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 is driving to the basket when B-1, in attempting to draw a charge, falls to the floor with no contact. The official signals for the faking being fouled but withholds the whistle. A-1 misses the try and A-2 rebounds and passes the ball to A-3 at the top of the key. A3 dribbles while calling a play.
Handle the situation.
The official should stop play and warn Team B for faking being fouled, if this is the first infraction or charge Team B with a team technical foul if this was the 2nd/subsequent.
When A-2 passed the ball to the top of the key and Team A was not attacking the basket, it was appropriate to stop play and warn/penalize Team B.
(References: Rules 4-49, NFHS Interpretation)
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