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A.R. 1. Visiting Team B’s captain notices that Team B’s pregame warm-up balls are of a different type than the official game ball. Team B’s coach requests that Team B be allowed to warm-up using the type of ball to beused in the game.
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RULING: The official shall inform Team A’s game management that Team B shall be allowed to warm-up with the same type of ball(s) that will be used during the game.(Rule 1-16.10 Note)
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A.R. 2. A game is being played in an arena with a game clock being displayed on the shot clock located above the basket as well as in another location in the arena. Which clock is the official game clock?
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RULING: The game clock shall be the official, visible time piece on which the time remaining in a period shall be displayed and shall showa 10th-of-a-second display when less than 59.9 seconds remains in aperiod. The referee, per Rule 2-5.2, shall designate the official game clock. However, when there is a game clock display located on the shotclock, it shall be the official game clock.(Rule 1-18.2 and 2-5.2)
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A.R. 3. The visiting team is advised that its team bench is located:1. Farther from the division line than the home team’s; or2. On the opposite end line from the home team’s bench.
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RULING: The game shall be played with benches as located by home team management. The referee has no authority to move either bench unless for player safety; however, mutual consent should have been obtained before the game.(Rule 1-21.2)
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A.R. 4. Team A is wearing a patch that is not an American flag, an institutionor conference official logo/mascot or a commemorative/memorial patch. The patch is located in the area between the base of the front neckline and the shoulder seam of the jersey. Is this legal?
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RULING: No. An American flag, an institution or conference official logo/mascot and/or a commemorative/memorial patch meeting all other rule requirements shall be located in this area. When the American flag is used, it can only be located in this area on the left sideof the game jersey.(Rule 1-22.7.c and .d)
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A.R. 5. Contesting teams have uniforms of the same color.
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RULING: When possible, each team should have two sets of uniforms,one of light color and the other of dark color. The light color shall be for home games; however, this rule may be altered by mutualconsent of competing institutions. The team that violates this rule shall change. When there is doubt, the officials shall require the home team to change.(Rule 1-22.4)
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A.R. 6. May a player remain in the game when he is wearing an illegalundershirt or undergarment?
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RULING: No. Similar to the rule regarding jewelry, illegal undershirtsor undergarments shall not be worn. The player shall leave the game andremove the illegal apparel; however, no technical foul shall be assessed.(Rule 1-23.1 and .2)
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A.R. 7. Substitute A6 attempts to enter the playing court with a headbandor wristband that is not a single, dominant color of the game jersey, black,white or beige.
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RULING: Substitute A6 shall not be permitted to enter the gamebefore either wearing the appropriate headband or wristband orremoving the illegal ones.(Rule 1-24)
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A.R. 8. An official tells A1 to tuck in his game jersey and then issues awarning to the coach of Team A. Later in the game, A2 is fouled. Beforegiving A2 disposal of the ball for the free throw, the official notices that A2’sgame jersey is untucked.
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RULING: A2 shall be permitted to attempt the free throw(s). Whenthe free throw(s) are successful, he shall be instructed to leave the game.When the free throw(s) are not successful and he does not rectify thegame-jersey violation before the next dead ball, A2 shall be instructedto leave the game.(Rule 1-22.10 Note)
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A.R. 9. Substitute A6 attempts to enter the playing court wearing jewelry, anillegal headpiece or hat.
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RULING: Substitute A6 shall not be permitted to enter beforeremoving the jewelry, illegal headpiece or hat. A6 cannot “buy” his wayinto the game and the right to wear the illegal jewelry, illegal headpieceor hat by being charged with a technical foul.(Rule 1-26.7)
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A.R. 10. Player A5 is found to be wearing jewelry.
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RULING: At the first dead ball, A5 shall be required to remove thejewelry immediately or be required to leave the game and not returnuntil after removing the jewelry. A5 cannot “buy” the right to wear thejewelry by being charged with a technical foul.(Rule 1-26.7)
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A.R. 11. Team A is ahead by one point. The game-ending horn sounds withthe ball loose at the division line. Clearly after playing time has expired, A1retrieves the ball and dunks into A1’s basket. The referee, before checking/approving the final score, sees this action by A1 and assesses a CLASS Btechnical foul. Team A’s coach pushes the referee after the technical foul iscalled. The referee assesses a flagrant 2 technical to Team A’s coach, ejects thecoach and awards Team B four free throws.
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RULING: The referee is correct. The officials’ jurisdiction does notend until the approval of the final score. Until the officials’ jurisdictionends, an official may call a technical foul, correct a correctable error(Rule 2-12), or correct a bookkeeping mistake by the official scorer.(Rule 2-4.3)
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A.R. 12. The officials leave the playing area at the end of the game, and whilethey are in the locker room, it is discovered that there is a mistake in the scoreor that there was a request for a correctable error (Rule 2-12).
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RULING: When the officials leave the visual confines of the playingcourt when the last period is over, the score has been approved and thegame is over.(Rule 2-4.3)
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A.R. 13. When an official is required to hand/bounce the ball to thethrower-in, is it the duty of the official to wait until both teams are readybefore doing so?
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RULING: No. The resumption-of-play procedure is in effect forthe entire game, except to start the second half or any extra period.After the official has given the direction signal and other necessaryinformation, teams are expected to be ready for all normal playsituations. When the official inadvertently indicates the wrong teamfor a throw-in and discovers the error before the throw-in ends, theofficial should withhold the ball from play to permit the players tore-deploy themselves. The officials should not permit unusual delaysduring a throw-in.(Rule 2-7.13 and 4-31)
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A.R. 14. B1 commits a fifth foul [any combination of personal and CLASSA technical fouls], which results in two free throws for A1. The official scorerand official timer fail to notify any of the game officials that a fifth foulhas been committed. When the scorers realize the mistake, they inform theofficial timer to sound the game-clock horn. The official timer sounds thedevice as the first of two free throws is made or missed. The referee asks thescorers’ table personnel to explain the problem. The referee is advised that B1has committed five fouls, after which the referee advises the coach and playerof Team B that B1 has five fouls. The coach replaces B1.
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RULING: Play shall be resumed with the second free throw by A1.There is no additional penalty assessed for the official scorer’s andtimer’s mistake in failing to notify the officials of B1’s fifth foul.(Rule 2-9.4 and 3-6.2.b)
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A.R. 15. A player who has committed a fifth foul [any combination ofpersonal fouls and CLASS A technical fouls] continues to play because thescorers have failed to notify the officials.
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RULING: As soon as the scorers discover the irregularity, they shouldsound the game-clock horn as soon as the ball is in control of theoffending team or is dead. The disqualified player shall be removedimmediately. Any points that may have been scored while such a playerwas illegally in the game shall count.(Rule 2-9.4)
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A.R. 16. At halftime, the official scorer, who is a member of the home-teamfaculty, removes the scorebook from the scorers’ table:1. Of his or her own volition; or2. At the request of the home-team coach.
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RULING 1: When the scorebook is not taken to the home team’slocker room, there should be no penalty. When there is evidence thatthe official scorer removed the scorebook to take it to the home-teamlocker room, an administrative technical foul shall be assessed. Thisadministrative technical foul does not count toward the team foulcount.2: When the home-team coach instructs the official scorer to removethe scorebook, the head coach shall be assessed a CLASS Btechnical foul.(Rule 2-9.11, 10-2.4 and 10-4.2.e)
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A.R. 17. When may a scorer signal?
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RULING: When the scorer desires to call attention to a player who isillegally in the game, the scorer may signal the official when the ball isin control of that player’s team or when the ball becomes dead. Whenit is for a substitution, the scorer may signal when the next dead balloccurs or when the offending team has team control. When it is forconferring with an official, the scorer may signal when the ball is dead. When the scorer signals while the ball is live, the official shall ignorethe signal when a scoring play is in progress. Otherwise, the officialmay signal for the game clock to be stopped to determine the reasonfor the signal.(Rule 2-9.14)
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A.R. 18. The game-clock horn sounds while the ball is live.
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RULING: Players should ignore the game-clock horn since it doesnot cause a dead ball. The officials shall use their judgment inblowing the ball dead to consult with the scorers and timers. Whenthe players on both teams do not ignore the game-clock horn andstop playing, the officials shall stop play and award the ball to theteam in control at a designated spot nearest to where the ball waswhen the stoppage occurred.(Rule 2-9.14)
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A.R. 19. The official scorer fails to record two points awarded to Team A byan official during the first half as a result of basket interference by B2.
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RULING: The scorer’s mistake shall be rectified at any time until thereferee approves the final score.(Rule 2-9.16)
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A.R. 20. After two minutes of the first extra period, it is discovered thatduring the second half of regulation play, the official scorer failed to recordone point as a result of a made free throw by Team A.
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RULING: The score shall be recorded and play shall be continued at adesignated spot from the point of interruption.(Rule 2-9.16)
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A.R. 21. In a game with no official courtside monitor, the red light or LEDlights that signal the end of the last period cannot be seen nor can the gameclockhorn be heard. The officials disagree whether the ball was in flightduring a try for field goal or whether a foul occurred before time expired.
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RULING: The final decision shall be made by the referee. The officialtimer shall indicate if the ball was in flight before the red light or LEDlights signal was activated or before the game-clock horn sounded onlywhen requested to do so by the referee. The referee shall use his bestjudgment; but when the evidence for counting or not counting thegoal or foul is equal, the referee shall rule that the goal counts and thatthe foul shall be charged. In a game with an official courtside monitorand a game clock with a 10th-of-a second display, the status of the tryfor goal and the committed foul shall be ascertained with the use ofthe courtside monitor using first, zeros on the game clock then the redor LED lights when the game clock is not visible and the horn whenneither is available.(Rule 2-10.15.c, 11-1.2, 11-3, and 5-7.2)
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A.R. 22. A1 touches the ball that was thrown in by A2. The ball strikes theplaying court and bounces until A3 gains control by dribbling. The shotclockoperator started the shot clock when A1 touched the ball.
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RULING: The operator was correct. When play is resumed by a throwin,the game clock and shot clock shall be started when the ball is legallytouched by or touches a player on the playing court.(Rule 2-11.5)
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A.R. 23. Player B1 deflects A1’s pass toward the sideline. Player B2 chasesthe ball and while airborne and before landing out of bounds, throws the ballbackward onto the playing court where it is recovered by Team A. The shotclock operator resets the shot clock. Is the shot clock operator correct?
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RULING: Yes. The act of throwing the ball backwards and onto thecourt demonstrates team control by Team B; therefore, the shot clockis reset.(Rule 4-9.1 and 2-11.6.a)
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A.R. 24. With the alternating-possession arrow favoring Team A and 20seconds remaining on the shot clock, A1’s try for goal lodges between thebackboard and the ring/flange.
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RULING: Team A shall be awarded possession for a throw-in and theshot clock shall be reset.(Rule 2-11.6.d)
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A.R. 25. A1 releases the ball on a try for goal, B1 partially blocks the shotand the ball:1. Hits the ring or flange; or2. Goes through the basket; or3. Goes out of bounds.
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-clockoperator shall stop but not reset the shot clock. On the ensuingthrow-in by Team A, the game clock and shot clock shall start whenthe throw-in touches any player on the playing court.(Rule 2-11.7.a)
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A.R. 26. Team A is in control of the ball when A1 and B1 commit a doublepersonal foul, neither of which are flagrant fouls. While reporting the foul,the official assesses a technical foul against the coach of:1. Team A; or2. Team B.
RULING: Charge the fouls to A1 and B1, but no free throws areawarded. In (1) and (2), any player from the offended team shallattempt the two free throws for the technical foul. Play shall beresumed 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 waslocated when the double personal foul was committed. 1: Since the technical foul was assessed to the coach of Team A, theteam in control, the shot clock shall not be reset.2: Since the technical foul was assessed to the coach of Team B, theshot clock shall be reset.(Rule 2-11.7.h, 2-11.6.b.2 and 10-1 Penalty f )
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A.R. 27. B1 pushes A1 during an unsuccessful try. A1 is awarded two freethrows. The first free throw by A1 is successful, after which B2 takes the ballout of bounds under Team A’s basket and passes to B3, who passes to B4 foran uncontested field goal in Team B’s basket. The captain of Team A thencalls to the attention of an official that A1 did not receive a second free throw.
RULING: The goal by B4 shall count. A1 shall be permitted to attemptthe second free throw with no players lined up along the free-throwlane. The ball shall then be awarded to Team A out of bounds at theend line nearer Team B’s basket and the thrower-in shall be permittedto run the end line. This was the point where the game was stopped tocorrect the error.(Rule 2-12-1.a and 2-12.2)
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A.R. 28. After the bonus is in effect, B1 is penalized for holding A1. A1erroneously is not awarded a free throw. A1 is awarded the ball out of boundsand completes the throw-in to A2. The coach of Team A notifies the officialscorer that the coach wants to meet with the official concerning a correctableerror. When Team A scores a field goal, the official scorer sounds the gameclockhorn and advises the official of the coach’s request for the conference.The official recognizes the correctable error after talking with the coach andofficial scorer.
RULING: The field goal by Team A shall count. This error is correctablebecause it happened within the prescribed time limit of Rule 2-12. A1shall be awarded his merited free throw(s) and play shall be resumedwith 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)
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A.R. 29. Before the bonus rule is in effect, B1 fouls A1. The official errs byawarding A1 a one-and-one attempt.1. A1 makes the first free-throw try, and the error is then discovered; or2. A1 is successful in both free throws and then the official detects theerror; or3. A1 misses the front end of the one-and-one and the game clock starts,at which time the official detects the error; or4. A1 is successful in the first bonus attempt but misses the second freethrow and, as a result, the game clock starts and B1 scores a field goal.In each of the four situations, the error shall be called to the attention ofthe official before or during the first dead ball after the game clock hasbeen properly started.
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 nearestto 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, shallbe canceled. Any points scored, time consumed and additional activitythat 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 freethrow(s) and activity during it, other than any technical foul or aflagrant 1 or 2 personal foul, shall be canceled. Any points scored,time consumed and additional activity that may occur before therecognition of the error, shall not be nullified.(Rule 2-12-1.b, 2-12.5 and 2-12.2)
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A.R. 30. B1 fouls A1 and it is Team B’s ninth foul of the second half. Theofficial erroneously awards A1 two free throws instead of a one-and-one. A1:1. Makes two free throws; or2. Misses the first free throw and makes the second free throw; or3. Misses both free throws.Within the correctable-error time limitations, the officials shall be notifiedof their error.
RULING 1: A1 was entitled to the second free throw because thefirst free throw was successful. Both free throws shall count, and playshall be resumed at the point of interruption, which is where play wasstopped to correct the error.2: A1’s first free throw, to which he was entitled as the first part of aone-and-one, was unsuccessful and the player should not have beenawarded a second free throw. The successful second free throw shallbe 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 beignored, 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)
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A.R. 31. A1 is fouled by B1 during a field-goal attempt and the try issuccessful. A2 erroneously is awarded the free throw. While A2’s successfulattempt is in the air:1. B3 fouls A3; or2. B3 commits a flagrant 1 personal foul against A3.After the successful free throw by A2 and before the ball becomes live onthe throw-in, the coach of Team B properly asks the referee to correct theerror of awarding the free throw to the wrong player.
RULING: The free throw by A2 shall be canceled, and A1 shallproperly attempt the free throw. The common foul by B3 in (1) shallbe 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 shallcontinue with the administration of the two free throws to A3 resultingfrom the flagrant 1 personal foul by B3. Team A shall be awarded theball at the designated spot nearest to where the foul by B3 occurred.(Rule 2-12-1.c and 2-12.5)
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A.R. 32. (1) A1 or (2) B1 is called for basket interference at Team A’s basket.In (1), the referee erroneously counts the score or, in (2), erroneously fails tocount the score. In each case, the error is discovered during the first dead ballafter the game clock has started.
RULING: In (1) and (2), the official made a judgment that basketinterference occurred. However, after the judgment was made, theofficial 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) shallbe correctable because the error was recognized within the propertime limit.(Rule 2-12.1.e and 2-12.3)
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A.R. 33. Team A has the ball and is working for a shot. The shot-clock hornsounds and then A1 shoots and scores an apparent field goal. The shot-clockhorn is not heard by the officials on the playing court. Play continues withTeam B inbounding the ball. With 20 seconds remaining on the shot clock,the official calls traveling on B1. At that time, the official timer calls thereferee to the scorers’ table to explain that the shot clock had sounded beforeA1 scored the field goal.
RULING: Officials are permitted to use information from tableofficials to make corrections. Since it is within the correctable-errortime frame, the error can be corrected. When it is determined, in theofficial’s judgment, that the basket was scored after the shot-clock hornsounded, the goal shall be canceled. Since the clock was running in thiscase, the official has until the second live ball after the error to makethe correction. The error shall be correctable until the ball is put in playafter the traveling call.(Rule 2-12.3, 2-12.1.e and 2-7.6)
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A.R. 34. B1 fouls A1 after the bonus is in effect. A1 is not awarded thebonus free throws. Team A is awarded the throw-in. Team A controls theball inbounds, and A3 eventually asks for and receives a timeout. Duringthe timeout, an official recognizes the correctable error or it is called to hisattention that A1 should have been awarded a one-and-one free throw.
RULING: A1 shall be awarded the one-and-one and play shall beresumed as after any normal free throw. Points scored, time consumedand additional activity that may occur before the recognition of theerror shall not be nullified.(Rule 2-12.5 and 2.12.1.a)
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A.R. 35. Teams A and B each have co-captains. At the pregame conference,one of the co-captains requests permission from the referee to allow bothco-captains to confer with officials on interpretations.
RULING: Co-captains may participate in the pregame conference, butonly one co-captain of each team may confer with the officials duringthe game. During the pregame conference, the referee shall be informedwhich co-captain of each team shall be the speaking co-captain duringthe game.(Rule 3-2.1)
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A.R. 36. Nine minutes before the scheduled starting time for the game, TeamA presents its squad roster and its starting lineup to the official scorer andthen, at six minutes before the game’s starting time, Team A presents fouradditional names to the official scorer for the squad list.
RULING: Team A shall be assessed two administrative technical fouls.One administrative technical foul is for failing to supply the scorers withthe names, numbers and designated starters BEFORE the 10-minutemark is reached on the game clock that is counting down the timebefore the start of the game. The second administrative technical foulis for changes made to the scorebook AFTER the 10-minute markis reached on the game clock before the start of the game. Four freethrows shall be awarded to Team B, and the game shall start with ajump ball. These administrative technical fouls do not count towardthe team foul count.(Rule 3-4.1, 3-4.2, and 10-2.2 Penalty)
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A.R. 37. Team A properly submits its squad list and designates its fivestarters in compliance with the rule before the 10-minute mark is reachedon the game clock that is counting down the time before the start of thegame. However, the uniform number for each squad member is erroneouslyindicated. The mistake is not detected until approximately 1½ minutes havebeen played.
RULING: An administrative technical foul shall be charged to TeamA. A player shall wear the uniform number indicated in the scorebookor the scorebook number shall be changed to that which he is wearing. When the squad member, before participating, changes the uniformnumber he wears to that indicated in the scorebook, there shall beno penalty. When the number in the scorebook for a player(s) mustbe changed for reasons other than those permitted by rule, oneadministrative technical foul shall be assessed regardless of how manychanges are made. These administrative technical fouls do not counttoward the team foul count.(Rule 3-4.2 and 10-2.2.b Penalty)
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A.R. 38. A1, who is designated as a starter 10 minutes before the scheduledstarting time of the game, becomes ill one minute before the game is to start.
RULING: A1 may be replaced without an administrative technical foulbeing assessed. Illness or injury is considered to be an extenuating andunavoidable circumstance that permits a substitution without penalty.A1 shall be permitted to enter the game later if able.(Rule 3-4.2)
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A.R. 39. A6 and A7 have reported to the scorers and are waiting to enter thegame. Team A commits a violation, and during the dead-ball period, Team Bcalls a timeout. The coach from Team A changes his mind and wants A8 andA9 to report and enter the game rather than A6 and A7.
RULING: A8’s and A9’s substitutions are legal when they have reportedto the official scorer before the warning signal.(Rule 3-6.1.h)
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A.R. 40. After the second signal sounds indicating the expiration of atimeout, A1 goes to the free-throw line to attempt two free throws. Before thefirst free throw, A6 reports to the official scorer and tries to enter the gameas a substitute.
RULING: A6 cannot enter the game because he did not report beforethe warning signal and there has been no live ball.(Rule 3-6.1.h and 3-6.2.b)
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A.R. 41. After the second signal sounds indicating the expiration of atimeout, A1 goes to the free-throw line to attempt two free throws. After thefirst free throw is successful and before the ball is at the disposal of A1 for thesecond free throw, A6 reports to the official scorer to become a substitute andthen tries to enter the game as a substitute.
RULING: A6 shall be allowed to enter before the last attempt of themultiple personal foul free throw.(Rule 3-6.2.b)
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A.R. 42. In a game involving the electronic-media timeout format, A1 isfouled in the act of shooting, creating the first dead ball after the eightminutemark. A1’s try for goal is unsuccessful. B1 reported to the scorerbefore the foul and was waiting to enter the game. When is B1 permitted toenter the game?
RULING: B1 is permitted to enter the game after the electronic mediatimeout ends and before A1 attempts the first try of the multiple freethrowsequence.(Rule 3-6.2.b.1)
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A.R. 43. After a successful free throw, A1 enters the playing court before thethrow-in. A1’s illegal entry is not detected until after the ball becomes live.
RULING: A1 became a legal player when the ball became live. Becausediscovery of the illegal substitution came after the ball became live, theinfraction by A1 shall be ignored.(Rule 3-6.1.d)
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A.R. 44. A1 is fouled and his try for goal is unsuccessful. During the try:1. B1 commits his fifth (disqualifying) foul against A1; or2. A4 is wearing illegal apparel.
RULING 1 and 2: The required substitute shall be permitted to enterthe game before the first try of the multiple free throws. In addition,all substitutes who had legally reported to the official scorer before theplayer who had to be replaced, may enter the game.(Rule 3-6.3.c)
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A.R. 45. There are no substitutes at the scorer’s table when A1 receives a fifthand disqualifying foul. The official notifies the Team A coach and then A1 ofthe disqualification.1. Before the official instructs the timer to begin the 20-second timeperiod to replace the disqualified player, two Team A players, neither ofwhom are substituting for the disqualified player, report to the scorer.2. During the 20-second time period to replace the disqualified player,two Team A substitutes report to the scorer just before A6 reports asthe substitute to replace A1.3. As soon as the coach is notified that A1 has been disqualified and beforethe 20-second time period to replace the disqualified player has started,the coach substitutes A6 for A1.
RULING: When a player is disqualified for the fifth foul committed,the officials will first get a substitute for the disqualified player, andthen all substitutes who had legally reported before the player whohad to be replaced may enter the game when the substitute for thedisqualified player is beckoned onto the court. In (1) and (2) thesubstitutes who legally reported to the table before A6, the substitutefor the disqualified player, may enter after A6 enters the game. In(3), once A6 is beckoned onto the floor, no other substitutions arepermitted until the next opportunity for substitutions.(Rule 3-6.3.c)
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A.R. 46. A technical foul is assessed against Team A. B6 replaces B1 andmakes both free throws. After the final attempt, B1 desires to re-enter.
RULING: Illegal. B1 may not re-enter before the next opportunity tosubstitute after the game clock has properly started after he was replaced.(Rule 3-6.1.j)
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A.R. 47. B6 and B7 have legally reported to the official scorer when A1:1. Fouls B1 during a three-point try that was unsuccessful;2. Is assessed a technical foul; or3. Is assessed a technical foul, which is his fifth disqualifying foul.When may B6 and B7 enter the game?
RULING 1: Since multiple free throws shall be awarded, B6 and B7are permitted to enter the game only before the final attempt or afterthe final try is successful.(Rule 3-6.2.b)2: B6 and B7 are permitted to enter the game before the first attemptor after the final attempt for the technical foul and before play isresumed at the point of interruption.(Rule 3-6.2.c)3: Since B6 and B7 had legally reported to the official scorer before A1had to be replaced, they may enter the game after A1’s replacemententers the game.(Rule 4-12.1 and .5, 3-6.2.c and 3-6.3.c)
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A.R. 48. While A1 is dribbling, the referee notices blood on A1’s game jersey.The referee blows the whistle to stop play. A1 goes to the bench and medicalpersonnel:1. Determine that the game jersey is not saturated with blood; or2. Determine that the game jersey is saturated with blood.
RULING 1: A1 may remain in the game without penalty.2: A1 shall be given 20 seconds to resolve the situation. When A1has not resolved the situation, A1 shall be replaced or a timeoutmay be called by A1’s team. At the end of the timeout, the affectedplayer must be ready to play when the final horn sounds endingthe timeout. If the player is not ready to play, the coach mustimmediately replace the player with a substitute. In this case, theopposing team is permitted to counter with a substitute. Theaffected player may not re-enter the game until the next legalopportunity to substitute after the clock has started.(Rule 3-6.3.b, 3-6.3.a and 5-11.8)
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A.R. 49. During a dead ball, A6 replaces A5. Before the ball is put into play,a technical foul is assessed against Team B. A5 is designated by the coachto enter the game and attempt the free throw(s) resulting from Team B’stechnical foul.
RULING: A5 may not re-enter to attempt the free throw(s) because thegame clock has not been started since A5 left the game.(Rule 3-6.1.j)
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A.R. 50. A1 is bleeding from a blow to the head and is unable to attempt hisfree throw(s). Is Rule 3-6.3.f concerning an injured player applicable?
RULING: The intent of Rule 3-6.3.f is to eliminate the situationwhereby a poor free-throw shooter faked an injury so that he could bereplaced by a higher percentage shooter. Obviously, a bleeding player isnot faking an injury. Consequently, Rule 3-6.3.f is not applicable. Thebleeding player shall be instructed by the official to leave the game forattention by medical personnel. His coach may exercise the option ofsubstituting for the bleeding player or calling a timeout.(Rule 3-6.3.f and 8-3.2)
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A.R. 51. A1 is fouled and is unable to attempt his free throw(s). Thecoach from Team A requests a timeout. The referee recognizes and grantsthis timeout.
RULING: The referee shall instruct the official scorer to note whichfour players from Team A were on the playing court before the timeoutwas granted. At the end of the timeout when it is determined that A1 isunable to attempt his free throw(s), the coach from Team B shall selectone of the four remaining players to attempt the free throw(s). Thatselection, once made, is final and unalterable.An immediate substitution for the injured player shall be requiredafter the final horn that indicates the expiration of the timeout. Theopponent shall then be permitted to counter with a substitution. Anyother substitution(s) must have reported to, or be in position to reportto, the official scorer before the warning horn. However, his entry ontothe playing court shall not be permitted until the coach from Team Bhas selected who shall attempt the free throw(s) for the injured player.(Rule 8-3.3 and 3-6.1.g)
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A.R. 52. B1 commits a flagrant 2 personal foul against A1. After B1’s flagrant2 foul, the coach from Team B is assessed a CLASS A technical foul. A1 wasinjured and was unable to attempt his free throws. The coach from Team Aselects A7 to attempt the two free throws awarded for B1’s flagrant 2 foul andthe two free throws for the CLASS A technical foul. The referee permitted A7to attempt the free throws. Is this correct?
RULING: The referee was correct in allowing A7 to attempt the fourfree throws. When a player is injured as a result of either a flagrant 1or flagrant 2 personal foul and is unable to attempt his free throws, thecoach of the injured player is permitted to select any player or teammember to attempt the free throws. In addition, when a technical foulis assessed, any player or team member is allowed to attempt the twofree throws. After the four free throws are attempted, the ball is awardedto Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed at the point ofinterruption, which is the designated spot nearest to where the flagrant2 personal foul was committed. When the coach from Team A selects two different individuals toattempt 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 isawarded to Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed atthe point of interruption, which is the designated spot nearest to wherethe 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)
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A.R. 53. A1 is fouled during an unsuccessful try for goal and appears to beinjured. A1 is upset with the play and is assessed an unsportsmanlike CLASSA technical foul, which is A1’s fifth and disqualifying foul. The official scorerinforms the official that A1 has been disqualified.
RULING: Any member of Team B may attempt the free throws forthe technical foul assessed to A1. Play shall be resumed at the point ofinterruption. The substitute for disqualified player A1 shall attempt thefree throws awarded when A1 was fouled. A1 was unable to attempt hisfree throws because he was a disqualified player and, by rule, had to bereplaced. 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)
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A.R. 54. A1 and B1 collide and:1. Are injured;2. Are bleeding; and3. Are evaluated and it is determined that their uniforms are saturatedwith blood. The coach from Team A requests and is granted a timeout.
RULING: When a timeout is requested and granted to either team, oneor both players are permitted to remain in the game after the expirationof the timeout. No bleeding can be in evidence. A uniform that issaturated with blood must be replaced.
(Rule 3-6.3.b, and .e and 5-11.8)
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A.R. 55. A1 is injured and the referee beckons the coach and/or athletictrainer onto the playing court to assist the injured player. After the injuredplayer is replaced, Team B requests and is granted a timeout. Play is about toresume and A1 is back on the playing court.
RULING: A1 shall be prohibited from staying on the playing court.Team B’s timeout does not make A1 eligible to return to play. TeamA must request and be granted a charged timeout in order for A1 toremain in the game.(Rule 3-6.3.d and 5-14.12.a)
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A.R. 56. A1 is fouled during an unsuccessful try for goal. During the try, A3is injured or is bleeding, has blood on his or her body, or his or her uniformis saturated with blood and he or she cannot continue to play.
RULING: The required substitute shall be permitted to enter thegame before the first try of the multiple free throws. In addition, allsubstitutes who had legally reported to the official scorer before theplayer who had to be replaced may enter the game. A bleeding player, a player with blood on the body, or a playerwearing a uniform saturated with blood has 20 seconds to resolvethe issue. If the issue cannot be resolved in 20 seconds, that player isrequired to be replaced unless that player’s coach requests and is granteda timeout. When a substitute is required, all substitutes who had legallyreported to the official scorer before the player who had to be replacedmay enter the game.(Rule 3-6.3.a and .c)
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A.R. 57. A1 scores a field goal and the clock is stopped with 36.0 secondsremaining in the game.1. Before the throw-in ends and the clock is started, the official noticesblood on A3.2. The throw-in ends and the clock is properly started when the officialnotices blood on A3.
RULING: The officials shall stop play and present the head coachwith the following three options: (a) Keep the player in the gamewhen the issue can be resolved in 20 seconds; (b) Substitute the playerimmediately or substitute when the issue cannot be resolved in 20seconds; (c) Call a timeout immediately or call a timeout when theissue cannot be resolved in 20 seconds so that the bleeding player canremain in the game.1: After any of these options, play shall be resumed with a throw-inby Team B anywhere along the end line. No substitutes shall bepermitted in (a) and (b) since play was stopped after a successfulfield goal and before the clock was properly started. However,when the coach chooses not to take a timeout and instead, replacesthe bleeding player, the opponent is permitted to counter with asubstitution. In this case, the substitute for the bleeding player andthe counter substitute are the only substitutes permitted in thissituation since play was stopped for blood after a successful fieldgoal in the last 59.9 seconds of the game and before the clock wasproperly started. In (c), substitutes are permitted since a timeout wascalled.2: After any of these options, play shall be resumed with a throw-inby Team B at a designated spot nearest to where play was stoppedfor the blood issue and substitutes shall be permitted as they wouldbe in any other dead-ball period since the game clock was properlystarted on the throw-in.(Rule 3-6.1.i.1 and 3-6.3.a)
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A.R. 58. After a successful field goal with 48 seconds left on the game clock,the timer sounds the game-clock horn for substitute A6 to enter the game.
RULING: A6 shall not be permitted to enter. While the game clock isstopped after successful field goals in the last 59.9 seconds of play, onlythose substitutions permitted by rule are allowed. A team may requesta timeout and then make substitutions anytime the ball is dead and thegame clock is stopped.(Rule 3-6.1.i)
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A.R. 59. Team A scores with 59.9 seconds left to play in the second half.1. The timer fails to stop the game clock. The official blows his whistle tostop the clock and to correct the mistake. During this stoppage, TeamA requests a timeout; or2. The official inadvertently blows his whistle to recognize a timeoutrequest by Team A when the ball is at Team B’s disposal for a throw-in;or3. Team B is having difficulty inbounding the ball because of defensivepressure and requests a timeout.May these timeout requests be granted and when are substitutionspermitted to enter the game?
RULING: In (1), the request by either team for a timeout shall berecognized and granted since the request was made during a dead ball.Substitutions are permitted during this timeout period. However, whena timeout is not requested, there shall be no substitution during thedead ball period created by the timer’s mistake.2: The inadvertent whistle shall be ignored. When Team A requests atimeout during this dead ball, the timeout shall be recognized andgranted since the request occurred during the dead ball created bythe inadvertent whistle. Substitutions are permitted during thistimeout period. However, when a timeout is not requested, thereshall be no substitution during the dead ball period created by theinadvertent whistle.3: Team B’s request for a timeout shall be recognized and grantedbecause a player of that team is in control of the ball. Substitutionsare permitted during this timeout.(Rule 3-6.1.i.1 and .2)
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A.R. 60. After A1’s successful try, the game clock is stopped with 56.0seconds remaining in the game:1. B1 completes a throw-in to B2, but the clock was not properly started.The official stops play immediately to correct the timing mistake.Substitutes are available at the table.2. B1 completes a throw-in to B2 and the clock is properly started. Whilethe ball is in B2’s possession, A2 creates a held ball. The alternatingpossession arrow favors Team B. Substitutes are available at the table.
RULING 1: The officials shall correct the timing mistake by placing thecorrect time on the game and shot clocks, and play shall be resumed atthe point of interruption. Substitutes shall not be permitted during thisdead ball period, since the timing mistake occurred with 59.9 secondsor less remaining on the game clock. Since the play was stopped tocorrect a timing mistake that occurred after a made field goal whenthere was less than 59.9 seconds remaining in the game and before thegame clock was properly started, substitutes shall not be permitted. 2: Since play was stopped for the held ball and not to correct a timingmistake or for an inadvertent whistle, all substitution rules apply.Play shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in toTeam B at a designated spot nearest to where the held ball occurredwith no reset of the shot clock.(Rule 3-6.1.i.1)
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A.R. 61. A technical foul is assessed to Team B before the start of the game.The coach from Team A wants to replace designated starter A5 with A6 so A6can shoot the free throws. Is this permissible?
RULING: Yes. A6 is permitted to replace designated starter A5 to shootthe free throws for the technical foul. When the ball is placed at thedisposal of A6 for the free throw, the game has begun and thereafter,all substitution rules apply. Any team member is eligible to becomea substitute with the exception of A5, who shall not be permittedto re-enter until the game clock has been properly started after hisreplacement.(Rule 3-6.1.j, 3-6.1.k, 5-7.1, 7-4.7 and Rule 10-3 through 4 Penalty)
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A.R. 62. A1 is in the air on a jump shot in the lane. A1 releases the ball on atry and is fouled by B1, who has jumped in an unsuccessful attempt to blockthe shot. A1’s try is:1. Successful; or2. Unsuccessful.
RULING: A1 shall be an airborne shooter when the ball is releaseduntil he returns to the floor. An airborne shooter shall be in the act ofshooting. B1 has fouled A1 in the act of shooting. A1 shall be awardedone free throw in (1), and two in (2).(Rule 4-1)
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A.R. 63. B1 is standing directly behind the backboard before A1 jumpsfor a layup. The forward momentum of airborne shooter A1 causes A1 todisplace B1.
RULING: This is an offensive foul on A1.(Rule 4-7, 4-15.2.a.1, 4-30)
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A.R. 64. Team A is not ready to take the playing court after the second signalsounds indicating the end of the halftime intermission.
RULING: The referee should ask the timer to start the digital deviceused to time timeouts. When Team A is not ready to play at theexpiration of one minute, Team A shall be assessed an administrativetechnical foul for delay of game. Team B shall be awarded two freethrows and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption. WhenTeam A is entitled to the alternating-possession arrow, it shall not losecontrol of the arrow until the throw-in ends.(Rule 4-10.1.b, 6-3.6 and 10-2.5.a)
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A.R. 65. A5 is fouled during an unsuccessful try for goal. As A5 goes to thefree-throw line, A5 is assessed an unsportsmanlike technical foul, which isA5’s fifth and disqualifying foul. The scorer:1. Informs the official that A5 has been disqualified; or2. Does not inform the official that A5 has been disqualified until after A5attempts the free throws.
RULING 1: A Team B player or team member shall attempt the freethrows for the technical foul assessed to A5. Play is resumed at the pointof interruption and the substitute for A5 would then attempt the freethrows awarded when A5 was fouled in the act of shooting.2: Since A5 and A5’s coach were not notified of the disqualificationuntil 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)
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A.R. 66. B1 commits a fifth foul (any combination of personal and CLASSA technical fouls), which results in two free throws for A1. The official scorerand official timer fail to notify any of the game officials that a fifth foulhas been committed. When the scorers realize the mistake, they inform theofficial timer to sound the game-clock horn. The official timer sounds thedevice as the first free throw is made or missed. The referee asks the scorers’table personnel to explain the problem. The referee is advised that B1 hascommitted five fouls, after which the referee advises the coach and player ofTeam B that B1 has five fouls. The coach replaces B1.
RULING: Play shall be resumed with the second free throw by A1.There is no additional penalty assessed for the official scorer’s andtimer’s mistake in failing to notify the officials of B1’s fifth foul.(Rule 4-12.3 and 2-9.4)
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A.R. 67. A player who has committed a fifth foul [any combination ofpersonal fouls and CLASS A technical fouls] continues to play because thescorers have failed to notify the officials.
RULING: As soon as the scorers discover the irregularity, they shouldsound the game-clock horn after (or as soon as) the ball is in control ofthe offending team or is dead. The disqualified player shall be removedimmediately. Any points that may have been scored while such a playerwas illegally in the game shall count.(Rule 4-12.1 and 2-9.4 )
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A.R. 68. In the front court of Team A (the back court of Team B), A1 passesthe ball to A2. B1, in an attempt to secure the ball, deflects it down theplaying court toward B’s basket. The ball bounces several times before B1 canrecover it in B’s front court. B1 dribbles to B’s basket and scores.
RULING: Legal. The deflection of the ball by B1 shall not beconsidered part of the dribble. B1 does not have control of the ball untilsecuring it after deflecting it.(Rule 4-13.1)
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A.R. 69. A1, while advancing the ball by dribbling, manages to keep a handin contact with the ball until it reaches its maximum height. A1 maintainssuch control as the ball descends, pushing it to the playing court at the lastmoment; however, after six or seven bounces, A1’s hands are in contact withthe ball and the palm of the hand on this particular dribble is skyward.
RULING: It is a violation when the ball has come to rest on the handwhile the palm and the fingers are facing upward and a player thencontinues to dribble, because the dribble has ended when the ball cameto rest on the palm when it faced upward.(Rule 4-13.4.a)
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A.R. 70. Is a player considered to be dribbling while touching the ballduring a jump, when a pass rebounds from the player’s hand, when the playerfumbles or when the player tips a rebound or pass away from other playerswho are attempting to get it?
RULING: No. The player is not in control under these conditions andtherefore is not dribbling.(Rule 4-13 and 4-9.1)
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A.R. 71. A1 dribbles and comes to a stop, after which A1 throws the ball:1. Against the opponent’s backboard and catches the rebound; or2. Against the official, immediately recovering the ball and dribbling again.
RULING: A1 has committed a violation in both (1) and (2). Throwingthe ball against an opponent’s backboard or an official constitutesanother dribble, provided that A1 is first to touch the ball after it strikesthe official or the backboard.(Rule 4-13.4.a and 9-8.1)
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A.R. 72. A1 is dribbling the ball when:1. A1 bats the ball over the head of an opponent, runs around theopponent, and before the ball touches the playing court he bats the ballagain and then continues to dribble; or2. A1 fumbles the ball (the ball slips from the player’s grasp) and the ballrolls out of reach so that A1 must run to recover it.
RULING 1: Violation, because the ball is touched twice during adribble, 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)
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A.R. 73. A1, after:1. Receiving a pass; or2. Ending his dribble, passes the ball to A2. Before receiving the pass, A2leaves the area on a cut to the basket. A1 goes to the area vacated by A2and recovers the ball.
RULING: In order for a pass to occur, the thrown ball must be touchedby another player. This did not occur in (1) or (2).1: A1’s attempted pass was the start of his dribble. When he recoveredthe ball and started another dribble, he would have committed a violation. (Had A1, after releasing the pass, which was the start ofthe 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 asecond dribble. A1 committed a violation after he touched the ball.(Rule 4-13.2 and 9-8.1.c)
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A.R. 74. After ending a dribble, A1 leaves the playing court to attempt a tryfor goal. While airborne, A1 fumbles the ball and:1. Recovers the fumble while airborne, returns to the floor and dribblesthe ball; or2. Recovers the fumble after returning to the floor and then dribblesthe ball.
RULING: It is a violation in both (1) and (2), A1 is permitted torecover the ball but after recovering the ball is not allowed to startanother dribble. However, if a fumble is touched by another player andthen recovered by A1, while airborne or after a return to the floor, A1 isallowed to start another dribble. If A1 had not previously dribbled theball, and while airborne fumbled and recovered the ball (while airborneor 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)
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A.R. 75. A1 is dribbling the ball in the front court when the ball momentarilygets away from him. While the dribble is interrupted:1. A1 pushes B2 while trying to retrieve the ball;2. A2 is in the lane for four seconds; or3. A1 calls a timeout.
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)
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A.R. 76. A1 ends the dribble, passes the ball to A2 and then charges into B2:1. While the ball is in the air; or2. After A2 has control.
RULING: The foul on A1 in both (1) and (2) is not a player-controlfoul since A1 was not holding or dribbling the ball and was not anairborne shooter in either situation. However, in both cases, A1 hascommitted a team control foul.When the official is in doubt as to whether the foul occurred beforeor after the ball was released on the pass, the foul should not be ruled aplayer-control foul but shall be ruled a team control foul.(Rule 4-9.2.a, 4-15.2.a.1 and .2)
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A.R. 77. Before a free throw by A1 is in flight, A2 pushes B2, then A3 stepsinto the free-throw lane too soon. The bonus is in effect for both teams.
RULING: The foul by A2, which created a false double foul, is ateam-control foul and causes the ball to become dead immediately.Consequently, A3’s violation shall be ignored. A1 shall attempt the freethrow(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 tryis unsuccessful, play shall be resumed by awarding Team B the ball fora throw-in at a designated spot closest to where the team-control fouloccurred.(Rule 4-15.4 and 8-8.1)
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A.R. 78. After a field goal by B1, Team A leads Team B, 61-60. A1 has theball for a throw-in with four seconds remaining in the game. While A1 isholding the ball, B2 crosses the boundary line and contacts A1.
RULING: A flagrant 1 personal foul shall be charged to B2. The timeremaining to play is not a factor.(Rule 4-15.2.c.5 and 10-1 Penalty d[2])
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A.R. 79. B1 commits a common foul against A1 before the bonus is in effectfor either team. The ball is awarded to Team A at a designated spot nearest towhere the foul occurred. During the throw-in but before the clock is started,A2 fouls B2. Team B is in the bonus.
RULING: A2’s foul is a team-control foul since it occurred during thethrow-in. The foul shall be charged to A2 and the ball shall be awardedto Team B at a designated spot nearest to where the foul occurred.(Rule 4-15.2.a.2 and 7-3.1.f )
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A.R. 80. B1 deflects the ball away from A1 while:1. A1 is dribbling the ball; or2. A1 is passing the ball to A2.A1, in an attempt to recover the ball, fouls B1.
RULING: In (1) and (2), A1 has committed a team control foul. Thefoul shall be charged to A1, and the ball shall be awarded to Team B ata 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 )
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A.R. 81. A1 is entitled to a one-and-one free throw. Before the ball is handedto A1, Team A’s coach is assessed a CLASS A technical foul.
RULING: The technical foul creates a false double foul. Team B shallbe awarded two free throws because of the technical foul on Coach A.After Team B shoots the free throws for the technical fouls, A1 shallattempt the one-and-one since that was the point of interruption.(Rule 4-15.4 and 8-8.2)
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A.R. 82. A3 and B3 commit a double personal foul, neither of which is aflagrant foul, while:1. A1’s pass is in flight; or2. A1’s try is in flight.
RULING: Charge the fouls to A3 and B3.1: The ball shall be awarded to Team A, the team in control, at adesignated spot nearest to where the ball was last in contact with aplayer or the playing court with no reset of the shot clock.2: When the try is successful, Team B, the team not credited with thescore, shall be awarded the ball anywhere along the end line. Whenthe try is unsuccessful and since there is no team control, play shallbe resumed by using the alternating-possession procedure. Thethrow-in shall be awarded at a designated spot nearest to where theball became dead, as a result of the unsuccessful try, with a reset ofthe shot clock.(Rule 4-9.2.b, 4-9.4.c, 4-27.1.d, and 7-4.8 and .9)
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A1 from receiving the ball. A pass is made over the head and out of reach ofB1. Post player A1 moves toward the basket to catch the pass and attempt atry for goal. As the pass is made, B2 moves into the path of A1, in a guardingposition.
RULING: B2 has switched to guard a player who does not have theball. Therefore, B2 must give A1 enough time and distance (not morethan 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 atthe time), time and distance shall be irrelevant.(Rule 4-17.4 and 4-17.5)
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A.R. 84. B1 slips to the floor in the free-throw lane. A1 (with his back to B1,who is prone) receives a pass, turns and, in his attempt to drive to the basket,trips and falls over B1.
RULING: Foul on B1, who is not in a legal guarding position.(Rule 4-17.4.a)
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A.R. 85. B1 takes a spot on the playing court before A1 jumps to catch a pass.1. A1 returns to the playing court and lands on B1; or2. B1 moves to a new spot while A1 is airborne. A1 comes to the floor onone foot and then charges into B1.
RULING: In both (1) and (2), the foul shall be on A1. In (1), B1is entitled to that spot on the floor provided he gets there legallybefore the offensive player becomes airborne. However, in (2), whenA1 possesses the ball then lands on the floor, no time and distance isrequired.(Rule 4-17.4.c and .d, 4-17.3 and Exception 4-17.7)
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A.R. 86. A1 runs toward Team A’s goal and looks back to receive a fast-breakoutlet pass. B1 takes a position in the path of A1 while A1 is 10 feet awayfrom B1.1. A1 runs into B1 before receiving the ball; or2. A1 receives the ball and, before taking a step, contacts B1.
RULING: In both (1) and (2), A1 shall be held responsible forcontact. B1 took a position in the path of A1 that provided A1enough time and distance to avoid contact. While without the ball,A1 was provided the required time and distance to avoid contact withB1. However, when A1 received the ball, no time and distance wererequired by the defender.(Rule 4-17.5.b and 4-17.4.c; Exception 4-17.7)
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A.R. 87. A1 is in the act of shooting and B1 attempts to defend the try. Theofficial, in anticipation of a foul that was not committed, inadvertently blowshis whistle:1. Before the release of the ball; or2. After the try for goal was released hit the ring, but was unsuccessful.
RULING 1: Since A1 did not release the ball and was in control of theball when the inadvertent whistle was blown, Team A shall be awardedthe ball at a designated spot nearest to where the dead ball occurredwith 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 teamentitled to the alternating-possession arrow at a spot nearest towhere the try was unsuccessful and the shot clock shall be reset.When the try for goal was successful, the inadvertent whistle shall beignored and the team not credited with the score shall be awarded theball 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)
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A.R. 88. After A1’s try is released and is in flight, an official inadvertentlyblows the whistle and then the shot-clock horn sounds. How is play resumedwhen the shot:1. Is successful;2. Does not strike the ring or flange; or3. Strikes the ring or flange but does not enter the basket?
RULING 1: Count the goal. Ignore the inadvertent whistle, which wasblown when there was no team control, and the sounding of the shotclockhorn. The team not credited with the score shall be allowed torun the end line.(Rule 7-4.16 and 7-4.6)2: Violation. Ignore the inadvertent whistle and resume play byawarding the ball to Team B at the spot nearest to where the shotclockviolation occurred. The violation takes precedence over theinadvertent whistle.(Rule 9-12.4 and 7-4.1)3: Play shall be resumed by the alternating-possession procedure andthe shot clock shall be reset.(Rule 7-4.16, 6-4.1.g and 2-11.6.g)
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A.R. 89. An official is in the front court when he runs into a pass thrown byA1 from Team A’s back court. After touching the official, the ball:1. Goes out of bounds; or2. Rebounds to the back court, where it is recovered by A3.
RULING: Touching the official shall be the same as touching the floorwhere the official is standing.1: The ball shall be awarded to Team B for a throw-in at a designatedspot nearest to where the out-of-bounds violation occurred.2: Since A1 was the last player to touch the ball before it returnedto 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 wherethe violation occurred.(Rule 4-23.3, 9-3 and 7-3.1.a)
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A.R. 90. Team A is entitled to the ball for a throw-in after a timeout and afterhaving previously received a team warning for not being ready to resume playfollowing a timeout. The referee blows the whistle indicating that the timeouthas ended. When Team A is not at the designated spot ready to take the ball,the referee places the ball on the floor out of bounds at the disposal of TeamA. The visible count begins and:1. A1 picks up the ball and releases it for the throw-in within the allottedfive seconds; or2. Team A does not release the ball on the throw-in within five seconds.Consequently, the ball is placed at Team B’s disposal for a throw-in.
RULING 1: Legal play.2: Violation on Team A. The referee shall award Team B the ball fora throw-in and begin a five-second count when the ball is handedto Team B or placed on the floor at Team B’s disposal. When TeamB does not complete the throw-in within five seconds after thereferee placed the ball at Team B’s disposal, Team B has committeda violation.Since both teams delayed the game, the referee shall assess a doubleadministrative technical foul. No free throws shall be attempted byeither team. Play shall be resumed at the point of interruption.(Rule 4-31, 7-6.3 and .6, and 4-27.1.e)
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A.R. 91. Team A is entitled to the ball for a throw-in after a timeout and afterhaving previously received a team warning for not being ready to resume playfollowing a timeout. The official timer properly sounds a warning signal 15seconds before the charged timeout expires and then a final signal when thetimeout ends. The official administering the throw-in sounds the whistle toalert the players that the game shall resume. However, neither team has leftits huddle on the sideline.
RULING: The official shall resume play by placing the ball at thedisposal of the player for a throw-in at a designated spot and shall startthe throw-in count. The officials shall not issue a warning for delayingthe throw-in by huddling. The resumption-of-play procedure shall beused after timeouts.(Rule 2-10.10 and 4-31.2)
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A.R. 92. As A2 makes a drive to the basket, B1, a secondary defender,establishes initial guarding position within the restricted area. Contact occurs.One official calls a charge while another official calls a block.
RULING: B1 was a secondary defender who illegally establishedinitial guarding position within the restricted area. Consequently, theblocking call against B1 is the correct call.(Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 93. Low-post player A5 spins and gets by defender B5. B4 comes fromthe weak side and establishes initial guarding position within the restrictedarea. A5 continues to move to the basket and:1. While airborne and shooting the ball, leans into and makes contactwith B4; or2. Stops and, while in control of the ball, leans into and contacts B4.
RULING 1: B4 is a secondary defender and illegally established initialguarding position within the restricted area to stop A5’s try for goal. Ablocking foul shall be assessed to B4.2: When A5 stopped and the try for goal was discontinued, B4 was nolonger a secondary defender. A player control foul shall be assessedto A5.(Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 94. Team A is on a 3 on 2 or a 2 on 3 fast break, and any player on TeamB takes an initial guarding position (1) within the restricted area with two feeton the floor and facing the opponent, or (2) outside the restricted area withtwo feet on the floor and facing the opponent, in an attempt to draw a playercontrol/charging foul. A2, after receiving a pass, crashes into the torso of theTeam B player, and the official calls a player control/charging foul.
RULING 1: The official is incorrect. In any outnumbering fast breaksituation, all Team B players are initially secondary defenders. TheTeam B player may not establish initial legal guarding position insidethe restricted area, and the illegal contact by B is a blocking foul.2: The official is correct. Even though the Team B player is initiallya secondary defender, he did not establish initial guarding positioninside the restricted area. When illegal contact occurs, it shall be aplayer control/charging foul.(Rule 4-35.4, 4-30 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 95. Player A1 attempts a shot, which bounces off the rim and isrebounded by A2.1. Player A2 who is in the lane area immediately attempts a put back andcrashes into the torso of B2, who is positioned within the restrictedarea; or2. Player A2, who is located on the wing just inside the three point line,gains possession of a long rebound and immediately drives to the basketwith no defender. Player A2 crashes into the torso of B2 who is locatedwithin the restricted area.
RULING: When A2 rebounds the ball and immediately makes amove to the basket, there is no secondary defender and the restrictedarea rule is not in effect. When B2 has established and maintained alegal guarding position and illegal contact occurs it is player control/charging foul on A2.(Rule 4-35.3, 4-30, and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 96. Low post player A5 in possession of the ball is defended initially byB5. Player B4 comes from the weak side to double team and establishes initialguarding position (1) inside the restricted area or (2) outside the restrictedarea. A5 makes a move to the basket and contacts stationary B4 in the torso.
RULING: In (1), B4 is a secondary defender and may not establishinitial legal guarding position inside the restricted area. When illegalcontact occurs, a blocking foul should be assessed against B4.In (2), B4 is a secondary defender but established initial legal guardingposition outside the restricted area. When illegal contact occurs, aplayer control foul should be assessed to A5.(Rule 4-35.2, 4-30 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 97. Team B is in a zone defense. A1, who is located on the perimeterof Team B’s zone, passes the ball to A2. A1 then cuts behind B1, who is thedefender at the top of the zone, and receives a pass from A2 while just outsidethe restricted area. After receiving the pass, A1 then crashes into the torso ofdefender B2 who has established initial guarding position inside the restrictedarea. The Lead official calls a blocking foul on B2.
RULING: The official is correct. B2 is a secondary defender because A1is deemed to have beaten B1 when he cut behind B1 on the perimeterof the zone defense. As a secondary defender, B2 may not establish aninitial legal guarding position in the restricted area for the purpose ofdrawing a player control/charging foul when defending a player who isin control of the ball or has released the ball on a pass or try.(Rule 4-30, 4-35 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 98. A1 makes a cut without the ball and beats defender B1. A2 throwsan alley-oop pass to A1. A1 goes airborne to receive the alley-oop pass andcrashes into the torso of B2 who had established initial guarding positioninside the restricted area. The crash occurs:1. Before A1 gains possession of the ball; or2. After A1 gains possession of the ball.
RULING 1: Since A1 did not have control of the ball when the contactwith B2 occurred, the secondary defender/restricted area rules do notapply. It is a charging/team control foul when B2 has given A1 enoughtime and distance for A1 to avoid contact and has established thisposition before A1 went airborne. It is a blocking foul when B2 failsto give sufficient time and distance for A1 to avoid contact or fails toestablish 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, thismust be a blocking foul because B2 had established initial guardingposition inside the restricted area.(Rule: 4-17.7, 4-35.1, and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 99. A pass or a try for field goal by A1 comes down several feet in frontof the basket. The ball strikes the playing court without touching any playerand bounces into the basket.
RULING: Two points shall be counted for Team A when notcomplicated by the expiration of time in a period or by a foul occurringwhile the ball is in flight. The try for field goal by A1 ends when theball touches the playing court, but it is customary to credit the twopoints to A1. A field goal can sometimes be scored when it is not theresult of a try. When the ball is in flight as a result of contacting theplaying court without touching any player and time expires or a fouloccurs, no points shall be scored. Neither the expiration of time nor afoul shall cause the ball to become dead immediately during a try for afield goal. During a pass, the ball shall become dead as a result of thefoul or expiration of time.(Rule 5-1.2 and 6-6.1)
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A.R. 100. A2 receives the tip by A1 on the jump ball to start an extra period.A2 is confused and dribbles toward the basket that Team A had during thefirst half and:1. Dunks into Team B’s basket; or2. Attempts a three-point try, which is successful, at Team B’s basket.
RULING: In both (1) and (2), the goal shall be legal. In both cases, twopoints shall be awarded to Team B. The ball shall be awarded to TeamA out of bounds at the basket of Team B and Team A may put the ballin play from anywhere behind the endline as after any score by TeamB (earned or awarded).(Rule 5-1.4.a and 7-4.6.a)
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A.R. 101. With two-tenths of a second (.2) remaining in a period on thegame clock, Team A is awarded a throw-in at the division line. A1 passes theball to A2 who:1. Catches the ball with both hands while in the air and throws the ballinto his basket; or2. Does not catch the ball but taps it into the basket.In both (1) and (2), the ball is in the air on the way to the basket when thegame-ending horn sounds.
RULING 1: Illegal. When the game clock displays three-tenths of asecond (.3) or less and play is to be resumed by a throw-in or a freethrow, a player may not gain possession of the ball and try for goal.When this situation occurs, the official shall blow his whistle and theperiod is over, unless a flagrant 1 or 2 personal foul was committed onthe play. Whether the try for goal was successfully attempted before theexpiration of time is inconsequential.2: Legal. When the player does not possess (catch) the ball but taps itinto the basket before the period-ending horn sounds, the officialshall use replay equipment, videotape or television monitoring,when available and located at courtside, to ascertain whether thetap (try) that will determine the outcome of the game was releasedbefore a reading of zeros on the game clock.(Rule 5-1.18 and 11-3.1)
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A.R. 102. Immediately after a successful goal or free throw by Team A, A1inbounds the ball to A2, and A2 subsequently throws the ball through TeamA’s basket. Can this error be corrected?
RULING: The officials have erred in permitting the throw-in by A1after Team A’s successful goal. The subsequent goal by Team A is notconsidered to be erroneously counting a basket since the error wasthe illegal throw-in by Team A. This error may be corrected in thefollowing manner.When the error of permitting Team A to complete a throw-in after itsown successful goal is detected before the second live ball after the error,the officials shall cancel any activity excluding a flagrant 2, flagrant 1personal or any technical foul, put consumed time back on the clock,assess a delay warning for interfering with the ball after a goal, or chargeA1 with a CLASS A technical foul when the act is deemed unsporting.(Rule 4-10.1 and .2, and 10-4.1.m)
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A.R. 103. As the hand of A1 contacts the ball to tap it toward the basket, B1fouls A1. The ball is not airborne from the hand of A1.
RULING: The penalty for a foul on a tap is the same as the penalty for afoul 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])
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A.R. 104. A1’s throw (pass) from behind the three-point line is deflectedwhile in flight by:1. B1; or2. A2, both of whom are located inside the three-point line.
RULING 1: When a ball thrown (passed) in the direction of the basketfrom behind the three-point line with the possibility of entering thebasket from above is deflected by a defender, a three-point goal shallbe 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 goalis 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)
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A.R. 105. A1 becomes confused and shoots the ball at the wrong basket. A1is fouled while trying to shoot and the ball goes in the basket. Is this a goal?If A1 misses, should A1 be granted two free throws for the foul by the TeamB player?
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. WhenTeam A is in the bonus when the Team B player fouls A1, A1 shall beawarded a one-and-one. When Team A is not in the bonus, the ballshall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot.(Rule 5-1.1, 6-5.1.f, 10-1 Penalty c and a[1])
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A.R. 106. A ball passed from behind the three-point line:1. Enters the basket from above and passes through;2. Is deflected and enters the basket from above and passes through; or3. Strikes the side of the ring or the flange.
RULING 1: A three-point goal shall be counted.2: When there is no possibility of the ball entering the basket fromabove and the deflection causes the goal to be successful, it shall bea two-point goal. However, when a ball is passed in the direction ofthe basket with the possibility of entering the basket from above andthe deflection does not influence its success, a three-point goal shallbe counted.3: The ball shall remain live. In each case, when a passed ball hits thering 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)
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A.R. 107. During a try for goal but after A1 returns to the floor, B1 commitsa holding foul. The foul occurs before the bonus. The attempt is:1. Successful; or2. Unsuccessful.
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 notan 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 towhere the foul occurred.(Rule 10-1 Penalty a[1] and 7-4.4)
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A.R. 108. A1 intercepts a pass and dribbles toward A’s basket for a breakawaylayup. Near A’s free-throw line, A1 legally stops and ends his dribble. A1throws the ball against A’s backboard and follows the throw. While airborne,A1 rebounds the ball off the backboard and dunks.
RULING: The play shall be legal since the backboard is located in A1’sfront court, which A1 is entitled to use.(Rule 9-13.1 and 5-1.1 and .6)
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A.R. 109. A1 is in possession of the ball and in the act of shooting when:1. B2 fouls A2 before the release of the ball; or2. A2 fouls B2 before the release of the ball.
RULING 1: Assess B2 with the foul committed against A2. A1’s tryfor goal shall count when successful. Administer the bonus free throwor award the ball to Team A at a designated spot nearest to where thefoul occurred.2: Assess A2 with the foul committed against B2. A1’s try for field goalshall not count when successful, since the ball became dead beforeA1’s release. Award the ball to Team B at a designated spot nearestto where the foul occurred.(Rule 5-1.10, 10-1 Penalty a[1] and c, and 6-5.1.f )
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A.R. 110. In a game without a courtside monitor available, and with thescore tied near the expiration of time in the second half, and:1. Shooter A1 is fouled in the act of shooting but time expires before therelease of the ball;2. Shooter A1 releases the ball, time expires, A1 is fouled while the ball isin flight and the try is unsuccessful; or3. Shooter A1 is fouled after time has expired and before the ball wasin flight.
RULING 1: When the official determines that the foul occurred beforethe sounding of the game-clock horn, and signals for the clock to stopand the timer fails to stop the clock, a timing mistake occurred and theofficial 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. WhenA1 makes the first shot, the game is over. However, when the officialsignals for the clock to stop and it is so near the expiration of time thatthe timer is unable to stop the clock, this is not a timer’s mistake andtime should not be placed back on the game clock. When the officialdetermines that the foul occurred before the sounding of the game-clockhorn, 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 throwsare unsuccessful, the game continues with an extra period(s).On a foul that occurs near the expiration of time, officials mustdetermine that the clock did not stop when the whistle soundedeither because a timing mistake occurred or because it was so near theexpiration 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 endedand in the second case, time is not placed back on the clock and thegame has ended. When both free throws are unsuccessful, the gamecontinues with an extra period(s).2: Since the try was released before the expiration of time and since thefoul occurred after time expired but while the ball was in flight, A1shall attempt two free throws. When one free throw is successful,the game is over. When both free throws are unsuccessful, the gamecontinues with an extra period(s).3: When the foul occurs after the second half (or any period) hasclearly ended, the foul shall be ignored unless the foul was a flagrant2 or technical. When the foul was a flagrant 2 or technical, theoffended team shall be awarded two free throws to begin the extraperiod and play shall be resumed at the point of interruption, whichwould be the jump ball to start the extra period, unless the foul wasa flagrant 2 or contact dead ball technical foul. In such cases, theextra period shall begin with the ball awarded to the offended teamat 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)
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A.R. 111. As time for the first period expires and while the ball is in flightduring a field-goal try by A1, B2 commits a flagrant 1 personal foul againstA2. A2 is awarded two free throws with no time on the game clock and noplayers occupying the marked lane spaces. After the ball has become deadand after the last free throw by A2, A3 commits a flagrant 2 technical foulagainst B3.
RULING: A3 shall be ejected. The foul by A3 was committed after thefirst period has ended so the second period shall begin with the freethrows for this foul followed by a throw-in by Team B at the divisionline. This foul shall count toward the team foul count for the secondperiod. The possession arrow is not reversed.(Rule 5-7.6)
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A.R. 112. Playing time has expired with the score tied, and:1. A1 is assessed with a CLASS A technical foul;2. A1 is assessed with a flagrant 2 technical foul; or3. A1 is assessed with a contact dead ball technical foul.
RULING 1: The extra period shall start by awarding a player fromTeam B two free throws for the CLASS A technical foul that wasassessed to A1. Play shall resume at the point of interruption, whichwould be a jump ball.2: A1 shall be ejected and the extra period shall start by awarding aplayer from Team B two free throws for the flagrant 2 technical foulthat was assessed to A1. Play shall resume with a throw-in for TeamB at the division line on either side of the court and the arrow shallnot be reversed. 3: The extra period shall start by awarding a player from Team B twofree throws for the contact dead ball technical foul that was assessedto A1. Play shall resume with a throw-in for Team B at the divisionline on either side of the court and the arrow shall not be reversed.These fouls shall count toward the team foul count, disqualificationand ejection.(Rule 5-7.6)
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A.R. 113. After the first half has clearly ended, A1 is assessed a CLASS Atechnical foul. Later, B1 taunts A1 and is assessed a CLASS A technical foul.
RULING: When the technical fouls assessed against A1 and B1 occurat approximately the same time, they are offsetting and no free throwsare awarded. When the technical fouls assessed against A1 and B1occurred as two separate acts (not approximately at the same time), thesecond half shall begin by awarding two free throws for A1’s technicalfoul followed by awarding two free throws for B1’s technical foul (orderof occurrence). Play shall resume at the point of interruption which,in this case, is the awarding of the ball to the team favored by thealternating-possession arrow to start the second period.These fouls shall count toward the team foul count and toward anindividual’s disqualification and ejection.(Rule 5-7.6, and 10-3 Penalty)
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A.R. 114. Playing time has expired with Team A leading Team B 70-69 andanyone on Team A is assessed a technical foul.
RULING: Any Team B player shall shoot the two free throws withno players in the marked lane spaces. These free throws must beadministered at this time as if the technical foul had been part ofthe preceding period because there is no way to determine whetherthere will be an extra period until the free throws for the technicalare administered.(Rule 5-7.6.a)
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A.R. 115. When an official on his own initiative stops play to protect aninjured player, should a timeout be charged to the team?
RULING: No. After stopping play, the official should ask the playerif the player desires a timeout. When the player does not, play shallbe resumed immediately. When the player is not ready to resumeplay immediately, a substitution is required or his team may request atimeout. No official has the authority to charge a timeout to himself.(Rule 5-11.2.b, 5-11.6 and 5-14.12.a)
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A.R. 116. During a throw-in by Team A, the timer fails to properly start thegame clock. After the clock should have started:1. A1 commits a violation; or2. A1 is successful with a try for goal.
RULING 1: A1’s violation caused a dead ball. The timer’s mistake shallbe corrected during this first dead ball and before the ball is touchedinbounds 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 forgoal and before the ball is touched inbounds or out of bounds by aplayer other than the thrower-in. When the mistake is not correctedduring this first dead-ball period and since the game clock shouldhave been running, the mistake must be corrected before the ballis touched inbounds or out of bounds by a player other than thethrower-in before the second live ball.(Rule 11-2.1.c.1.a and 5-12.1)
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A.R. 117. With 10 seconds remaining on the game clock in the first half,A1 makes a throw-in to A2, but the game clock is not started because of anofficial timer’s mistake. A2 dribbles into the front court and misses the try.B1 recovers the rebound and dribbles the full length of the playing court. Asthe player passes the bench, the coach of Team A notices that the game clockhas not started and calls the mistake to the attention of the official timer, whostarts the game clock. With one second remaining on the game clock in thehalf, A2 fouls B1. The bonus is in effect. Time expires before the official timercan stop the game clock.
RULING: The referee cannot correct this official timer’s mistakeunless he knows relatively how much time had elapsed while the gameclock was stopped. The referee shall conduct a re-enactment of thesequential occurrence of the play to determine that relative time. Toassist the referee, information may be attained from the official timer,play-by-play, a digital stopwatch, other table officials or from the useof an official courtside monitor, when one is available. When thereferee determines that there is time remaining, the referee shall putthe determined time on the game clock. A2 shall be assessed with apersonal foul and play shall be resumed at the point where the ball waslocated when play was stopped to correct the timer’s mistake. In thiscase, B1 shall be awarded the entitled free throw(s) for A2’s personalfoul and play shall be resumed from that point with the corrected timeon the game clock. A correction is only permitted when it falls withinthe prescribed time frame limit. When it is determined that there isno time left on the game clock, the first half is ended and the personalfoul is not assessed unless it is a flagrant foul.(Rule 5-12.1, 2-7.6 and 2-10.6)
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A.R. 118. Team A scores with 58 seconds left to play in the game and, afterthe successful goal, the timer fails to stop the game clock. After the throw-inby Team B:1. B1 commits a violation; or2. B1 is successful with a try for goal.
RULING 1: The timer’s mistake shall be corrected after the violationthat created the first dead-ball period. It shall be corrected before theball 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 tobe out of bounds.2: The mistake may be corrected after the successful try by B1 andbefore the throw-in touches or is legally touched by an inboundsplayer or is touched by a player who is located on the playingcourt who causes the ball to be out of bounds. In both (1) and(2), to correct the timer’s mistake, the referee shall have definiteinformation relative to the time involved.(Rule 5-12.1)
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A.R. 119. With four seconds left on the game clock, A1 is throwing in theball to A2. The timer incorrectly starts the game clock before the passed balltouches or is legally touched by an inbounds player. The official:1. Recognizes the timer’s mistake and immediately blows his whistle whilethe passed ball is in flight; or2. Doesn’t recognize the timer’s mistake until the passed ball is controlledby Team A on the playing court, then blows his whistle.
RULING: Since the timer has made a mistake, the official, withdefinite information relative to the time involved, shall place the correcttime on the game clock. Play is resumed in (1) with a throw-in by TeamA from the original throw-in spot; or in (2) with a throw-in to TeamA 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)
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A.R. 120. As the official calls a violation, the official sounds the whistleand gives the signal to stop the game clock. The official sees five secondsremaining on the game clock. The game clock is stopped:1. At five seconds;2. At 3.5 seconds;3. At three seconds; or4. The time runs out completely.
RULING: In all cases in this A.R., the official has definite informationthat 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 anduntil the timing device was stopped. The official shall instruct the timerto put five seconds on the game clock.(Rule 5-12.2)
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A.R. 121. The time on the game clock is 15:30 and the shot clock reads0:30. A1 shoots the ball with five seconds on the shot clock and the balldoes not hit the ring or flange. Team A recovers the ball and the shot-clockoperator, by mistake, resets the shot clock. No one notices the mistake bythe shot-clock operator at this time. The game clock gets to 14:55 and B2commits a foul against A2. Now the officials get together and realize theshot-clock operator’s mistake.
RULING: When the officials have definite information relative to theshot-clock operator’s mistake, it is permissible to rectify that mistake.In this case, since the officials have definite information relative tothe 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 spotnearest to where the ball became dead for the shot-clock violation.(Rule 5-12.4)
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A.R. 122. With four seconds remaining on the game clock, A1 makes athrow-in to A2. The game clock does not start when the throw-in is touchedby A2. The ball is passed twice, a shot is taken and the rebound is deflectedout of bounds by B1. Before placing the ball at the disposal of A1 for athrow-in, the official recognizes that there are four seconds on the gameclock, indicating that the game clock was not properly started on the previousthrow-in.
RULING: When an obvious timing mistake has occurred because offailure to start or stop the game clock properly, the mistake shall becorrected only when the referee has definite information relative tothe time involved. The officials have definite information that thegame clock did not start. When a monitor is available, the officials arepermitted to go to the monitor to determine the correct time, if anytime remains, to be placed on the game clock. When a monitor is notavailable, the officials shall confer with each other and/or check withthe official timer to determine the correct time, if any time remains,to be placed on the game clock. By rule, the decision must be maderelative to the time involved. The officials are not permitted to leavefour seconds on the game clock and repeat the initial throw-in by A1.(Rule 5-12.1 and 11-2.1.c.1)
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A.R. 123. Both teams remain in their huddles after a timeout, even thoughthe official administering the throw-in has alerted them that play shall resume:1. Before; or2. After the ball is placed at the designated spot,Team A or Team B indicates it desires a timeout.
RULING 1: Either team may request and be granted a timeout.2: Only the team entitled to the throw-in shall be granted a timeoutafter the throw-in count has started.(Rule 5-14.1.b)
125
A.R. 124. Team A is in a game involving the electronic-media timeoutformat with four timeouts that are scheduled to occur at the first dead ballafter the 16-, 12-, 8-, and 4-minute marks when the game clock is stopped.There has been no stoppage in play since the 9-minute mark. With 3:30minutes remaining in the game, A1 is fouled on a try for goal. When the foulon A1 occurs, neither the 8-minute nor the 4-minute media timeouts haveoccurred. When do the electronic-media timeouts occur?
RULING: The 8-minute media timeout shall be taken at the first deadball which, in this case, is the foul assessed to A1 with 3:30 remainingin the game. The 4-minute media timeout shall be taken at the nextdead ball which, in this case, is after the first free-throw attempt by A1.(Rule 5-14.10.c)
126
A.R. 125. After the second half expires with the score tied, A1 is chargedwith a flagrant 2 technical foul. Either Team A or Team B then requests and isgranted a timeout. At the expiration of the timeout, B1 attempts the first freethrow, which is either successful or unsuccessful. After the free throw, eitherTeam A or Team B requests and is granted a timeout.
RULING: Illegal. The second timeout is a successive timeout andconsidered to have occurred immediately after the first timeout, sincethe period has ended. This successive timeout should not be grantedby the official.(Rule 5-14.13.b)
127
A.R. 126. After the second half expires with the score tied, Team A requestsa 30-second timeout. The official grants and reports the timeout to theofficial scorer. After this timeout, Team A requests either a 60-secondtimeout in an electronic media game or a 75-second timeout in a nonelectronicmedia game.
RULING: Because the first timeout was granted and reported tothe official scorer, the second timeout request would be a successivetimeout and should not be granted by the official.(Rule 5-14.13.b)
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A.R. 127. Team A’s coach requests a timeout for an official to assess whethera correctable error has occurred. The error is:1. Correctable; or2. Not correctable.
RULING 1: When the error is correctable, no timeout shall be chargedto Team A.2: When the error is not correctable, a timeout shall be charged toTeam A. When any portion of that timeout remains after the reviewof the request has been conducted, Team A shall be entitled to usethat time. When the review requires the length of a timeout orlonger, play shall resume immediately from the point at which it wasinterrupted at a designated spot.(Rule 5-14.15)
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A.R. 128. Player A1 is airborne and momentum is carrying him out ofbounds. A1, while airborne and in control of the ball, requests a timeout.The official:1. Inadvertently blows the whistle; or2. Blows the whistle and immediately grants a timeout.
RULING: In both (1) and (2), the officials shall not recognize thisrequest. The official’s whistle is an inadvertent whistle that caused theball to become dead. Play will be resumed at the point of interruptionby awarding the ball to Team A, the team in control, at a designatedspot nearest to where the ball was located. Before placing the ball atTeam A’s disposal for a throw-in, the official is permitted to inquire asto whether Team A still wants a timeout.(Rule 4-20, 4-27.1.a, 5-15.1.c and 7-4.16)
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A.R. 129. A1 requests a timeout while airborne and A1’s momentum iscarrying him out of bounds. A1 realizes that a timeout cannot be called andattempts to throw the ball to a teammate who is standing inbounds. Whilethe ball is in the air on this pass, the official inadvertently blows the whistle.
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 ballgoes back to the Team in control at a spot where the ball was last incontact with the thrower-in.(Rule 4-20, 4-27.1.a and 7-4.16)
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A.R. 130. A1, who is in control of the ball, requests a timeout while he isairborne and close to the division line. B1 bumps A1 and causes A1 to landin the backcourt.
RULING: The officials shall determine whether the contact by B1 wasincidental 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 beillegal, a foul shall be called.(Rule 4-20, 4-21, 4-27.1.a, 5-15.1.c and 7-4.16)
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A.R. 131. On a jump ball, the ball shall become live when it leaves the official’shand, but the game clock shall not start until the ball is legally touched.
RULING: Most jump-ball violations occur after the ball leaves theofficial’s hand. If the ball did not become live until touched, thesewould be acts during a dead ball and, therefore, be different from mostother violations.(Rule 6-1.2.a)
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A.R. 132. An official tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediatelyafter the ball is touched by the jumpers, A2 and B2 tie up the ball.
RULING: Since possession has never been established, the officialcannot use the alternating-possession arrow to award possession. Anofficial shall conduct another jump ball. Any two opposing playersshall jump.(Rule 6-3.5)
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A.R. 133. During the opening jump ball, jumper A1 illegally catchesthe tossed ball. The referee blows the whistle and awards the ball to B1at a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. How is thealternating-possession arrow established?
RULING: The first legal possession is by B1 on the throw-in. Whenthe official hands the ball to the player from Team B, the alternatingpossessionarrow shall be set for Team A.(Rule 6-3.8 and 9-9.1.b)
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A.R. 134. During an alternating-possession throw-in by Team A:1. A3 fouls B3 after the throw-in pass is touched by A2; or2. A3 fouls B3 when the ball is at the disposal of A1 for a throw-in.
RULING 1: The alternating-possession arrow shall be reversedimmediately when the throw-in pass was legally touched by A2. A3committed a team-control foul and the ball shall be awarded to TeamB at a designated spot. 2: A3 has committed a team-control foul and the ball shall be awardedto Team B at a designated spot. Team A retains the arrow since athrow-in did not touch or was not legally touched by an inboundsplayer and therefore did not end.(Rule 6-3.2, 7-3.1.f, 4-9.2.c and 7-4.5)
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A.R. 135. Thrower-in A1 breaks the plane of the boundary line by extendingthe ball over the playing court during an alternating-possession throw-in. B1creates a held ball. The official awards the ball to Team A since the alternatingpossession for the throw-in did not end. Was the official correct?
RULING: The official was correct. An alternating-possession throwinends when the throw-in ends or when the throw-in team violatesprovisions of the throw-in. Breaking the boundary plane with the ballby extending the ball over the playing court is not a violation of thethrow-in provisions, but the act does cause the ball to come into play.(Rule 6-3.2 and 7-6.5 through .7)
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A.R. 136. During the alternating-possession procedure, thrower-in A1violates the throw-in provisions by:1. Leaving a designated spot per Rule 9-5.1.a;2. Failing to pass the ball directly into the playing court so that afterit crosses the boundary line it touches or is legally touched by aninbounds player or touched by a player who is on the playing court andcauses the ball to be out of bounds;3. Consuming more than five seconds before the ball is released;4. Carrying the ball onto the playing court;5. Touching it in the playing court before it has touched another player;or6. Throwing the ball so that it enters the basket before touching a player.
RULING: When Team A violates the throw-in provisions, it shall loseits 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)
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A.R. 137. Team A is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating-possessionprocedure. Before the throw-in by Team A is completed, a foul is called oneither Team A or Team B.
RULING: The alternating-possession procedure shall not be affectedby the calling of any fouls during an alternating-possession throwin.The foul shall be charged and penalized. Team A shall receivepossession for the throw-in when the next alternating-possessionprocedure occurs. Team A shall not lose its throw-in opportunity underthe alternating-possession procedure as a result of the foul.(Rule 6-3.8)
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A.R. 138. A1 is dribbling the ball and falls to the floor while continuing todribble. While seated on the floor, A1 loses the ball and it is rolling away.As B1 comes in to try to get the ball, A1 reaches out with his legs, clampsthe loose ball between his feet and brings it toward his body. A1 never placeshis hands on the ball. The ball is between A1’s legs as B1 gets both handson the ball.
RULING: A held ball cannot be called because A1 does not have hishands on the ball. A1 is intentionally using his feet to play the ball. Thisis illegal and a kicking violation shall be called on A1.(Rule 6-4.2 and 9-7)
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A.R. 139. A1 jumps for a try for field goal. B1 jumps to defend against thetry and:1. Touches the ball before it leaves A1’s hand and causes the ball to remainin the hands of the shooter. The shooter returns to the floor with theball and the ball never loses contact with A1’s hand(s); or2. Touches the ball and causes the ball to lose contact with A1’s hand(s),A1 retrieves the ball while in the air and returns to the floor inpossession of the ball and begins to dribble; or3. Touches the ball and causes the ball to lose contact with A1’s hand(s),the ball touches the floor and A1 recovers the ball and begins to dribble.
RULING 1: The official shall call a held ball. Anytime a defendertouches and causes the ball to remain in the hands of the shooter andthe shooter returns to the floor with the ball still in possession, it is aheld ball.2 and 3: The play is legal. A1 has gained a new possession in bothinstances. In (2), when the ball was knocked free by the defensiveplayer, the offensive player has lost control and may recover the ball,without penalty. This begins a new possession. In (3), B1 touches theball and causes the ball to lose contact with A1’s hand(s) so A1 may bethe first to touch the ball.(Rule 6-4.2, 4-9.1 and .3 and .5)
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A.R. 140. A1 jumps to throw the ball. B1 prevents the throw by placing oneor both hands on the ball and:1. A1; or2. A1 and B1 both return to the playing court holding the ball.
RULING: Held ball. However, when A1 voluntarily drops the ballbefore returning to the playing court and then touches the ball before itis touched by another player, A1 has committed a travel violation sincethe pivot foot was lifted before the ball was released to start a dribble.(Rule 6-4.2 and 9-6.5.b)
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A.R. 141. Team A has been awarded a throw-in after a violation. A1, duringthe throw-in, breaks the boundary plane with the ball and extends the ballover the playing court. B1 causes a held ball. The possession arrow favorsTeam A.
RULING: A1’s breaking the boundary plane and extending the ballover the playing court does not violate throw-in provisions. B1 legallygrabbed a live ball and caused a held ball. The ball shall be awarded toTeam A for an alternating-possession procedure.(Rule 6-4.2 and 6-4.1.a)
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A.R. 142. A1 rises and grabs the rebound clearly outside of the cylinder and,while airborne, dunks. Both hands are on the ball and in the basket when thered light or LED lights are activated, or when the light(s) are not present, thegame-clock horn sounds to signify the end of the period.
RULING: This shall be ruled no goal; however, when the ball leaves thehands of A1 before the red light or LED lights are activated, or whenthe light(s) are not present, the game-clock horn sounds to signify theend of the period, the dunk shall be considered the same as a try inflight; and the goal shall count.(Rule 6-5.1.e, 5-1.1, .6 and .11, and 6-6.1.b)
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A.R. 143. The ball is deflected or tapped by B1 in the direction of TeamA’s basket:1. After an unsuccessful try for goal by Team A; or2. After a throw-in by Team A with three-tenths-of-a-second or less on thegame clock.In both cases, the signal to end the period is activated while the ball is inflight. The ball enters the basket from above and passes through the net.Does the goal count?
RULING: No. The activation of the signal caused the ball to becomedead while in flight because the deflection (tap) was not a legal try sinceit occurred at the wrong basket. The goal shall not count.(Rule 6-5.1.e and 5-1.1)
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A.R. 144. The ball is in flight during a try for field goal by A1 when time ina period expires. As time expires, the ball is on the ring or in the basket, or istouching the cylinder when it is touched by:1. A2; or2. B1.The ball then goes through the basket or does not go through.
RULING: In (1) or (2), the ball shall become dead when touched byanyone. In (1), disallow the goal for A2’s basket interference. In (2),however, when illegal touching is by B1, two points shall be awardedto 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 theruling.(Rule 6-5.1.g, 9-18.1.b and .c, and 9-18.3)
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A.R. 145. A1 deflects a pass near the end line. The ball falls to the floorinbounds but A1, who is off balance, falls outside the end line. A1 returns tothe playing court, secures control of the ball, and dribbles.
RULING: Legal. A1 has not left the playing court voluntarily andwas not in control of the ball when leaving the playing court. Thesame should be true when A1 makes a try from under the basket andmomentum carries A1 off the playing court. It is legal when the try isunsuccessful, and A1 comes onto the playing court and regains controlof the ball.(Rule 7-1.1, 4-23.1.a and 9-4)
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A.R. 146. The ball rebounds from the edge of the backboard and across aboundary line. Before the ball touches the floor or any obstruction out ofbounds, it is caught by a player who is inbounds.
RULING: The ball is inbounds.(Rule 7-2.1 and 7-1.2)
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A.R. 147. The ball touches or rolls along the edge of the backboard withouttouching the supports.
RULING: The ball is inbounds.(Rule 7-1.2)
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A.R. 148. A throw-in by A1 strikes B1 who is inbounds, rebounds from B1directly into the air, then strikes A1 who is still out of bounds.
RULING: A1 shall be considered to have caused the ball to go outof bounds. The ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spotnearest to where the violation occurred.(Rule 7-2.1)
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A.R. 149. A1, while dribbling, touches a nearby chair or the scorers’ tablewhile A1’s feet are inbounds.
RULING: A1 is out of bounds because A1 touched an object that isout of bounds; hence, the ball shall be considered to be out of bounds.(Rule 7-2.1 and 7-1.1 and .2)
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A.R. 150. A ball passed by Team A touches an official and goes out ofbounds.
RULING: Out of bounds violation. Team B’s ball.(Rule 7-2.1)
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A.R. 151. A1, while dribbling, touches B1 who is:1. Standing on a sideline; or2. Standing out of bounds.
RULING 1: Legal, A1 is inbounds. Touching an individual who isstanding 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 boundsand shall be awarded to Team A at a designated spot nearest to wherethe violation occurred.(Rule 7-2.2 and 7-1.1)
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A.R. 152. Team B has scored a field goal, and A1 has the ball along the endline for a throw-in. Team A is not in the bonus.1. B1 fouls A2 inbounds, near thrower-in A1;2. B1 fouls A2 at the division line; or3. B1 fouls A2 beyond the division line.
RULING 1: Team A, the team not credited with the score, may make athrow-in from the end of the court where the goal was made and fromany 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 spotnearest to where the foul occurred.(Rule 7-3.1.g and 7-4.4)
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A.R. 153. After a goal by Team B, Team A has the ball for a throw-in fromthe end of the playing court at which the goal was made and attempts to passthe ball inbounds.1. B1 kicks the ball along the sideline; or2. B1 kicks the ball along the end line from where the throw-in wasattempted.
RULING 1: The kick is a floor violation and the ball shall be awardedto 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 shallretain the privilege to the throw-in from anywhere along the end line.In (1) and (2), the throw-in was not legally completed since thekick is not a legal touch. As a result, neither the game clock nor theshot clock shall be started because of the violation.(Rule 7-6.5, 7-4.6.a.3 and 9-7)
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A.R. 154. Team A scores a field goal. Team B requests and is granted acharged timeout.
RULING: When the timeout ends, Team B may make the throw-infrom anywhere behind the end line. Team B’s charged timeout doesnot eliminate the privilege of a throw-in from anywhere behind the endline. The same applies to a timeout after a successful free throw.(Rule 7-4.6.a.4)
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A.R. 155. A1 drives for a layup. After the ball leaves A1’s hand but before itgoes through the basket, A1 charges into B1. A1’s try is successful. Team B isnot in the bonus. The out-of-bounds spot nearest to where the personal fouloccurred is on the end line. When the ball is handed to the thrower-in forTeam B, may this player move along the end line?
RULING: Yes. Since Team B is not in the bonus, designating a spotis not necessary. Team B is permitted to put the ball in play from anypoint out of bounds at the end line where the basket was scored sinceTeam A was credited with the score.(Rule 7-4.6.a)
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A.R. 156. After a score by Team B, A1 has disposal of the ball for a throwin.A1 starts a throw-in to A2 but notices that A2 is defensively covered.While losing his balance, A1 passes the ball along the end line. A1’s forwardmomentum carries him onto the playing court. A1 leaves the playing court,returns out of bounds and recovers the ball along the end line. Is this legal?
RULING: No. A1 failed to pass the ball directly into the playing courtor pass the ball along the end line to a teammate. When A1 touches theball, he has violated the throw-in provisions.(Rule 7-4.6.a and .b, and 9-5.1.b)
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A.R. 157. The coach from Team A is assessed a CLASS A technical foul:1. During a try for goal while the ball is in flight;2. During a throw-in by Team A; or3. During a jump ball.
RULING: Any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throwsfor 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 ofthe ball to the team not credited with the score. When the try isunsuccessful, the ball shall be put back into play with the use of thealternating-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 theoriginal 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, playshall resume with another jump ball.(Rule 7-4.7, 6-1.1 and 6-3.5)
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A.R. 158. A1 drives to the basket and:1. The referee calls a player-control foul and an umpire calls a block; or2. The referee calls a charge and an umpire calls a block.
RULING: This is uncharacteristic of a double personal foul in whichtwo officials adjudicate the fouls differently against two opponents forthe same contact. In (1) and (2), the two officials disagree that the foulsoccurred simultaneously.1: The ball shall be awarded to Team A, the team in control, at thepoint 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 ablock, however, before contact occurred, the ball was released byA1. Although there is no team control while a ball is in flight,when the goal is successful, play shall resume at the point ofinterruption by awarding the ball to Team B, the team not creditedwith the score, at the end line with the privilege to run the endline. When the try is not successful, play shall resume at the pointof interruption with the use of the alternating-possession arrow anda reset of the shot clock.(Rule 7-4.9)
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A.R. 159. A1 shoots and while the ball is in the air, the shot-clock hornsounds to indicate the end of the shot-clock period. While the ball is in theair, the official calls a double foul on A2 and B2.1. The try is successful;2. The try is unsuccessful but hits the ring/flange; or3. The try is unsuccessful and does not hit the ring/flange.
RULING: The official shall wait to see what happens to the try. Theball does not become dead until the try in flight ends.1: The goal shall count. Charge the fouls and award the ball to theteam not credited with the score at the end line with that team beingentitled 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 andthe 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 notbe successful, which occurs simultaneously with the shot-clockviolation. Therefore, the point of interruption is the shot-clockviolation. Award the ball to Team B at a designated spot nearest towhere 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)
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A.R. 160. A1, on a throw-in from a designated spot, fumbles the ball. A1leaves the designated spot to retrieve the fumble. Is this a violation?
RULING: No. Since there was a fumble, the official shall blowhis whistle, which causes the ball to become dead, and then shallre-administer the throw-in.(Rule 4-16.1 and 7-6.8.d)
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A.R. 161. Team A scores a field goal. B1 catches the ball as it goes towardthe floor from the basket. B1 steps out of bounds, runs a short distance andthrows the ball to B2, who is standing out of bounds with one foot on, butnot beyond, the end line. B2 does not break the plane of the inside edge ofthe end line with his foot until the ball has crossed the plane on the throw-in.
RULING: Legal throw-in.(Rule 7-4.6)
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A.R. 162. While the ball is being passed between A1 and A2, who are out ofbounds, B1 makes contact with the passed ball.
RULING: A defensive player shall not interfere with the ball, which inthis case, has not been thrown in. A CLASS B technical foul is assessedto B1.(Rule 7-4.6.b, 7-6.9.b and 10-4.1.j)
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A.R. 163. Team B is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating-possessionprocedure. An official or the official scorer makes an error, and the ball iserroneously awarded to Team A for the throw-in.
RULING: Once the ball touches or is touched by an inbounds playeror touches a player who is on the playing court and causes the ballto be out of bounds, this situation cannot be corrected; however,Team B shall make the throw-in when the next alternating-possessionprocedure occurs. Team B does not lose its alternating-possessionthrow-in opportunity as a result of the error.(Rule 7-6.13)
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A.R. 164. The bonus is in effect; and, while the ball is in flight during a tryfor a field goal, A1 charges into B1, which is Team A’s seventh foul in the half.After this, there is a basket-interference violation by:1. B2; or2. A2.
RULING 1: Both the personal foul by A1 and the violation by B2 shallbe penalized, but in the reverse order of occurrence. First, two pointsshall be awarded to Team A because of the violation by B2; B1 shallbe awarded a one-and-one, and the ball shall remain live when the lastthrow is not successful and it touches the ring or flange. When A1’s foulis Team A’s 10th or higher foul in a half, including any combination ofthose described in Rule 8-2.2, award two shots and the ball remains inplay. Beginning with the 10th foul in a half, including any combinationof those described in Rule 8-2.2, two shots shall be awarded for eachcommon foul (except a player-control foul or team-control foul).2: The violation caused the ball to become dead. Ordinarily, the ballwould go to Team B at the designated spot nearest to where thefoul occurred. However, this penalty shall be ignored because of thepenalty enforcement for the foul by A1. Had the bonus rule notbeen in effect, the ball would be awarded to Team B at a designatedspot nearest to where the foul occurred.(Rule 8-2.1 and .2, and 9-17.2)
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A.R. 165. A2 attempts a free throw that should have been taken by A1.
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 knewthat A1 was the designated shooter, a CLASS B technical foul shall beassessed. 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 throwis recognized during the correctable error time frame, that error shall becorrected by canceling any successful free throw by A2 and awarding A1the free throw(s) which is the point of interruption.(Rule 2-12.4 and .5, 8-3.1 and 10-4.1.c)
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A.R. 166. Team A is in the bonus. A1 is fouled by B1 and appears to beinjured as a result. An official suspends play at the proper time. Team Aindicates it desires a timeout. At the expiration of the timeout, it is apparentthat a substitute for A1 is not necessary. After the warning signal and beforethe signal to resume play, A6 reports to replace A1 and is beckoned onto theplaying court by an official.
RULING: A1 shall be required to attempt the free throw(s) unless aninjury prevents A1 from doing so, in which case the opposing coachwill select one from one of the remaining Team A players on thecourt to shoot the free throws. A6 should not have been beckonedonto the playing court since substitutions shall not occur after thewarning signal.(Rule 3-6.1.h, and 8-3.2 and .3)
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A.R. 167. A1 is bleeding from a blow to the head and is unable to attempt hisfree throw(s). Is Rule 3-6.3.f concerning an injured player applicable?
RULING: The intent of Rule 3-6.3.f is to eliminate the situationwhereby a poor free-throw shooter faked an injury so that he could bereplaced by a higher percentage shooter. Obviously, a bleeding player isnot faking an injury. Consequently, Rule 3-6.3.f is not applicable. Thebleeding player shall be instructed by the official to leave the game forattention by medical personnel. His coach may exercise the option ofsubstituting for the bleeding player or calling a timeout.(Rule 3-6.3.f and 8-3.2)
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A.R. 168. A1 is fouled and is unable to attempt his free throw(s). Thecoach from Team A requests a timeout. The referee recognizes and grantsthis timeout.
RULING: The referee shall instruct the official scorer to note whichfour players from Team A were on the playing court before the timeoutwas granted. At the end of the timeout when it is determined that A1 isunable to attempt his free throw(s), the coach from Team B shall selectone of the four remaining players to attempt the free throw(s). Thatselection, once made, is final and unalterable.An immediate substitution for the injured player shall be requiredafter the final horn that indicates the expiration of the timeout. Theopponent shall then be permitted to counter with a substitution. Anyother substitution(s) must have reported to, or be in position to reportto, the official scorer before the warning horn. However, his entry ontothe playing court shall not be permitted until the coach from Team Bhas 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 )
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A.R. 169. B1 commits a flagrant 2 personal foul against A1. After B1’sflagrant foul, the coach from Team B is assessed a CLASS A technical foul.A1 is injured and is unable to attempt his free throws. The coach from TeamA selects A7 to attempt the two free throws awarded for B1’s flagrant foul andthe two free throws for the CLASS A technical foul. The referee permits A7to attempt the free throws. Is this correct?
RULING: The referee was correct in allowing A7 to attempt the fourfree throws. When a player is injured as a result of either a flagrant 1 or2 personal foul and is unable to attempt his free throws, the coach ofthe injured player is permitted to select any player or team member toattempt the free throws. In addition, when a CLASS A technical foul isassessed, any player or team member is allowed to attempt the two freethrows. After the four free throws are attempted, the ball is awarded toTeam A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed at the point ofinterruption, which is the designated spot nearest to where the flagrant2 personal foul was committed.When the coach from Team A selects two different individuals toattempt 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 isawarded to Team A, the offended team, and play shall be resumed atthe point of interruption, which is the designated spot nearest to wherethe 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)
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A.R. 170. A1 is fouled during an unsuccessful try for goal and appears to beinjured. A1 is upset with the play and is assessed an unsportsmanlike CLASSA technical foul, which is A1’s fifth and disqualifying foul. The official scorerinforms the official that A1 has been disqualified.
RULING: Any member of Team B shall attempt the free throws forthe technical foul assessed to A1. Play shall be resumed at the point ofinterruption. The substitute for disqualified player A1 shall attempt thefree throws awarded when A1 was fouled. A1 was unable to attempt hisfree throws because he was a disqualified player and, by rule, had to bereplaced. 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)
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A.R. 171. During the first of two free throws by A1, B2 does not occupy thethird lane space and A3 takes it. Before the ball is handed to A1 for the secondtry, B2 requests permission to occupy the third space.
RULING: Grant B2’s request.(Rule 8-4.4.)
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A.R. 172. The official administering a free throw has alerted players that thegame shall resume. Team B is not occupying the respective legal first markedlane spaces.
RULING: Once the ball is placed at the disposal of A1, an automaticdelayed violation shall be called on Team B for not occupying the firstmarked lane space on each side. However, any player from Team A mayrequest and be granted a timeout before the expiration of the 10-secondtime limit for shooting the free throw. However, the timeout shall notnegate the violation by Team B.(Rule 8-4.5, 5-14.1.a, 9-1.1.k and 9-2.2)
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A.R. 173. A1, at the free-throw line to attempt a free throw, receives theball from the official, who starts a silent count. While bouncing the ball, A1strikes the ball on his knee or leg accidentally, and the ball rolls toward thebasket between the free-throw lane lines.
RULING: The official shall sound the whistle at once, causing the ballto become dead. The official should caution the free-thrower, place theball 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)
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A.R. 174. The ball is at the disposal of free-thrower A1. B1, within the visualfield of A1:1. Raises the arms above the head; or2. After the arms have been extended above the head, alternately opensand closes both hands.
RULING: When the official judges the act in either (1) or (2) to bedisconcerting, the official shall assess a penalty. The burden not todisconcert shall be that of the free-thrower’s opponents.(Rule 8-5.1.a and 9-2.2)
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A.R. 175. The official administering a free throw has alerted players that thegame shall resume. A1, the free-thrower, is not ready.
RULING: When A1 is in the semicircle and does not take the ball oris outside the semicircle, the ball shall be placed on the free-throw lineand the official shall start the count. A violation shall result when thefree throw is not attempted in 10 seconds or when the free-throwerenters the semicircle. However, any player from Team A may requestand be granted a timeout before the expiration of the 10-second timelimit for shooting the free throw.(Rule 8-5.1.a and .d, and 5-14.1.b)
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A.R. 176. With Team B leading 50-48, A1 releases the ball for a try for a twopointgoal. B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting and while the ball is in flight,the game-clock horn sounds, indicating that time has expired for the secondhalf. The try is unsuccessful. After time expires, A1 shoves B1 and the officialassesses a contact dead ball technical foul against A1.
RULING: Since a single contact dead ball technical foul has beencommitted, the point of interruption is not in effect. For a false doublefoul, each foul shall carry its own penalty and each penalty shall beadministered in the order of occurrence of the fouls. A1 shall attempttwo free throws for the foul committed by B1. When A1 misses the firstor second try, the game is over. When A1 is successful with the two freethrows, any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws forA1’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 thedivision line for the contact dead ball technical by A1.(Rule 8-6.2, 8-8.1 and 10-1 Penalty g)
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A.R. 177. The official informs the players along the free-throw lane that twofree throws shall be awarded when a one-and-one bonus is in effect.1. While all other players remain inactive, A2 rebounds the ball andsuccessfully scores a goal. The official discovers that he misinformed theplayers; or2. B2 rebounds the ball and passes it to the official, who is positioned outof bounds. The official discovers that he misinformed the players.
RULING: The official’s misinformation to the players caused theinactivity. As a result, in both (1) and (2), the ball shall be put in playwith the use of the alternating-possession arrow. In (1), A2’s goal shallnot count. A1 did attempt his merited free throw, so there is no error tocorrect. When any time has elapsed off the game clock and the officialhas knowledge of this time, he shall rectify the situation.(Rule 8-7, 7-5.2.d and 5-12.1)
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A.R. 178. Team A is assessed a technical foul. Right after the official handsthe ball to B1 at the free-throw line, B2 flagrantly pushes A2. The refereeejects B2.
RULING: This is a false double foul. When the last foul of the falsedouble is a flagrant foul, the ball shall be put into play as if the last foulfor the false double was the only foul administered. No players shalltake positions along the free-throw lane when B1 shoots his two freethrows for the technical foul against Team A. After B1’s free throws,A2 shall be awarded two free throws with no players positioned inthe marked lane spaces. After A2’s two free throws, Team A shall beawarded the ball for a throw-in at a designated spot nearest to wherethe flagrant 2 personal foul occurred.(Rule 8-8.1 and 7-4.11)
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A.R. 179. After the ball is at the disposal of free thrower A1 for A1’s finalattempt and before the ball is in flight, A3 steps into the free-throw lane, andthen A2 pushes B2.
RULING: The ball becomes dead when A3 violates the free-throw laneprovisions; therefore, the pushing of B2 by A2 shall be ignored unless itis a flagrant 2 or a contact dead ball technical foul. A1’s final free throwshall be canceled and the ball shall be awarded to Team B on the endline for a designated spot throw in.(Rule 9-2.1 and 10-3.1)
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A.R. 180. The ball is at the disposal of free-thrower A1. B1 steps into thelane, and the official gives the delayed-violation signal. A1 then requests atimeout. When the team returns to the free throw after the timeout, theofficial puts the ball at the disposal of A1 and again gives the delayedviolationsignal. The free throw is missed by A1, and the official awards arepeated free throw.
RULING: The official is correct. Even though a timeout was taken byTeam A, it does not negate the violation by B1.(Rule 9-2.2.b)
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A.R. 181. A1 is attempting the second of two free throws. B2 violates thelane followed by a lane violation by A2. The official inadvertently blows hiswhistle, which stops play, before A1 releases the ball for his attempt. Theofficials readminister the free-throw attempt by placing the ball at the disposalof A1 for his free-throw attempt. Before A1’s release of the readministeredfree-throw attempt, B3 commits a lane violation.
RULING: When A1’s free-throw attempt is unsuccessful, A1 shall beawarded a substitute free throw. When A1’s attempt is successful, B3’sviolation shall be ignored.(Rule 9-2.3.b, 4-20 and 4-27.1.a)
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A.R. 182. On a free throw by A1, B1 commits a lane violation.1. A1’s free throw misses the ring and flange.2. A1’s teammate, who is not in a marked lane space and is located abovethe free throw line and outside the three point line, steps inside thethree point line before the ball is released by A1.
RULING 1: Double violation; alternating-possession rule.(Rule 9-2.4)2: Double violation; alternating-possession rule.(Rule 9-2.4)
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A.R. 183. A2 and B2 commit lane violations (simultaneous violations)during:1. The first free throw of a one-and-one by A1;2. The first of two free throws by A1; or3. The last or only free throw.
RULING 1 and 3: When the official is unable to discern which playercommitted the first violation, the free throw shall be canceled and theball shall be awarded to the team entitled to the alternating-possessionthrow-in at a designated spot nearest to where the violations occurred.2: The first free throw shall be canceled and the second free throw shallbe administered normally.(Rule 9-2.5)
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A.R. 184. Team A sets a double screen for A1, who leaves the playing courtvoluntarily and runs under the basket, circles around, returns to the playingcourt and then is the first to receive the ball.
RULING: A violation has been committed by A1 for leaving theplaying court and then becoming the first player to touch the ballupon return.(Rule 9-4.1)
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A.R. 185. Thrower-in A1, while inbounding the ball to A2, uses a bouncepass that:1. Contacts the floor out of bounds; or2. Contacts the boundary line.
RULING: In (1) and (2), a throw-in provision was violated. A1 failedto pass the ball directly into the playing court so that after it crosses theboundary line it touches or is legally touched by an inbounds player.(Rule 9-5.1.b)
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A.R. 186. A1 is inbounding the ball along his endline. A1 fakes a pass toplayer A2, which draws B2 airborne in an attempt to intercept the ball. B2lands out of bounds. A1 releases the ball with a pass to player A2 who is onthe playing court;1. B2 leaves the floor from out of bounds, breaks the boundary-line planeand while airborne, touches the pass to A2 after it crosses the boundarylineplane; or2. B2, while out of bounds, touches the pass as it is released by A1 butbefore it crosses the boundary line plane.
RULING 1and 2: B2 has committed an out-of-bounds violationbecause B2 was last in contact with the floor when he was out of boundsand 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 theboundary line. This is not a technical foul because the ball was beingpassed to a player on the playing court and not to a teammate whowas out of bounds such as after a successful goal.(Rule 4-23, 9-5.3 and 4-10.1)
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A.R. 187. During a throw-in by A1:1. A1’s foot breaks the plane of the boundary line;2. A1’s hand(s) and the ball break the plane of the boundary line; or3. A1 loses his balance and momentarily touches his hand inbounds.
RULING: No violation was committed in either (1) or (2) because A1did not touch inbounds. However, in (3), A1 has committed a violationwhen he touched inbounds before releasing the ball on the throw-inbecause he left the designated spot.(Rule 9-5.1.f, 7-1.1 and 9-5.1.a)
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A.R. 188. Thrower-in A1 throws the ball against the edge or the front face ofthe backboard, after which it caroms into the hands of A2.
RULING: The edge and front face of the backboard are inbounds and,in this specific circumstance, shall be treated the same as the playingcourt; hence, the throw-in shall be legal.(Rule 9-5.1.b and 7-1.2)
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A.R. 189. A1 attempts to catch the ball while running. A1 fumbles the balland succeeds in securing it before it strikes the playing court. A1 then beginsa dribble, taking several steps between the time A1 first touched the ball untilcatching it.
RULING: There has been no violation, provided that A1 released theball to start the dribble before lifting the pivot foot from the playingcourt after catching the ball.(Rule 9-6, 9-6.2 and 9-6.5.b)
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A.R. 190. After:1. Receiving a pass; or2. Ending a dribble,A1 jumps into the air on a try for goal, is contested by B1 and since A1could not get his try for goal off, he voluntarily throws the ball to theplaying court.In both (1) and (2), A1 is the first to touch the ball.
RULING 1: A1 has committed a traveling violation because he did notrelease 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 seconddribble. When A1 touched the ball, A1 committed a double-dribbleviolation.(Rule 9-6 and 9-8)
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A.R. 191. A1 attempts a try at Team A’s basket after having completed thedribble. The try does not touch the backboard, the ring or the flange or anyother player. A1 runs and catches the ball before it strikes the playing court.Is this traveling?
RULING: No. When A1 recovered his own try, A1 could eitherdribble, pass or try again. There is no team control by either teamwhen a try is in flight. However, when the shot clock expires and a tryby A1 or a teammate has not struck the ring or the flange, it shall be aviolation of the shot-clock rule.(Rule 9-6.2, 4-9.4.c and 9-12.2)
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A.R. 192. A1, while airborne, catches the ball in an attempt to prevent alive ball from going out of bounds. A1 throws the ball to the floor as hismomentum causes A1 to land out of bounds. A1 returns to the playing courtwhere he:1. Recovers the ball; or2. Continues to dribble.The official calls a traveling violation. Is the official correct?
RULING 1 and 2: No. The official was incorrect in calling a travelingviolation because when A1 caught the ball while airborne, A1 had noestablished pivot foot. When A1 threw the ball to the floor, returnedto the floor after being legally out of bounds and was the first to touchthe 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)
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A.R. 193. A1 receives a pass from A2 and comes to a stop legally with theright foot established as the pivot foot. A1 tosses the ball from one hand tothe other several times and then proceeds to bat the ball to the floor beforeA1 lifts the pivot foot.
RULING: Legal.(Rule 9-6.5.b)
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A.R. 194. Is it traveling when a player:1. Falls to the playing court while holding the ball without maintaining apivot foot; or2. Falls to the playing court on both knees while holding the ball withoutmaintaining a pivot foot; or3. Gains control of the ball while sliding on the playing court and then,because of momentum, rolls or slides, after which the player passes orstarts a dribble before getting to his feet?
RULING 1 and 2: Yes, when the pivot foot is not maintained becauseit is virtually impossible not to move the pivot foot when falling to theplaying 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 rollover. 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 thefirst to touch the ball, it also is traveling. When a player rises to hisfeet 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 travelingif the pivot foot moves.(Rule 9-6.7 and 9-6.2)
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A.R. 195. A1 throws a ball that enters the basket from below, and then:1. Enters the cylinder and goes above the ring;2. Is deflected by B1 and enters the cylinder and goes above the ring; or3. Does not enter the cylinder from below before falling back through thebottom of the net untouched.
RULING 1: A1 has violated. When the ball passes partially orcompletely 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, whichis 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)
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A.R. 196. A1 is on the floor with the ball lodged between the upper partof the legs. B1 attempts to gain possession of the ball by placing two handsfirmly on the ball; however, A1 applies vice-like force with the upper legs,which prevents B1 from gaining possession of the ball.
RULING: A1 has committed a kicking violation. Kicking the ball isdefined as striking the ball intentionally with any part of the leg. Theintent of this rule is to prevent a player from gaining an advantageby using any part of the leg. Since A1 was not holding the ball in hishands, B1’s firm placement of his hands on the ball does not constitutea held ball.(Rule 9-7.2)
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A.R. 197. During a jump ball, jumper A1 touches the ball simultaneouslywith both hands and then again touches the ball simultaneously with bothhands for the second time.
RULING: Legal. Touching the ball with both hands simultaneouslyshall be considered touching the ball once. However, when one handtouches slightly in advance of the second hand, that shall be ruled astouching the ball twice which is a violation.(Rule 9-9.1.a and .b)
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A.R. 198. The ball is loose during team control as in an interrupted dribble.
RULING: The three-second count shall be in effect. The team that hadcontrol before the loose ball or during an interrupted dribble maintainsteam control until the opponent secures control.(Rule 9-10 and 4-9.3)
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A.R. 199. The game clock indicates that 29 seconds remain and the shotclock is turned off so the official is using a visible count to count 10 secondsin the back court. Team A makes a throw-in after a charged timeout and, with20 seconds on the game clock, Team A is charged with a 10-second backcourtviolation, but the game clock shows that only nine seconds were used.The official timer indicates that the game clock started when the throw-in wastouched by a player on the playing court.
RULING: Violation. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in at adesignated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. Rule 2-12does not provide for the correction of an error made in the referee’scounting of seconds.(Rule 9-11 and 7-4.1)
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A.R. 200. A1 is in the back court and has dribbled for eight seconds whenhe passes the ball forward toward A2 in the front court. While the ball is inthe air, going from back court to front court, the 10-second count expires.
RULING: Violation. The ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designatedspot nearest to where A1 was standing when he threw the ball.(Rule 9-11 and 9-13.3.b)
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A.R. 201. With A1 in his team’s back court and while being pressured by B1during an attempt to advance the ball, the shot clock shows that 7 secondshas expired since it was properly started on a throw-in in Team A’s back court.At this point, while A1 is still dribbling, B1 touches the ball and it goes backtoward B’s basket. A1 retrieves the ball and continues to dribble.
RULING: There has been no change in team control. The 10-secondcount shall continue.(Rule 9-11, 4-9.2.d and 4-9.3)
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A.R. 202. Team A has the ball for a throw-in under its own basket with 15seconds on the shot clock. The ball is passed inbounds (1) into Team A’sfront court where it is touched by a Team B player and then continues intoTeam A’s back court where it is touched by a Team A player with 12 secondsremaining on the shot clock, or (2) into Team A’s back court where it is firsttouched by any player in the back court.
RULING 1: The shot clock starts on the initial touch by the TeamB player, but the back court count does not start until the Team Bplayer touches the ball in the back court with 12 seconds on the shotclock. There will be a 10 second back court violation with 2 secondsremaining on the shot clock if the ball fails to gain front court status inTeam A’s continuous control.2: When any player touches the ball on a throw-in, the shot clockshall start. When the first touch occurs in Team A’s back court,the 10 second back court count shall also begin. There will be a10 second back court violation with 5 seconds remaining on theshot clock when the ball fails to gain front court status in Team A’scontinuous control.(Rule 9-11)
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A.R. 203. B1 blocks A1’s try for goal and the shot clock expires. The shotclockhorn sounds after B2 has clearly gained possession of the ball.
RULING: The shot-clock horn shall be ignored, the shot clock shall bereset and play shall continue.(Rule 9-12.3 and 2-11.6.a)
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A.R. 204. B1 blocks A1’s try for goal and the shot clock expires. The shotclockhorn sounds:1. While the ball is loose on the playing court;2. While A2 gains possession of the ball; or3. While the blocked try is in the air, the ball subsequently strikes the ringor flange or goes in the basket.
RULING 1 and 2: Team A has committed a shot-clock violationbecause the try did not strike the ring or flange.(Rule 9-12)3: The shot-clock horn shall be ignored and play shall continue withthe shot clock reset upon possession by either team because A1complied with the shot-clock rule when the try struck the ring orflange or entered the basket.(Rule 9-12.4 and 2-11.6.d)
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A.R. 205. A1 releases the ball on a try for goal. After the ball leaves A1’shand(s), the shot-clock horn sounds. The ball:1. Hits the backboard and goes through the basket;2. Hits the backboard and rebounds directly to A2 or B1 without hittingthe ring or flange; or 3. Hits the backboard, strikes the ring or flange and rebounds directly toA2.
RULING 1: Score the field goal.(Rule 9-12.3)2: A shot-clock violation by Team A has occurred because the try didnot hit the ring or flange. The referee shall sound the whistle, andthe ball shall be awarded to Team B at a designated spot nearest towhere the violation occurred.(Rule 9-12.4)3: There is no shot-clock violation because the try hit the ring orflange. The shot clock shall be reset when Team A establishespossession of the ball on the rebound.(Rule 9-12.4 and 2-11.6.d)
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A.R. 206. Player A1 attempts a try for goal and:1. The shot-clock horn sounds while the ball is in flight. The ball does nothit the ring or flange and is simultaneously recovered by A2 and B2 fora held ball; or2. After the try does not hit the ring or flange, it is simultaneously recoveredby A2 and B2 for a held ball. The shot-clock horn does not sound.
RULING 1: A shot-clock violation has occurred and the ball is awardedto 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 theshot clock when the alternating-possession arrow favors the teamthat shot the ball.(Rule 9-12.1, 9-12.3 and .4, 6-4.1.a and 2-11.7.i)
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A.R. 207. As Team A advances the ball from its back court toward its frontcourt, A1 passes the ball to A2. A2 catches the ball while both feet are onthe playing court with one foot on either side of the division line. In thissituation, either foot may be the pivot foot.1. A2 lifts the foot that is in the back court and then puts it back on thefloor in the back court; or2. A2 lifts the foot that is in the front court, pivots and puts it on the floorin the back court.
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 downin the back court, the location of the ball has not changed. The ballis still in the back court and no violation has occurred.(Rule 9-13.1, .2 and .3.a, and 9-13)
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A.R. 208. The ball is at A1’s disposal for a throw-in. A1 passes the ball toA2, who catches the ball while airborne in his front court. A2 lands with onefoot in his front court followed with the other foot landing in his back court.
RULING: Legal play. A player shall be permitted to first secure controlof the ball after a throw-in, while both feet are off the playing court inhis front court, and land with one foot or both feet in the back court.(Rule 9-13.10 and 9-13.8)
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A.R. 209. In the front court of Team A (the back court of Team B), A1passes the ball to A2. B1, in an attempt to secure the ball, deflects it down theplaying court toward B’s basket. The ball bounces several times before B1 canrecover it in B’s front court. B1 dribbles to B’s basket and scores.
RULING: Legal. The deflection of the ball by B1 shall not beconsidered part of the dribble. B1 does not have control of the ball untilsecuring it in their front court after deflecting it.(Rule 9-13.3, 4-13.1 and 4-9.2.b)
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A.R. 210. The ball is at the disposal of Team A for a throw-in. A1 attemptsto throw the inbounds pass to A2, who is located in his front court near thedivision line.1. A1’s pass is deflected by B1. A2 leaves the playing court in his frontcourt and while airborne, controls the ball, and then lands with one orboth feet in the back court.2. A1’s throw-in pass is deflected by B1. The ball bounces into Team A’sfront court. While the ball is bouncing in Team A’s front court, it isdeflected into Team A’s back court, where A3 retrieves it.3. A1’s throw-in pass is deflected by A2, who fumbles it into the backcourt. A2 then goes into the back court and recovers the fumble.
RULING 1: Violation. When B1 deflected A1’s inbounds pass, thatlegal touching caused the throw-in to end. A1, having established frontcourtstatus when he left Team A’s front court, gained player and teamcontrol in the air. When A1 lands with one or both feet in the backcourt, he has committed a back-court violation. The exception to theback-court rules are only applicable for the player who made the initialtouch 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 norteam control had been established in the front court.(Rule 9-13.4)3: Legal. This is not a back-court violation since neither player norteam 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)
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A.R. 211. A1 is in possession of the ball in the front court and throws a passto A2, who is located near the division line. A1’s pass is errant. A2 leaves theplaying court with both feet in an attempt to prevent the ball from goinginto the back court. While in the air, A2 gains possession of the ball andthrows it into the playing court, where it strikes the division line. The ballreturns to the front court, where A3 recovers the ball before it is touched byan opponent.
RULING: Team A has committed a back-court violation. The officialshall blow the whistle for the back-court violation when the ball istouched 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 lasttouched 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)
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A.R. 212. A1 receives a pass in Team A’s front court and throws the ball tohis back court where the ball:1. Is touched by a teammate;2. Goes directly out of bounds; or3. Rests, rolls or bounces with all players hesitating to touch it.
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 Atouches the ball first, it is a violation. The ball continues to be inteam control of Team A. The 10-second count shall start when theball goes in the back court and is touched by anyone, while the shotclock shall continue to run.(Rule 9-13, 9-11 and 9-12.1)
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A.R. 213. B1:1. Secures possession of a rebound from Team A’s basket; or2. Has the ball for a throw-in under Team A’s basket.B1 is in the front court of Team A. B1 attempts a long pass down theplaying court to teammate B2. Defensive player A2, standing in Team A’sfront court close to the division line, leaps and intercepts a pass by B1,then lands in the back court of Team A with player control.
RULING: In both (1) and (2), no violation has occurred. These areexceptions to the back-court rule.(Rule 9-13.9)
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A.R. 214. While A1’s try for field goal is in flight toward Team A’s basket, (1)A1 or (2) B1 violently swings his arm(s) and elbow(s) but makes no contactwith any defender.
RULING: The official shall sound the whistle immediately; however,the ball shall not become dead until it is apparent that the try hasended. When the try is successful, the basket shall count and theviolation shall be ignored. When the try is unsuccessful, (1) Team Bor (2) Team A shall be awarded the ball at a designated spot nearest towhere the violation occurred.(Rule 9-14.1, 9-16.1 and 6-6.3)
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A.R. 215. Player A1 rebounds a missed shot and holds the ball under his chinor against the body with arms and elbows extended. Player A1 does not pivotor swing the elbows. Player B1 is positioned a foot from the end of one of A1’selbows as A1 looks at B1. There is no contact with B1. An official calls either:1. A violation on A1 or; or2. A technical foul on A1. Is the official correct?
RULING 1: No. There can be no violation unless A1 excessively swingsthe elbow without contact. (Rule 9-14.1 and 9-16.1)2: No. Without some further act by A1 which rises to the level oftaunting or baiting, a technical foul should not be assessed since A1 ispermitted to have the elbows extended with the ball under the chin.(Rule 9-14.2 and 10-3.1.b)
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A.R. 216. Player A1, while holding the ball under his chin with the elbowsand arms extended, “jabs” an elbow toward B1 who is standing nearby. Thereis no contact and A1’s torso does not rotate.
RULING: Violation by A1 with the ball awarded to Team B at adesignated spot nearest to where the violation occurred. “Jabbing” ofthe elbow without movement of the torso constitutes excessive swinging.(Rule 9-14.1 and 9-16.1)
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A.R. 217. Team A, while in possession of the ball, lines up four of its playersside by side, parallel to and just inbounds at a boundary line. The four playerspass the ball back and forth to one another with their arms reaching outbeyond the plane of the boundary line. The players are in:1. The front court; or2. The back court.
RULING 1: After five seconds, a closely guarded violation shall be calledwhen 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)
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A.R. 218. One official observes stepping out of bounds or another violationby A1. At approximately the same time, A1 tries for a field goal and anotherofficial observes contact by B1.
RULING: The officials shall decide which act occurred first. Thereis nothing inherent in such acts to make it necessary to rule themas occurring simultaneously. When the violation occurred first andbefore the try is released, the ball became dead. When the ball wasreleased during the try and no violation was called on A1, there was noviolation. When the contact occurs after a violation is called, it shallnot be a foul unless it a technical foul for unsportsmanlike behavior, aflagrant 2 technical foul, or a contact dead ball technical foul.(Rule 9-16.1)
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A.R. 219. The ball is touching the side of the ring of Team A. B1 jumps andcontacts the net. The ball is not touching the top of the ring.
RULING: No violation. The ball shall remain live.(Rule 9-17.2.a)
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A.R. 220. While the ball is touching the top of the ring on a field-goalattempt, a player emphatically grasps the ring.
RULING: Double infraction. Both basket interference and a CLASS Btechnical foul shall be called. The moment the hand touched the ring,it was basket interference. When the player emphatically grasps thering, a CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed.(Rule 9-17.2.a and 10-4.1.f )
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A.R. 221. During the act of shooting and before the ball is in flight for a twopointtry, A1 is fouled. A1 continues the shooting motion and the ball entersthe basket. A2 touches the ring while the ball is in the basket.
RULING: Basket interference on A2. The goal shall be canceled. A1shall be awarded two free throws because of the foul.(Rule 9-17.2.a and 10-1 Penalty d.1)
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A.R. 222. A1 rebounds the ball while part of the ball is in the cylinder and,in the same continuous motion, dunks.
RULING: Basket interference. The ball shall be ruled dead when A1contacts the ball in the cylinder, and the dunking of the dead ball shallbe ignored. The basket shall be disallowed.(Rule 9-17.2.b)
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A.R. 223. B1 touches the ball while a throw-in by A1 is in the cylinder.
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 theplayer or a teammate shall make the throw-in from any point alongthe end line.(Rule 9-17.2, 9-18.1.b and 9-18.2)
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A.R. 224. The ball is in flight during a three-point field-goal try by A1 whena period expires. After the expiration of time and while the ball is rolling onthe ring, B1 taps it into the basket.
RULING: Basket interference by B1. Three points shall be awarded toA1 because of the basket interference.(Rule 9-17.2 and 9-18.1.c)
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A.R. 225. Before the ball is in flight for a two-point try, A1 is fouled in theact of shooting. A1’s try enters the basket. A2 touches the ring while the ballis in the basket.
RULING: Basket interference on A2. The goal shall be canceled. A1shall be awarded two free throws because of the foul.(Rule 9-18.3 and 10-1 Penalty d[1])
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A.R. 226. A player who is guarding moves into the path of a dribbler andcontact occurs.
RULING: Either player may be responsible, but the greater responsibilityshall be that of the dribbler when the defensive player who is guardingconforms to legal guarding principles. In order to establish initial legalguarding position, the defender must be facing the dribbler and haveboth feet touching the playing court. When the defensive player jumpsinto position, both feet must return to the floor after the jump beforehe has attained a legal guarding position. No specific stance, time ordistance shall be required. The guard may shift to maintain his positionin the path of the dribbler, provided that the player who is guardingneither charges into the dribbler nor otherwise causes contact. Theresponsibility of the dribbler for contact shall not shift merely becausethe player who is guarding turns or ducks to absorb shock when contactcaused by the dribbler is imminent. The player who is guarding shallnot cause contact by moving under or in front of a passer or throwerafter the passer or thrower has started his upward motion to shoot orpass the ball.(Rule 10-1.11, and 4-17.1 through .4 and .6)
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A.R. 227. A1 attempts a try for goal. While the ball is in flight, A2 and B2are jostling for rebounding position and the official calls a foul on:1. A2; or2. B2. Both teams are in the bonus.
RULING: When the try is successful, count the goal because the ballremains live while the try is in flight even though a foul occurs whenthe try is in the air. In either (1) or (2), the offended team is awardedfree throws.(Rule 4-9.4.c, 6-6.1.c, 10-1 Penalty c and 10-1 Penalty d[3])
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A.R. 228. One or both foul(s) of either a multiple personal foul or a doublepersonal foul is a flagrant 2 foul.
RULING: For a multiple personal foul, one free throw shall be awardedfor each personal foul, excluding a flagrant 2 personal foul, and twofree throws shall be awarded for the flagrant 2 personal foul. Play shallresume 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 ofthe fouls of a double personal foul is a flagrant 2 foul, award free throwsfor the common foul when that team is in the bonus with no one inthe marked lanes spaces followed by the free throws for the flagrant2 personal foul. The ball shall be put back into play at the point ofinterruption to the offended team for the single flagrant 2 personalfoul. When both fouls of a double personal are flagrant 2 fouls, nofree throws are awarded and the ball is put back into play at the pointof interruption. In either case, any player who commits a flagrant 2personal foul shall be ejected.(Rule 10-1 Penalty d[2] and d[4] and f, and 4-27.1.d)
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A.R. 229. As A2 makes a drive to the basket, B1, a secondary defender,establishes his initial guarding position within the restricted area. Contactoccurs. One official calls a charge while another official calls a block.
RULING: B1 was a secondary defender who illegally establishedinitial guarding position within the restricted area. Consequently, theblocking call against B1 is the correct call.(Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 230. Low-post player A5 spins and gets by defender B5. B4 comes fromthe weak side and establishes initial guarding position within the restrictedarea. A5 continues to move to the basket and:1. While airborne and shooting the ball, leans into and makes illegalcontact with B4; or2. Stops and, while in control of the ball, leans into and illegallycontacts B4.
RULING 1: B4 is a secondary defender and illegally established initialguarding position within the restricted area to stop A5’s try for goal. Ablocking foul shall be assessed to B4.2: When A5 stopped and the try for goal was discontinued, B4 was nolonger a secondary defender. A player control foul shall be assessedto A5.(Rule 4-35 and 10-1.13)
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A.R. 231. Player A1 has control of the ball in the front court (not a fastbreak situation) when A2, who is on the wing, beats defender B2 on abackdoor cut to the basket. After beating the defender, A2 receives a passfrom A1 then takes one dribble before crashing into defender B3 who is inthe restricted area.
RULING: Blocking foul on B3 because B3 is not permitted to establishinitial legal guarding position in the restricted area. When A2 beatdefender B2 on a backdoor cut and then received the ball, the restrictedarea/secondary defender rule applies(Rule 10-1.13)
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A.R. 232. In a game without a courtside monitor, the score is tied when thereferee calls a shooting foul on Team A’s unsuccessful attempt:1. At approximately the same time as the game-clock horn sounds to endthe game; or 2. With four seconds remaining on the game clock.
RULING 1: When the official determines that the foul occurred beforethe sounding of the game-clock horn, and signals for the clock to stopand the timer fails to stop the clock, a timing mistake has occurred andthe official shall put time back on the clock as to when the foul wascalled. In this case, A1 is awarded two free throws. When A1 makes thefirst shot, the game is over.However, when the official signals for the clock to stop and it is sonear 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 thegame clock. When the official determines that the foul occurred beforethe 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 mustdetermine that the clock did not stop when the whistle sounded becausea timing mistake occurred or because it was so near the expiration oftime that the timer is unable to stop the clock. In the first case, time isput 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 freethrows, Team B shall be awarded the ball out of bounds at the endline under Team A’s basket.(Rule 10-1, Penalty d[1] and h)
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A.R. 233. Team A is winning, 79-70, when a shooting foul is called againstTeam B:1. At the same time as the game-clock horn sounds to end the game; or2. With five seconds remaining on the game clock.
RULING 1: No free throws shall be awarded because the period hasended.2: Charge the foul. The free throw(s) shall be awarded because timeremains on the game clock.(Rule 10-1 Penalty d[1] and h)
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A.R. 234. B1 is defending A1 who has the ball in the lane. B1 illegally pushesA1 and at approximately the same time, A1 makes illegal elbow contact(not excessive swinging) above the shoulders of B1 that rises to the level ofa Flagrant 1 personal foul and the official calls a double foul. Team A is inthe bonus.
RULING: The penalty for double fouls is no free throws and play isresumed at the point of interruption unless one of the fouls is a flagrantfoul. A1 will shoot a one-and-one free throw with no players in themarked lane spaces for the common foul charged to B1. Followingthese free throws, B1 will shoot two free throws with no players in themarked lane spaces for the flagrant 1 personal foul charged to A1. Playis 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)
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A.R. 235. Team A has the ball on the block when B1 is called for a personalfoul. Following the whistle, A1 retaliates by illegally contacting B1 and ispenalized with a contact dead ball technical. Team A is in the bonus.
RULING: This is a false double foul since the second foul, the contactdead ball technical foul charged to A1, occurred while the clock wasstopped for the first foul. The fouls will be penalized in the order theyoccurred because the second foul is a contact dead ball technical foul.A1 will attempt the bonus free throws for the personal foul by B1 withno players in the marked lane spaces. Following the free throws byA1, any eligible player or team member from Team B is permitted toshoot the two free throws with no players in the marked lane spaces forthe contact dead ball technical foul by A1. Play would resume with athrow-in to Team B at the division line.(Rule 10-1 Penalty g)
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A.R. 236. B1 commits a personal foul against A1. The foul is the ninth teamfoul for Team B. Before the administration of the free throw(s), A1 and B1are assessed contact dead ball technical fouls for pushing each other. Theofficial is informed that the technical foul assessed against A1 is his fifth anddisqualifying foul.
RULING: This is a false double foul. The technical fouls charged toA1 and B1 are offsetting. No free throws shall be awarded. Play shallresume at the point of interruption, which was the bonus one-and-onefor B1’s personal foul. However, since A1 was disqualified, the bonusshall 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)
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A.R. 237. Team A and Team B are playing each other on Team D’s homecourt in a tournament hosted by Team D. Team C will play Team Dimmediately after A’s and B’s game. There is no continuous division line orcenter circle on the playing court.
RULING: Neither Team A nor Team B shall be assessed an administrativetechnical foul but, when Team D plays Team C, Team D, when thesituation still exists, shall be assessed an administrative technical foul tobegin the game since it is the home team. Only the home team shallbe responsible for having a center circle and division line on its homeplaying court. Team C will shoot two free throws, and the game shallstart with a jump ball.(Rule 10-2.1.a and 8-6.5)
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A.R. 238. The official is notified that Team A has:1. Failed to submit its starting line up prior to 10 minutes remainingbefore the start of the game.2. With five minutes remaining in the first period, added a name to thesquad list, changed a squad member’s number or made any changeto the scorebook that was not necessitated by obvious injury, illness,blood on the uniform, a replacement of a designated starter to shoot a technical foul free throw or to correct a scoring or bookkeepingmistake.
RULING 1: Team A shall be assessed one administrative technical fouland is permitted to submit its starting lineup.2: Team A shall be assessed one administrative technical foul forthis change(s). However, when Team A has been assessed anadministrative technical foul for the same infraction at any pointprior to this violation, they shall not be assessed with anotheradministrative technical foul. Team A is permitted to make thechanges.This administrative technical foul shall not count toward the teamfoul 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)
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A.R. 239. At the 8-minute mark remaining on the game clock that iscounting down the time before the start of the game, Team A supplies thenames and numbers of its team members and its designated starters. With oneminute remaining on the game clock that is counting down the time beforethe start of the game, Team A decides to add a name to the squad list.
RULING: Team A has violated two rules. Team A failed to supply thenames and numbers of team members and the designated starters bythe 10-minute mark before the start of the game. The penalty for notcomplying with this rule is a maximum of one administrative technicalfoul. When Team A then made a change to the scorebook after the10-minute mark was reached on the game clock before the start ofthe game, Team A violated a different rule. The penalty for violatingthis rule is a maximum of one administrative technical foul regardlessof the number of infractions. Each rule bears its own penalty. In thisplay, Team A shall incur two administrative technical fouls before thestart of the game. Team B shall be awarded four free throws and playshall be resumed with the jump ball to start the game. Should TeamA make any other changes to the scorebook after they are assessed theone administrative technical foul for violating 10-2.2.b, they shall notincur another penalty.(Rule 10-2.2)
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A.R. 240. Both Team A and Team B fail to supply the scorers with thenames and numbers of team members and the designated starters before the10-minute mark is reached on the game clock counting down the time beforethe start of the game.
RULING: An administrative technical foul shall be assessed to bothTeam A and Team B. These technical fouls are offsetting. No freethrows are awarded and play shall resume with the jump ball.(Rule 10-2.2 and Penalty)
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A.R. 241. Team A has six players on the playing court when the ball becomeslive with five seconds remaining in the game. A1’s successful field goalattempt is in the air when the time expires ending the game. Immediatelyafter the expiration of time and before the officials have left the playing court,one of the officials observes that Team A had six players on the court whenthe basket was scored. What is the correct ruling?
RULING: The field goal shall count because A6 became a playerwhen the ball became live. However, the game has not ended since theofficials have not left the visual confines of the playing area and stillhave jurisdiction. The officials shall award Team B two free throws andthe game will continue with an overtime period when both free throwsare successful.The penalty of Rule 10-2.6 applies only when the sixth playerparticipates when the ball is live. There is no time limit within whichthe officials have to recognize and penalize this infraction. However, theofficials must see the violation occur or have personal knowledge thatit did occur in order to penalize this infraction. A monitor may not beused to obtain such knowledge.(Rule 10-2.6, 2-4.3, 11-2.1, 3-4.6.1.d and 5-7.6)
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A.R. 242. After a one-and-one is shot by Team A and during the first deadball after the game clock was started after the missed free throw, the coach ofTeam B states that Team A was not in the bonus and should not have shotthe one-and-one. The official finds that Team A was indeed in the bonus andcharges Team B with a timeout. Team B does not have any timeouts left.
RULING: Team B shall be charged with an administrative technicalfoul for calling an excessive timeout. Any player from Team A shallshoot two free throws with the lane cleared and the ball shall be putback 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)
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A.R. 243. Who is responsible for behavior of spectators?
RULING: The home management or game committee is responsiblefor the behavior of spectators. The officials may call an administrativetechnical foul on either team when its supporters act in such a way asto interfere with the proper conduct of the game. Such technical foulsdo not count as team fouls.(Rule 10-2.8)
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A.R. 244. Team B is the visiting team. Just before the free-thrower B1releases the ball, B1 is hit by a coin thrown by a spectator.
RULING: When an official has knowledge as to which team’sfollower(s) committed the act, he shall assess an administrativetechnical foul against that team.(Rule 10-2.8.c Penalty and Note 1)
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A.R. 245. Team B leads, 67-66. A1’s two-point try for goal is successful, butthere is no indication that time has expired. Assuming that the successful trywas a game-ending and winning goal:1. Bench personnel from Team A; or2. Fans from Team A go onto the playing court to celebrate.
RULING: When the celebration causes a delay by preventing the ballfrom being promptly made live or prevents continuous play:1: A CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed to the head coach. Thecoach’s technical foul does not count toward the team foul total butdoes count toward the coach’s ejection.2: An administrative technical foul shall be assessed to the offendingteam. This administrative technical foul does not apply to the teamfoul total.Any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws andplay shall resume at the point of interruption. When the celebrationdoes 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)
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A.R. 246. A1, who has been disqualified, reports to the official scorerand is beckoned onto the playing court. A1 is not discovered until he hasparticipated and scored.
RULING: Flagrant 2 technical foul and A1 shall be ejected. The goalmade by A1 shall count. The offended team shall be awarded two freethrows and possession of the ball. This unsporting act shall also becharged to the head coach as a CLASS B technical.(Rule 10-3.1.g, 10-3 Penalty and Ejection)
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A.R. 247. The official is advancing up the playing court to cover the playand as the official passes Team A’s bench with his back to it, someone on thatbench uses profanity. The official is certain from which bench the profanitycame but not from which party.
RULING: When the official cannot, with assurance, determine theviolator, the official shall assess a CLASS A technical foul to the headcoach. The official alone shall decide to whom a technical foul shall becharged. It is not the prerogative of the coach or other bench personnelto come forward as the party guilty of unsportsmanlike bench decorum.(Rule 10-3.2.c)
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A.R. 248. A1 is driving toward the basket when an official, while trailing theplay, is sworn at by the coach of Team B.
RULING: The official shall withhold the whistle until A1 has eithermade or missed the layup. The official then shall sound the whistle andassess the offending coach a CLASS A technical foul, which could be aflagrant 2 technical foul.(Rule 10-3.2.c and 4-15.3.d.2)
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A.R. 249. A1 is assessed an unsportsmanlike technical foul:1. Before the start of the game in which he was listed as a starting player;or2. After the first half clearly ended in which he was a player.
RULING: In (1) and (2) when A1 was assessed a CLASS A technicalfoul, he was not a player since he was not legally participating on theplaying court. However, he was a team member and a member ofbench personnel. As a result, A1’s technical foul shall count toward hisdisqualification and ejection, and toward the team foul total in the halfwhich was to be played. Also, A1’s technical foul shall be charged tothe head coach as a CLASS B technical foul. Two free throws shall beawarded to any player from Team B, and play shall be resumed at thepoint of interruption.(Rule 4-4, 3-1, 3-5 and 10-3.2 Penalty)
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A.R. 250. A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B6 and B7 leave the bench because a fighthas broken out on the playing court between A1 and B1. A6, A7, A8, A9,A10, B6 and B7 participate in the fight.
RULING: A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B6 and B7 shall be ejected immediatelyfor leaving the bench, entering the playing court and participating inthe 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 freethrows shall be awarded. Any player from Team B shall attempt thesix free throws resulting from A8’s, A9’s and A10’s flagrant 2 technicalfouls, and play shall be resumed by awarding the ball to Team B at thedivision line. The flagrant 2 technical fouls assessed to A6, A7, A8, A9and A10 shall be charged to the head coach as CLASS B technical foulsbecause these individuals are bench personnel. Since three CLASS Btechnical fouls have been assessed to the head coach from Team A, heshall be ejected. The flagrant 2 technical fouls assessed to B6 and B7shall also be charged as CLASS B technical fouls to the head coach ofTeam B but do not lead to ejection since, in this case, three CLASS Btechnical fouls are required for ejection. A1 and B1 shall be assessedflagrant 2 technical fouls for fighting and shall be ejected. A1’s andB1’s flagrant 2 technical fouls are offsetting, so no free throws shall beattempted by either team. A1, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, B6 and B7shall be subject to the suspension penalty for fighting.(Rule 10-3.1.i Penalty, Resumption of Play and Ejection, 10-3.2.gPenalty, Resumption of Play and Ejection, 10-5, 8-3.4, 7-4.13 andAppendix I)
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A.R. 251. After a violation by A2, A1 is involved in a fight. B6 leaves thebench and enters the court, but does not participate in the fight.
RULING: A1 shall be charged with a flagrant 2 technical foul, ejectedand shall be subject to the fighting penalty and suspension. Any playerfrom Team B is permitted to attempt the two free throws for A1’sinfraction. B6 shall be ejected for leaving the confines of the bencharea and entering the playing court. The acts committed by A1 and B6 are not offsetting; they are separate acts. No free throw penalty ortechnical foul shall be assessed to either B6 or the coach from TeamB. Because B6 did not participate in the fight, no fighting suspensionshall be involved.(Rule 10-5, 10-4.2.j and Ejection, Appendix I)
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A.R. 252. Fifteen minutes before the game is scheduled to start and duringthe warm-up drills, squad member A6 dunks and is charged with a Class Btechnical foul. In defiance, A6 dunks a second and third time.
RULING: Team B shall be awarded six free throws and A6 shall beejected.(Rule 10-4.1.e and 10-4 Penalty and Ejection)
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A.R. 253. A1 is dribbling toward the basket and contact is made by B1immediately before the start of the act of dunking. A1 continues the attemptto dunk.
RULING: When the official sounds the whistle and calls a foul oneither A1 or B1, the basket shall not count. A1 shall not be assessed aCLASS B technical foul for dunking a dead ball, as long as the officialbelieves there was reasonable doubt that A1 heard the whistle or thathe could not react quickly enough to stop the dunk.(Rule 10-4.1.e)
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A.R. 254. A1 is in the act of dunking, and a foul is called on B2 off the ball.
RULING: When A1 has started the throwing motion, the goal, whensuccessful, shall count. No CLASS B technical foul shall be called onA1 for dunking. When the foul off the ball is committed before A1starts his throwing motion, the official still shall not call a CLASS Btechnical foul on A1 for dunking a dead ball when there is reasonabledoubt that A1 heard the whistle. The referee shall not count the basketand 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)
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A.R. 255. A1 dunks and in so doing grasps the ring with a free hand when itwas not necessary to prevent injury then dunks with the other hand:1. Before the ball leaves his other hand on a dunk attempt; or2. After the ball clears the net on a successful dunk.
RULING 1: A1 shall be assessed with two CLASS B technical fouls,one for grasping the ring unnecessarily and the other for dunking adead 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 technicalfoul for emphatically grasping the ring.(Rule 10-4.1.e, .f and .h)
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A.R. 256. A player steps out of bounds to avoid contact.
RULING: This shall not be called a CLASS B technical foul unless theplayer leaves the playing court to deceive or gain a more advantageousposition in some way. When the player is a dribbler, the ball shall beruled out of bounds. When the player returns to the playing floor andis the first to touch the ball, a violation has occurred since he left theplaying court under his own volition.(Rule 9-4.1, 10-4.1.k)
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A.R. 257. After a field goal by B1 with two minutes left to play:1. B2 reaches through the end-line plane and slaps the ball from the handsof thrower-in A1 or touches the ball as it is passed between teammateswho are both out of bounds along the end line after the score; or2. After a warning, B2 prevents the ball from being promptly put in playby slapping the ball away.
RULING: In both plays, a CLASS B technical foul shall be charged toB2 for delaying the game.When A1, in making the throw-in, extends the ball through the endlineplane into the playing court and B2 slaps the ball from the handsof A1, without B2 breaking the plane of inside edge of the end line, B2has not committed a violation because the ball is in play once it crossesthe end line.(Rule 10-4.1.j)
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A.R. 258. The referee notices that the head coach of Team A is usingelectronic transmission (e.g., headsets, cellular telephones, modular telephones,computers) to communicate with someone in the stands. This is discovered:1. Before the start of the game; or2. During the game.
RULING 1: The official asks the coach to discontinue using theelectronic transmission.2: A CLASS B technical foul shall be assessed to the head coach and thehead coach shall be informed to discontinue use of the equipment.The use of computers (including iPads), even when the are usedsoley for keeping statistics is prohibited per Rule 10-4.2.d since thedevices are capable of electronic transmission.(Rule 10-4.2.d)
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A.R. 259. A team has co-head coaches.
RULING: Before the start of the game, the team shall designate whothe coach with “standing” privileges shall be. Both coaches shall beassessed all technical fouls.(Rule 10-4.2.f.1 and 10-4.2)
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A.R. 260. The head coach of Team A is standing within the coaching box tocoach his team. Likewise, two assistant coaches and 10 squad members arestanding in the bench area while the game clock is running and the ball is live.
RULING: This is permitted only when bench personnel rises from thebench to spontaneously react to an outstanding play then immediatelysitting down on the bench. Otherwise, when only one other person isillegally standing, an official shall assess the individual illegally standingwith a CLASS B technical foul, which is also charged to the head coachas a CLASS B technical foul. When more than one other person isstanding, an official shall assess a CLASS B technical foul to the headcoach only.(Rule 10-4.2.f and Penalty)
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A.R. 261. A4 is disqualified after receiving his fifth foul. The coach of TeamA does not have a substitute ready to enter the game after the permitted20 seconds.
RULING: The referee shall assess a CLASS B technical foul on TeamA’s head coach. This technical foul shall be one of the three CLASSB technical fouls or one of a combination of two CLASS B and oneCLASS A technical fouls that the head coach can accrue before beingejected and shall not count toward the bonus. Team A’s substitute shallenter the game. Team B shall shoot two free throws and the ball shallbe put back in play at the point of interruption.(Rule 10-4.2.g and Penalty, Resumption of Play and Ejection, and4-27.1.e)
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A.R. 262. A6 and B6 leave the bench because a fight has broken out. A6 andB6 do not participate in the fight.
RULING: A6 and B6 shall be ejected. No free-throw penalties ortechnical fouls shall be assessed to A6 and B6 or the coaches of TeamA and Team B. Because neither participated in the fight, no fightingpenalty or suspension shall be invoked against them. This CLASS Binfraction does not count toward the team foul total.(Rule 10-4.2.j, Penalty and Ejection)
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A.R. 263. Team B leads, 67-66. A1’s two-point try for goal is successful, butthere is no indication that time has expired. Assuming that the successful trywas a game-ending and winning goal:1. Bench personnel from Team A; or2. Fans from Team A go onto the playing court to celebrate.
RULING: When the celebration causes a delay by preventing the ballfrom being promptly made live or by preventing continuous playincluding, but not limited to the following: a) when the thrower-inis 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. Thecoach’s technical foul does not count toward the team foul total butdoes 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 offendingteam. This technical foul does not apply to the team foul total. Anyplayer from Team B shall attempt the two free throws and play shallresume at the point of interruption. When the celebration does notdelay or interfere with play, the celebration shall be ignored.When there is no delay in putting the ball in play or anyinterruption in the continuity of the game, officials should allowplay to continue without penalty. When play can be stopped beforethe ball is at the disposal of Team B and without delaying the ballfrom being put in to play or interrupting the continuity of play, theofficial shall sound the whistle, clear the floor and resume the gamewithout assessing any penalty.(Rule 10-2.8.d and Penalty, and Section 10-2 Penalty)
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A.R. 264. Team B’s coach appeals to an official for a correctable-error becausehe thinks a goal was erroneously counted. A school representative is sittingin the bleachers with a camcorder. May the official consult the camcorder?
RULING: No. A camcorder that is not at a courtside table is not anofficial courtside monitor; however, if the camcorder and all necessaryequipment were on an official courtside table located within 12 feet ofthe playing court, the camcorder could be consulted.(Rule 11-1.1)
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A.R. 265. In the same situation as in A.R. 264 a team manager is filming theteam video from an elevated position. The official requests that the managerbring the tape to the scorers’ table so that the official can play it in thevideocassette player and television that are on the scorers’ table. Is this legal?
RULING: No. The entire unit, including the tape, must be at acourtside table. When the tape had been filmed from the courtsidetable and the videocassette player and television were on that table, itwould have been legal to consult the tape.(Rule 11-1.1)
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A.R. 266. A1 releases a try for goal at the expiration of time for the game.The official observes a three-point field goal but inadvertently indicatesthe field goal to be a successful two-point goal. Before the official goes to acourtside monitor to confirm the status of the play, the coach from Team Aappeals to an official for a correctable-error on the grounds that the goal wascounted erroneously and three points should have been awarded.
RULING: When there is a reading of zeros on the game clock andafter making a call on the playing court, the officials shall be requiredto use the courtside monitor to ascertain whether the try for field goalwas released before or after the reading of zeros when it is necessaryto determine the outcome of the game. The officials may, but are notrequired to, use the courtside monitor to determine whether a tryfor goal was a two- or three-point attempt unless the coach makesan appeal for a correctable error. In such a case, the officials are nowrequired to investigate, which may include using the monitor, whethera correctable error occurred. When the coach’s appeal is ruled to beincorrect, a 75-second timeout shall be charged or a 30-second timeoutwhen a 75-second timeout is not available in games not involving the electronic-media timeout format. In games involving the electronic mediatimeout format, either a 60- or 30-second timeout shall becharged 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)
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A.R. 267. As the official calls a five-second closely guarded violation, theofficial sounds the whistle and gives the signal to stop the game clock. Thegame clock was stopped, however, in the official’s judgment, time elapsedafter the signal to stop the clock.
RULING: The official is permitted to go to the official courtsidemonitor to determine if a timer’s mistake has been committed. Whenit is determined that time did elapse, the official is permitted to correctthe time.(Rule 11-2.1.c.1.c)
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A.R. 268. A1’s successful try for goal ties the score with two secondsremaining on the game clock. The timer fails to properly stop the game clock.
RULING: The official is permitted to use the monitor to obtaininformation of the timer’s mistake when, in his judgment, timehas elapsed. The mistake shall be corrected before the start of theintermission for the extra period.(Rule 11-2.1.c.1.c and 11-2.1.c.1.b)
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A.R. 269. There are 37 seconds on the game clock and 35 seconds on theshot clock. Team A uses time before A1 releases the ball for a try for goal.After A1 releases the ball, the shot-clock horn sounds. The ball does not strikethe ring or flange. The officials call a shot-clock violation. At the same timeas the official’s whistle, the game clock sounds, signaling that the period hasended. Shall the official put two seconds back on the game clock?
RULING: No. The shot-clock horn sounded at the expiration of theshot-clock period; however, this does not stop play unless recognized bythe official’s whistle. The official’s whistle for the shot-clock violationstopped play. The expiration of playing time was indicated by thetimer’s signal. This signal shall terminate player activity (Rule 2-10.14).The period ended with the violation. However, in games with a10th-of-a-second game clock display and an official courtside monitor,when in the judgment of the official time has elapsed from when hesignaled 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 backon the game clock. In games without an official courtside monitor,the official is required to have definite information relative to the timeinvolved 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 and6-5.1.d)
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A.R. 270. Team A begins a throw-in with 20 seconds remaining in the gameand two seconds remaining on the shot clock. The throw-in is completedand A2 releases a try for goal. The try is successful and the game clockerroneously continues to run. The officials recognize the timer’s mistake andstop play. During this stoppage in play, the officials decide that they will usethe monitor to correct the timer’s mistake and to determine if the shot wasreleased before the sounding of the shot-clock horn since the horn could notbe heard above the crowd noise.
RULING: The officials are permitted to use the monitor to correct thetimer’s mistake. The officials are also permitted to use the monitor todetermine if the shot was released before the sounding of the shot-clockhorn in this play since there is less than 2 minutes remaining in thesecond period.(Rule 11-2.1.c.1, 11-3.1.a.2 and 11-2.1.e.1)
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A.R. 271. With zeros on the game clock, A1 is fouled in the act of shootingand then after the foul, A1 releases the ball for a try for goal. A1’s try is:1. Successful; or2. Unsuccessful.
RULING: When a foul and a try for goal sequentially occur at theexpiration of time, the official shall use the monitor to determinewhether the foul and the try occurred before the reading of zeros onthe game clock.1: When it is determined that the foul occurred before the readingof zeros on the game clock but the try was not released before thereading of zeros, the foul shall be penalized. With the use of themonitor, the official shall be permitted to put the exact time onthe game clock as to when the foul occurred. When the officialsdetermine that time should be put back on the game clock , thegame has not ended and the goal shall count. When the time of thefoul cannot be determined, the official shall be permitted to put theexact time back on the game clock when it can be determined as towhen the ball passed through the net. When it is determined withthe use of the monitor that both the foul and the try occurred beforethe reading of zeros on the game clock, the foul shall be penalizedand the goal shall count.2: Since the try was unsuccessful, the official shall use the monitor todetermine whether the foul occurred before the reading of zeros onthe game clock. When it is determined that the foul occurred beforethe reading of zeros, the foul shall be penalized. When it can bedetermined, the officials shall be permitted to put back on the gameclock the exact time as to when the foul occurred.(Rule 11-3.1.a.1 and .3)
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AR 272. A1 attempts a try with 8 seconds remaining on the shot clock. Theball hits the backboard, but fails to hit the rim and the shot clock operatormistakenly resets the shot clock. A2 rebounds the ball and:1. Attempts a try within 8 seconds which is successful, or2. Is fouled or commits a foul within 8 seconds, or3. Dribbles the ball for 10 seconds before being fouled by B2.After 10 seconds, an official blows his whistle and elects to go to themonitor to see if a shot clock timing mistake has occurred. After review,the officials confirm that a shot clock timing mistake occurred and thatTeam A had only 8 seconds remaining on the original shot clock, whenthe timer incorrectly reset the shot clock.
RULING 1: Count the basket by Team A, since it occurred within theoriginal shot clock period.2: Penalize the fouls appropriately because they also were committedduring the original shot clock period.3: Team A has committed a shot clock violation. Award the ball outof 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)
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A.R. 273. In a game with an official courtside monitor, A1 attempts a trywith 15 seconds remaining on the shot clock. The try did not contact thering or flange and Team A regained control. However, the shot-clock operatorreset the shot clock.1. The official blows the whistle and confers with his partners, and theydetermine that the ball did not hit the ring and the shot clock wasmistakenly reset. The officials have definite information relative tothe time that was on the shot clock when it was reset. As a result, theofficials decide not to use the courtside monitor.2. The official blows the whistle and confers with his partners and theyare unable to determine whether the shot clock was improperly reset.The referee decides to go to the monitor to determine whether a timingmistake occurred.Are the officials required to use the courtside monitor in these situations?
RULING 1: No. The officials are not required to use the monitorsince they agree that the ball did not hit the ring. Since the officialshad definite information relative to the time that was on the shotclock before it was mistakenly reset, they shall instruct the shot-clockoperator to place the correct time on the shot clock and play shall beresumed 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 clockwas improperly reset, they are permitted to use the monitor to makethis determination. When it is determined that the shot clock wasmistakenly reset, they are permitted to put the correct time backon the shot clock. When it is determined that there has been no mistake in resetting the shot clock, there shall be no adjustment tothe shot clock. In both cases, play shall be resumed at the point ofinterruption.(Rule 11-2.1.c.2 and 5-12.4)
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A.R. 274. Player A1 falls to the playing floor and is:1. Bleeding; or2. Doubled over in pain, holding his abdomen.Is the official permitted to use the monitor to determine if the conditionswere a result of a fight?
RULING: It is required for the official to use the monitor to determineif a fight occurred and who participated. In using the monitor, whenthe official ascertains that an opponent struck a player with the arms(elbows), hands, legs or feet, and if the official concludes that the actwas combative and occurred within the prescribed time frame, then heshall deem it a fight. Consequently, the player shall be ejected and thefighting penalty invoked.(Rule 11-3.1.b, 11-2.1.d.2 and 10-5.2)
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A.R. 275. The game clock is stopped because of a violation by Team A whenA1 commits a flagrant 2 foul against B1 either:1. Before the ball is placed at Team B2’s disposal for a throw-in; or2. After the ball is placed at Team B2’s disposal for a throw-in.The officials fail to observe the flagrant 2 personal foul. When B2completed the throw-in to B3, the clock was properly started, then B3committed a traveling violation. During the dead ball period created byB3’s traveling violation, the referee notices that B1 is bleeding. The officialsgo to the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred.
RULING: The officials were correct in using the monitor to determineif a flagrant 2 contact foul occurred. This foul shall be penalizedbecause the flagrant 2 personal foul was recognized by the officialsduring the first dead ball after the foul.1: The foul occurred when the game clock was stopped and the ballwas dead because the ball had not yet been placed at the disposalof Team B for the throw-in. When it is determined that a flagrant2 contact technical foul occurred, A1 shall be assessed a flagrant 2technical foul and ejected. The foul counts toward the team foultotal. Two free throws shall be awarded to any member of theoffended team. Play shall resume by awarding the ball to Team B fora throw-in at a designated spot at the division line on either side ofthe playing court, which was where play was stopped to review themonitor for the flagrant 2 technical foul.When it was deemed that the flagrant 2 contact technical foul didnot 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 tothe offended team. 2: Thehe foul occurred when the game clock was stopped and the ballwas live because it was at Team B’s disposal for a throw-in. Whenit is determined that a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred, A1 shallbe assessed a flagrant 2 personal foul and ejected. The foul countstoward the team foul total. Two free throws shall be awarded to theoffended player (B1). Play shall be resumed by awarding the ball tothe offended team where the play was stopped to review the flagrant2 personal foul.When it was deemed that the flagrant 2 personal foul did notoccur, a flagrant 1 personal foul may be assessed to A1. In such acase, two free throws are awarded to the offended player (B1) andplay shall resume where the play was stopped to review the act witha 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 penaltyshall be assessed, and play shall be resumed where the play wasstopped to review the act.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2, and 7-4.7 Exception)
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A.R. 276. Team A is in control of the ball in its front court with the gameclock running. B1 intercepts a pass and advances the ball up court. Behindthe play, A2 commits a flagrant 2 personal foul against B2. The officials failto observe the act. B1 scores a field goal and Team A makes a throw-in fromthe end of the court where the goal was made. After the throw-in:1. A1 commits a violation; or2. A1 successfully scores a goal.Immediately after the dead ball caused by the violation or successful score,the referee notices that B2 is bleeding and stops play. The officials decideto use the monitor to determine if a fight caused the bleeding.
RULING: The officials were correct to use the monitor to determine ifa fight occurred. Upon review of the play, it is determined that a fightdid occur. Since the fight occurred while the game clock was running,the statute of limitation to penalize the fight is before the second liveball after the fight occurred.1: A2 committed a flagrant 2 personal against B2 while the clockwas running. After the foul, B1’s successful field goal created thefirst dead ball as the ball became dead immediately after the scorewhile the clock continued to run. Thereafter, the first live ball wascreated 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 thesubsequent throw-in, the officials reviewed the play and observedthe fight.2: A2 committed a flagrant 2 personal against B2 while the clock wasrunning. After the foul, B1’s successful field goal created the firstdead ball as the ball became dead immediately after the score whilethe clock continued to run. The first live ball was then created whenthe ball was at the disposal of Team A for a throw-in. The second dead ball occurred immediately after A1’s successful goal. Before theball became live on the subsequent throw-in, the officials stoppedplay, reviewed the play and observed the fight.In both cases, the fight was observed before the second live ballafter the fight so the fight shall be penalized. Player A2 shall beassessed a flagrant 2 personal foul, charged with fighting, ejectedand is subject to suspension. The foul counts toward the team foultotal. Two free throws shall be awarded to the offended player (B2)and play shall resume where the play was stopped to review the actwith a throw-in to the offended team.When it is determined that the foul was not a fight but a flagrant2 act, a flagrant 2 personal foul may be assessed. This foul countstoward the team foul total. In such a case, two free throws shallbe awarded to the offended player (B2) and play shall be resumedwhere the play was stopped to review the act. Player A2 shall beejected but is not subject to suspension.When it is determined that the foul was not a fight or a flagrant2 personal foul, a flagrant 1 personal foul may be assessed to A2. Insuch a case, two free throws are awarded to the offended player (B2)and play shall resume where the play was stopped to review the actwith a throw-in to the offended team.When the act was not deemed to be a fight, or a flagrant 2personal foul, or a flagrant 1 personal foul or the act occurredoutside the statute of limitations, no penalty shall be assessed, andplay shall be resumed where the play was stopped to review the act.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2)
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A.R. 277. An official reports a flagrant 1 personal foul on A1. Team B coachasks the officials to review the foul using the monitor to determine if thefoul was a flagrant 2 personal foul. The official reviews the monitor to seeif a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred on the play and upon review sees thatthe illegal contact was not a flagrant 1 or 2 personal foul, but was a commonfoul. Is the official permitted to change the reported flagrant 1 personal foulto a common foul? Is Team B charged with a timeout because a flagrant 2personal foul did not occur?
RULING: While the officials are permitted to review the monitor tosee if a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred, Rule 11-2.1.d.1 states thatwhen it is determined that a flagrant 2 personal foul did not occur buta flagrant 1 personal, contact dead ball technical foul or common fouldid occur, those fouls can be penalized, but no other infractions may bepenalized. When the official reports a flagrant 1 personal foul, that foulcan be reviewed until the ball becomes live. Since the coach requesteda review for a possible flagrant 2 personal foul and no flagrant fouloccurred, Team B is charged a timeout.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .4)
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A.R. 278. Team B commits a violation and while the ball is dead and theclock is stopped, A2 commits a flagrant 2 technical foul against B2. Theofficials fail to observe the act. Team A completes the throw-in and commitsa violation. After the violation by Team A, Team B completes a throw-in andwhile the ball is in control of Team B, the officials see that B2 is injured andstop play. Because the officials have a plausible reason to believe that a flagrant2 foul may have occurred, they choose to review the severity of the foul usingthe courtside monitor.
RULING: When the officials fail to observe the flagrant act, themonitor may be used to review the act.After the flagrant 2 technical foul by A2, the ball became live whenthe ball was at the disposal of Team A (first live ball). After Team Acompleted the throw-in, they committed a violation, creating thefirst dead ball after the foul. After this violation, the second live balloccurred 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 theplay. Upon review of the play, the officials observed the flagrant 2technical foul by A2. However, the statute of limitations had expiredwhen the ball became live for the second time after the foul andtherefore the act shall not be penalized. Play shall be resumed whereplay was stopped to review the play.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1)
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A.R. 279. During a live ball, the officials fail to observe the illegal contact ofA1’s excessive swinging elbow above the shoulders of defender B1 on a playunder Team A’s basket. Play continues to the opposite end of the court where:1. A held ball occurs; or2. B2 is fouled on a successful goal.
RULING: The officials may use the monitor to determine if a flagrant2 personal foul occurred. When the officials discover that A1’s elbowexcessively contacted B1 above the shoulders and they are within thetime frame to penalize this foul, they shall assess A1 with a flagrant2 personal foul and A1 shall be ejected. Since the review of the fouloccurred during the first dead ball period following the illegal contactby A1, the officials are within the legal time frame to penalize thisflagrant 2 personal foul. B1 will shoot two free throws for the flagrant 2personal 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 2personal foul at a designated spot nearest to where the held ball occurred(the point of interruption). The throw-in is for the flagrant 2 personalfoul and not an alternating-possession throw-in so the alternatingpossessionarrow will not be reversed when the throw-in ends.2: B2 is awarded one free throw with no players in the marked lanespaces. Following this free throw, play will be resumed with a throwinto 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)
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A.R. 280. During a live ball, officials fail to observe A1’s flagrant foulagainst defender B1 on a play under Team A’s basket. Play continues to theopposite end of the court where a flagrant 1 personal foul is called againstB2 for illegally contacting A2 above the shoulders with an elbow. After theofficial reports the foul on B2, the Team B coach informs an official that B1is bleeding because B1 was flagrantly fouled by A1. The official chooses toreview the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 personal foul occurred whenthey were not looking.
RULING: The officials may use the monitor to determine if a flagrant2 personal foul or a flagrant 1 personal foul for illegal elbow contactabove the shoulders of the opponent occurred against B1 when theywere not looking. When the officials determine that this illegal contactby A1 is not a flagrant 2 personal foul, but is a flagrant 1 personal fouland they are within the time frame to penalize this foul, the officialsmay assess a flagrant 1 personal foul. Since the review of the fouloccurred during the first dead ball period following the illegal contactby A1, they are within the legal time frame to penalize this foul. PlayerB1 will shoot two free throws for the flagrant 1 personal foul chargedto A1 with no players on the marked lane spaces. Following these freethrows, Player A2 will shoot two free throws with no players in themarked lane spaces for the flagrant 1 personal foul charged to B2. Playis resumed with a throw-in under Team B’s basket to the team entitledto the alternating-possession arrow. This is where play was stopped toreview the monitor, making it the point of interruption.(Rule 11-2.1.d.2)
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A.R. 281. The official reports a flagrant 2 foul on A1. After reporting thefoul, the officials decide to use the monitor to determine if another flagrant2 personal or flagrant 2 contact technical foul occurred. The officials do notsee another flagrant 2 foul, but would like to downgrade the foul against A1to a flagrant 1 personal foul. Are the officials permitted to downgrade a foulthat has been reported?
RULING: Yes. This foul can be downgraded to a flagrant 1 personalfoul, contact dead ball technical or a common foul. When the officialsreported the foul as a flagrant 2 foul on A1, that foul can be revieweduntil the ball becomes live.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1)
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A.R. 282. The official calls a personal foul on B1. During the dead ballperiod after this foul call, B1 contacts A1 and the official assesses a contactdead ball technical. While the officials are discussing penalty administration,they fail to observe B5 committing a flagrant 2 foul against A5. The officials,not realizing that a flagrant 2 technical foul has occurred, award Team A twofree throws for the technical foul against B1. Before the throw-in by TeamA for the personal foul, the coach from Team A informs the officials that B5committed a flagrant 2 foul against A5. At this time, the officials choose touse the monitor to:1. Review the original personal and contact dead ball technical foul todetermine if either of them was a flagrant 2 foul; or 2. Determine if a flagrant 2 technical foul occurred when they were notlooking.Are the officials correct to use the monitor?
RULING 1: No. When the ball was placed at the disposal of the freethrowerto shoot the free throws for the contact dead ball technical foulagainst B1, the ball became live. When the ball became live, the periodto 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 flagrant2 contact technical foul occurred. Using the replay equipment, theofficials reviewed the game until they discovered that B5 committeda flagrant 2 contact technical foul against A5. This foul occurredwhen the clock was stopped while the officials assessed the personaland contact dead ball technical foul to B1. Since B5’s flagrant 2contact technical foul against A5 occurred when the clock wasstopped, the officials have until the first dead ball after the clockwas properly started to penalize the act. In this play, the clock hasnot started since B5’s flagrant 2 act; therefore, the flagrant 2 contacttechnical foul by B5 shall be penalized. Player B5 shall be ejected.Team A shall be awarded two free throws for the flagrant technicalfoul by B5 and awarded the ball for a throw-in at the division line.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2.a)
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A.R. 283. A1 is called for a traveling violation. Before resuming play with athrow-in, the official notices that B3’s face is bleeding. The official decidesto use the monitor to determine if a flagrant 2 foul had been committedagainst B3.Is the official correct?
RULING: The official is permitted to use the courtside monitor sinceit is plausible that a flagrant 2 foul may have occurred. In reviewing theplay on the monitor, the official ascertained that a flagrant 2 personalfoul occurred during a live ball and while the clock was running. Theofficials deemed the foul to be a fight since it was a confrontational/combative act by A3. The official shall eject A3 for fighting, notify thecoach, report the fight to the scorer, penalize the flagrant 2 personalfoul by awarding two free throws to B3 and resume play by awardingthe ball to Team B at a designated spot nearest to where play wasstopped to review the foul.(Rule 11-2.1.d.1 and .2.b)
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