Play of the Day #181 (2020-21)

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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-1 is fouled in the act of shooting.  After the foul has been reported, Team B requests and is granted a timeout.  After the timeout has ended, A-1 is standing near the division line receiving instructions from his coach.  A-1 remains there after being directed to step up to the free throw line by the administering official.

Handle the situation.

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Quiz #250 (2021)

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1. A team’s own basket is the one into which its players try to throw or tap the ball? T-F.
2. Basket interference occurs any time a live ball is touched while it is on or within the basket or in the cylinder? T-F.
3. The player with the ball may not push the torso of the guard to gain an advantage to pass, shoot, or dribble? T-F.
4. Player control, team control and technical fouls are counted as team fouls to reach the bonus? T-F.5. A-7, who is on Team A’s bench, curses at the trail official. The trail official rules a technical foul on A-7. This is also an indirect technical foul on the Head Coach of Team A? T-F.

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Quiz #249 (2021)

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1. An airborne shooter is in player control? T-F.
2. The AP Possession Arrow must be located on the scoreboard?
3. On a jump ball to start the game, A-1 intentionally fouls B-1. B-1 will receive “2” shots and the ball at the spot of the foul. The AP Arrow will be set when the ball is placed at the disposal of B-1 on the first free throw? T-F.
4. A ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in when the ball is bounced to the thrower-in? T-F.5. When dribbling from backcourt to the frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball are in the frontcourt? T-F.

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Quiz #248 (2021)

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1. The “3” point line is __________ from __________?2. A -1 attempts a “3” point try that touches the floor and then enters the basket. How many points should you score?

2. A -1 attempts a “3” point try that touches the floor and then enters the basket. How many points should you score?

3. A-1 attempts a “3” point try that bounces off an official and then enters the basket. How many points should you score?

4. To have a “3” second violation, a team must be in control of the ball in their frontcourt? T-F.

5. A team is in control during an interrupted dribble? T-F.

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Quiz #247 (2021)

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1. What are the depth limitations of a throw-in?
2. When does the ball become live on a throw-in?
3. Can a thrower-in be ruled for traveling or a double dribble? Yes or No.
4. A-1 has a designated spot throw-in and leaves the designated spot. The trail official gives the “traveling signal”. Yes or No.
5. A-1 throws the ball in and the ball lodges in the basket. The trail official rules a throw-in violation? Yes or No.

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