute shall not enter the court without reporting to the official scorer. If he/she does enter without reporting, the team shall be charged with a technical foul. T-F

2. The punch signal has been eliminated for team control fouls. T-F

3. The game ends with the score Team A-68 and Team B-66. The officials have not left the confines of the court.  Team A’s Head Coach curses at the officiating crew and they penalize the Head Coach with a technical foul. If Team B makes two free throw attempts the game will continue into overtime. T-F

4. The ruling official has reported the foul and the Lead official is ready to administer a free throw. A1 is huddling with teammates by the team bench area. Team A should be charged with a delay of game warning. T-F

5. A free throw attempt must be made within 10 seconds. T-F

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1. A screen is a legal action by a player without causing contact that delays or prevents an opponent from reaching a desired position. The screener is touching the playing court. T-F

2. On a team control foul, the ruling official must stop the clock with a closed fist. T-F

3. A1 is shooting the second bonus free throw. On the attempt, the ball gets lodged in the ring. How will the game resume?

4. A1 goes up and B1 dislodges the ball out of A1’s hands as A1 is attempting a shot. A1 may shoot, pass or dribble. T-F

5. A1 is performing a designated spot throw-in. A1 throws the ball in and B1 intentionally kicks the ball near the end line. The ball goes out of bounds on the side line. Where should the ball be taken out of bounds?

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1. A3 is shooting the final free throw. A4 who is on the lane, leaves before A3 releases the ball and moves behind into B4’s space. The Lead official rules a free throw violation on A4. T-F

2. A1 is shooting the final free throw. B3 along the lane violates, followed by A3 along the lane violating. The center official rules a double violation. T-F

3. A1’s “3” point shot is deflected by B1 who is in the “2” point area and the ball goes in the basket. Two points should be credited to Team A. T-F

4. A1 is holding the ball, A1 starts a dribble, A1 ends the dribble  and is holding the ball. A1 is in:

5. On the opening toss, A1 and B1 jump and both miss the ball. The ball was never legally touched. A6 reports to the scoring table. Can A6 enter the game. Yes-No.

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