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A-1 attempts a three-point try.  The try is unsuccessful and A-5 hits the ball away from B-5 during the rebound attempt.  The ball heads towards the top of the key where it is deflected by A-2.  The ball strikes the floor near the division line in frontcourt.  A-1 muffs the ball in trying to recover it.  The ball goes into the backcourt where it is recovered by A-1

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A-1 is fouled in the act of shooting a three-point attempt.  The ball hits the ring and bounces up onto the backboard.  A-5 jumps and grabs the ring to prevent injury.  The ball passes through the basket while A-5 has his hands on the ring.

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A-1 attempts a free throw.  A-5, who is standing next to B-5, swim strokes B-5 to gain better rebounding position as the ball bounces off the ring.

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Two Team A players arrive late to the game.  At halftime the coach adds the two players to the roster.  

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With less than a minute to play in a close game, A-1 scores on a breakaway layup.  When B-1 goes to pick up the ball for the throw-in, A-1 intentionally shields B-1 away from the ball.

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