Category Archives: Unusual Plays

Write-ups of unusual or infrequent plays with correct rulings. Posted year round whenever basketball is being played in the York County, South Carolina area

Play of the Day #226 (2021-22)

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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. A1 is on a breakaway when B1 catches up and clotheslines A1.  The official rules a flagrant foul.  A2 comes up to B1 and calls B1 an “f*****g asshole.”  A technical foul for unsporting conduct is… Read more »

Play of the Day #225 (2021-22)

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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. A2 sets a screen for dribbler A1.  A2 allows for sufficient time and distance from defender B1.  However, A2 legs are wider than shoulder-width apart.  B1 is impeded by contact with one of A2’s legs. Handle… Read more »

Play of the Day #224 (2021-22)

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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. B1 obtained a closely guarded situation on dribbler A1.  A1 moves forward but does not get head and shoulders past B1.  A1 then retreats.  B1 maintains his closely guarded situation throughout the actions of A1.  At… Read more »