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Late during the fourth quarter of a close game, the official rules a foul on B-3 for contacting A-1 while attempting a three point goal.  The try is unsuccessful.  When A-1 goes to the free throw line for the first free throw, the U1 notices that A-1 is wearing a nose ring.  The official charges A-1 with a technical foul.

 After A-1 has successfully made all three free throws to tie the game, the officials head to the other end of the court for the technical foul free throws.  At this point the table notifies the officials that the technical foul against A-1 was her fifth foul of the game.

The officials cancel the successful free throws and have A-1’s replacement attempt the three free throws.

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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.

Late during the fourth quarter of a close game, the official rules a foul on B-3 for contacting A-1.  It is the fifth team foul of the quarter.  However, the table fails to notify the officials and the ball is put in play via a throw-in by Team A.  Team B commits another common foul during the throw-in this time against A-2.  When the foul is reported, the table indicates that this is the sixth team foul of the quarter

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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 ball becomes loose on the floor.  A-3 recovers the ball just outside the lane with one foot on the floor and one knee touching the floor.  From this position A-3 then throws the ball at the basket and it goes through the basket.

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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 attempts a throw-in pass from the sideline that hits the side edge of the backboard.  A-1 steps inbounds and recovers the ball before any other player has touched the ball.

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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 makes a long pass to A-1 down the court.  A-1 muffs receiving the pass taking several steps while trying to control the ball.  After gaining control of the ball without the ball hitting the floor, A-1 takes one step and lays the ball in the basket.

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