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Team B has the alternating possession arrow.  While A1 is dribbling the ball on the right side of the court, B5 and A5 engage in rough play on the left side of the lane.  The official rules a double foul.  The official charges both B5 and A5 with a personal foul.  The official then awards to ball to Team B using the arrow at the spot nearest to where the double foul occurred.

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During a throw-in, A2 catches the ball while airborne.  A2 lands with both feet in frontcourt.  A2’s momentum causes him to step into the backcourt with one foot.

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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.

A1 attempts a jump shot.  While the ball is on the ring, A5’s hand makes contact with the net.

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A1 drives to the basket on a fast break.  B1, trying to catch up and block the layup attempt, misses the ball and makes contact with the backboard.  The contact causes the backboard to shake and the ball rolls off the ring.  The official rules basket interference.

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Team A is awarded the ball for a throw-in.  The official bounces the ball to A1 who muffs the pass.  The ball bounces away.

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