The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

An official rules a common foul on A1. Team B inbounds the ball nearest the spot of the foul, and quickly scores a basket. As the ball drops through the net, the timer sounds the horn to get the officials’ attention and the official nearest the table blows his whistle. The table reports the foul on A1 should have resulted in a 1 and 1 free throw for B1. The officials count the goal by Team B and award Team A a throw-in on the endline to resume play. 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.

A-1, who is on a breakaway, is pushed in the back by B-1 as she releases the ball on a lay-up.  The ball goes through the basket.  The official rules an intentional foul.  What is the correct procedure?

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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, a non-jumper, catches the jump ball with one foot on the floor in frontcourt. A-1 then places his other foot on the floor in the backcourt. The official rules this to be a legal play. 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 dribbling the ball in frontcourt near the division line when B-1 bats the ball into the air. A-1 jumps from his frontcourt and catches the ball while in the air. A-1 then lands in the backcourt. The official rules this to be a legal play. Was the official correct?

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