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 4th quarter of a 1st round state tournament game, A-1 is fouled by B-1 while dribbling the ball.  The scoreboard shows 10 team fouls for Team B.  The lead official announces two free throws.  A-1 misses the 1st attempt.  No player along the lane enters the lane.  As the lead official goes to pick up the ball in the lane, A-1 runs down, picks up the ball and scores.  At this point it is discovered that Team B had only 7 fouls.

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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 inbounds the ball to A-2. Rather than catching the ball A-2 elects to use his fist to direct the ball as a pass to A-3. The official rules a violation. Is the official correct?

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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 a throw-in, A-1 passes the ball to A-2 in the frontcourt.  The ball bounces off A-2, hits on the floor in frontcourt and then bounces into the backcourt where the ball is recovered by A-2.  The official rules a backcourt violation.  Is the official correct?

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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 attempts a jump shot which misses.  B-5 is fouled by A-5 while trying to secure the rebound.    After the whistle A-3 is charged with an unsporting technical foul for making derogatory comments about the ruling.  Team A now has 10 team fouls.  The officials award B-5 two free throws followed by two free throws being attempted by any member of Team B.  The ball is then awarded out of bounds to Team B at the division line opposite the table.  Were the officials correct?

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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 AP arrow.  A-1 is awarded two free throws.  During the 2nd free throw the ball lodges between the backboard and the ring.  Handle the situation.

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