2017-18 Play of the Day #33

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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.

To start the game A-5 and B-5 tap the jump ball.  The ball hits the floor after which A-5 catches the ball before anyone else touches the ball.  The U-1 rules a jump ball violation.   Was the official correct?

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2017-18 Play of the Day #32

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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 and B-1 tie up the ball for a held ball.  After the whistle sounds, they fall to the floor.  A-1 winds up on the bottom of the pile and comes up swinging at B-1 who fights back.  The head coach for B-1 rushes onto the court to pull B-1 away from A-1.  B-6, B-7 and B-8 follow their head coach onto the court.  They do not participate in the fight.  The officials rule flagrant fouls on A-1, B-1, B-6, B-7 and B-8.  They award Team A 6 free throws and the ball at the division line opposite the table for a throw-in.  Were the officials correct?

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2017-18 Play of the Day #31

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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 awarded a free throw.  The official bounces the ball to A-1 who catches it.  A-1 then places the ball on the floor within the free throw semi-circle.  He wipes his hands off on his uniform.  He then picks up the ball and attempts his free throw.  Is this procedure legal?

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2017-18 Play of the Day #30

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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 and B-1 tie up the ball and a held ball is ruled.  Team A has the arrow and is awarded the ball for a throw-in.  During the throw-in B-2 reaches through the boundary plane and hits the ball while A-1 is holding the ball.  Handle the situation.

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