Play of the Day #87 (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.

During the 1st quarter the official notices that A-1 is wearing earrings.  The official charges the head coach with a direct technical foul since A-1 is not properly equipped.  Is the official correct?


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Play of the Day #86 (2019-20)

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B-5 is fouled by A-5 while attempting to rebound a missed try at Team A’s basket.  The scoreboard indicates that it is Team A’s 7th team foul of the half.  B-5 makes the 1st free throw of the bonus free throw situation.  At this point the scorer notifies the officials that the foul was not the 7th team foul of the half.  It was only the fourth.

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Play of the Day #85 (2019-20)

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During the 1st quarter the official rules a blocking foul on B-1.  Upon doing so, the official notices that B-1 is wearing the #8.  The official charges the head coach with a direct technical foul.  Is the official correct?


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Play of the Day #84 (2019-20)

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B-1 fouls A-1 with 2.3 seconds remaining in a tie game.  It is Team B’s 7th team foul of the half.  However, the scorer does not notify the officials and Team A is given a designated spot throw-in.  Team A’s last second try is unsuccessful.

After the jump ball to start the overtime has been tapped out of bounds, the scorer discovers the error of not awarding free throw(s) for the foul just before the end of the game.

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Play of the Day #83 (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.

B-1 fouls A-1 with 2.3 seconds remaining in a tie game.  It is Team B’s 7th team foul of the half.  However, the scorer does not notify the officials and Team A is given a designated spot throw-in.  Team A’s last second try is unsuccessful.

While the referee is communicating with the table about the upcoming overtime period, the scorer discovers the error of not awarding free throw(s) for the foul just before the end of the game.

Handle the situation.


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