Play of the Day #315 (2022-23)

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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.

With 1.8 seconds left in a game with Team A leading by two points, A-5 goes to the free throw line for one free throw.  As A-5 begins the shooting motion, A-3, who is lined up along the lane, fakes entering the lane.  No one violates.  The official rules a free throw violation on A-3.  The ball passes through the basket.  The official cancels the goal and awards the ball to Team B for a designated spot throw-in on the end line.

Was the official correct?


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Play of the Day #314 (2022-23)

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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.

With five seconds left in a tie game, Team A takes a timeout to setup a last second attempt.  On the ensuing throw-in, the ball is caught by A-5 about 10 feet from the basket.  A-5 passes the ball out to A-2 beyond the three-point line.  A-2 attempts a three-point goal.  The attempt misses and is rebounded by A-4 who releases the ball just before the horn sounds.  The ball passes through the goal.

The clock operator was late starting the clock.

Handle the situation.


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Play of the Day #313 (2022-23)

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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 has received the ball for a free throw and is beginning the motion to shoot when A-2 intentionally pushed B-2 into the lane.  The ball is still in A-1’s hands when this occurs.  A-1 continues the motion and the ball passes through the basket.

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Play of the Day #312 (2022-23)

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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 warning horn has sounded during the intermission between the first and second quarter.  Team A is entitled to the throw-in.  Before the ball is put at the disposal of Team A, Team B’s head coach requests a timeout.

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