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 has the ball on the endline for a throw-in.  A-1 attempts to pass the ball to A-2 near the division line.  A-2, who is in the frontcourt, jumps and catches the ball while airborne.  A-2 lands with her left foot coming down in frontcourt followed by her right foot coming down on the division line.  The official rules a backcourt violation.  Was 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 is detected to have blood on his uniform prior to A-3 attempting two free throws.  A-1 is directed to the bench.  The coach elects to send A-6 to replace A-1.  While A-3 is attempting his two free throws, A-1 is cleaned up and is sent to the scorer’s table to replace A-6.  If the second free throw is successful, is A-1 allowed to enter the game?

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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 shooting two free throws with 4 seconds left in regulation. A-1 makes the first putting  Team A up by 2.  A-1 misses the second free throw. B-1 gets the rebound and tries to pass the ball to B-2 at the far end of the court. Ball goes out of bounds.  Official sounds whistle with 0.3 seconds showing on the clock.  However, because of the noise, the timer does not hear the whistle, time runs out and the horn sounds.  Team A rushes onto floor celebrating the victory.  Handle the situation.

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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 shooting two free throws with 3.2 seconds left in regulation. A-1 makes the first putting  Team A up by 3.  A-1 misses the second free throw. B-1 gets the rebound and tries to pass the ball to B-2 at the far end of the court. Ball goes out of bounds.  Official sounds whistle with 0.1 seconds showing on the clock.  Team A rushes onto floor celebrating the victory. They are then informed there is still 0.1 seconds to be played.  Handle the situation.

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