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 #1

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“Working together, we all get better.” The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The ruling given is based on NFHS rules.  NCAA rules may be different. Play #1 – A-1, in the backcourt, attempts a pass to A-4 near the division line. B-4 jumps from Team A’s backcourt and intercepts the ball landing first with his right… Read more »

Quiz # 49

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1. With 0.3 seconds on the clock and the score A 53-B-54. A-5 catches a throw-in  pass and shoots and scores on the play. Does the basket count? Yes or No. 2. In question 1, how if the player was fouled. How would you handle the situation? 3. With the ball in flight during a try by A-1, B-2 blocks… Read more »

Quiz # 48

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1. A-1 is dribbling in their back court. A-1 throws a pass to A-3 who jumps from their front court and lands in their back court as they receive the pass when they were airborne. The center official rules a back court violation? T-F. 2. Player A-1 blocks a loose ball from going out of bounds. A-1 leaves the floor… Read more »

Quiz # 47

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1. B-1 fouls A-1 on a successful “2” point shot. After the play, B-2 flagrantly pushes A-1. Handle the Situation? 2. If there is a discrepancy in the score and the error is not resolved, the referee shall accept the progressive team totals of the official score book? T-F. 3. An overtime period shall be 5 minutes? T-F. 4. A-1… Read more »

Quiz # 46

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1. B-1 fouls A-1 on the perimeter. After the foul B-1 throws A-1 to the floor.  What type of fouls are these? 2. B-1 fouls A-1 flagrantly,  A-1 is injured on the play and cannot attempt the free throws. Who will attempt the free throws? 3. In 3 person officiating, the lead official is responsible for strong side rebounding coverage…. Read more »