The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
Neither team is in the bonus. A-1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt when B-1 is whistled for a common foul against A-1. B-1 winds up with the ball. B-1 then drops the ball and lets it roll away instead of passing it to an official.
Handle the situation.
This is a delay-of-game situation. If Team B has not previously been warned for delay-of-game, a team warning should be issued against Team B. This warning should be recored in the scorebook and the head coach for Team B should be notified about the warning. A warning is a point-of-interruption play so play will be resumed with a throw-in for Team A from the closest “magic” spot to the foul.
If Team B had previously been warned for delay-of-game, then a team technical foul should be charged against Team B. Team A would be awarded two free throws and possession of the ball for a throw-in at the division line opposite the table.
(References: Rules 4-47-5, 10-2-1g, 4-36-2b)
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Very Good Play. This Play should be administered correctly. Thanks!