Play of the Day #112 (2019-20)

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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 is driving to the basket for a layup.  A-1 releases the ball that hits the backboard and the ring.   As this is happening, B-1 makes a legitimate attempt to block the try and slaps the backboard.  This causes the ball to roll off the ring. The official rules basket interference.  Was the official correct?


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Play of the Day #111 (2019-20)

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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.

Team A has a throw-in with 0:00.3 on the clock on their frontcourt end line.  A-1 passes the ball to A-2 who fists the ball towards Team A’s basket. The horn sounds and then the ball enters the basket.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #110 (2019-20)

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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.

Team A has the ball for a throw-in on the end line in front court.  Team B is in the bonus.  A-1 attempts to pass the ball to A-2 above the top of the key.  A-2 and B-2 jump for the ball and deflect the ball into Team A’s backcourt.  As A-2 and B-2 scramble for the ball, A-2 is whistled for a common foul against B-2.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #108 (2019-20)

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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 is fouled with 1.9 seconds on the clock before the end of the 2nd quarter.  Team A is given a throw-in which results in a missed shot at the buzzer.  After the teams have gone to the locker room, the scorer tells the officials that A-1 should have attempted a bonus free throw situation.

Handle the situation.