Quiz #300 (2022)

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1. During a rebound, A-5 punches B-5 in the stomach. After the foul is reported, B-5 intentionally throws an elbow that hits A-5 in the head. How is this play adjudicated?
A. Both players are charged with fighting fouls and both are ejected, with no free throws.
B. A-5 is charged with a flagrant personal foul. B-5 is charged with a flagrant technical foul. Free throws will be shot in the order of occurrence. Both players are disqualified.

2. B-1 commits a flagrant personal foul against A-1. A-1 then taunts B-1. The technical foul will be shot first? T-F,

3. A-1 the thrower-in steps on the side line . The trail official rules a throw-in violation? T-F.

4. B-1 deflects A-1’s throw in. While the ball is loose, A-2 holds B-2. This is a team control foul? T-F.

5. A-1 ‘s dribble gets away.  As the ball is rolling loose, A-1 pushes B-1. The trail official rules a team control foul?  T-F


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Quiz #299 (2022)

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1. An identical number is a team technical foul? T-F.

2. A-1 is driving for the basket and is in the act of shooting. B-1 Fouls A-1 intentionally, A-1 is injured on the play and cannot shoot. There are substitutes available for Team A.  Any substitute or player in the game may shoot the awarded free throws? T-F.

3. A-1 is fouled on a “15” foot jump shot. A-2 intentionally steps to the free throw line and makes both free throws. The officiating crew discover the discrepancy. This technical foul should be charged directly to the Head Coach of Team A? T-F.

4. When does a disqualified player become bench personnel?

5. An intentional foul may occur when the ball is dead or alive? T-F.


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Play of the Day #276 (2021-22)

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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 game is tied as A-1 attempts a last second shot that is unsuccessful.  After the horn has sounded and the try has ended, the coach of Team A “goes bananas” because he believes his player was fouled.  The coach is awarded a technical foul.

Handle the situation.


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Quiz #298 (2022)

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1. A-1 obtains a rebound and falls to the floor. Is this a travel? Yes-No.

2. A-1 attempts a try and the ball touches the backboard, but not the ring. A-1 obtains the rebound. Is this a travel? Yes-No.

3. A-1 attempts a try that is deflected or blocked by B-1.  A-1 recovers the ball and scores on the play. Is this a travel? Yes-No.

4. A-2 attempts a try and the ball misses the entire ring. Can A-2 be the first one to touch the ball? Yes-No.

5. A-1 is dribbling the ball when B-2 knocks the ball away. A-1 recovers the ball while kneeling on the right knee. A-1 stands up, but A-1’s pivot foot never leaves its position on the floor. Is this a travel? Yes-No.


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