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Team A is in the double bonus.  Dribbler A-1 is fouled by B-1 while he dribbles the ball in backcourt.  B-1 objects to the foul ruling and receives a technical foul.  The free throws for the technical foul are given first and are attempted by A-3.  Then A-1 attempts the free throws for the common foul.  No players line up along the lane.  Then it is discovered that the free throws have been attempted in the wrong order.

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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.

Dribbler A-1 has both feet in frontcourt while he continues to dribble the ball in backcourt.  A-1 backs up so that his feet are now in backcourt while he continues his dribble.  The coach claims this is a backcourt violation.

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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 awarded a one plus one bonus free throw situation.  A-5 in the middle lane space fakes entering the lane before the free throw is released.  B-5 in the first lane space enters the lane before the ball is released.

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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 attempts a three-point goal.  The ball rattles the ring and is inside the net when A-5 hits the net.  A-5 does not touch the ball.

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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.

B-1 reaches in and fouls dribbler A-1 at the division line.  After the whistle, A-1 continues to dribble to the basket and dunks the ball.

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