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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