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 drives into the lane where he collides with B3 while dribbling the ball. The Lead rules a blocking foul while the Center is signaling a player control foul.
Handle the situation.
By rule, this is a double personal foul. A1 and B3 will be charged with a personal foul. This becomes a point of interruption play. Since Team A had control when the foul occurred (A1 was dribbling), Team A will be awarded the ball for a designated spot throw-in from the spot out of bounds nearest to where the ball was when the double foul occurred.
This play stresses the importance of recognizing when double whistles occur. There are specific coverages for these kinds of plays. The key is that only one official should signal the nature of the foul.
(References: Rule 4-19-8a, 4-36-2a)
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Very Interesting Play and Correct. WE, as Officials, need to hold up, make eye contact with
our partner and ONLY one Official should signal. This has happened to most of us. Not a
good situation as coaches get mad when the two fouls are called. Thanks.