Quiz #241 (2021)

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1.  A-1 the dribbler catches the ball with the right foot touching the floor and then alights on both feet simultaneously.  May A-1 pivot? Yes or No.

2. A-1 leaves the floor for a field goal.  A-1 is unable to attempt the field goal because of the defense by B-1. A-1 drops the ball  to the floor, is this a violation? Yes or No.

3. A-1 is dribbling the ball and brings the dribble to a pause and then continues to dribble again. The Center official rules a “palming” violation? T-F.

4. If a personal foul is committed during a jump ball before either team obtains control, it should be adjudicated as a common foul? Yes or No.

5. A-1 ‘s is attempting a “5” foot “bank” shot. B-3 pushes A-3 while the try is in flight. The try is successful. The trail official adjudicates a foul on B-3. Team A is not in the bonus. Handle the Situation?


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Play of the Day #179 (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 dribbling in the backcourt and passes the ball to A-2 who is straddling the division line.  While straddling the division line, A-2 starts a dribble by bouncing the ball in frontcourt and then retreats into backcourt.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #178 (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.

Team B is in the bonus.  A-1 launches a three-point try.  While the try is in the air, A-5 is whistled for a common foul against B-5 near the basket.  The try passes through the basket.

Handle the situation.


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Quiz #256 (2021)

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1. When does a dribble start?

2. If the pivot foot is lifted, you cannot start a dribble? T-F.

3. During an interrupted dribble there is no player control? T-F.

4. A-1 is dribbling the ball and A-1’s dribble is interrupted. The trail official has an inadvertent whistle. The game will continue with the AP Arrow? T-F.

5. When does team control end?


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Quiz #255 (2021)

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1. During an interrupted dribble you may have a “3” second violation? T-F.

2. The length of an extra period is “5” minutes? T-F.

3. If a player fights during a dead ball, it should be ruled a flagrant technical foul? T-F.

4. Name one situation where you can have a personal foul during a dead ball ?

5. A common foul is a personal foul? T-F.


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