Play of the Day #285 (2022-23)

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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-5 gets faked out and jumps early in an attempt to block a shot by A-5.  B-5 grabs the ring to protect himself and then blocks the try by A-5.

Handle the situation.


There is no technical foul for B-5 grabbing the ring to protect himself.  However, when B-5 then held on to block the try by A-5, B-5 is guilty of using the ring to gain an advantage.  A technical foul should be ruled against B-5.

Team A will be awarded two free throws and will be awarded the ball at the division line opposite the table for a designated spot throw-in.

(References: Rule 10-4-4a)


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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.

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