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-5 receives the ball in the low post with her back to the basket.  As A-5 steps into the lane with her right foot and turns to go up to shoot, B-5 places both hands on A-5’s hip.  The Lead official rules a handchecking foul.  A-5 continues her movement and places her left foot on the floor before going up to release the try.  The Center official sounds his whistle and rules a traveling violation.  The ball goes through the goal.  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-5 scores a goal. B-1 grabs the ball after it passes through the net and jumps into the air with both feet leaving the floor inbounds.  Before B-1 lands out-of-bounds, he passes to B-2 who is in-bounds. The Trail official sounds his whistle, rules no violation and awards the ball to B-1 for an end line throw-in do-over.  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.

The pre-game warmup clock runs out and neither team has provided a line-up for the official scorebook.  The referee rules an indirect technical foul on each head coach.  No free throws are attempted and the game starts with a jump ball.

During the 2nd quarter it is discovered that #21 on Team A is not in the book.  #21 is added to the book and the coach of Team A is charged with an indirect technical foul.  Team B is awarded two free throws and the ball at the division line for a throw-in.

The head coach of Team A is warned that another indirect technical foul will result in his ejection.

During the 3rd quarter Team A is discovered to be playing with 6 players on the court.  An indirect technical foul is charged to the head coach of Team A and he is disqualified.  Team B is awarded two free throws and the ball at the division line for a throw-in.

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.

During the 2nd quarter the ball goes out of bounds.  After the whistle sounds, B-1(#4)  intentionally shoves A-1.  The officials rule a technical foul for intentional contact during a dead ball.  Team A is awarded two free throws and the ball at the division line for a throw-in.

With 7:31 remaining in the 4th quarter B-1(#4) intentionally fouls A-3 during a live ball.  After the whistle B-1 begins cursing out A-3.  The official rules a technical foul on B-1.  A-6 and A-7 leave the bench and come out onto the court by the free throw lane.  No member of Team B’s bench comes onto the court.  No fight takes place.  Handle the situation.

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