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Late during the fourth quarter of a close game, the official rules a foul on B-3 for contacting A-1.  It is the fifth team foul of the quarter.  However, the table fails to notify the officials and the ball is put in play via a throw-in by Team A.  Team B commits another common foul during the throw-in this time against A-2.  When the foul is reported, the table indicates that this is the sixth team foul of the quarter

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The ball becomes loose on the floor.  A-3 recovers the ball just outside the lane with one foot on the floor and one knee touching the floor.  From this position A-3 then throws the ball at the basket and it goes through the basket.

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A-1 attempts a throw-in pass from the sideline that hits the side edge of the backboard.  A-1 steps inbounds and recovers the ball before any other player has touched the ball.

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A-5 makes a long pass to A-1 down the court.  A-1 muffs receiving the pass taking several steps while trying to control the ball.  After gaining control of the ball without the ball hitting the floor, A-1 takes one step and lays the ball in the basket.

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During the first quarter A-5 is observed to have her jersey out when she approaches the free throw line to attempt two free throws.  A-5 is unable to correct the situation.

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