Play of the Day 487 (2025-26)

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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-5 and B-5 line up for the jump ball.  Both are in their half of the jump circle.  When the official releases the ball on the jump ball, B-5 steps across the division line going around A-5.  A-5, who is much taller than B-5, back taps the jump ball.  B-5 catches the ball before it hits the floor or any non-jumper.    

Handle the situation.

Play of the Day 486 (2025-26)

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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-5 and B-5 line up for the jump ball.  Both are in their half of the jump circle.  When the official releases the ball on the jump ball, B-5 steps across the division line going around A-5.  A-5, who is much taller than B-5, back taps the jump ball.  The ball hits the floor and is then recovered by B-5.  

Handle the situation.

Play of the Day 484 (2025-26)

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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.

Neither team is in the bonus.  With less than a minute remaining in the game, Team A is attempting to run out the clock.  A-1 is dribbling the ball when B-1 reaches in and fouls A-1 with 47 seconds remaining.  Immediately after this foul, B-2 clothes lines A-1 knocking him hard to the floor.  A-1 jumps up and pushes B-2.  B-6, B-7 and B-8 come onto the court as does A-6 and A-7.  The coaches and officials prevent the situation from getting any worse.  No fight takes place.

Handle the situation.

Quiz #461 (2025)

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1. B5 slaps the backboard while the ball is in the imaginary cylinder causing the backboard to shake.  There appears to be no impact on the try.  The official rules this to be legal. T-F

2. A-1 releases a 3-pt. try for goal and B-1 fakes being fouled by falling to the court (first offense). The ruling official displays the signal for faking being fouled. The unsuccessful try is rebounded by A-2 near the free-throw line. A-2 immediately dribbles to the basket and scores.
a) The ruling official should have blown the whistle when displaying the faking being fouled signal
b) The officials have stopped play when A-2 controlled the rebound near the free-throw line
c) The officials handled the play correctly

3. B-1 controls the rebound following A-1’s unsuccessful try. B-1’s outlet pass to B-2 is caught near the end line, outside the 3-pt. line in B’s backcourt. Team B requests and is granted a time-out. Where should the throw-in following the time-out be administered?

  1. At the spot nearest to where the time-out was granted.
  2. End line, 3 ft. outside the lane in Team B’s backcourt.
  3. At the 28 ft. mark on the sideline in Team B’s backcourt.
  4. At the 28 ft. mark on the sideline in Team B’s frontcourt.

4. A team is going to be wearing pink uniforms home and have been supplied matching pink t-shirts. They would be allowed to wear pink t-shirts and uniforms for home games. T-F

5. A-1 is driving to the basket, jumps to attempt a layup, releases the ball and slaps the backboard, causing it to vibrate while the ball is on the basket.  This is basket interference by A-1  T-F

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