2013 NCAA Case Book Flashcards

Question

``` A.R. 25. A1 releases the ball on a try for goal, B1 partially blocks the shot and the ball: 1. Hits the ring or flange; or 2. Goes through the basket; or 3. Goes out of bounds. ```

Answer 1

RULING 1 and 2: The play is legal and the action shall continue. 3: The official shall blow the whistle to stop play and the shot-clock operator shall stop but not reset the shot clock. On the ensuing throw-in by Team A, the game clock and shot clock shall start when the throw-in touches any player on the playing court. (Rule 2-11.7.a)

Answer 2

RULING: Charge the fouls to A1 and B1, but no free throws are awarded. In (1) and (2), any player from the offended team shall attempt the two free throws for the technical foul. Play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, with the ball awarded to Team A, the team in control, at a designated spot nearest to where the ball was located when the double personal foul was committed. 1: Since the technical foul was assessed to the coach of Team A, the team in control, the shot clock shall not be reset. 2: Since the technical foul was assessed to the coach of Team B, the shot clock shall be reset. (Rule 2-11.7.h, 2-11.6.b.2 and 10-1 Penalty f )

Answer 3

RULING: The goal by B4 shall count. A1 shall be permitted to attempt the second free throw with no players lined up along the free-throw lane. The ball shall then be awarded to Team A out of bounds at the end line nearer Team B’s basket and the thrower-in shall be permitted to run the end line. This was the point where the game was stopped to correct the error. (Rule 2-12-1.a and 2-12.2)

Answer 4

RULING: The field goal by Team A shall count. This error is correctable because it happened within the prescribed time limit of Rule 2-12. A1 shall be awarded his merited free throw(s) and play shall be resumed with a throw-in by Team B, who is entitled to run the end line. (Rule 2-12.1.a, 2-12.5 and 2-12.2)

Answer 5

RULING: Each of the four situations is a correctable error. 1, 2 and 3: Team A shall be awarded the ball at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. The free throw(s) and activity during it, other than any technical foul or a flagrant 1 or 2 personal foul, shall be canceled. Any points scored, time consumed and additional activity that may occur before the recognition of the error, shall not be nullified. 4: Team A shall be awarded the ball out of bounds at Team B’s end line, which was the point of interruption, to correct the error. The free throw(s) and activity during it, other than any technical foul or a flagrant 1 or 2 personal foul, shall be canceled. Any points scored, time consumed and additional activity that may occur before the recognition of the error, shall not be nullified. (Rule 2-12-1.b, 2-12.5 and 2-12.2)

Answer 6

RULING 1: A1 was entitled to the second free throw because the first free throw was successful. Both free throws shall count, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is where play was stopped to correct the error. 2: A1’s first free throw, to which he was entitled as the first part of a one-and-one, was unsuccessful and the player should not have been awarded a second free throw. The successful second free throw shall be nullified, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is where play was stopped to correct the error. 3: A1’s unmerited second free throw was unsuccessful, so it shall be ignored, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is where play was stopped to correct the error. (Rule 2-12.1.b, 2-12.5 and 2-12.2)

Answer 7

RULING: The free throw by A2 shall be canceled, and A1 shall properly attempt the free throw. The common foul by B3 in (1) shall be canceled. The flagrant 1 personal foul in (2) cannot be canceled. The error shall be corrected when A1 is given the free throw to which A1 was entitled as a result of the original foul. In (2), the game shall continue with the administration of the two free throws to A3 resulting from the flagrant 1 personal foul by B3. Team A shall be awarded the ball at the designated spot nearest to where the foul by B3 occurred. (Rule 2-12-1.c and 2-12.5)

Answer 8

RULING: In (1) and (2), the official made a judgment that basket interference occurred. However, after the judgment was made, the official erred, in (1) by erroneously counting the score and in (2) by failing to count the goal. The official’s error in (1) and (2) shall be correctable because the error was recognized within the proper time limit. (Rule 2-12.1.e and 2-12.3)

Answer 9

RULING: Officials are permitted to use information from table officials to make corrections. Since it is within the correctable-error time frame, the error can be corrected. When it is determined, in the official’s judgment, that the basket was scored after the shot-clock horn sounded, the goal shall be canceled. Since the clock was running in this case, the official has until the second live ball after the error to make the correction. The error shall be correctable until the ball is put in play after the traveling call. (Rule 2-12.3, 2-12.1.e and 2-7.6)

Answer 10

RULING: A1 shall be awarded the one-and-one and play shall be resumed as after any normal free throw. Points scored, time consumed and additional activity that may occur before the recognition of the error shall not be nullified. (Rule 2-12.5 and 2.12.1.a)

Answer 11

RULING: Co-captains may participate in the pregame conference, but only one co-captain of each team may confer with the officials during the game. During the pregame conference, the referee shall be informed which co-captain of each team shall be the speaking co-captain during the game. (Rule 3-2.1)

Answer 12

RULING: Team A shall be assessed two administrative technical fouls. One administrative technical foul is for failing to supply the scorers with the names, numbers and designated starters BEFORE the 10-minute mark is reached on the game clock that is counting down the time before the start of the game. The second administrative technical foul is for changes made to the scorebook AFTER the 10-minute mark is reached on the game clock before the start of the game. Four free throws shall be awarded to Team B, and the game shall start with a jump ball. These administrative technical fouls do not count toward the team foul count. (Rule 3-4.1, 3-4.2, and 10-2.2 Penalty)

Answer 13

RULING: An administrative technical foul shall be charged to Team A. A player shall wear the uniform number indicated in the scorebook or the scorebook number shall be changed to that which he is wearing. When the squad member, before participating, changes the uniform number he wears to that indicated in the scorebook, there shall be no penalty. When the number in the scorebook for a player(s) must be changed for reasons other than those permitted by rule, one administrative technical foul shall be assessed regardless of how many changes are made. These administrative technical fouls do not count toward the team foul count. (Rule 3-4.2 and 10-2.2.b Penalty)

Answer 14

RULING: A1 may be replaced without an administrative technical foul being assessed. Illness or injury is considered to be an extenuating and unavoidable circumstance that permits a substitution without penalty. A1 shall be permitted to enter the game later if able. (Rule 3-4.2)

Answer 15

RULING: A8’s and A9’s substitutions are legal when they have reported to the official scorer before the warning signal. (Rule 3-6.1.h)

Answer 16

RULING: A6 cannot enter the game because he did not report before the warning signal and there has been no live ball. (Rule 3-6.1.h and 3-6.2.b)

Answer 17

RULING: A6 shall be allowed to enter before the last attempt of the multiple personal foul free throw. (Rule 3-6.2.b)

Answer 18

RULING: B1 is permitted to enter the game after the electronic media timeout ends and before A1 attempts the first try of the multiple freethrow sequence. (Rule 3-6.2.b.1)

Answer 19

RULING: A1 became a legal player when the ball became live. Because discovery of the illegal substitution came after the ball became live, the infraction by A1 shall be ignored. (Rule 3-6.1.d)

Answer 20

RULING 1 and 2: The required substitute shall be permitted to enter the game before the first try of the multiple free throws. In addition, all substitutes who had legally reported to the official scorer before the player who had to be replaced, may enter the game. (Rule 3-6.3.c)

Answer 21

RULING: When a player is disqualified for the fifth foul committed, the officials will first get a substitute for the disqualified player, and then all substitutes who had legally reported before the player who had to be replaced may enter the game when the substitute for the disqualified player is beckoned onto the court. In (1) and (2) the substitutes who legally reported to the table before A6, the substitute for the disqualified player, may enter after A6 enters the game. In (3), once A6 is beckoned onto the floor, no other substitutions are permitted until the next opportunity for substitutions. (Rule 3-6.3.c)

Answer 22

RULING: Illegal. B1 may not re-enter before the next opportunity to substitute after the game clock has properly started after he was replaced. (Rule 3-6.1.j)

Answer 23

RULING 1: Since multiple free throws shall be awarded, B6 and B7 are permitted to enter the game only before the final attempt or after the final try is successful. (Rule 3-6.2.b) 2: B6 and B7 are permitted to enter the game before the first attempt or after the final attempt for the technical foul and before play is resumed at the point of interruption. (Rule 3-6.2.c) 3: Since B6 and B7 had legally reported to the official scorer before A1 had to be replaced, they may enter the game after A1’s replacement enters the game. (Rule 4-12.1 and .5, 3-6.2.c and 3-6.3.c)

Answer 24

RULING 1: A1 may remain in the game without penalty. 2: A1 shall be given 20 seconds to resolve the situation. When A1 has not resolved the situation, A1 shall be replaced or a timeout may be called by A1’s team. At the end of the timeout, the affected player must be ready to play when the final horn sounds ending the timeout. If the player is not ready to play, the coach must immediately replace the player with a substitute. In this case, the opposing team is permitted to counter with a substitute. The affected player may not re-enter the game until the next legal opportunity to substitute after the clock has started. (Rule 3-6.3.b, 3-6.3.a and 5-11.8)

Answer 25

RULING: A5 may not re-enter to attempt the free throw(s) because the game clock has not been started since A5 left the game. (Rule 3-6.1.j)

Answer 26

RULING: The intent of Rule 3-6.3.f is to eliminate the situation whereby a poor free-throw shooter faked an injury so that he could be replaced by a higher percentage shooter. Obviously, a bleeding player is not faking an injury. Consequently, Rule 3-6.3.f is not applicable. The bleeding player shall be instructed by the official to leave the game for attention by medical personnel. His coach may exercise the option of substituting for the bleeding player or calling a timeout. (Rule 3-6.3.f and 8-3.2)

Answer 27

RULING: The referee shall instruct the official scorer to note which four players from Team A were on the playing court before the timeout was granted. At the end of the timeout when it is determined that A1 is unable to attempt his free throw(s), the coach from Team B shall select one of the four remaining players to attempt the free throw(s). That selection, once made, is final and unalterable. An immediate substitution for the injured player shall be required after the final horn that indicates the expiration of the timeout. The opponent shall then be permitted to counter with a substitution. Any other substitution(s) must have reported to, or be in position to report to, the official scorer before the warning horn. However, his entry onto the playing court shall not be permitted until the coach from Team B has selected who shall attempt the free throw(s) for the injured player. (Rule 8-3.3 and 3-6.1.g)

Answer 28

RULING: The referee was correct in allowing A7 to attempt the four free throws. When a player is injured as a result of either a flagrant 1 or flagrant 2 personal foul and is unable to attempt his free throws, the coach of the injured player is permitted to select any player or team member to attempt the free throws. In addition, when a technical foul is assessed, any player or team member is allowed to attempt the two free throws. After the four free throws are attempted, the ball is awarded to Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is the designated spot nearest to where the flagrant 2 personal foul was committed. When the coach from Team A selects two different individuals to attempt the free throws, since a false multiple foul has been committed, the penalty for the CLASS A technical foul shall be administered, followed by the penalty for the flagrant 2 personal foul. The ball is awarded to Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is the designated spot nearest to where the flagrant 2 personal foul was committed. (Rule 8-3.3, 8-3.4, 8-6.1, 4-15.6, 4-27.1 and 10-1 Penalty g)

Answer 29

RULING: Any member of Team B may attempt the free throws for the technical foul assessed to A1. Play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. The substitute for disqualified player A1 shall attempt the free throws awarded when A1 was fouled. A1 was unable to attempt his free throws because he was a disqualified player and, by rule, had to be replaced. A1’s injury should not be considered in adjudicating the play. (Rule 8-3.2.c, 8-3.4, 8-6.1 and 4-27.1)

Answer 30

RULING: When a timeout is requested and granted to either team, one or both players are permitted to remain in the game after the expiration of the timeout. No bleeding can be in evidence. A uniform that is saturated with blood must be replaced. (Rule 3-6.3.b, and .e and 5-11.8)

Answer 31

RULING: A1 shall be prohibited from staying on the playing court. Team B’s timeout does not make A1 eligible to return to play. Team A must request and be granted a charged timeout in order for A1 to remain in the game. (Rule 3-6.3.d and 5-14.12.a)

Answer 32

RULING: The required substitute shall be permitted to enter the game before the first try of the multiple free throws. In addition, all substitutes who had legally reported to the official scorer before the player who had to be replaced may enter the game. A bleeding player, a player with blood on the body, or a player wearing a uniform saturated with blood has 20 seconds to resolve the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved in 20 seconds, that player is required to be replaced unless that player’s coach requests and is granted a timeout. When a substitute is required, all substitutes who had legally reported to the official scorer before the player who had to be replaced may enter the game. (Rule 3-6.3.a and .c)

Answer 33

RULING: The officials shall stop play and present the head coach with the following three options: (a) Keep the player in the game when the issue can be resolved in 20 seconds; (b) Substitute the player immediately or substitute when the issue cannot be resolved in 20 seconds; (c) Call a timeout immediately or call a timeout when the issue cannot be resolved in 20 seconds so that the bleeding player can remain in the game. 1: After any of these options, play shall be resumed with a throw-in by Team B anywhere along the end line. No substitutes shall be permitted in (a) and (b) since play was stopped after a successful field goal and before the clock was properly started. However, when the coach chooses not to take a timeout and instead, replaces the bleeding player, the opponent is permitted to counter with a substitution. In this case, the substitute for the bleeding player and the counter substitute are the only substitutes permitted in this situation since play was stopped for blood after a successful field goal in the last 59.9 seconds of the game and before the clock was properly started. In (c), substitutes are permitted since a timeout was called. 2: After any of these options, play shall be resumed with a throw-in by Team B at a designated spot nearest to where play was stopped for the blood issue and substitutes shall be permitted as they would be in any other dead-ball period since the game clock was properly started on the throw-in. (Rule 3-6.1.i.1 and 3-6.3.a)

Answer 34

RULING: A6 shall not be permitted to enter. While the game clock is stopped after successful field goals in the last 59.9 seconds of play, only those substitutions permitted by rule are allowed. A team may request a timeout and then make substitutions anytime the ball is dead and the game clock is stopped. (Rule 3-6.1.i)

Answer 35

RULING: In (1), the request by either team for a timeout shall be recognized and granted since the request was made during a dead ball. Substitutions are permitted during this timeout period. However, when a timeout is not requested, there shall be no substitution during the dead ball period created by the timer’s mistake. 2: The inadvertent whistle shall be ignored. When Team A requests a timeout during this dead ball, the timeout shall be recognized and granted since the request occurred during the dead ball created by the inadvertent whistle. Substitutions are permitted during this timeout period. However, when a timeout is not requested, there shall be no substitution during the dead ball period created by the inadvertent whistle. 3: Team B’s request for a timeout shall be recognized and granted because a player of that team is in control of the ball. Substitutions are permitted during this timeout. (Rule 3-6.1.i.1 and .2)

Answer 36

RULING 1: The officials shall correct the timing mistake by placing the correct time on the game and shot clocks, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. Substitutes shall not be permitted during this dead ball period, since the timing mistake occurred with 59.9 seconds or less remaining on the game clock. Since the play was stopped to correct a timing mistake that occurred after a made field goal when there was less than 59.9 seconds remaining in the game and before the game clock was properly started, substitutes shall not be permitted. 2: Since play was stopped for the held ball and not to correct a timing mistake or for an inadvertent whistle, all substitution rules apply. Play shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the held ball occurred with no reset of the shot clock. (Rule 3-6.1.i.1)

Answer 37

RULING: Yes. A6 is permitted to replace designated starter A5 to shoot the free throws for the technical foul. When the ball is placed at the disposal of A6 for the free throw, the game has begun and thereafter, all substitution rules apply. Any team member is eligible to become a substitute with the exception of A5, who shall not be permitted to re-enter until the game clock has been properly started after his replacement. (Rule 3-6.1.j, 3-6.1.k, 5-7.1, 7-4.7 and Rule 10-3 through 4 Penalty)

Answer 38

RULING: A1 shall be an airborne shooter when the ball is released until he returns to the floor. An airborne shooter shall be in the act of shooting. B1 has fouled A1 in the act of shooting. A1 shall be awarded one free throw in (1), and two in (2). (Rule 4-1)

Answer 39

RULING: This is an offensive foul on A1. | Rule 4-7, 4-15.2.a.1, 4-30

Answer 40

RULING: The referee should ask the timer to start the digital device used to time timeouts. When Team A is not ready to play at the expiration of one minute, Team A shall be assessed an administrative technical foul for delay of game. Team B shall be awarded two free throws and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. When Team A is entitled to the alternating-possession arrow, it shall not lose control of the arrow until the throw-in ends. (Rule 4-10.1.b, 6-3.6 and 10-2.5.a)

Answer 41

RULING 1: A Team B player or team member shall attempt the free throws for the technical foul assessed to A5. Play is resumed at the point of interruption and the substitute for A5 would then attempt the free throws awarded when A5 was fouled in the act of shooting. 2: Since A5 and A5’s coach were not notified of the disqualification until after A5’s free throws, the result of A5’s free throws shall stand. (Rule 4-12.4, 8-3.2, 2-9.4 and 4-27.1.e)

Answer 42

RULING: Play shall be resumed with the second free throw by A1. There is no additional penalty assessed for the official scorer’s and timer’s mistake in failing to notify the officials of B1’s fifth foul. (Rule 4-12.3 and 2-9.4)

Answer 43

RULING: As soon as the scorers discover the irregularity, they should sound the game-clock horn after (or as soon as) the ball is in control of the offending team or is dead. The disqualified player shall be removed immediately. Any points that may have been scored while such a player was illegally in the game shall count. (Rule 4-12.1 and 2-9.4 )

Answer 44

RULING: Legal. The deflection of the ball by B1 shall not be considered part of the dribble. B1 does not have control of the ball until securing it after deflecting it. (Rule 4-13.1)

Answer 45

RULING: It is a violation when the ball has come to rest on the hand while the palm and the fingers are facing upward and a player then continues to dribble, because the dribble has ended when the ball came to rest on the palm when it faced upward. (Rule 4-13.4.a)

Answer 46

RULING: No. The player is not in control under these conditions and therefore is not dribbling. (Rule 4-13 and 4-9.1)

Answer 47

RULING: A1 has committed a violation in both (1) and (2). Throwing the ball against an opponent’s backboard or an official constitutes another dribble, provided that A1 is first to touch the ball after it strikes the official or the backboard. (Rule 4-13.4.a and 9-8.1)

Answer 48

RULING 1: Violation, because the ball is touched twice during a dribble, before the ball touches the playing court. 2: It is illegal to continue to dribble, but A1 may recover the ball. (Rule 4-13.3, 4-16.2 and 9-8.1.c)

Answer 49

RULING: In order for a pass to occur, the thrown ball must be touched by another player. This did not occur in (1) or (2). 1: A1’s attempted pass was the start of his dribble. When he recovered the ball and started another dribble, he would have committed a violation. (Had A1, after releasing the pass, which was the start of the dribble, not recovered the ball but rather continued to dribble, it would not have been a violation.) 2: A1 had previously ended a dribble before his attempted pass to A2. A1’s release of the ball on his attempted pass to A2 was the start of a second dribble. A1 committed a violation after he touched the ball. (Rule 4-13.2 and 9-8.1.c)

Answer 50

RULING: It is a violation in both (1) and (2), A1 is permitted to recover the ball but after recovering the ball is not allowed to start another dribble. However, if a fumble is touched by another player and then recovered by A1, while airborne or after a return to the floor, A1 is allowed to start another dribble. If A1 had not previously dribbled the ball, and while airborne fumbled and recovered the ball (while airborne or after a return to the floor), he is permitted to start a dribble. (Rule 4-13.4.a, 4-16.2 and 9-8.1.c)

Answer 51

RULING 1: Team-control foul on A1. 2: Three-second violation on A2. 3: A timeout shall not be acknowledged during an interrupted dribble. (Rule 4-13.6.b, 9-10.2, 4-13.5 and 4-9.2.d)

Answer 52

RULING: The foul on A1 in both (1) and (2) is not a player-control foul since A1 was not holding or dribbling the ball and was not an airborne shooter in either situation. However, in both cases, A1 has committed a team control foul. When the official is in doubt as to whether the foul occurred before or after the ball was released on the pass, the foul should not be ruled a player-control foul but shall be ruled a team control foul. (Rule 4-9.2.a, 4-15.2.a.1 and .2)

Answer 53

RULING: The foul by A2, which created a false double foul, is a team-control foul and causes the ball to become dead immediately. Consequently, A3’s violation shall be ignored. A1 shall attempt the free throw(s) with no players on the lane and when the last try is successful, Team B shall have the privilege to run the endline. When the last try is unsuccessful, play shall be resumed by awarding Team B the ball for a throw-in at a designated spot closest to where the team-control foul occurred. (Rule 4-15.4 and 8-8.1)

Answer 54

RULING: A flagrant 1 personal foul shall be charged to B2. The time remaining to play is not a factor. (Rule 4-15.2.c.5 and 10-1 Penalty d[2])

Answer 55

RULING: A2’s foul is a team-control foul since it occurred during the throw-in. The foul shall be charged to A2 and the ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. (Rule 4-15.2.a.2 and 7-3.1.f )

Answer 56

RULING: In (1) and (2), A1 has committed a team control foul. The foul shall be charged to A1, and the ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where A1’s foul was committed. (Rule 4-9.2.a and .b, 4-15.2.a.2 and 7-3.1.f )

Answer 57

RULING: The technical foul creates a false double foul. Team B shall be awarded two free throws because of the technical foul on Coach A. After Team B shoots the free throws for the technical fouls, A1 shall attempt the one-and-one since that was the point of interruption. (Rule 4-15.4 and 8-8.2)

Answer 58

RULING: Charge the fouls to A3 and B3. 1: The ball shall be awarded to Team A, the team in control, at a designated spot nearest to where the ball was last in contact with a player or the playing court with no reset of the shot clock. 2: When the try is successful, Team B, the team not credited with the score, shall be awarded the ball anywhere along the end line. When the try is unsuccessful and since there is no team control, play shall be resumed by using the alternating-possession procedure. The throw-in shall be awarded at a designated spot nearest to where the ball became dead, as a result of the unsuccessful try, with a reset of the shot clock. (Rule 4-9.2.b, 4-9.4.c, 4-27.1.d, and 7-4.8 and .9)

Answer 59

RULING: B2 has switched to guard a player who does not have the ball. Therefore, B2 must give A1 enough time and distance (not more than two strides) to avoid contact to be in a legal guarding position. When A1 has control of the ball (provided that A1 is not in the air at the time), time and distance shall be irrelevant. (Rule 4-17.4 and 4-17.5)

Answer 60

RULING: Foul on B1, who is not in a legal guarding position. | Rule 4-17.4.a

Answer 61

RULING: In both (1) and (2), the foul shall be on A1. In (1), B1 is entitled to that spot on the floor provided he gets there legally before the offensive player becomes airborne. However, in (2), when A1 possesses the ball then lands on the floor, no time and distance is required. (Rule 4-17.4.c and .d, 4-17.3 and Exception 4-17.7)

Answer 62

RULING: In both (1) and (2), A1 shall be held responsible for contact. B1 took a position in the path of A1 that provided A1 enough time and distance to avoid contact. While without the ball, A1 was provided the required time and distance to avoid contact with B1. However, when A1 received the ball, no time and distance were required by the defender. (Rule 4-17.5.b and 4-17.4.c; Exception 4-17.7)

Answer 63

RULING 1: Since A1 did not release the ball and was in control of the ball when the inadvertent whistle was blown, Team A shall be awarded the ball at a designated spot nearest to where the dead ball occurred with no reset of the shot clock. 2: The inadvertent whistle occurred when there was no team control. When the try was unsuccessful, the ball is awarded to the team entitled to the alternating-possession arrow at a spot nearest to where the try was unsuccessful and the shot clock shall be reset. When the try for goal was successful, the inadvertent whistle shall be ignored and the team not credited with the score shall be awarded the ball at the end line with that team being entitled to run the end line. (Rule 2-11.6.g, 2-11.7.g, 4-27.1.a and 7-5.1.a and .d)

Answer 64

RULING 1: Count the goal. Ignore the inadvertent whistle, which was blown when there was no team control, and the sounding of the shotclock horn. The team not credited with the score shall be allowed to run the end line. (Rule 7-4.16 and 7-4.6) 2: Violation. Ignore the inadvertent whistle and resume play by awarding the ball to Team B at the spot nearest to where the shotclock violation occurred. The violation takes precedence over the inadvertent whistle. (Rule 9-12.4 and 7-4.1) 3: Play shall be resumed by the alternating-possession procedure and the shot clock shall be reset. (Rule 7-4.16, 6-4.1.g and 2-11.6.g)

Answer 65

RULING: Touching the official shall be the same as touching the floor where the official is standing. 1: The ball shall be awarded to Team B for a throw-in at a designated spot nearest to where the out-of-bounds violation occurred. 2: Since A1 was the last player to touch the ball before it returned to the back court, A1 caused it to go there. Back-court violation. Award a throw-in to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. (Rule 4-23.3, 9-3 and 7-3.1.a)

Answer 66

RULING 1: Legal play. 2: Violation on Team A. The referee shall award Team B the ball for a throw-in and begin a five-second count when the ball is handed to Team B or placed on the floor at Team B’s disposal. When Team B does not complete the throw-in within five seconds after the referee placed the ball at Team B’s disposal, Team B has committed a violation. Since both teams delayed the game, the referee shall assess a double administrative technical foul. No free throws shall be attempted by either team. Play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. (Rule 4-31, 7-6.3 and .6, and 4-27.1.e)

Answer 67

RULING: The official shall resume play by placing the ball at the disposal of the player for a throw-in at a designated spot and shall start the throw-in count. The officials shall not issue a warning for delaying the throw-in by huddling. The resumption-of-play procedure shall be used after timeouts. (Rule 2-10.10 and 4-31.2)

Answer 68

RULING: B1 was a secondary defender who illegally established initial guarding position within the restricted area. Consequently, the blocking call against B1 is the correct call. (Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)

Answer 69

RULING 1: B4 is a secondary defender and illegally established initial guarding position within the restricted area to stop A5’s try for goal. A blocking foul shall be assessed to B4. 2: When A5 stopped and the try for goal was discontinued, B4 was no longer a secondary defender. A player control foul shall be assessed to A5. (Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)

Answer 70

RULING 1: The official is incorrect. In any outnumbering fast break situation, all Team B players are initially secondary defenders. The Team B player may not establish initial legal guarding position inside the restricted area, and the illegal contact by B is a blocking foul. 2: The official is correct. Even though the Team B player is initially a secondary defender, he did not establish initial guarding position inside the restricted area. When illegal contact occurs, it shall be a player control/charging foul. (Rule 4-35.4, 4-30 and 10-1.13)

Answer 71

RULING: When A2 rebounds the ball and immediately makes a move to the basket, there is no secondary defender and the restricted area rule is not in effect. When B2 has established and maintained a legal guarding position and illegal contact occurs it is player control/ charging foul on A2. (Rule 4-35.3, 4-30, and 10-1.13)

Answer 72

RULING: In (1), B4 is a secondary defender and may not establish initial legal guarding position inside the restricted area. When illegal contact occurs, a blocking foul should be assessed against B4. In (2), B4 is a secondary defender but established initial legal guarding position outside the restricted area. When illegal contact occurs, a player control foul should be assessed to A5. (Rule 4-35.2, 4-30 and 10-1.13)

Answer 73

RULING: The official is correct. B2 is a secondary defender because A1 is deemed to have beaten B1 when he cut behind B1 on the perimeter of the zone defense. As a secondary defender, B2 may not establish an initial legal guarding position in the restricted area for the purpose of drawing a player control/charging foul when defending a player who is in control of the ball or has released the ball on a pass or try. (Rule 4-30, 4-35 and 10-1.13)

Answer 74

RULING 1: Since A1 did not have control of the ball when the contact with B2 occurred, the secondary defender/restricted area rules do not apply. It is a charging/team control foul when B2 has given A1 enough time and distance for A1 to avoid contact and has established this position before A1 went airborne. It is a blocking foul when B2 fails to give sufficient time and distance for A1 to avoid contact or fails to establish this position before A1 goes airborne. (Rule 4-9.2.b, 4-17.5, 4-35.1 and 10-1.13) 2: Since A1 has control when the illegal contact with B2 occurred, this must be a blocking foul because B2 had established initial guarding position inside the restricted area. (Rule: 4-17.7, 4-35.1, and 10-1.13)

Answer 75

RULING: Two points shall be counted for Team A when not complicated by the expiration of time in a period or by a foul occurring while the ball is in flight. The try for field goal by A1 ends when the ball touches the playing court, but it is customary to credit the two points to A1. A field goal can sometimes be scored when it is not the result of a try. When the ball is in flight as a result of contacting the playing court without touching any player and time expires or a foul occurs, no points shall be scored. Neither the expiration of time nor a foul shall cause the ball to become dead immediately during a try for a field goal. During a pass, the ball shall become dead as a result of the foul or expiration of time. (Rule 5-1.2 and 6-6.1)

Answer 76

RULING: In both (1) and (2), the goal shall be legal. In both cases, two points shall be awarded to Team B. The ball shall be awarded to Team A out of bounds at the basket of Team B and Team A may put the ball in play from anywhere behind the endline as after any score by Team B (earned or awarded). (Rule 5-1.4.a and 7-4.6.a)

Answer 77

RULING 1: Illegal. When the game clock displays three-tenths of a second (.3) or less and play is to be resumed by a throw-in or a free throw, a player may not gain possession of the ball and try for goal. When this situation occurs, the official shall blow his whistle and the period is over, unless a flagrant 1 or 2 personal foul was committed on the play. Whether the try for goal was successfully attempted before the expiration of time is inconsequential. 2: Legal. When the player does not possess (catch) the ball but taps it into the basket before the period-ending horn sounds, the official shall use replay equipment, videotape or television monitoring, when available and located at courtside, to ascertain whether the tap (try) that will determine the outcome of the game was released before a reading of zeros on the game clock. (Rule 5-1.18 and 11-3.1)

Answer 78

RULING: The officials have erred in permitting the throw-in by A1 after Team A’s successful goal. The subsequent goal by Team A is not considered to be erroneously counting a basket since the error was the illegal throw-in by Team A. This error may be corrected in the following manner. When the error of permitting Team A to complete a throw-in after its own successful goal is detected before the second live ball after the error, the officials shall cancel any activity excluding a flagrant 2, flagrant 1 personal or any technical foul, put consumed time back on the clock, assess a delay warning for interfering with the ball after a goal, or charge A1 with a CLASS A technical foul when the act is deemed unsporting. (Rule 4-10.1 and .2, and 10-4.1.m)

Answer 79

RULING: The penalty for a foul on a tap is the same as the penalty for a foul on a try. When the tap is successful, one free throw shall be awarded. When the tap is unsuccessful, two free throws shall be awarded. (Rule 5-1.8 and 10-1 Penalty b[1] and d[1])

Answer 80

RULING 1: When a ball thrown (passed) in the direction of the basket from behind the three-point line with the possibility of entering the basket from above is deflected by a defender, a three-point goal shall be counted. However, if there is no possibility of the ball entering the basket from above and the deflection caused the goal to be successful, a two-point goal shall be counted. 2: When a thrown (passed) ball is deflected by a teammate and the goal is successful, two points shall be awarded. When a passed ball hits the ring and does not enter the basket, there is no reset of the shot clock. (Rule 5-1.1, 5-1.2.a and 5-1.3 and .4)

Answer 81

RULING: No goal. The ball became dead when the foul occurred. When a player shoots at the opponent’s basket, it is not a try. When Team A is in the bonus when the Team B player fouls A1, A1 shall be awarded a one-and-one. When Team A is not in the bonus, the ball shall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot. (Rule 5-1.1, 6-5.1.f, 10-1 Penalty c and a[1])

Answer 82

RULING 1: A three-point goal shall be counted. 2: When there is no possibility of the ball entering the basket from above and the deflection causes the goal to be successful, it shall be a two-point goal. However, when a ball is passed in the direction of the basket with the possibility of entering the basket from above and the deflection does not influence its success, a three-point goal shall be counted. 3: The ball shall remain live. In each case, when a passed ball hits the ring and does not enter the basket, there is no reset of the shot clock. (Rule 5-1.1, 5-1.2.a, 5-1.3 and .4, 4-24 and 2-11.6.d)

Answer 83

RULING: A personal foul shall be charged to B1 in both (1) and (2) but no free throw shall be awarded to A1 in either case since A1 is not an airborne shooter and Team A is not in the bonus. In both (1) and (2), the ball shall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. (Rule 10-1 Penalty a[1] and 7-4.4)

Answer 84

RULING: The play shall be legal since the backboard is located in A1’s front court, which A1 is entitled to use. (Rule 9-13.1 and 5-1.1 and .6)

Answer 85

RULING 1: Assess B2 with the foul committed against A2. A1’s try for goal shall count when successful. Administer the bonus free throw or award the ball to Team A at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. 2: Assess A2 with the foul committed against B2. A1’s try for field goal shall not count when successful, since the ball became dead before A1’s release. Award the ball to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. (Rule 5-1.10, 10-1 Penalty a[1] and c, and 6-5.1.f )

Answer 86

RULING 1: When the official determines that the foul occurred before the sounding of the game-clock horn, and signals for the clock to stop and the timer fails to stop the clock, a timing mistake occurred and the official shall put time back on the clock to when the foul was called. The goal shall count. In this case, A1 is awarded one free throw. When A1 makes the first shot, the game is over. However, when the official signals for the clock to stop and it is so near the expiration of time that the timer is unable to stop the clock, this is not a timer’s mistake and time should not be placed back on the game clock. When the official determines that the foul occurred before the sounding of the game-clock horn, the basket shall not count and A1 is awarded two free throws. When A1 makes the first shot, the game is over. When both free throws are unsuccessful, the game continues with an extra period(s). On a foul that occurs near the expiration of time, officials must determine that the clock did not stop when the whistle sounded either because a timing mistake occurred or because it was so near the expiration of time that the timer is unable to stop the clock. In the first case, time is put back on the game clock and the game has not ended and in the second case, time is not placed back on the clock and the game has ended. When both free throws are unsuccessful, the game continues with an extra period(s). 2: Since the try was released before the expiration of time and since the foul occurred after time expired but while the ball was in flight, A1 shall attempt two free throws. When one free throw is successful, the game is over. When both free throws are unsuccessful, the game continues with an extra period(s). 3: When the foul occurs after the second half (or any period) has clearly ended, the foul shall be ignored unless the foul was a flagrant 2 or technical. When the foul was a flagrant 2 or technical, the offended team shall be awarded two free throws to begin the extra period and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which would be the jump ball to start the extra period, unless the foul was a flagrant 2 or contact dead ball technical foul. In such cases, the extra period shall begin with the ball awarded to the offended team at the division line on either side of the playing court. For games with a courtside monitor available, see A.R. 34. (Rule 5-7.3.c.1, 5-7.6 and 6-6.2)

Answer 87

RULING: A3 shall be ejected. The foul by A3 was committed after the first period has ended so the second period shall begin with the free throws for this foul followed by a throw-in by Team B at the division line. This foul shall count toward the team foul count for the second period. The possession arrow is not reversed. (Rule 5-7.6)

Answer 88

RULING 1: The extra period shall start by awarding a player from Team B two free throws for the CLASS A technical foul that was assessed to A1. Play shall resume at the point of interruption, which would be a jump ball. 2: A1 shall be ejected and the extra period shall start by awarding a player from Team B two free throws for the flagrant 2 technical foul that was assessed to A1. Play shall resume with a throw-in for Team B at the division line on either side of the court and the arrow shall not be reversed. 3: The extra period shall start by awarding a player from Team B two free throws for the contact dead ball technical foul that was assessed to A1. Play shall resume with a throw-in for Team B at the division line on either side of the court and the arrow shall not be reversed. These fouls shall count toward the team foul count, disqualification and ejection. (Rule 5-7.6)

Answer 89

RULING: When the technical fouls assessed against A1 and B1 occur at approximately the same time, they are offsetting and no free throws are awarded. When the technical fouls assessed against A1 and B1 occurred as two separate acts (not approximately at the same time), the second half shall begin by awarding two free throws for A1’s technical foul followed by awarding two free throws for B1’s technical foul (order of occurrence). Play shall resume at the point of interruption which, in this case, is the awarding of the ball to the team favored by the alternating-possession arrow to start the second period. These fouls shall count toward the team foul count and toward an individual’s disqualification and ejection. (Rule 5-7.6, and 10-3 Penalty)

Answer 90

RULING: Any Team B player shall shoot the two free throws with no players in the marked lane spaces. These free throws must be administered at this time as if the technical foul had been part of the preceding period because there is no way to determine whether there will be an extra period until the free throws for the technical are administered. (Rule 5-7.6.a)

Answer 91

RULING: No. After stopping play, the official should ask the player if the player desires a timeout. When the player does not, play shall be resumed immediately. When the player is not ready to resume play immediately, a substitution is required or his team may request a timeout. No official has the authority to charge a timeout to himself. (Rule 5-11.2.b, 5-11.6 and 5-14.12.a)

Answer 92

RULING 1: A1’s violation caused a dead ball. The timer’s mistake shall be corrected during this first dead ball and before the ball is touched inbounds or out of bounds by a player other than the thrower-in. 2: The timer’s mistake may be corrected after A1’s successful try for goal and before the ball is touched inbounds or out of bounds by a player other than the thrower-in. When the mistake is not corrected during this first dead-ball period and since the game clock should have been running, the mistake must be corrected before the ball is touched inbounds or out of bounds by a player other than the thrower-in before the second live ball. (Rule 11-2.1.c.1.a and 5-12.1)

Answer 93

RULING: The referee cannot correct this official timer’s mistake unless he knows relatively how much time had elapsed while the game clock was stopped. The referee shall conduct a re-enactment of the sequential occurrence of the play to determine that relative time. To assist the referee, information may be attained from the official timer, play-by-play, a digital stopwatch, other table officials or from the use of an official courtside monitor, when one is available. When the referee determines that there is time remaining, the referee shall put the determined time on the game clock. A2 shall be assessed with a personal foul and play shall be resumed at the point where the ball was located when play was stopped to correct the timer’s mistake. In this case, B1 shall be awarded the entitled free throw(s) for A2’s personal foul and play shall be resumed from that point with the corrected time on the game clock. A correction is only permitted when it falls within the prescribed time frame limit. When it is determined that there is no time left on the game clock, the first half is ended and the personal foul is not assessed unless it is a flagrant foul. (Rule 5-12.1, 2-7.6 and 2-10.6)

Answer 94

RULING 1: The timer’s mistake shall be corrected after the violation that created the first dead-ball period. It shall be corrected before the ball touches or is legally touched by an inbounds player or is touched by a player who is located on the playing court who causes the ball to be out of bounds. 2: The mistake may be corrected after the successful try by B1 and before the throw-in touches or is legally touched by an inbounds player or is touched by a player who is located on the playing court who causes the ball to be out of bounds. In both (1) and (2), to correct the timer’s mistake, the referee shall have definite information relative to the time involved. (Rule 5-12.1)

Answer 95

RULING: Since the timer has made a mistake, the official, with definite information relative to the time involved, shall place the correct time on the game clock. Play is resumed in (1) with a throw-in by Team A from the original throw-in spot; or in (2) with a throw-in to Team A at a spot nearest to where the ball was when the stoppage occurred. (Rule 5-12.1, 7-3.1.d and 7-4.3)

Answer 96

RULING: In all cases in this A.R., the official has definite information that the game clock showed five seconds when he blew the whistle. In (1), there has been no obvious timing mistake. However, in (2), (3) and (4), time has elapsed from the time that the whistle was blown and until the timing device was stopped. The official shall instruct the timer to put five seconds on the game clock. (Rule 5-12.2)

Answer 97

RULING: When the officials have definite information relative to the shot-clock operator’s mistake, it is permissible to rectify that mistake. In this case, since the officials have definite information relative to the time involved, they shall put five seconds back on the game clock, cancel the foul and award the ball to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the ball became dead for the shot-clock violation. (Rule 5-12.4)

Answer 98

RULING: When an obvious timing mistake has occurred because of failure to start or stop the game clock properly, the mistake shall be corrected only when the referee has definite information relative to the time involved. The officials have definite information that the game clock did not start. When a monitor is available, the officials are permitted to go to the monitor to determine the correct time, if any time remains, to be placed on the game clock. When a monitor is not available, the officials shall confer with each other and/or check with the official timer to determine the correct time, if any time remains, to be placed on the game clock. By rule, the decision must be made relative to the time involved. The officials are not permitted to leave four seconds on the game clock and repeat the initial throw-in by A1. (Rule 5-12.1 and 11-2.1.c.1)

Answer 99

RULING 1: Either team may request and be granted a timeout. 2: Only the team entitled to the throw-in shall be granted a timeout after the throw-in count has started. (Rule 5-14.1.b)

Answer 100

RULING: The 8-minute media timeout shall be taken at the first dead ball which, in this case, is the foul assessed to A1 with 3:30 remaining in the game. The 4-minute media timeout shall be taken at the next dead ball which, in this case, is after the first free-throw attempt by A1. (Rule 5-14.10.c)

Answer 101

RULING: Illegal. The second timeout is a successive timeout and considered to have occurred immediately after the first timeout, since the period has ended. This successive timeout should not be granted by the official. (Rule 5-14.13.b)

Answer 102

RULING: Because the first timeout was granted and reported to the official scorer, the second timeout request would be a successive timeout and should not be granted by the official. (Rule 5-14.13.b)

Answer 103

RULING 1: When the error is correctable, no timeout shall be charged to Team A. 2: When the error is not correctable, a timeout shall be charged to Team A. When any portion of that timeout remains after the review of the request has been conducted, Team A shall be entitled to use that time. When the review requires the length of a timeout or longer, play shall resume immediately from the point at which it was interrupted at a designated spot. (Rule 5-14.15)

Answer 104

RULING: In both (1) and (2), the officials shall not recognize this request. The official’s whistle is an inadvertent whistle that caused the ball to become dead. Play will be resumed at the point of interruption by awarding the ball to Team A, the team in control, at a designated spot nearest to where the ball was located. Before placing the ball at Team A’s disposal for a throw-in, the official is permitted to inquire as to whether Team A still wants a timeout. (Rule 4-20, 4-27.1.a, 5-15.1.c and 7-4.16)

Answer 105

RULING: The inadvertent whistle caused the ball to become dead. Team A is still in control of the ball on this pass and therefore, the ball goes back to the Team in control at a spot where the ball was last in contact with the thrower-in. (Rule 4-20, 4-27.1.a and 7-4.16)

Answer 106

RULING: The officials shall determine whether the contact by B1 was incidental or illegal. When the contact was determined to be incidental, and it was A1’s own momentum that carried him into the backcourt, a timeout shall not be granted. When the contact is determined to be illegal, a foul shall be called. (Rule 4-20, 4-21, 4-27.1.a, 5-15.1.c and 7-4.16)

Answer 107

RULING: Most jump-ball violations occur after the ball leaves the official’s hand. If the ball did not become live until touched, these would be acts during a dead ball and, therefore, be different from most other violations. (Rule 6-1.2.a)

Answer 108

RULING: Since possession has never been established, the official cannot use the alternating-possession arrow to award possession. An official shall conduct another jump ball. Any two opposing players shall jump. (Rule 6-3.5)

Answer 109

RULING: The first legal possession is by B1 on the throw-in. When the official hands the ball to the player from Team B, the alternatingpossession arrow shall be set for Team A. (Rule 6-3.8 and 9-9.1.b)

Answer 110

RULING 1: The alternating-possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the throw-in pass was legally touched by A2. A3 committed a team-control foul and the ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot. 2: A3 has committed a team-control foul and the ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot. Team A retains the arrow since a throw-in did not touch or was not legally touched by an inbounds player and therefore did not end. (Rule 6-3.2, 7-3.1.f, 4-9.2.c and 7-4.5)

Answer 111

RULING: The official was correct. An alternating-possession throwin ends when the throw-in ends or when the throw-in team violates provisions of the throw-in. Breaking the boundary plane with the ball by extending the ball over the playing court is not a violation of the throw-in provisions, but the act does cause the ball to come into play. (Rule 6-3.2 and 7-6.5 through .7)

Answer 112

RULING: When Team A violates the throw-in provisions, it shall lose its turn for a throw-in under the alternating-possession procedure. When Team A violates this throw-in, the ball is awarded to Team B. Also, Team B shall make the throw-in on the next alternating possession. (Rule 6-3.7, 6-3.2 and 9-5)

Answer 113

RULING: The alternating-possession procedure shall not be affected by the calling of any fouls during an alternating-possession throwin. The foul shall be charged and penalized. Team A shall receive possession for the throw-in when the next alternating-possession procedure occurs. Team A shall not lose its throw-in opportunity under the alternating-possession procedure as a result of the foul. (Rule 6-3.8)

Answer 114

RULING: A held ball cannot be called because A1 does not have his hands on the ball. A1 is intentionally using his feet to play the ball. This is illegal and a kicking violation shall be called on A1. (Rule 6-4.2 and 9-7)

Answer 115

RULING 1: The official shall call a held ball. Anytime a defender touches and causes the ball to remain in the hands of the shooter and the shooter returns to the floor with the ball still in possession, it is a held ball. 2 and 3: The play is legal. A1 has gained a new possession in both instances. In (2), when the ball was knocked free by the defensive player, the offensive player has lost control and may recover the ball, without penalty. This begins a new possession. In (3), B1 touches the ball and causes the ball to lose contact with A1’s hand(s) so A1 may be the first to touch the ball. (Rule 6-4.2, 4-9.1 and .3 and .5)

Answer 116

RULING: Held ball. However, when A1 voluntarily drops the ball before returning to the playing court and then touches the ball before it is touched by another player, A1 has committed a travel violation since the pivot foot was lifted before the ball was released to start a dribble. (Rule 6-4.2 and 9-6.5.b)

Answer 117

RULING: A1’s breaking the boundary plane and extending the ball over the playing court does not violate throw-in provisions. B1 legally grabbed a live ball and caused a held ball. The ball shall be awarded to Team A for an alternating-possession procedure. (Rule 6-4.2 and 6-4.1.a)

Answer 118

RULING: This shall be ruled no goal; however, when the ball leaves the hands of A1 before the red light or LED lights are activated, or when the light(s) are not present, the game-clock horn sounds to signify the end of the period, the dunk shall be considered the same as a try in flight; and the goal shall count. (Rule 6-5.1.e, 5-1.1, .6 and .11, and 6-6.1.b)

Answer 119

RULING: No. The activation of the signal caused the ball to become dead while in flight because the deflection (tap) was not a legal try since it occurred at the wrong basket. The goal shall not count. (Rule 6-5.1.e and 5-1.1)

Answer 120

RULING: In (1) or (2), the ball shall become dead when touched by anyone. In (1), disallow the goal for A2’s basket interference. In (2), however, when illegal touching is by B1, two points shall be awarded to A1 (three points shall be awarded to A1 when it is a three-point try). Whether the ball goes through the basket shall have no effect upon the ruling. (Rule 6-5.1.g, 9-18.1.b and .c, and 9-18.3)

Answer 121

RULING: Legal. A1 has not left the playing court voluntarily and was not in control of the ball when leaving the playing court. The same should be true when A1 makes a try from under the basket and momentum carries A1 off the playing court. It is legal when the try is unsuccessful, and A1 comes onto the playing court and regains control of the ball. (Rule 7-1.1, 4-23.1.a and 9-4)

Answer 122

RULING: The ball is inbounds. | Rule 7-2.1 and 7-1.2

Answer 123

RULING: The ball is inbounds. | Rule 7-1.2

Answer 124

RULING: A1 shall be considered to have caused the ball to go out of bounds. The ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. (Rule 7-2.1)

Answer 125

RULING: A1 is out of bounds because A1 touched an object that is out of bounds; hence, the ball shall be considered to be out of bounds. (Rule 7-2.1 and 7-1.1 and .2)

Answer 126

RULING: Out of bounds violation. Team B’s ball. | Rule 7-2.1

Answer 127

RULING 1: Legal, A1 is inbounds. Touching an individual who is standing on the sideline is not an out-of-bounds violation. 2: When the ball in control of A1 touches B1, the ball is out of bounds and shall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. (Rule 7-2.2 and 7-1.1)

Answer 128

RULING 1: Team A, the team not credited with the score, may make a throw-in from the end of the court where the goal was made and from any point outside the end line since that was where the foul occurred. (Rule 7-4.6.a.1) 2 and 3: The ball shall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. (Rule 7-3.1.g and 7-4.4)

Answer 129

RULING 1: The kick is a floor violation and the ball shall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. (Rule 9-7 and 7-4.1) 2: Kicking the ball is a floor violation. Consequently, Team A shall retain the privilege to the throw-in from anywhere along the end line. In (1) and (2), the throw-in was not legally completed since the kick is not a legal touch. As a result, neither the game clock nor the shot clock shall be started because of the violation. (Rule 7-6.5, 7-4.6.a.3 and 9-7)

Answer 130

RULING: When the timeout ends, Team B may make the throw-in from anywhere behind the end line. Team B’s charged timeout does not eliminate the privilege of a throw-in from anywhere behind the end line. The same applies to a timeout after a successful free throw. (Rule 7-4.6.a.4)

Answer 131

RULING: Yes. Since Team B is not in the bonus, designating a spot is not necessary. Team B is permitted to put the ball in play from any point out of bounds at the end line where the basket was scored since Team A was credited with the score. (Rule 7-4.6.a)

Answer 132

RULING: No. A1 failed to pass the ball directly into the playing court or pass the ball along the end line to a teammate. When A1 touches the ball, he has violated the throw-in provisions. (Rule 7-4.6.a and .b, and 9-5.1.b)

Answer 133

RULING: Any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws for the technical foul. 1: Since there was no team control when the whistle was blown, when the try is successful, play shall resume with the awarding of the ball to the team not credited with the score. When the try is unsuccessful, the ball shall be put back into play with the use of the alternating-possession arrow. (Rule 7-4.6, 7-4.7 and 7-5.1.d) 2: The ball shall be put back into play by Team A at the spot of the original throw-in with no reset of the shot clock. (Rule 7-4.7) 3: Since there was no team control when the whistle was blown, play shall resume with another jump ball. (Rule 7-4.7, 6-1.1 and 6-3.5)

Answer 134

RULING: This is uncharacteristic of a double personal foul in which two officials adjudicate the fouls differently against two opponents for the same contact. In (1) and (2), the two officials disagree that the fouls occurred simultaneously. 1: The ball shall be awarded to Team A, the team in control, at the point of interruption with no reset of the shot clock. (Rule 2-11.7.f, 7-3.1.d, 7-4.8 and 4-15.2.b) 2: The two officials disagree as to whether there was a charge or a block, however, before contact occurred, the ball was released by A1. Although there is no team control while a ball is in flight, when the goal is successful, play shall resume at the point of interruption by awarding the ball to Team B, the team not credited with the score, at the end line with the privilege to run the end line. When the try is not successful, play shall resume at the point of interruption with the use of the alternating-possession arrow and a reset of the shot clock. (Rule 7-4.9)

Answer 135

RULING: The official shall wait to see what happens to the try. The ball does not become dead until the try in flight ends. 1: The goal shall count. Charge the fouls and award the ball to the team not credited with the score at the end line with that team being entitled to run the end line. The shot clock shall be reset. (Rule 7-4.9) 2: Charge the fouls. The alternating-possession arrow shall be used and the shot clock shall be reset. (Rule 7-4.9, 4-27.1.d and 7-5.1.d) 3: Charge the fouls. The try ends when it is certain it will not be successful, which occurs simultaneously with the shot-clock violation. Therefore, the point of interruption is the shot-clock violation. Award the ball to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred with a reset of the shot clock. (Rule 9-12.4, 7-4.1, 4-27.1.d and 2-11.6.e)

Answer 136

RULING: No. Since there was a fumble, the official shall blow his whistle, which causes the ball to become dead, and then shall re-administer the throw-in. (Rule 4-16.1 and 7-6.8.d)

Answer 137

RULING: Legal throw-in. | Rule 7-4.6

Answer 138

RULING: A defensive player shall not interfere with the ball, which in this case, has not been thrown in. A CLASS B technical foul is assessed to B1. (Rule 7-4.6.b, 7-6.9.b and 10-4.1.j)

Answer 139

RULING: Once the ball touches or is touched by an inbounds player or touches a player who is on the playing court and causes the ball to be out of bounds, this situation cannot be corrected; however, Team B shall make the throw-in when the next alternating-possession procedure occurs. Team B does not lose its alternating-possession throw-in opportunity as a result of the error. (Rule 7-6.13)

Answer 140

RULING 1: Both the personal foul by A1 and the violation by B2 shall be penalized, but in the reverse order of occurrence. First, two points shall be awarded to Team A because of the violation by B2; B1 shall be awarded a one-and-one, and the ball shall remain live when the last throw is not successful and it touches the ring or flange. When A1’s foul is Team A’s 10th or higher foul in a half, including any combination of those described in Rule 8-2.2, award two shots and the ball remains in play. Beginning with the 10th foul in a half, including any combination of those described in Rule 8-2.2, two shots shall be awarded for each common foul (except a player-control foul or team-control foul). 2: The violation caused the ball to become dead. Ordinarily, the ball would go to Team B at the designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. However, this penalty shall be ignored because of the penalty enforcement for the foul by A1. Had the bonus rule not been in effect, the ball would be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. (Rule 8-2.1 and .2, and 9-17.2)

Answer 141

RULING: When the attempt by A2 is due to a justifiable misunderstanding, there shall be no penalty. When it is reasonable to believe that A2 knew that A1 was the designated shooter, a CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed. In such a case, the technical foul penalty shall be administered, and the game shall be resumed at the point of interruption. In both cases, when the error of permitting the wrong player to attempt a free throw is recognized during the correctable error time frame, that error shall be corrected by canceling any successful free throw by A2 and awarding A1 the free throw(s) which is the point of interruption. (Rule 2-12.4 and .5, 8-3.1 and 10-4.1.c)

Answer 142

RULING: A1 shall be required to attempt the free throw(s) unless an injury prevents A1 from doing so, in which case the opposing coach will select one from one of the remaining Team A players on the court to shoot the free throws. A6 should not have been beckoned onto the playing court since substitutions shall not occur after the warning signal. (Rule 3-6.1.h, and 8-3.2 and .3)

Answer 143

RULING: The intent of Rule 3-6.3.f is to eliminate the situation whereby a poor free-throw shooter faked an injury so that he could be replaced by a higher percentage shooter. Obviously, a bleeding player is not faking an injury. Consequently, Rule 3-6.3.f is not applicable. The bleeding player shall be instructed by the official to leave the game for attention by medical personnel. His coach may exercise the option of substituting for the bleeding player or calling a timeout. (Rule 3-6.3.f and 8-3.2)

Answer 144

RULING: The referee shall instruct the official scorer to note which four players from Team A were on the playing court before the timeout was granted. At the end of the timeout when it is determined that A1 is unable to attempt his free throw(s), the coach from Team B shall select one of the four remaining players to attempt the free throw(s). That selection, once made, is final and unalterable. An immediate substitution for the injured player shall be required after the final horn that indicates the expiration of the timeout. The opponent shall then be permitted to counter with a substitution. Any other substitution(s) must have reported to, or be in position to report to, the official scorer before the warning horn. However, his entry onto the playing court shall not be permitted until the coach from Team B has selected who shall attempt the free throw(s) for the injured player. (Rule 8-3.3, 3-6.1.h and 3-6.3.f )

Answer 145

RULING: The referee was correct in allowing A7 to attempt the four free throws. When a player is injured as a result of either a flagrant 1 or 2 personal foul and is unable to attempt his free throws, the coach of the injured player is permitted to select any player or team member to attempt the free throws. In addition, when a CLASS A technical foul is assessed, any player or team member is allowed to attempt the two free throws. After the four free throws are attempted, the ball is awarded to Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is the designated spot nearest to where the flagrant 2 personal foul was committed. When the coach from Team A selects two different individuals to attempt the free throws, since a false multiple foul has been committed, the penalty for the CLASS A technical foul shall be administered, followed by the penalty for the flagrant 2 personal foul. The ball is awarded to Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is the designated spot nearest to where the flagrant 2 personal foul was committed. (Rule 8-3.3, 8-3.4, 8-6.1, 4-15.6, 4-27.1, 3-6.3.e and 10-3.1 Penalty)

Answer 146

RULING: Any member of Team B shall attempt the free throws for the technical foul assessed to A1. Play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. The substitute for disqualified player A1 shall attempt the free throws awarded when A1 was fouled. A1 was unable to attempt his free throws because he was a disqualified player and, by rule, had to be replaced. A1’s injury should not be considered in adjudicating the play. (Rule 8-3.2.c, 8-3.4, 8-6.1, 4-27.1 and 3-6.3.c)

Answer 147

RULING: Grant B2’s request. | Rule 8-4.4.

Answer 148

RULING: Once the ball is placed at the disposal of A1, an automatic delayed violation shall be called on Team B for not occupying the first marked lane space on each side. However, any player from Team A may request and be granted a timeout before the expiration of the 10-second time limit for shooting the free throw. However, the timeout shall not negate the violation by Team B. (Rule 8-4.5, 5-14.1.a, 9-1.1.k and 9-2.2)

Answer 149

RULING: The official shall sound the whistle at once, causing the ball to become dead. The official should caution the free-thrower, place the ball at the disposal of A1 and start a new silent and visible count. (Rule 8-5.1.a, 6-1.2.c, and 6-5.1.d)

Answer 150

RULING: When the official judges the act in either (1) or (2) to be disconcerting, the official shall assess a penalty. The burden not to disconcert shall be that of the free-thrower’s opponents. (Rule 8-5.1.a and 9-2.2)

Answer 151

RULING: When A1 is in the semicircle and does not take the ball or is outside the semicircle, the ball shall be placed on the free-throw line and the official shall start the count. A violation shall result when the free throw is not attempted in 10 seconds or when the free-thrower enters the semicircle. However, any player from Team A may request and be granted a timeout before the expiration of the 10-second time limit for shooting the free throw. (Rule 8-5.1.a and .d, and 5-14.1.b)

Answer 152

RULING: Since a single contact dead ball technical foul has been committed, the point of interruption is not in effect. For a false double foul, each foul shall carry its own penalty and each penalty shall be administered in the order of occurrence of the fouls. A1 shall attempt two free throws for the foul committed by B1. When A1 misses the first or second try, the game is over. When A1 is successful with the two free throws, any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws for A1’s contact dead ball technical foul. When the first try is successful, the game is over. When both tries are unsuccessful, an extra period(s) shall be played. Play is resumed with a throw-in to Team B on either side of the division line for the contact dead ball technical by A1. (Rule 8-6.2, 8-8.1 and 10-1 Penalty g)

Answer 153

RULING: The official’s misinformation to the players caused the inactivity. As a result, in both (1) and (2), the ball shall be put in play with the use of the alternating-possession arrow. In (1), A2’s goal shall not count. A1 did attempt his merited free throw, so there is no error to correct. When any time has elapsed off the game clock and the official has knowledge of this time, he shall rectify the situation. (Rule 8-7, 7-5.2.d and 5-12.1)

Answer 154

RULING: This is a false double foul. When the last foul of the false double is a flagrant foul, the ball shall be put into play as if the last foul for the false double was the only foul administered. No players shall take positions along the free-throw lane when B1 shoots his two free throws for the technical foul against Team A. After B1’s free throws, A2 shall be awarded two free throws with no players positioned in the marked lane spaces. After A2’s two free throws, Team A shall be awarded the ball for a throw-in at a designated spot nearest to where the flagrant 2 personal foul occurred. (Rule 8-8.1 and 7-4.11)

Answer 155

RULING: The ball becomes dead when A3 violates the free-throw lane provisions; therefore, the pushing of B2 by A2 shall be ignored unless it is a flagrant 2 or a contact dead ball technical foul. A1’s final free throw shall be canceled and the ball shall be awarded to Team B on the end line for a designated spot throw in. (Rule 9-2.1 and 10-3.1)

Answer 156

RULING: The official is correct. Even though a timeout was taken by Team A, it does not negate the violation by B1. (Rule 9-2.2.b)

Answer 157

RULING: When A1’s free-throw attempt is unsuccessful, A1 shall be awarded a substitute free throw. When A1’s attempt is successful, B3’s violation shall be ignored. (Rule 9-2.3.b, 4-20 and 4-27.1.a)

Answer 158

RULING 1: Double violation; alternating-possession rule. (Rule 9-2.4) 2: Double violation; alternating-possession rule. (Rule 9-2.4)

Answer 159

RULING 1 and 3: When the official is unable to discern which player committed the first violation, the free throw shall be canceled and the ball shall be awarded to the team entitled to the alternating-possession throw-in at a designated spot nearest to where the violations occurred. 2: The first free throw shall be canceled and the second free throw shall be administered normally. (Rule 9-2.5)

Answer 160

RULING: A violation has been committed by A1 for leaving the playing court and then becoming the first player to touch the ball upon return. (Rule 9-4.1)

Answer 161

RULING: In (1) and (2), a throw-in provision was violated. A1 failed to pass the ball directly into the playing court so that after it crosses the boundary line it touches or is legally touched by an inbounds player. (Rule 9-5.1.b)

Answer 162

RULING 1and 2: B2 has committed an out-of-bounds violation because B2 was last in contact with the floor when he was out of bounds and then contacted the ball before B2 touches the floor inbounds. (Rule 9-5.2.b, 4-23 and 9-4.1) 2: B2 touched the ball before it crossed the vertical inside plane of the boundary line. This is not a technical foul because the ball was being passed to a player on the playing court and not to a teammate who was out of bounds such as after a successful goal. (Rule 4-23, 9-5.3 and 4-10.1)

Answer 163

RULING: No violation was committed in either (1) or (2) because A1 did not touch inbounds. However, in (3), A1 has committed a violation when he touched inbounds before releasing the ball on the throw-in because he left the designated spot. (Rule 9-5.1.f, 7-1.1 and 9-5.1.a)

Answer 164

RULING: The edge and front face of the backboard are inbounds and, in this specific circumstance, shall be treated the same as the playing court; hence, the throw-in shall be legal. (Rule 9-5.1.b and 7-1.2)

Answer 165

RULING: There has been no violation, provided that A1 released the ball to start the dribble before lifting the pivot foot from the playing court after catching the ball. (Rule 9-6, 9-6.2 and 9-6.5.b)

Answer 166

RULING 1: A1 has committed a traveling violation because he did not release the ball before picking up his pivot foot. (Rule 9-6 and 9-6.5.b) 2: A1’s release of the ball, after being airborne, was the start of a second dribble. When A1 touched the ball, A1 committed a double-dribble violation. (Rule 9-6 and 9-8)

Answer 167

RULING: No. When A1 recovered his own try, A1 could either dribble, pass or try again. There is no team control by either team when a try is in flight. However, when the shot clock expires and a try by A1 or a teammate has not struck the ring or the flange, it shall be a violation of the shot-clock rule. (Rule 9-6.2, 4-9.4.c and 9-12.2)

Answer 168

RULING 1 and 2: No. The official was incorrect in calling a traveling violation because when A1 caught the ball while airborne, A1 had no established pivot foot. When A1 threw the ball to the floor, returned to the floor after being legally out of bounds and was the first to touch the ball, it became a dribble. 1: When A1 recovered the ball, the dribble ended. 2: A1 is permitted to continue his dribble. (Rule 9-6.2 through .7, 4-13.2 and 4-13.4.a)

Answer 169

RULING: Legal. | Rule 9-6.5.b

Answer 170

RULING 1 and 2: Yes, when the pivot foot is not maintained because it is virtually impossible not to move the pivot foot when falling to the playing floor. 3: No. The player may pass, shoot, start a dribble or call a timeout. Once the player has the ball and is no longer sliding, he may not roll over. When flat on his back, the player may sit up without violating. When the player puts the ball on the floor, then rises and is the first to touch the ball, it also is traveling. When a player rises to his feet while holding the ball and moves the pivot foot, it is traveling. When a player falls to one knee while holding the ball, it is traveling if the pivot foot moves. (Rule 9-6.7 and 9-6.2)

Answer 171

RULING 1: A1 has violated. When the ball passes partially or completely through the cylinder, a violation has occurred. (Rule 9-7 and 9-17.2.b) 2: B1 has violated since the ball completely passed by the ring, which is the base of the cylinder. (Rule 9-7) 3: After the ball clears the net, it remains live. (Rule 9-17.2 and 9-17.2.b)

Answer 172

RULING: A1 has committed a kicking violation. Kicking the ball is defined as striking the ball intentionally with any part of the leg. The intent of this rule is to prevent a player from gaining an advantage by using any part of the leg. Since A1 was not holding the ball in his hands, B1’s firm placement of his hands on the ball does not constitute a held ball. (Rule 9-7.2)

Answer 173

RULING: Legal. Touching the ball with both hands simultaneously shall be considered touching the ball once. However, when one hand touches slightly in advance of the second hand, that shall be ruled as touching the ball twice which is a violation. (Rule 9-9.1.a and .b)

Answer 174

RULING: The three-second count shall be in effect. The team that had control before the loose ball or during an interrupted dribble maintains team control until the opponent secures control. (Rule 9-10 and 4-9.3)

Answer 175

RULING: Violation. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. Rule 2-12 does not provide for the correction of an error made in the referee’s counting of seconds. (Rule 9-11 and 7-4.1)

Answer 176

RULING: Violation. The ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where A1 was standing when he threw the ball. (Rule 9-11 and 9-13.3.b)

Answer 177

RULING: There has been no change in team control. The 10-second count shall continue. (Rule 9-11, 4-9.2.d and 4-9.3)

Answer 178

RULING 1: The shot clock starts on the initial touch by the Team B player, but the back court count does not start until the Team B player touches the ball in the back court with 12 seconds on the shot clock. There will be a 10 second back court violation with 2 seconds remaining on the shot clock if the ball fails to gain front court status in Team A’s continuous control. 2: When any player touches the ball on a throw-in, the shot clock shall start. When the first touch occurs in Team A’s back court, the 10 second back court count shall also begin. There will be a 10 second back court violation with 5 seconds remaining on the shot clock when the ball fails to gain front court status in Team A’s continuous control. (Rule 9-11)

Answer 179

RULING: The shot-clock horn shall be ignored, the shot clock shall be reset and play shall continue. (Rule 9-12.3 and 2-11.6.a)

Answer 180

RULING 1 and 2: Team A has committed a shot-clock violation because the try did not strike the ring or flange. (Rule 9-12) 3: The shot-clock horn shall be ignored and play shall continue with the shot clock reset upon possession by either team because A1 complied with the shot-clock rule when the try struck the ring or flange or entered the basket. (Rule 9-12.4 and 2-11.6.d)

Answer 181

RULING 1: Score the field goal. (Rule 9-12.3) 2: A shot-clock violation by Team A has occurred because the try did not hit the ring or flange. The referee shall sound the whistle, and the ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. (Rule 9-12.4) 3: There is no shot-clock violation because the try hit the ring or flange. The shot clock shall be reset when Team A establishes possession of the ball on the rebound. (Rule 9-12.4 and 2-11.6.d)

Answer 182

RULING 1: A shot-clock violation has occurred and the ball is awarded to Team B at a designated spot. 2: Since the shot-clock horn has not sounded, there is no violation. The alternating-possession arrow shall be used with no reset of the shot clock when the alternating-possession arrow favors the team that shot the ball. (Rule 9-12.1, 9-12.3 and .4, 6-4.1.a and 2-11.7.i)

Answer 183

RULING 1: Back-court violation. When A2, while holding the ball, lifts the foot that was in the back court, the ball is in the front court. When A2’s foot touches in the back court, it shall be a violation. 2: When A2 lifts the foot that is in the front court and places it down in the back court, the location of the ball has not changed. The ball is still in the back court and no violation has occurred. (Rule 9-13.1, .2 and .3.a, and 9-13)

Answer 184

RULING: Legal play. A player shall be permitted to first secure control of the ball after a throw-in, while both feet are off the playing court in his front court, and land with one foot or both feet in the back court. (Rule 9-13.10 and 9-13.8)

Answer 185

RULING: Legal. The deflection of the ball by B1 shall not be considered part of the dribble. B1 does not have control of the ball until securing it in their front court after deflecting it. (Rule 9-13.3, 4-13.1 and 4-9.2.b)

Answer 186

RULING 1: Violation. When B1 deflected A1’s inbounds pass, that legal touching caused the throw-in to end. A1, having established frontcourt status when he left Team A’s front court, gained player and team control in the air. When A1 lands with one or both feet in the back court, he has committed a back-court violation. The exception to the back-court rules are only applicable for the player who made the initial touch on the ball. (Rule 7-6.5, and 9-13.1 through .3, .5 through .7 and .9 through .10) 2: Legal. This is not a back-court violation since neither player nor team control had been established in the front court. (Rule 9-13.4) 3: Legal. This is not a back-court violation since neither player nor team control had been established in the front court. (Rule 9-13.4, and 9-13.1 through .3, .5 through .7 and .9 through .10)

Answer 187

RULING: Team A has committed a back-court violation. The official shall blow the whistle for the back-court violation when the ball is touched by A3 in the front court after it touched the division line. Team A had control of the ball in its front court and the ball was last touched by Team A before going into the back court. (Rule 9-13.4 and 9-13.1 through .3, .5 through .7 and .9 through .10)

Answer 188

RULING 1: Violation when touched. (Rule 9-13, 4-9.2.d, 4-9.3 and 9-13.4) 2: It is a violation for going out of bounds. (Rule 7-2.1 and 9.3) 3: The ball is live so that Team B may secure control. When Team A touches the ball first, it is a violation. The ball continues to be in team control of Team A. The 10-second count shall start when the ball goes in the back court and is touched by anyone, while the shot clock shall continue to run. (Rule 9-13, 9-11 and 9-12.1)

Answer 189

RULING: In both (1) and (2), no violation has occurred. These are exceptions to the back-court rule. (Rule 9-13.9)

Answer 190

RULING: The official shall sound the whistle immediately; however, the ball shall not become dead until it is apparent that the try has ended. When the try is successful, the basket shall count and the violation shall be ignored. When the try is unsuccessful, (1) Team B or (2) Team A shall be awarded the ball at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. (Rule 9-14.1, 9-16.1 and 6-6.3)

Answer 191

RULING 1: No. There can be no violation unless A1 excessively swings the elbow without contact. (Rule 9-14.1 and 9-16.1) 2: No. Without some further act by A1 which rises to the level of taunting or baiting, a technical foul should not be assessed since A1 is permitted to have the elbows extended with the ball under the chin. (Rule 9-14.2 and 10-3.1.b)

Answer 192

RULING: Violation by A1 with the ball awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. “Jabbing” of the elbow without movement of the torso constitutes excessive swinging. (Rule 9-14.1 and 9-16.1)

Answer 193

RULING 1: After five seconds, a closely guarded violation shall be called when a defensive player is within 6 feet of one of the offensive players. (Rule 9-15.2) 2: The 10-second back-court rule applies. (Rule 9-15 and 9-11)

Answer 194

RULING: The officials shall decide which act occurred first. There is nothing inherent in such acts to make it necessary to rule them as occurring simultaneously. When the violation occurred first and before the try is released, the ball became dead. When the ball was released during the try and no violation was called on A1, there was no violation. When the contact occurs after a violation is called, it shall not be a foul unless it a technical foul for unsportsmanlike behavior, a flagrant 2 technical foul, or a contact dead ball technical foul. (Rule 9-16.1)

Answer 195

RULING: No violation. The ball shall remain live. | Rule 9-17.2.a

Answer 196

RULING: Double infraction. Both basket interference and a CLASS B technical foul shall be called. The moment the hand touched the ring, it was basket interference. When the player emphatically grasps the ring, a CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed. (Rule 9-17.2.a and 10-4.1.f )

Answer 197

RULING: Basket interference on A2. The goal shall be canceled. A1 shall be awarded two free throws because of the foul. (Rule 9-17.2.a and 10-1 Penalty d.1)

Answer 198

RULING: Basket interference. The ball shall be ruled dead when A1 contacts the ball in the cylinder, and the dunking of the dead ball shall be ignored. The basket shall be disallowed. (Rule 9-17.2.b)

Answer 199

RULING: Basket interference. Team A shall be awarded two points. Team B shall be awarded the ball for a throw-in, as after a goal scored, except that an official shall hand the ball to a player of Team B and the player or a teammate shall make the throw-in from any point along the end line. (Rule 9-17.2, 9-18.1.b and 9-18.2)

Answer 200

RULING: Basket interference by B1. Three points shall be awarded to A1 because of the basket interference. (Rule 9-17.2 and 9-18.1.c)

Answer 201

RULING: Basket interference on A2. The goal shall be canceled. A1 shall be awarded two free throws because of the foul. (Rule 9-18.3 and 10-1 Penalty d[1])

Answer 202

RULING: Either player may be responsible, but the greater responsibility shall be that of the dribbler when the defensive player who is guarding conforms to legal guarding principles. In order to establish initial legal guarding position, the defender must be facing the dribbler and have both feet touching the playing court. When the defensive player jumps into position, both feet must return to the floor after the jump before he has attained a legal guarding position. No specific stance, time or distance shall be required. The guard may shift to maintain his position in the path of the dribbler, provided that the player who is guarding neither charges into the dribbler nor otherwise causes contact. The responsibility of the dribbler for contact shall not shift merely because the player who is guarding turns or ducks to absorb shock when contact caused by the dribbler is imminent. The player who is guarding shall not cause contact by moving under or in front of a passer or thrower after the passer or thrower has started his upward motion to shoot or pass the ball. (Rule 10-1.11, and 4-17.1 through .4 and .6)

Answer 203

RULING: When the try is successful, count the goal because the ball remains live while the try is in flight even though a foul occurs when the try is in the air. In either (1) or (2), the offended team is awarded free throws. (Rule 4-9.4.c, 6-6.1.c, 10-1 Penalty c and 10-1 Penalty d[3])

Answer 204

RULING: For a multiple personal foul, one free throw shall be awarded for each personal foul, excluding a flagrant 2 personal foul, and two free throws shall be awarded for the flagrant 2 personal foul. Play shall resume by awarding the ball to the offended team for the flagrant 2 foul at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred. When one of the fouls of a double personal foul is a flagrant 2 foul, award free throws for the common foul when that team is in the bonus with no one in the marked lanes spaces followed by the free throws for the flagrant 2 personal foul. The ball shall be put back into play at the point of interruption to the offended team for the single flagrant 2 personal foul. When both fouls of a double personal are flagrant 2 fouls, no free throws are awarded and the ball is put back into play at the point of interruption. In either case, any player who commits a flagrant 2 personal foul shall be ejected. (Rule 10-1 Penalty d[2] and d[4] and f, and 4-27.1.d)

Answer 205

RULING: B1 was a secondary defender who illegally established initial guarding position within the restricted area. Consequently, the blocking call against B1 is the correct call. (Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)

Answer 206

RULING 1: B4 is a secondary defender and illegally established initial guarding position within the restricted area to stop A5’s try for goal. A blocking foul shall be assessed to B4. 2: When A5 stopped and the try for goal was discontinued, B4 was no longer a secondary defender. A player control foul shall be assessed to A5. (Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)

Answer 207

RULING: Blocking foul on B3 because B3 is not permitted to establish initial legal guarding position in the restricted area. When A2 beat defender B2 on a backdoor cut and then received the ball, the restricted area/secondary defender rule applies (Rule 10-1.13)

Answer 208

RULING 1: When the official determines that the foul occurred before the sounding of the game-clock horn, and signals for the clock to stop and the timer fails to stop the clock, a timing mistake has occurred and the official shall put time back on the clock as to when the foul was called. In this case, A1 is awarded two free throws. When A1 makes the first shot, the game is over. However, when the official signals for the clock to stop and it is so near the expiration of time that the timer is unable to stop the clock, this is not a timer’s mistake and time should not be placed back on the game clock. When the official determines that the foul occurred before the sounding of the game-clock horn, A1 is awarded two free throws. When A1 makes the first shot, the game shall be over. On a foul that occurs near the expiration of time, officials must determine that the clock did not stop when the whistle sounded because a timing mistake occurred or because it was so near the expiration of time that the timer is unable to stop the clock. In the first case, time is put back on the game clock and in the second case, it is not. 2: A1 shall be awarded two free throws. When A1 makes both free throws, Team B shall be awarded the ball out of bounds at the end line under Team A’s basket. (Rule 10-1, Penalty d[1] and h)

Answer 209

RULING 1: No free throws shall be awarded because the period has ended. 2: Charge the foul. The free throw(s) shall be awarded because time remains on the game clock. (Rule 10-1 Penalty d[1] and h)

Answer 210

RULING: The penalty for double fouls is no free throws and play is resumed at the point of interruption unless one of the fouls is a flagrant foul. A1 will shoot a one-and-one free throw with no players in the marked lane spaces for the common foul charged to B1. Following these free throws, B1 will shoot two free throws with no players in the marked lane spaces for the flagrant 1 personal foul charged to A1. Play is resumed with a throw-in to Team B at the point of interruption, which is nearest to where the fouls occurred. (Rule 10-1 Penalty f and 4-15.2.b)

Answer 211

RULING: This is a false double foul since the second foul, the contact dead ball technical foul charged to A1, occurred while the clock was stopped for the first foul. The fouls will be penalized in the order they occurred because the second foul is a contact dead ball technical foul. A1 will attempt the bonus free throws for the personal foul by B1 with no players in the marked lane spaces. Following the free throws by A1, any eligible player or team member from Team B is permitted to shoot the two free throws with no players in the marked lane spaces for the contact dead ball technical foul by A1. Play would resume with a throw-in to Team B at the division line. (Rule 10-1 Penalty g)

Answer 212

RULING: This is a false double foul. The technical fouls charged to A1 and B1 are offsetting. No free throws shall be awarded. Play shall resume at the point of interruption, which was the bonus one-and-one for B1’s personal foul. However, since A1 was disqualified, the bonus shall be attempted by A1’s substitute unless no substitution is available. In that case, any teammate shall attempt the free throw(s). (10-1 Penalty g, 10-3 Penalty, 4-27.1.e, 7-5.1.c and 8-3.2)

Answer 213

RULING: Neither Team A nor Team B shall be assessed an administrative technical foul but, when Team D plays Team C, Team D, when the situation still exists, shall be assessed an administrative technical foul to begin the game since it is the home team. Only the home team shall be responsible for having a center circle and division line on its home playing court. Team C will shoot two free throws, and the game shall start with a jump ball. (Rule 10-2.1.a and 8-6.5)

Answer 214

RULING 1: Team A shall be assessed one administrative technical foul and is permitted to submit its starting lineup. 2: Team A shall be assessed one administrative technical foul for this change(s). However, when Team A has been assessed an administrative technical foul for the same infraction at any point prior to this violation, they shall not be assessed with another administrative technical foul. Team A is permitted to make the changes. This administrative technical foul shall not count toward the team foul total. After the free throws for the administrative technical foul, play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. (Rule 10-2.2 and 10-2.2 Penalty)

Answer 215

RULING: Team A has violated two rules. Team A failed to supply the names and numbers of team members and the designated starters by the 10-minute mark before the start of the game. The penalty for not complying with this rule is a maximum of one administrative technical foul. When Team A then made a change to the scorebook after the 10-minute mark was reached on the game clock before the start of the game, Team A violated a different rule. The penalty for violating this rule is a maximum of one administrative technical foul regardless of the number of infractions. Each rule bears its own penalty. In this play, Team A shall incur two administrative technical fouls before the start of the game. Team B shall be awarded four free throws and play shall be resumed with the jump ball to start the game. Should Team A make any other changes to the scorebook after they are assessed the one administrative technical foul for violating 10-2.2.b, they shall not incur another penalty. (Rule 10-2.2)

Answer 216

RULING: An administrative technical foul shall be assessed to both Team A and Team B. These technical fouls are offsetting. No free throws are awarded and play shall resume with the jump ball. (Rule 10-2.2 and Penalty)

Answer 217

RULING: The field goal shall count because A6 became a player when the ball became live. However, the game has not ended since the officials have not left the visual confines of the playing area and still have jurisdiction. The officials shall award Team B two free throws and the game will continue with an overtime period when both free throws are successful. The penalty of Rule 10-2.6 applies only when the sixth player participates when the ball is live. There is no time limit within which the officials have to recognize and penalize this infraction. However, the officials must see the violation occur or have personal knowledge that it did occur in order to penalize this infraction. A monitor may not be used to obtain such knowledge. (Rule 10-2.6, 2-4.3, 11-2.1, 3-4.6.1.d and 5-7.6)

Answer 218

RULING: Team B shall be charged with an administrative technical foul for calling an excessive timeout. Any player from Team A shall shoot two free throws with the lane cleared and the ball shall be put back in play at the point of interruption. (Rule 10-2.7, 4-27.1.e, 7-5.1.a and .b, 5-14.1.d)

Answer 219

RULING: The home management or game committee is responsible for the behavior of spectators. The officials may call an administrative technical foul on either team when its supporters act in such a way as to interfere with the proper conduct of the game. Such technical fouls do not count as team fouls. (Rule 10-2.8)

Answer 220

RULING: When an official has knowledge as to which team’s follower(s) committed the act, he shall assess an administrative technical foul against that team. (Rule 10-2.8.c Penalty and Note 1)

Answer 221

RULING: When the celebration causes a delay by preventing the ball from being promptly made live or prevents continuous play: 1: A CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed to the head coach. The coach’s technical foul does not count toward the team foul total but does count toward the coach’s ejection. 2: An administrative technical foul shall be assessed to the offending team. This administrative technical foul does not apply to the team foul total. Any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws and play shall resume at the point of interruption. When the celebration does not delay or interfere with play, the celebration shall be ignored. (Rule 10-2.8.d and Penalty, and 10-4.2.h and Penalty)

Answer 222

RULING: Flagrant 2 technical foul and A1 shall be ejected. The goal made by A1 shall count. The offended team shall be awarded two free throws and possession of the ball. This unsporting act shall also be charged to the head coach as a CLASS B technical. (Rule 10-3.1.g, 10-3 Penalty and Ejection)

Answer 223

RULING: When the official cannot, with assurance, determine the violator, the official shall assess a CLASS A technical foul to the head coach. The official alone shall decide to whom a technical foul shall be charged. It is not the prerogative of the coach or other bench personnel to come forward as the party guilty of unsportsmanlike bench decorum. (Rule 10-3.2.c)

Answer 224

RULING: The official shall withhold the whistle until A1 has either made or missed the layup. The official then shall sound the whistle and assess the offending coach a CLASS A technical foul, which could be a flagrant 2 technical foul. (Rule 10-3.2.c and 4-15.3.d.2)

Answer 225

RULING: In (1) and (2) when A1 was assessed a CLASS A technical foul, he was not a player since he was not legally participating on the playing court. However, he was a team member and a member of bench personnel. As a result, A1’s technical foul shall count toward his disqualification and ejection, and toward the team foul total in the half which was to be played. Also, A1’s technical foul shall be charged to the head coach as a CLASS B technical foul. Two free throws shall be awarded to any player from Team B, and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. (Rule 4-4, 3-1, 3-5 and 10-3.2 Penalty)

Answer 226

RULING: A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B6 and B7 shall be ejected immediately for leaving the bench, entering the playing court and participating in the fight. Flagrant 2 technical fouls shall be assessed to A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B6 and B7 for leaving the bench to participate in a fight. A6’s, A7’s, B6’s and B7’s flagrant 2 technical fouls are offsetting; no free throws shall be awarded. Any player from Team B shall attempt the six free throws resulting from A8’s, A9’s and A10’s flagrant 2 technical fouls, and play shall be resumed by awarding the ball to Team B at the division line. The flagrant 2 technical fouls assessed to A6, A7, A8, A9 and A10 shall be charged to the head coach as CLASS B technical fouls because these individuals are bench personnel. Since three CLASS B technical fouls have been assessed to the head coach from Team A, he shall be ejected. The flagrant 2 technical fouls assessed to B6 and B7 shall also be charged as CLASS B technical fouls to the head coach of Team B but do not lead to ejection since, in this case, three CLASS B technical fouls are required for ejection. A1 and B1 shall be assessed flagrant 2 technical fouls for fighting and shall be ejected. A1’s and B1’s flagrant 2 technical fouls are offsetting, so no free throws shall be attempted by either team. A1, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, B6 and B7 shall be subject to the suspension penalty for fighting. (Rule 10-3.1.i Penalty, Resumption of Play and Ejection, 10-3.2.g Penalty, Resumption of Play and Ejection, 10-5, 8-3.4, 7-4.13 and Appendix I)

Answer 227

RULING: A1 shall be charged with a flagrant 2 technical foul, ejected and shall be subject to the fighting penalty and suspension. Any player from Team B is permitted to attempt the two free throws for A1’s infraction. B6 shall be ejected for leaving the confines of the bench area and entering the playing court. The acts committed by A1 and B6 are not offsetting; they are separate acts. No free throw penalty or technical foul shall be assessed to either B6 or the coach from Team B. Because B6 did not participate in the fight, no fighting suspension shall be involved. (Rule 10-5, 10-4.2.j and Ejection, Appendix I)

Answer 228

RULING: Team B shall be awarded six free throws and A6 shall be ejected. (Rule 10-4.1.e and 10-4 Penalty and Ejection)

Answer 229

RULING: When the official sounds the whistle and calls a foul on either A1 or B1, the basket shall not count. A1 shall not be assessed a CLASS B technical foul for dunking a dead ball, as long as the official believes there was reasonable doubt that A1 heard the whistle or that he could not react quickly enough to stop the dunk. (Rule 10-4.1.e)

Answer 230

RULING: When A1 has started the throwing motion, the goal, when successful, shall count. No CLASS B technical foul shall be called on A1 for dunking. When the foul off the ball is committed before A1 starts his throwing motion, the official still shall not call a CLASS B technical foul on A1 for dunking a dead ball when there is reasonable doubt that A1 heard the whistle. The referee shall not count the basket and shall penalize for the foul that was committed off the ball. (Rule 10-4.1.e, 5-1.10 and .12, and 6-5.1.d)

Answer 231

RULING 1: A1 shall be assessed with two CLASS B technical fouls, one for grasping the ring unnecessarily and the other for dunking a dead ball. No goal shall be scored. (Rule 10-4.1.e and h) 2: The goal shall count and A1 shall be assessed a CLASS B technical foul for emphatically grasping the ring. (Rule 10-4.1.e, .f and .h)

Answer 232

RULING: This shall not be called a CLASS B technical foul unless the player leaves the playing court to deceive or gain a more advantageous position in some way. When the player is a dribbler, the ball shall be ruled out of bounds. When the player returns to the playing floor and is the first to touch the ball, a violation has occurred since he left the playing court under his own volition. (Rule 9-4.1, 10-4.1.k)

Answer 233

RULING: In both plays, a CLASS B technical foul shall be charged to B2 for delaying the game. When A1, in making the throw-in, extends the ball through the endline plane into the playing court and B2 slaps the ball from the hands of A1, without B2 breaking the plane of inside edge of the end line, B2 has not committed a violation because the ball is in play once it crosses the end line. (Rule 10-4.1.j)

Answer 234

RULING 1: The official asks the coach to discontinue using the electronic transmission. 2: A CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed to the head coach and the head coach shall be informed to discontinue use of the equipment. The use of computers (including iPads), even when the are used soley for keeping statistics is prohibited per Rule 10-4.2.d since the devices are capable of electronic transmission. (Rule 10-4.2.d)

Answer 235

RULING: Before the start of the game, the team shall designate who the coach with “standing” privileges shall be. Both coaches shall be assessed all technical fouls. (Rule 10-4.2.f.1 and 10-4.2)

Answer 236

RULING: This is permitted only when bench personnel rises from the bench to spontaneously react to an outstanding play then immediately sitting down on the bench. Otherwise, when only one other person is illegally standing, an official shall assess the individual illegally standing with a CLASS B technical foul, which is also charged to the head coach as a CLASS B technical foul. When more than one other person is standing, an official shall assess a CLASS B technical foul to the head coach only. (Rule 10-4.2.f and Penalty)

Answer 237

RULING: The referee shall assess a CLASS B technical foul on Team A’s head coach. This technical foul shall be one of the three CLASS B technical fouls or one of a combination of two CLASS B and one CLASS A technical fouls that the head coach can accrue before being ejected and shall not count toward the bonus. Team A’s substitute shall enter the game. Team B shall shoot two free throws and the ball shall be put back in play at the point of interruption. (Rule 10-4.2.g and Penalty, Resumption of Play and Ejection, and 4-27.1.e)

Answer 238

RULING: A6 and B6 shall be ejected. No free-throw penalties or technical fouls shall be assessed to A6 and B6 or the coaches of Team A and Team B. Because neither participated in the fight, no fighting penalty or suspension shall be invoked against them. This CLASS B infraction does not count toward the team foul total. (Rule 10-4.2.j, Penalty and Ejection)

Answer 239

RULING: When the celebration causes a delay by preventing the ball from being promptly made live or by preventing continuous play including, but not limited to the following: a) when the thrower-in is in the process of carrying the ball out of bounds for a throw-in; b) attempting the throw-in; or c) has completed the throw-in. 1: A CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed to the head coach. The coach’s technical foul does not count toward the team foul total but does count toward the coach’s ejection. (Rule 10-4.2.h and Penalty and Ejection) 2: An administrative technical foul shall be assessed to the offending team. This technical foul does not apply to the team foul total. Any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws and play shall resume at the point of interruption. When the celebration does not delay or interfere with play, the celebration shall be ignored. When there is no delay in putting the ball in play or any interruption in the continuity of the game, officials should allow play to continue without penalty. When play can be stopped before the ball is at the disposal of Team B and without delaying the ball from being put in to play or interrupting the continuity of play, the official shall sound the whistle, clear the floor and resume the game without assessing any penalty. (Rule 10-2.8.d and Penalty, and Section 10-2 Penalty)

Answer 240

RULING: No. A camcorder that is not at a courtside table is not an official courtside monitor; however, if the camcorder and all necessary equipment were on an official courtside table located within 12 feet of the playing court, the camcorder could be consulted. (Rule 11-1.1)

Answer 241

RULING: No. The entire unit, including the tape, must be at a courtside table. When the tape had been filmed from the courtside table and the videocassette player and television were on that table, it would have been legal to consult the tape. (Rule 11-1.1)

Answer 242

RULING: When there is a reading of zeros on the game clock and after making a call on the playing court, the officials shall be required to use the courtside monitor to ascertain whether the try for field goal was released before or after the reading of zeros when it is necessary to determine the outcome of the game. The officials may, but are not required to, use the courtside monitor to determine whether a try for goal was a two- or three-point attempt unless the coach makes an appeal for a correctable error. In such a case, the officials are now required to investigate, which may include using the monitor, whether a correctable error occurred. When the coach’s appeal is ruled to be incorrect, a 75-second timeout shall be charged or a 30-second timeout when a 75-second timeout is not available in games not involving the electronic-media timeout format. In games involving the electronic media timeout format, either a 60- or 30-second timeout shall be charged to his team. When that timeout exceeds the allotted number, an administrative technical foul shall be assessed to the offending team. (Rule 2-12.6, Rule 11-2.1.b.1 and .3, and 11-3.1.a.1)

Answer 243

RULING: The official is permitted to go to the official courtside monitor to determine if a timer’s mistake has been committed. When it is determined that time did elapse, the official is permitted to correct the time. (Rule 11-2.1.c.1.c)

Answer 244

RULING: The official is permitted to use the monitor to obtain information of the timer’s mistake when, in his judgment, time has elapsed. The mistake shall be corrected before the start of the intermission for the extra period. (Rule 11-2.1.c.1.c and 11-2.1.c.1.b)

Answer 245

RULING: No. The shot-clock horn sounded at the expiration of the shot-clock period; however, this does not stop play unless recognized by the official’s whistle. The official’s whistle for the shot-clock violation stopped play. The expiration of playing time was indicated by the timer’s signal. This signal shall terminate player activity (Rule 2-10.14). The period ended with the violation. However, in games with a 10th-of-a-second game clock display and an official courtside monitor, when in the judgment of the official time has elapsed from when he signaled for the clock to be stopped to when the game clock stopped, the monitor may be used to determine the correct time to be put back on the game clock. In games without an official courtside monitor, the official is required to have definite information relative to the time involved to correct the time elapsed. (Rule 11-2.1.c.1.c, 9-12.1, 2-10.14, 2-11.9, 5-11.1.c, 5-11.2.a and 6-5.1.d)

Answer 246

RULING: The officials are permitted to use the monitor to correct the timer’s mistake. The officials are also permitted to use the monitor to determine if the shot was released before the sounding of the shot-clock horn in this play since there is less than 2 minutes remaining in the second period. (Rule 11-2.1.c.1, 11-3.1.a.2 and 11-2.1.e.1)

Answer 247

RULING: When a foul and a try for goal sequentially occur at the expiration of time, the official shall use the monitor to determine whether the foul and the try occurred before the reading of zeros on the game clock. 1: When it is determined that the foul occurred before the reading of zeros on the game clock but the try was not released before the reading of zeros, the foul shall be penalized. With the use of the monitor, the official shall be permitted to put the exact time on the game clock as to when the foul occurred. When the officials determine that time should be put back on the game clock , the game has not ended and the goal shall count. When the time of the foul cannot be determined, the official shall be permitted to put the exact time back on the game clock when it can be determined as to when the ball passed through the net. When it is determined with the use of the monitor that both the foul and the try occurred before the reading of zeros on the game clock, the foul shall be penalized and the goal shall count. 2: Since the try was unsuccessful, the official shall use the monitor to determine whether the foul occurred before the reading of zeros on the game clock. When it is determined that the foul occurred before the reading of zeros, the foul shall be penalized. When it can be determined, the officials shall be permitted to put back on the game clock the exact time as to when the foul occurred. (Rule 11-3.1.a.1 and .3)

Answer 248

RULING 1: Count the basket by Team A, since it occurred within the original shot clock period. 2: Penalize the fouls appropriately because they also were committed during the original shot clock period. 3: Team A has committed a shot clock violation. Award the ball out of bounds to Team B and put 2 seconds back on the game clock. Cancel the foul unless it was a flagrant 1 or 2 or a technical foul. (Rule 5-12.4 and 11-2.1.c.2)

Answer 249

RULING 1: No. The officials are not required to use the monitor since they agree that the ball did not hit the ring. Since the officials had definite information relative to the time that was on the shot clock before it was mistakenly reset, they shall instruct the shot-clock operator to place the correct time on the shot clock and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. 2: No. By rule, the officials are not required to use the monitor. However, since the officials are unable to determine if the shot clock was improperly reset, they are permitted to use the monitor to make this determination. When it is determined that the shot clock was mistakenly reset, they are permitted to put the correct time back on the shot clock. When it is determined that there has been no mistake in resetting the shot clock, there shall be no adjustment to the shot clock. In both cases, play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. (Rule 11-2.1.c.2 and 5-12.4)

Answer 250

RULING: It is required for the official to use the monitor to determine if a fight occurred and who participated. In using the monitor, when the official ascertains that an opponent struck a player with the arms (elbows), hands, legs or feet, and if the official concludes that the act was combative and occurred within the prescribed time frame, then he shall deem it a fight. Consequently, the player shall be ejected and the fighting penalty invoked. (Rule 11-3.1.b, 11-2.1.d.2 and 10-5.2)

Answer 251

RULING: The officials were correct in using the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 contact foul occurred. This foul shall be penalized because the flagrant 2 personal foul was recognized by the officials during the first dead ball after the foul. 1: The foul occurred when the game clock was stopped and the ball was dead because the ball had not yet been placed at the disposal of Team B for the throw-in. When it is determined that a flagrant 2 contact technical foul occurred, A1 shall be assessed a flagrant 2 technical foul and ejected. The foul counts toward the team foul total. Two free throws shall be awarded to any member of the offended team. Play shall resume by awarding the ball to Team B for a throw-in at a designated spot at the division line on either side of the playing court, which was where play was stopped to review the monitor for the flagrant 2 technical foul. When it was deemed that the flagrant 2 contact technical foul did not occur, a contact dead ball technical foul may be assessed to A1. In such a case, two free throws are awarded to the offended player (B1) and play shall resume at the division line with a throw-in to the offended team. 2: Thehe foul occurred when the game clock was stopped and the ball was live because it was at Team B’s disposal for a throw-in. When it is determined that a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred, A1 shall be assessed a flagrant 2 personal foul and ejected. The foul counts toward the team foul total. Two free throws shall be awarded to the offended player (B1). Play shall be resumed by awarding the ball to the offended team where the play was stopped to review the flagrant 2 personal foul. When it was deemed that the flagrant 2 personal foul did not occur, a flagrant 1 personal foul may be assessed to A1. In such a case, two free throws are awarded to the offended player (B1) and play shall resume where the play was stopped to review the act with a throw-in to the offended team. When the act was not deemed to be a fight, a flagrant 1 or 2 foul, or the act occurred outside the statute of limitations, no penalty shall be assessed, and play shall be resumed where the play was stopped to review the act. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2, and 7-4.7 Exception)

Answer 252

RULING: The officials were correct to use the monitor to determine if a fight occurred. Upon review of the play, it is determined that a fight did occur. Since the fight occurred while the game clock was running, the statute of limitation to penalize the fight is before the second live ball after the fight occurred. 1: A2 committed a flagrant 2 personal against B2 while the clock was running. After the foul, B1’s successful field goal created the first dead ball as the ball became dead immediately after the score while the clock continued to run. Thereafter, the first live ball was created when the ball was at the disposal of Team A for a throw-in. When the throw-in was completed and A1 committed a violation, the second dead ball was created. Before the ball became live on the subsequent throw-in, the officials reviewed the play and observed the fight. 2: A2 committed a flagrant 2 personal against B2 while the clock was running. After the foul, B1’s successful field goal created the first dead ball as the ball became dead immediately after the score while the clock continued to run. The first live ball was then created when the ball was at the disposal of Team A for a throw-in. The second dead ball occurred immediately after A1’s successful goal. Before the ball became live on the subsequent throw-in, the officials stopped play, reviewed the play and observed the fight. In both cases, the fight was observed before the second live ball after the fight so the fight shall be penalized. Player A2 shall be assessed a flagrant 2 personal foul, charged with fighting, ejected and is subject to suspension. The foul counts toward the team foul total. Two free throws shall be awarded to the offended player (B2) and play shall resume where the play was stopped to review the act with a throw-in to the offended team. When it is determined that the foul was not a fight but a flagrant 2 act, a flagrant 2 personal foul may be assessed. This foul counts toward the team foul total. In such a case, two free throws shall be awarded to the offended player (B2) and play shall be resumed where the play was stopped to review the act. Player A2 shall be ejected but is not subject to suspension. When it is determined that the foul was not a fight or a flagrant 2 personal foul, a flagrant 1 personal foul may be assessed to A2. In such a case, two free throws are awarded to the offended player (B2) and play shall resume where the play was stopped to review the act with a throw-in to the offended team. When the act was not deemed to be a fight, or a flagrant 2 personal foul, or a flagrant 1 personal foul or the act occurred outside the statute of limitations, no penalty shall be assessed, and play shall be resumed where the play was stopped to review the act. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2)

Answer 253

RULING: While the officials are permitted to review the monitor to see if a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred, Rule 11-2.1.d.1 states that when it is determined that a flagrant 2 personal foul did not occur but a flagrant 1 personal, contact dead ball technical foul or common foul did occur, those fouls can be penalized, but no other infractions may be penalized. When the official reports a flagrant 1 personal foul, that foul can be reviewed until the ball becomes live. Since the coach requested a review for a possible flagrant 2 personal foul and no flagrant foul occurred, Team B is charged a timeout. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .4)

Answer 254

RULING: When the officials fail to observe the flagrant act, the monitor may be used to review the act. After the flagrant 2 technical foul by A2, the ball became live when the ball was at the disposal of Team A (first live ball). After Team A completed the throw-in, they committed a violation, creating the first dead ball after the foul. After this violation, the second live ball occurred when the ball was at the disposal of Team B for a throw-in. Team B completed this throw-in then play was stopped to review the play. Upon review of the play, the officials observed the flagrant 2 technical foul by A2. However, the statute of limitations had expired when the ball became live for the second time after the foul and therefore the act shall not be penalized. Play shall be resumed where play was stopped to review the play. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1)

Answer 255

RULING: The officials may use the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred. When the officials discover that A1’s elbow excessively contacted B1 above the shoulders and they are within the time frame to penalize this foul, they shall assess A1 with a flagrant 2 personal foul and A1 shall be ejected. Since the review of the foul occurred during the first dead ball period following the illegal contact by A1, the officials are within the legal time frame to penalize this flagrant 2 personal foul. B1 will shoot two free throws for the flagrant 2 personal foul charged to A1 with no players on the marked lane spaces. Following these free throws: 1: Play will be resumed with a throw-in to Team B for the flagrant 2 personal foul at a designated spot nearest to where the held ball occurred (the point of interruption). The throw-in is for the flagrant 2 personal foul and not an alternating-possession throw-in so the alternatingpossession arrow will not be reversed when the throw-in ends. 2: B2 is awarded one free throw with no players in the marked lane spaces. Following this free throw, play will be resumed with a throwin to Team B for the flagrant 2 personal foul under Team B’s basket, which is the point of interruption. (Rule 11-2.1.d.2)

Answer 256

RULING: The officials may use the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 personal foul or a flagrant 1 personal foul for illegal elbow contact above the shoulders of the opponent occurred against B1 when they were not looking. When the officials determine that this illegal contact by A1 is not a flagrant 2 personal foul, but is a flagrant 1 personal foul and they are within the time frame to penalize this foul, the officials may assess a flagrant 1 personal foul. Since the review of the foul occurred during the first dead ball period following the illegal contact by A1, they are within the legal time frame to penalize this foul. Player B1 will shoot two free throws for the flagrant 1 personal foul charged to A1 with no players on the marked lane spaces. Following these free throws, Player A2 will shoot two free throws with no players in the marked lane spaces for the flagrant 1 personal foul charged to B2. Play is resumed with a throw-in under Team B’s basket to the team entitled to the alternating-possession arrow. This is where play was stopped to review the monitor, making it the point of interruption. (Rule 11-2.1.d.2)

Answer 257

RULING: Yes. This foul can be downgraded to a flagrant 1 personal foul, contact dead ball technical or a common foul. When the officials reported the foul as a flagrant 2 foul on A1, that foul can be reviewed until the ball becomes live. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1)

Answer 258

RULING 1: No. When the ball was placed at the disposal of the freethrower to shoot the free throws for the contact dead ball technical foul against B1, the ball became live. When the ball became live, the period to review the personal and technical fouls has ended. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1.a) 2: Yes. The officials MAY use the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 contact technical foul occurred. Using the replay equipment, the officials reviewed the game until they discovered that B5 committed a flagrant 2 contact technical foul against A5. This foul occurred when the clock was stopped while the officials assessed the personal and contact dead ball technical foul to B1. Since B5’s flagrant 2 contact technical foul against A5 occurred when the clock was stopped, the officials have until the first dead ball after the clock was properly started to penalize the act. In this play, the clock has not started since B5’s flagrant 2 act; therefore, the flagrant 2 contact technical foul by B5 shall be penalized. Player B5 shall be ejected. Team A shall be awarded two free throws for the flagrant technical foul by B5 and awarded the ball for a throw-in at the division line. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2.a)

Answer 259

RULING: The official is permitted to use the courtside monitor since it is plausible that a flagrant 2 foul may have occurred. In reviewing the play on the monitor, the official ascertained that a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred during a live ball and while the clock was running. The officials deemed the foul to be a fight since it was a confrontational/ combative act by A3. The official shall eject A3 for fighting, notify the coach, report the fight to the scorer, penalize the flagrant 2 personal foul by awarding two free throws to B3 and resume play by awarding the ball to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where play was stopped to review the foul. (Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2.b)

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