1. A-1 is fouled by B-2 and is awarded two free throws. The foul on B-2  is his/her fifth foul. The new trail official reports the foul to the official scorer who informs them that B-2 has five fouls. The official then informs the Head Coach of Team B and then informs the timer and B-2.  While this is going on, the lead official incorrectly  administers the first free throw which is unsuccessful. Handle the Situation?

2. A-1 is fouled by B-1 while Team A is in the double bonus. A-1 then pushes B-1 during the dead ball,  the trail official rules a technical foul on A-1. A-1 makes both free throws . After the last free throw made, the official scorer notifies the officiating crew that A-1 has five fouls. Handle the Situation?

3. It is possible for a player to travel during a dribble? T-F.

4. It is a dribble when a player stands still and holds the ball and touches it to the floor once or more than once. T-F

5. A dribble does not begin until a player gains control? T-F

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1. A-1 scores a lay-up in Team B’s basket. Who gets credit for the score?

2. When play is resumed with a throw-in or free throw and [.3] of a second or less remains on the game clock, a player can ________ the ball into their basket; but not try for goal .

3. The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee does not recognize protests? T-F.

4. The length of an overtime is _________ minutes.

5. When does the clock start on a jump ball?

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1. If by mistake the officiating crew permit a team to go in the wrong direction, when discovered all points scored, fouls committed, and time consumed shall count as if each team had gone in the proper direction? T-F.

2. If a player touches the basket while the ball is in the imaginary cylinder above the ring, this is basket interference? T-F

3. A-1 is dribbling the ball and pushes off to create space on B-1 and then pulls up for a jump shot. The center official rules a player control foul? T-F.

4. When a technical foul is charged indirectly to the Head Coach , it counts as two team fouls? T-F

5. The official and visiting scorers do not agree on the number of fouls charged to A-1. if the discrepancy cannot be determined, the referee will accept the record of the official score book? T-F

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1. A legal guarding position can be obtained while one foot is touching a boundary line? T-F

2. Team A properly submits its team roster and starting five 10 minutes before the game. The Head Coach of Team A asks the official scorer to change A-5’s number because it has excessive blood on it. Can A-5’s number be changed without penalty? Yes or No.

3. Intermission has concluded and play is about to resume in the third quarter when the scorer notifies the officiating crew that no Team A substitutes reported prior to the warning horn. The third quarter shall begin with the same five players that concluded the 2nd quarter for Team A? T-F.

4. A-1 has the ball on the floor and applies vice-like force with the upper legs, which prevents B-1 from gaining possession of the ball. The center official rules a kicking violation? T-F.

5. A-1 is intentionally fouled on a “2” point try that is successful. What is the penalty?

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1. A-1 is driving to the basket and is fouled by B-1 before A-1 is in the act of shooting. It’s the 10th team foul on Team B. The official scorer notifies the officiating crew that it’s the 9th team foul. There are “3″ seconds remaining in the game and the score is Team A-85 and Team B-85. A-1 goes to the free throw line and misses the front end of a one and one free throw. B-3 obtains the rebound and throws up a desperation shot that is unsuccessful as the period ends. As the teams prepare for overtime, the scoring table informs the officiating crew that the foul on B-1 was the 10th team foul. Handle the Situation?

2. The use of electronic devices is permitted during the game? T-F.

3. The announcer shall be prohibited from making announcements during the game, such as “two minutes to go”. T-F

4. What is the procedure on a disqualification?

5. It is recommended the team members’ numbers be entered in the score book in numerical order? T-F

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