Play of the Day #77 (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 drives to the basket and is fouled attempting a layup.  The ball hits the backboard and is inside the net when A-2 jumps up and hits the ball.  The ball passes through the basket.

Handle the situation.


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Quiz #195

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This is the final quiz for this fall.  Good luck on your upcoming exams and may you have a great season.

1. It is recommended that the official scorer and timer be seated next to each other? T-F

2. The officiating crew shall arrive on the floor at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the game? T-F.

3. When all officials leave the visual confines of the playing area at the end of the game, jurisdiction has ended and the score has been approved? T-F.

4. The referee has no authority to move the location of either bench, unless it involves player safety? T-F.

5. Tinted glass backboards are prohibited? T-F.


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Quiz #194

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1. A-1 tries for goal and the ball bounces off the ring, A-2 is going for the ball and B-2 pushes A-2 out of bounds. The lead official rules a foul on B-2? T-F.

2. A-1 tries for goal and the ball bounces off the ring and  the ball is on the floor. A-2 dives on the floor and gains control of the ball. B-2 dives on A-2, the lead official rules a foul on B-2? T-F.

3. Team A’s court has a center restraining circle that is a solid color different from the natural color of the floor. Is this legal? Yes or No.

4. A fan-shaped back board is legal for National Federation Games? T-F.

5. The back board shall be protected from spectators to a distance of at least “3” feet at each end? T-F.


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Quiz #193

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1. A-1 dives for a loose ball and gets control of the ball. Can A-1 be granted a time out? Yes or No.

2. A-1 dives for a loose ball and gets control of the ball and their momentum causes A-1 to slide with the ball, there is no violation for traveling? T-F.

3. If no red/LED light is present, the audible timer’s signal will signal the expiration of time? T-F.

4. The use of electronic devices are not permitted during the game? T-F.

5. The use of a tablet court side for coaching purposes is permitted? T-F.


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Quiz #192

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1. A fumble is an accidental loss of player control? T-F.

2. Team A has the ball in the frontcourt. A-1’s pass is deflected by B-1 and A-3 catches the ball in the back court before the ball touches the floor. This is a legal play? T-F.

3. The Referee is the sole judge of the ball’s legality? T-F.

4. The maximum length of the coaching box cannot exceed ______ feet.

5. In “2” person mechanics, when the lead moves across the free throw lane, the Lead’s primary coverage area is extended to include the area inside the arc? T-F.


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