Play of the Day #385 (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 receives the ball outside the three-point line and travels with the ball.  After the whistle, A-1 flips the ball to A-5 who goes to the basket and attempts to dunk the ball.  The attempted dunk is unsuccessful.

Handle the situation.


The fact that the dunk was unsuccessful is not relevant.  A-5 is charged with a technical foul for attempting to dunk a dead ball.  While there are circumstances where it may not be clear that the ball is dead during play, that is not the case here.  Since this  is during the game and not during warm-ups, no indirect technical foul is charged to the head coach.  The head coach retains his ability to use the coaching box.  

Team B will be awarded two free throws and a designated spot throw-in from the division line opposite the table.

(References: 10-4-3)


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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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