Author Archives: Paul Behr

About Paul Behr

A former high school basketball coach and a former ABA basketball official. An IAABO-certified basketball official for 43 years and an IAABO Life Member. Currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. Interpreter of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina.

Play of the Day 433 (2023-24)

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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 drives to the basket for a breakaway layup.  A-5 follows the play, jumps and, after the ball has passed through the net, grabs the ring.  There is no safety issue involved. Handle the situation.

Quiz #387 (2024)

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1. Before the contest both coaches verify that their teams are legally equipped. In the third quarter A1 is discovered wearing a ring. Is there any penalty against A1 or the Head Coach. Yes-No 2. Players occupying marked free throw lane lines may not enter the free throw semicircle until the ball touches the ring or until the free throw… Read more »

Quiz #386 (2024)

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1. There are no successive timeouts after the end of regulation of play or after the expiration of any overtime period. T-F 2. A1 is fouled in the act of shooting a two point try. The try is unsuccessful. Before A1 goes to the free throw line, A1 pulls the jersey out of the pants. The officiating crew clears the… Read more »