Play of the Day #276 (2021-22)

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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.

The game is tied as A-1 attempts a last second shot that is unsuccessful.  After the horn has sounded and the try has ended, the coach of Team A “goes bananas” because he believes his player was fouled.  The coach is awarded a technical foul.

Handle the situation.


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Quiz #298 (2022)

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1. A-1 obtains a rebound and falls to the floor. Is this a travel? Yes-No.

2. A-1 attempts a try and the ball touches the backboard, but not the ring. A-1 obtains the rebound. Is this a travel? Yes-No.

3. A-1 attempts a try that is deflected or blocked by B-1.  A-1 recovers the ball and scores on the play. Is this a travel? Yes-No.

4. A-2 attempts a try and the ball misses the entire ring. Can A-2 be the first one to touch the ball? Yes-No.

5. A-1 is dribbling the ball when B-2 knocks the ball away. A-1 recovers the ball while kneeling on the right knee. A-1 stands up, but A-1’s pivot foot never leaves its position on the floor. Is this a travel? Yes-No.


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Quiz #297 (2022)

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1. A-2 sets a screen for teammate A-1 with one foot on the end line. B-2 collides with A-2 with enough force that it knocks both players to the floor. Should a team control foul be ruled on A-2 since they had a foot on the end line? Yes-No.

2. A-1, in the backcourt, throws a pass to A-2 in the frontcourt. B-1 who is in A’s frontcourt jumps and bats A-1’s pass back to the backcourt. Does Team A receive a new “10” second count? Yes-No.

3. A-1 taunts B-1 before the game in warmups. The starting five have not been submitted. What player on Team B is eligible to shoot the technical foul?

4. Can a team substitute during a dead ball  because the officiating crew had to retrieve an errant ball? Yes-No

5. Can a team substitute after a goaltending violation? Yes-No.

*6. Can a team substitute after an offensive basket interference violation? Yes-No.  (Extra Credit)


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Quiz #296 (2022)

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1. Double Fouls are always personal fouls? T-F.

2. A-1 is assessed a technical for cursing at the trail official. Can either team substitute before the first shot to Team B? Yes or No.

3. A-1 is dribbling in the frontcourt. B-3 and A-3 push each other simultaneously. Where is the ball put into play?

4. Where is the throw-in taken if a rebound foul occurs inside the free throw line extended?

5. Thrower-In A-1 has an end line throw-in. The throw-in is in flight when A-2 who is inbounds reaches across the end line and catches the ball. The ball did not cross the end line.  Is this legal?


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