Play of the Day #384 (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 and scores.  A-1’s momentum carries him out of bounds.  As A-1 is returning inbounds, A-1 intentionally knocks the ball out of B-1’s hands as B-1 is headed out of bounds to make the throw-in.

Handle the situation.


A-1 being out of bounds is legal since his momentum had carried him out of bounds.  However, A-1 intentionally knocking the ball out of B-1’s hands is a technical foul for “preventing the ball from being made live promptly.”  Team B will be awarded two free throws and a designated spot throw-in from the division line opposite the table.

(References: 10-4-5a)


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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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