Interpretations

Question 1

A1 wears a white headband and A2 wears a red headband on the court.

Answer 1

: A1 and A2 wearing different colour headbands is not permitted.

Question 2

A1 wears a white headband and A2 wears a red wristband on the court

Answer 2

A1 wearing a white headband and A2 wearing a red wristband is not permitted.

Question 3

A1 wears a scarf-style headband of the same solid colour as any other additional permitted equipment of the team-mates

Answer 3

A1 wearing a scarf-style headband is not permitted. The headband shall not have opening/closing elements around the head and shall not have any parts extruding from its surface.

Question 4

4-5 A6 requests a substitution. The referees discover that A6 wears a non-compression T-shirt under the shirt.

Answer 4

The substitution shall not be granted. Only compression garments may be worn under the uniform.

Question 5

A6 wears a compression garment under the shorts extending to
(a) above the knees.
(b) the ankles.

Answer 5

The compression garment (undershorts) is legal and may be worn with any length. All players on the team must have all their compression garments, including undershirts and undershorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid colour.

Question 6

A6 wears a compression garment (undershirt) under the playing shirt extending to
(a) the shoulders.
(b) the neck.

Answer 6

The compression garment (undershirt) is legal and may be worn
(a) with any length on and below the shoulders.
(b) up to the bottom of the neck.
All players on the team must have all their compression garments, including undershirts and undershorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid colour.

Question 7

A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. The team A
(a) doctor enters the court and treats A1’s injured ankle.
(b) doctor enters the court but A1 has already recovered.
(c) head coach enters the court to look after the injured player.
(d) first assistant coach, substitute, excluded player or any other accompanying delegation member enters the court but does not treat A1.

Answer 7

In all cases, A1 received a treatment and shall be substituted.

Question 8

The team’s physiotherapist enters the court and fixes a lose taping on A1.

Answer 8

A1 received an assistance and shall be substituted.

Question 9

The team’s doctor enters the court to find A1’s lost contact lens.

Answer 9

A1 received an assistance and shall be substituted.

Question 10

B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting, close to the team A bench area. The ball does not enter the basket. While A1 attempts 2 or 3 free throws
(a) the team A manager or A6 from the team’s bench area passes a towel, a water bottle or a headband to any other team A player on the court.
(b) the team A physiotherapist from the team’s bench area fixes a lose taping of any other team A player on the court, or sprays the player’s leg or massages the player’s neck, etc.

Answer 10

In both cases, the team A player has not received an assistance that delays the game from being restarted promptly. The team A player shall not be required to be substituted. A1 shall continue to attempt 2 or 3 free throws.

Question 11

B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting, close to the team A bench area. The ball does not enter the basket. After the foul, A1 falls on the court and into the team’s bench area. A6 stands up and helps A1 to the feet. A1 is ready to play immediately, at the latest within approximately 15 seconds.

Answer 11

A1 has not received an assistance that delays the game from being restarted promptly. A1 shall not be required to be substituted. A1 shall attempt 2 or 3 free throws.

Question 12

A1 is awarded 2 free throws. While the referee communicates the foul at the scorer’s table, A1 goes to a place in front of the team’s bench area at the far end of the court and asks for a towel or a water bottle. Any person from the team’s bench area passes A1 a towel or a water bottle. A1 dries the hands or takes a drink. A1 is ready to play immediately, at the latest within approximately 15 seconds.

Answer 12

A1 has not received an assistance that delays the game from being restarted promptly. A1 shall not be required to be substituted. A1 shall attempt 2 free throws.

Question 13

A1 scores a goal. Thrower-in B1 indicates to the referee that the ball is wet. The referee stops the game. Any person from the team B bench area comes on to the court and dries the ball or gives a towel to B1 to dry the ball.

Answer 13

In both cases, B1 has not received an assistance that delays the game from being restarted promptly. B1 shall not be required to be substituted. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from any place behind the endline, except from directly behind the backboard. The referee shall hand the ball to a team B player for the throw-in.

Question 14

A1 has the ball in the hands for a throw-in from the frontcourt. The team A physio- therapist leaves the team bench area in the backcourt, remains outside the court and fixes the taping of A1.

Answer 14

The team A physiotherapist provided an assistance to A1 outside of the team bench area. A1 shall be required to be substituted.

Question 15

A1 does not yet have the ball in the hands for a throw-in from the frontcourt. The team A physiotherapist remains in the team bench area in the frontcourt and fixes the taping of A1.

Answer 15

The team A physiotherapist provided an assistance to A1 within the team bench area. If the assistance is completed within 15 seconds, A1 shall not be required to be substituted. If the assistance lasts more than 15 seconds, A1 shall be required to be substituted.

Question 16

A1 is seriously injured and the game is stopped for about 15 minutes because the doctor believes that removal from the court could be dangerous for the player.

Answer 16

The doctor’s opinion shall determine the appropriate time for the removal of the injured player from the court. After the substitution, the game shall be resumed without any penalty.

Question 17

A1 is injured and the game is stopped. As A1 is not able to continue to play immediately, a referee blows the whistle making the conventional sign for a substitution. Either team requests a time-out
(a) before a substitute for A1 enters the game.
(b) after a substitute for A1 enters the game.
At the end of the time-out, A1 is recovered and requests to remain in the game.

Answer 17

(a) If A1 recovers during the time-out, A1 may continue to play.
(b) A substitute for A1 has already entered the game, therefore A1 cannot re-enter until the next game clock running period has ended.

Question 18

A1 is fouled and is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the referees discover that
(a) A1 is bleeding and is substituted by A6. Team B requests to substitute 2 players.
(b) B1 is bleeding and is substituted by B6. Team A requests to substitute 1 player.

Answer 18

In (a) team B is entitled to substitute only 1 player. A6 shall attempt the second free throw. In (b) team A is entitled to substitute 1 player. A1 shall attempt the second free throw.

Question 19

Team A presents in due time the team list to the scorer. The shirt numbers of 2 players are different than their actual shirt numbers or the name of a player is omitted on the scoresheet. This is discovered
(a) before the start of the game.
(b) after the start of the game.

Answer 19

(a) The wrong numbers shall be corrected or the name of the player shall be added on the scoresheet without any penalty.
(b) The referee stops the game at a convenient time so as not to disadvantage either team. The wrong numbers shall be corrected without any penalty. However, the name of the player cannot be added on the scoresheet.

Question 20

Team A head coach wishes to have injured players or players not intended to play to be permitted to sit on the team bench during the game.

Answer 20

The teams are free to decide who shall be amongst a maximum of 8 accompanying delegation members entitled to sit on the team bench.

Question 21

It is discovered that one of the players on the court is not one of the confirmed starting 5 players. This occurs
(a) before the start of the game.
(b) after the start of the game.

Answer 21

(a) The player shall be replaced by one of the 5 players who were to start the game without any penalty.
(b) The error shall be disregarded. The game shall continue without any penalty.

Question 22

The head coach requests the scorer to enter the small ‘x’ on the scoresheet for the 5 players who are to start the game.

Answer 22

The head coach shall personally confirm the 5 players who are to start the game by marking a small ‘x’ beside each player’s number in the ‘Player in’ column on the scoresheet.

Question 23

The team A head coach and the team A first assistant coach are disqualified.

Answer 23

The team A captain shall act as the team A player head coach.

Question 24

B1 fouls A1 in the
(a) unsuccessful
(b) successful
act of shooting before the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter.

Answer 24

The referees shall consult each other immediately and determine whether B1’s foul occurred before the game clock signal sounded for the end of the quarter.
If they decide that B1’s foul occurred before the game clock signal sounded, B1 shall be charged with a personal foul. In
(a) A1 shall attempt 2 free throws.
(b) A1’s goal shall count. A1 shall attempt 1 free throw.
The game clock shall be reset to the time remaining when the foul occurred. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.
If they decide that B1’s foul occurred after the game clock signal sounded, the foul shall be disregarded. The goal, if made, shall not count. If B1’s foul meets the criteria of an unsportsmanlike foul or a disqualifying foul and there is a quarter or overtime to follow, B1’s foul shall not be disregarded and shall be penalised accordingly before the next quarter or overtime starts. The foul shall count towards the team fouls of team B for the next quarter.

Question 25

A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point goal. The ball is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. After the signal, B1 fouls A1 who is still airborne. The ball enters the basket.

Answer 25

A1 shall be awarded 3 points. B1’s foul against A1 shall be disregarded as it occurred after the end of playing time, unless B1’s foul meets the criteria of an unsportsmanlike foul or a disqualifying foul and there is a quarter or overtime to follow.

Question 26

At the start of the second half, team A cannot present 5 players on the court because of injuries, disqualifications etc.

Answer 26

The obligation to present a minimum of 5 players is valid only at the start of the game. Team A may continue to play with fewer than 5 players.

Question 27

Close to the end of the game, A1 is charged with a fifth foul and leaves the game. Team A is reduced to 4 players as they have no more substitutes available. As team B is leading by a large margin, the team B head coach demonstrating fair play wants to remove one of the players to also play with 4 players.

Answer 27

The request by the team B head coach to play with fewer than 5 players shall be denied. As long as a team has sufficient players available, 5 players shall be on the court.

Question 28

After the start of the game, the referees discover that teams are playing in the wrong direction.

Answer 28

The game shall be stopped as soon as possible without placing either team at a disadvantage. Teams shall correct the direction of play. The game shall be resumed from the mirror-opposite place corresponding to where the game was stopped.

Question 29

During the interval of play before the game, A1 is charged with a technical foul. Before the start of the game, the team B head coach designates B6 to attempt 1 free throw, however B6 is not one of the team B starting 5 players.

Answer 29

Only one of the designated team B starting 5 players shall attempt the free throw with no line-up. A substitution cannot be granted before playing time has started. The game shall start with a jump ball.

Question 30

During the interval of play before the game, A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against B1.

Answer 30

Before the start of the game, B1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. If B1 is confirmed as one of the 5 players to start the game, B1 shall remain on the court. If B1 is not confirmed as one of the 5 players to start the game, B1 shall not remain on the court. The game shall start with a jump ball and with the 5 team B players confirmed to start the game.

Question 31

A1 is one of the team A starting 5 players. During the interval of play 7 minutes before the game (a) A1 becomes injured. (b) A1 is charged with a disqualifying foul.

Answer 31

In both cases, A1 shall be replaced with another team A player. Team B is entitled to replace one of its starting 5 players, if they wish.

Question 32

A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when B2 fouls A2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion. (a) This is the third team B foul in the quarter. (b) This is the fifth team B foul in the quarter.

Answer 32

In both cases, A1’s goal, if made, shall count. In (a) the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. In (b) A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.

Question 33

A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when A2 fouls B2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion.

Answer 33

The ball becomes dead when A2 is charged with a team control foul. If A1’s shot is successful, the goal shall not count. Regardless of the number of team A fouls in the quarter, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free throw line extended. If A1’s shot is unsuccessful, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.

Question 34

Two minutes before the start of the game, A1 is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 34

One of the 5 team B starting players shall attempt the free throw with no line- up. As the game has not yet started, the direction of the alternating possession arrow cannot be placed in favour of any team yet. The game shall start with a jump ball.

Question 35

The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Before the ball reaches its highest point, jumper A1 touches the ball.

Answer 35

This is a jump ball violation by A1. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from its frontcourt, close to the centre line. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. As soon as the ball is placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in.

Question 36

The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Before the ball reaches its highest point, non-jumper A2 enters the centre circle from the (a) backcourt. (b) frontcourt.

Answer 36

In both cases, this is a jump ball violation by A2. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in close to the centre line, if from its (a) frontcourt, with 14 seconds on the shot clock. (b) backcourt, with 24 seconds on the shot clock. As soon as the ball is placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in.

Question 37

The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1 (a) a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. (b) a double foul between A2 and B2 occurs.

Answer 37

In both cases, as the control of a live ball was not yet established, the referee cannot use the alternating possession procedure. The crew chief shall administer another jump ball in the centre circle and A2 and B2 shall jump. The time consumed on the game clock, after the ball was legally tapped and before the held ball/double foul occurred, shall remain valid.

Question 38

The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, the ball (a) goes directly out-of-bounds. (b) is caught by A1 before it touches one of the non-jumpers or the court.

Answer 38

In both cases, team B shall be awarded a throw-in as the result of A1’s violation. If the throw-in is administered from its backcourt, team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. If from its frontcourt, team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. As soon as the ball is placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in.

Question 39

The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, B1 is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 39

Any team A player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. As soon as a team A player receives the ball for the free throw, the direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be placed in favour of team B. The game shall be resumed with a team B alternating possession throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball was located when a technical foul occurred. If the throw-in is administered from its backcourt, team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. If from its frontcourt, team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 40

The crew chief tosses the ball for the opening jump ball. Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, A2 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against B2.

Answer 40

B2 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. As soon as B2 receives the ball for the first free throw, the direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be placed in favour of team A. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt (as part of the unsportsmanlike foul penalty). Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 41

Team B is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure. A referee and/or a scorer makes an error and the throw-in is erroneously awarded to team A.

Answer 41

After the ball touches or is legally touched by a player on the court, the error cannot be corrected. As the result of the error, team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation.

Question 42

Simultaneously with the game clock signal sounding for the end of the first quarter, B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. The referees decide that the game clock signal sounded before B1’s foul occurred. Team A is entitled to the alternating possession throw-in to start the second quarter.

Answer 42

The unsportsmanlike foul occurred during an interval of play. Before the start of the second quarter, A1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. Team A shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation.

Question 43

Shortly after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the third quarter, B1 is charged with a technical foul. Team A is entitled to the alternating possession throw-in to start the fourth quarter.

Answer 43

Any team A player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up before the start of the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter shall start with a team A throw-in from the centre line extended. Team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 44

A1 jumps with the ball in the hands and is legally blocked by B1. Both players then return to the court with both of them having 1 hand or both hands firmly on the ball.

Answer 44

This is a jump ball situation.

Question 45

A1 jumps with the ball in the hands and is legally blocked by B1. A1 then returns to the court having 1 hand or both hands still firmly on the ball, while B1 is no longer touching the ball.

Answer 45

This is a travelling violation by A1.

Question 46

A1 and B1 in the air have their hands firmly on the ball. After returning to the court, A1 lands with 1 foot on the boundary line.

Answer 46

This is a jump ball situation.

Question 47

A1 jumps with the ball in the hands from the frontcourt and is legally blocked by B1. Both players then return to the court with both of them having 1 hand or both hands firmly on the ball. A1 lands with 1 foot in the backcourt.

Answer 47

This is a jump ball situation.

Question 48

During A1’s shot for a goal, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (a) Team A (b) Team B is entitled to a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure.

Answer 48

After the throw-in from behind its endline (a) team A shall have 14 seconds (b) team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 49

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds, followed by the ball lodging between the ring and the backboard. The alternating possession arrow favours team A.

Answer 49

This is a jump ball situation. After the throw-in from behind its endline, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 50

B2 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against A1 during the act of shooting for a 2-point goal. During the last free throw with no line-up (a) the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (b) A1 steps on the free-throw line while releasing the ball. (c) the ball misses the ring.

Answer 50

In all cases, the free throw is unsuccessful. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 51

After A1’s throw-in from the centre line extended to start a quarter, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard in team A’s frontcourt.

Answer 51

This is a jump ball situation. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately in favour of team B. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from behind its endline, except from directly behind the backboard. Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 52

The alternating possession arrow favours team A. During the interval of play after the first quarter, B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. A1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up, followed by a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt to start the second quarter. The alternating possession arrow in favour of team A remains unchanged. After the throw-in, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard in team A’s frontcourt.

Answer 52

This is a jump ball situation. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw- in from behind the endline in its frontcourt, except from directly behind the backboard. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately after the team A throw-in has ended.

Question 53

A1 with the ball in the hands is in the continuous motion to the basket to score. At this time, B1 places the hands firmly on the ball and A1 now takes more steps than allowed by the traveling rule.

Answer 53

This is a jump ball situation.

Question 54

NEW With 4:17 on the game clock in a quarter, during an alternating possession throw-in (a) thrower-in A1 steps on the court while having the ball in the hands. (b) A2 moves the hands over the boundary line before the ball is thrown-in over the boundary line. (c) thrower-in A1 takes more than 5 seconds to release the ball.

Answer 54

In all cases, this is a throw-in violation by A1 or A2. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place of the original throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately in favour of team B.

Question 55

NEW A1’s shot for an unsuccessful goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. Then (a) a held ball is called. (b) a technical foul is charged. The alternating possession arrow favours team A.

Answer 55

In both cases, as there is no time remaining on the shot clock for team A, the alternating possession procedure cannot be applied. This is a team A shot clock violation. The ball shall be awarded to team B for a throw-in.

Question 56

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball misses the ring. Then (a) a technical foul is charged against A1 or B1. (b) a held ball is called.

Answer 56

In (a) any player of team A (for B1 technical foul) or team B (for A1 technical foul) shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. In both cases, the game shall be resumed as follows: If the arrow favours team A, this is a team A shot clock violation. If the arrow favours team B, the ball shall be awarded to team B for a throw-in from its backcourt with 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 57

A1 ends a dribble. A1 places the ball between the legs and fakes a pass or shot.

Answer 57

This is an illegal touching of the ball with the leg violation by A1.

Question 58

A1 passes the ball to A2 who runs on a fast break towards the opponents’ basket. Before catching the ball, A2 deliberately touches the ball with the head.

Answer 58

This is an A2 illegally using the head to play the ball violation by A2.

Question 59

A1 embraces and lifts up team-mate A2 under the opponents’ basket. A3 passes the ball to A2 who dunks the ball into the basket.

Answer 59

This is a violation by team A. A2’s goal shall not count. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended in its backcourt.

Question 60

In the judgement of a referee, regardless of whether the game clock is stopped or not, a player deliberately delays the process of taking the ball for a throw-in or for a free throw.

Answer 60

The ball becomes live and team control of the ball starts when the referee places the ball on the floor nearest to the throw-in place or on the court at the free-throw line.

Question 61

Team A is in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball in the air moves over the boundary line. B1 tries to catch the ball and jumps from the court over the boundary line. B1 still airborne (a) taps the ball with 1 or both hands, (b) catches the ball with both hands or the ball comes to rest in one hand and the ball returns to the court where it is caught by A2.

Answer 61

(a) Team A shall remain in control of the ball. Team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock. (b) B1 gained team B control of the ball. A2 re-gained team A control of the ball. Team A shall have a new 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 62

A1 on a drive to the basket comes to a legal stop with both feet on the court without moving the ball upwards. At this time, B1 fouls A1.

Answer 62

B1’s foul did not occur against a player in the act of shooting as A1 has not yet started to move the ball upwards to the basket.

Question 63

A1 on a drive to the basket ends a dribble with the ball in the hands and starts the shooting motion. At this time, B1 fouls A1. The ball does not enter the basket.

Answer 63

B1’s foul occurred against a player in the act of shooting. A1 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.

Question 64

A1 jumps in the air and releases the ball on an attempt for a 3-point goal. B1 fouls A1 before A1 returns with both feet to the court. The ball does not enter the basket.

Answer 64

A1 remains in the act of shooting until returning with both feet to the court. A1 shall attempt 3 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.

Question 65

A1 fouls B1 while holding the ball in the frontcourt. This is a team control foul. In a continuous forward motion, A1 throws the ball into the basket.

Answer 65

A1’s goal shall not count. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the free- throw line extended in its backcourt.

Question 66

B1 fouls A1 on a drive to the basket, with the front foot still on the court. A1 continues the act of shooting and because of B1’s foul, the ball momentarily leaves A1’s hands. A1 catches the ball with both hands and scores a goal.

Answer 66

B1’s foul occurred against A1 in the act of shooting. When the ball momentarily leaves A1’s hands, A1 still remains in control of the ball and therefore the act of shooting continues. The goal shall count. A1 shall attempt 1 free throw. The game shall continue as after any last free throw.

Question 67

B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting. This is the third team B foul in the quarter. After the foul A1 passes the ball to A2.

Answer 67

When A1 passed the ball to A2, the act of shooting ended. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred.

Question 68

A1 with the ball in the hands drives to the basket for a 2-point goal attempt. B1 fouls A1, after which A1 commits a travelling violation. The ball enters the basket.

Answer 68

A1’s goal shall not count. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws.

Question 69

A1 releases the ball on a shot from the 3-point goal area. The ball on its upward flight is legally touched by any player who is within the team A 2-point goal area. The ball enters the basket.

Answer 69

A1 shall be awarded 3 points as A1’s shot was released from the 3-point goal area.

Question 70

A1 releases the ball on a shot from the 2-point goal area. The ball on its upward flight is legally touched by B1 who jumped from the team A 3-point goal area. The ball enters the basket.

Answer 70

A1 shall be awarded 2 points as A1’s shot was released from the 2-point goal area.

Question 71

At the start of a quarter, team A is defending its own basket when B1 erroneously dribbles to the own basket and scores a goal.

Answer 71

The team A captain on the court shall be awarded 2 points.

Question 72

A1 passes the ball from the 3-point goal area. (a) The ball enters the basket directly. (b) The ball touches any player or the court in the team A 2-point or 3-point goal area and then enters the basket.

Answer 72

In both cases, A1 shall be awarded 3 points as the pass was released from the 3-point goal area.

Question 73

A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point goal. After the ball has left A1’s hands, it touches the court in the team A 2-point goal area. The ball enters the basket.

Answer 73

A1’s goal shall count for 3 points, as it was released from the 3-point goal area. The game shall be resumed as after any successful goal.

Question 74

B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting for a 3-point goal. The ball touches the court and then enters the basket.

Answer 74

A1’s goal shall not count. A shot for a goal ends when the ball touches the court. After a referee blows the whistle and as the ball is no longer a shot, the ball becomes dead immediately. A1 shall attempt 3 free throws.

Question 75

A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point goal. After the ball has left A1’s hands, the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. The ball touches the court and then enters the basket.

Answer 75

A1’s goal shall not count. A shot for a goal ends when the ball touches the court. As the ball is no longer a shot, it becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter.

Question 76

Team A is awarded a throw-in with (a) 0.3 (b) 0.2 or 0.1 second shown on the game clock or on the shot clock.

Answer 76

The referees shall ensure that the correct playing time remaining is shown on the clocks. (a) If during a shot for a goal the game clock or the shot clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime, it is the responsibility of the referees to determine whether the ball was released before the game clock or the shot clock signal sounded for the end of the quarter or overtime. (b) A goal can only be scored if the ball, while in the air on the throw-in pass, is tapped or directly dunked into the basket.

Question 77

At the end of a quarter A1 is directly dunking the ball into the basket. The ball is still touching A1’s hands when the game clock shows 0.0 seconds.

Answer 77

A1’s goal shall not count. The ball was touching A1’s hands when the game clock signal sounded for the end of a quarter.

Question 78

In the third quarter, team A is awarded a throw-in from its backcourt. While holding the ball (a) thrower-in A1 moves the hands over the boundary line so that the ball is above the inbounds area. B1 grabs the ball from A1’s hands or taps the ball out of A1’s hands without any physical contact against A1. (b) B1 moves the hands over the boundary line towards thrower-in A1 to stop a pass to A2 on the court.

Answer 78

In both cases, B1 interfered with the throw-in and therefore delayed the game. The referee calls a delay of the game violation. In addition, a verbal warning shall be given to B1 and also communicated to the team B head coach. This warning shall apply to all team B players for the remainder of the game. Any repetition of a similar action by any team B player may result in a technical foul. The team A throw-in shall be repeated. Team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 79

In the third quarter, team A is awarded a throw-in from its frontcourt. Thrower-in A1 is holding the ball when B1 moves the hands over the boundary line, with (a) 7 seconds (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock.

Answer 79

This is a throw-in violation by B1. In addition, a verbal warning shall be given to B1 and also communicated to the team B head coach. This warning shall apply to all team B players for the remainder of the game. Any repetition of a similar action by any team B player may result in a technical foul. The team A throw-in shall be repeated. Team A shall have (a) 14 seconds (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 80

With 54 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A is entitled to a throw-in. Before handing the ball to thrower-in A1, the referee shows to B1 the warning with an ‘illegal boundary line crossing’ signal. B1 then moves the body towards A1 over the boundary line before the ball was thrown-in over the boundary line.

Answer 80

B1 shall be charged with a technical foul.

Question 81

With 51 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A is entitled to a throw-in. Before handing the ball to thrower-in A1, the referee does not show the warning ‘illegal boundary line crossing’ signal. B1 then moves the body towards A1 over the boundary line before the ball was thrown-in over the boundary line.

Answer 81

As the referee did not show the warning ‘illegal boundary line crossing’ signal before handing the ball to A1, the referee shall blow the whistle and B1 shall now be given a warning. This warning shall also be communicated to the team B head coach. The warning shall apply to all team B players for the remainder of the game. Any repetition of similar action by any team B player may result in a technical foul. The throw-in shall be repeated, and the referee shall show the ‘illegal boundary line crossing’ signal.

Question 82

Thrower-in A1 hands the ball to A2 on the court.

Answer 82

This is a throw-in violation by A1. The ball must leave A1’s hands on the throw- in. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the place of the original throw-in.

Question 83

After an infraction, thrower-in A1 receives the ball from the referee and A1 (a) places the ball on the floor after which the ball is taken by A2. (b) hands the ball to A2 in the out-of-bounds area.

Answer 83

In both cases, this is a violation by A2 for moving the body over the boundary line before A1 passes the ball over the boundary line.

Question 84

After a team A successful goal or a successful last free throw, team B is granted a time-out. After the time-out, thrower-in B1 behind the endline receives the ball from the referee. B1 then (a) places the ball on the floor after which the ball is taken by B2, who is also behind the endline. (b) hands the ball to B2, who is also behind the endline.

Answer 84

In both cases, this is a legal play by B2. After a successful goal or a successful last free throw, the only restriction for team B is that its players must pass the ball on to the court within 5 seconds.

Question 85

With 35 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the backcourt when a team B player taps the ball out-of-bounds at the free-throw line extended. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 85

After the time-out at the latest, the crew chief shall request the team A head coach’s decision as to where the throw-in shall be administered from. The team A head coach shall say loudly in English ‘frontcourt’ or ‘backcourt’ and at the same time show with the arm the place (frontcourt or backcourt), where the throw-in shall be administered from. The team A head coach’s decision shall be final and irreversible. The crew chief shall inform the team B head coach of the team A head coach’s decision. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in only when the positions of the players of both teams on the court show their understanding of where the game shall be resumed from.

Question 86

With 44 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with 17 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles in the backcourt when a team B player taps the ball out-of-bounds at the free-throw line extended. A time-out is then granted (a) to team B. (b) to team A. (c) first to team B and immediately after to team A (or vice-versa).

Answer 86

(a) The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the free-throw line extended in its backcourt. Team A shall have 17 seconds on the shot clock. (b) and (c) If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the frontcourt, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the backcourt, team A shall have 17 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 87

With 57 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 attempts 2 free throws. During the second free throw A1 steps on the free-throw line and a violation is called. Team B is granted a time-out.

Answer 87

After the time-out, if the team B head coach decides on a throw-in from (a) the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. (b) his backcourt, team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 88

With 26 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles for 6 seconds in the backcourt, when (a) B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds. (b) B1 is charged with the third team B foul in the quarter. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 88

After the time-out: In both cases, if the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the backcourt, team A shall have (a) 18 seconds (b) 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 89

With 1:24 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt when B1 taps the ball to the team A backcourt where any team A player starts to dribble again. B2 now taps the ball out-of-bounds in the team A backcourt with (a) 6 seconds (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 89

After the time-out: If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have (a) 6 seconds (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the backcourt, team A shall have (a) 6 seconds (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 90

With 48 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt when B1 taps the ball to the team A backcourt where A2 starts to dribble again. B2 now fouls A2, this is the third team B foul in the quarter with (a) 6 seconds (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 90

In both cases, if after the time-out the team A head coach decides on a throw- in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If from the backcourt, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 91

With 1:32 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A is in control of the ball for 5 seconds when A1 and B1 are disqualified for punching each other in the team A backcourt. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 91

The disqualifying foul penalties shall cancel each other. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt. However, if after the time-out the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If from the backcourt, team A shall have 19 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 92

With 1:29 on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with 19 seconds on the shot clock, team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt when A6 and B6 are disqualified for entering the court during a fight. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 92

The disqualifying foul penalties shall cancel each other. After the time-out, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt, from the place nearest to where the ball was located when the fight has started. Team A shall have 19 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 93

With 1:18 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, team A is awarded a throw-in from its backcourt. Team A is granted a time-out. After the time-out, the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt. Before the throw-in is administered, the team B head coach requests a time-out.

Answer 93

The original decision of the team A head coach to administer a throw-in from the frontcourt is final and irreversible and cannot be changed within the same game clock stopped period. This shall be valid also if the team A head coach takes a second time-out, following the first one.

Question 94

At the start of a quarter thrower-in A1 commits a violation at the centre line extended.

Answer 94

The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place of the original throw-in at the centre line extended, with 10:00 on the game clock and 24 seconds on the shot clock. The thrower-in shall be entitled to pass the ball to any place on the court. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed in favour of team B.

Question 95

At the start of a quarter thrower-in A1 at the centre line extended passes the ball to A2 who touches it before it goes out-of-bounds in the team A (a) frontcourt. (b) backcourt.

Answer 95

The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds in its (a) backcourt with 24 seconds (b) frontcourt with 14 seconds on the shot clock. The team A throw-in ends when A2 touched the ball. The direction of the alternating posses- sion arrow shall be reversed in favour of team B.

Question 96

The following infractions may occur at the centre line on the court: (a) A1 causes the ball to go out-of-bounds. (b) A1 is charged with a team control foul. (c) A1 commits a travelling violation.

Answer 96

In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from its front- court at the place nearest to the centre line. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 97

A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against B1 during the interval of play between the first and second quarter.

Answer 97

Before the start of the second quarter, B1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall remain unchanged.

Question 98

Thrower-in A1 passes the ball over the basket when a player of either team touches it by reaching through the basket from below.

Answer 98

This is an interference violation. The game shall be resumed with a throw-in by the opponents from the free-throw line extended. If a defensive team commits the violation, no points shall be credited to the offensive team as the ball was released from out-of-bounds.

Question 99

Thrower-in A1 passes the ball towards the team B basket and it lodges between the ring and the backboard.

Answer 99

This is a jump ball situation. The game shall be resumed according to the alter- nating possession procedure: * If team A is entitled to the throw-in, the game shall be resumed with the team A throw-in from behind the endline in its frontcourt, nearest to but not directly behind the backboard. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. * If team B is entitled to the throw-in, the game shall be resumed with the team B throw-in from behind the endline in its backcourt, nearest to but not directly behind the backboard. Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 100

Thrower-in A1 bounces the ball which touches (a) the inbounds area (b) the out-of-bounds area and A1 then catches it again.

Answer 100

(a) This is a throw-in violation by A1. After the ball leaves A1’s hands and the ball touches the inbounds area, A1 shall not touch the ball before it touches or was touched by another player on the court. (b) If A1 did not move more than a total of 1 meter between bouncing the ball and catching it again, A1’s action is legal. The 5-second restriction to release the ball shall continue.

Question 101

Thrower-in A1 passes the ball from the (a) frontcourt (b) backcourt to A2 on the court. The ball goes out-of-bounds without touching any player on the court.

Answer 101

This is a throw-in violation by A1. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place of the original throw-in, if from the (a) backcourt with 24 seconds (b) frontcourt with 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 102

Thrower-in A1 passes the ball to A2. A2 catches the ball with one foot touching the boundary line.

Answer 102

This is an out-of-bounds violation by A2. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where A2 touched the boundary line.

Question 103

Thrower-in A1 from behind the sideline, (a) in the backcourt close to the centre line is entitled to pass the ball to any place on the court. (b) in the frontcourt close to the centre line is entitled to pass the ball only to a team-mate in the frontcourt. (c) at the centre line extended at the start of a quarter or each overtime is entitled to pass the ball to any place on the court. With the ball in the hands A1 takes one normal lateral step, therefore changing the position regarding the frontcourt or backcourt.

Answer 103

In all cases, this is a legal play by A1. A1 shall keep the initial throw-in position with the right to pass the ball either to the frontcourt or to the backcourt according to the initial status.

Question 104

After an opponents’ successful goal or last free throw in the second quarter, A1 has the ball in the hands for a throw-in from behind the endline. (a) B2 moves the hands over the boundary line before the ball is thrown-in on the court. (b) A1 passes the ball to A2 who is also behind the endline. B2 moves the hands over the boundary line and touches the ball on this pass.

Answer 104

B2 shall be given a warning for delaying the game. B2’s warning shall also be communicated to the team B head coach and shall apply to all team B members for the remainder of the game. Any repetition of a similar action may result in a technical foul. Any team A player shall keep the right to move along the endline before releasing the ball or passing it to a team-mate.

Question 105

After an opponents’ successful goal, A1 has the ball in the hands for the throw-in from behind the endline. After the ball is thrown-in on to the court, B2 kicks the ball close to the endline.

Answer 105

This is a kick ball violation by B2. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from behind its endline, except from directly behind the backboard. As B2’s kick ball violation occurred after the throw-in, team A thrower-in shall not have the right to move along the endline from the designated throw-in place before releasing the ball on to the court.

Question 106

After an opponents’ successful goal, A1 has the ball in the hands for a throw-in from behind the endline. A2 jumps from out-of-bounds behind the endline and while airborne catches the ball from A1’s throw-in. After that (a) A2 passes the ball back to A1 who is still out-of-bounds behind the endline. (b) A2 passes the ball to A3 who is on the court. (c) A2 returns to out-of-bounds behind the endline. (d) A2 lands on the court. (e) A2 lands on the court and passes the ball back to A1 who is still out-of-bounds behind the endline.

Answer 106

(a), (b) and (c) This is a legal play by team A. (d) and (e) This is a throw-in violation by A2.

Question 107

A2 dribbles in the (a) backcourt (b) frontcourt when A1 is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 107

Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. In both cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball was located when the technical foul occurred. Team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 108

A2 dribbles in the (a) backcourt (b) frontcourt when B1 is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 108

Any team A player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball was located when the technical foul occurred. If in its (a) backcourt, with 24 seconds on the shot clock. (b) frontcourt, with the time remaining on the shot clock, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock and with 14 seconds on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock.

Question 109

With 1:47 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt and is charged with a technical foul. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 109

After the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line- up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball was located when the technical foul occurred. Team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 110

With 1:45 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the backcourt and is charged with a technical foul. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 110

After the time-out at the latest, the team A head coach shall inform the crew chief of the throw-in place (frontcourt or backcourt). After the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the team A head coach’s decision. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock or the time remaining on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the backcourt, team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 111

With 1:43 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the backcourt and is charged with a technical foul. Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. Team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 111

After the time-out at the latest, the team A head coach shall inform the crew chief of the throw-in place (frontcourt or backcourt). The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the team A head coach’s decision. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock or the time remaining on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are on the shot clock. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the backcourt, team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 112

With 1:41 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the backcourt when B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds. Team A is granted a time-out. Immediately after, A1 is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 112

After the time-out at the latest, the team A head coach shall inform the crew chief of the throw-in place (frontcourt or backcourt). Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the team A head coach’s decision. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds, if 14 seconds or more are shown on the shot clock or the time remaining on the shot clock, if 13 seconds or less are shown on the shot clock. If the team A head coach decides on a throw-in from the backcourt, team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 113

With 58 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter, in A1’s backcourt (a) B1 deliberately kicks the ball. (b) B1 fouls A1. This is the third team B foul in the quarter. (c) B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds. With 19 seconds on the shot clock, team A is granted a time-out.

Answer 113

The team A head coach shall decide whether the game shall be resumed with a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt or from the backcourt. In all cases, if from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. (a) and (b) If from its backcourt, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock. (c) If from its backcourt, team A shall have 19 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 114

A1 in the act of shooting commits a travelling violation and then the ball enters the basket.

Answer 114

A1’s goal shall not count. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the free- throw line extended in its backcourt. Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 115

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. While the ball is on its downward flight, A2 touches the ball which then enters the basket.

Answer 115

A1’s goal shall not count. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the free- throw line extended in its backcourt. Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 116

After the ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the opening jump ball but before the ball is legally tapped, jumper A2 commits a violation. Team B is awarded a throw- in. At this time, either team requests a time-out or a substitution.

Answer 116

Despite the fact that the game has started, the time-out or substitution shall not be granted because the game clock has not yet started.

Question 117

The ball is in the air on a shot for a goal when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball enters the basket. Either or both teams request (a) a time-out. (b) a substitution.

Answer 117

(a) This is a time-out opportunity only for the non-scoring team. If the non-scoring team is granted a time-out, the opponents may also be granted a time- out and both teams are also granted a substitution, if they request it. (b) This is a substitution opportunity only for the non-scoring team and only when the game clock shows 2:00 or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime. If the non-scoring team is granted a substitution, the opponents may also be granted a substitution and both teams may also be granted a time-out, if they request it.

Question 118

A1 is awarded 2 free throws. Either team requests a time-out or substitution (a) before the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter A1. (b) after the first free-throw attempt. (c) after the successful second free throw but before the ball is at the disposal of any team B thrower-in. (d) after the successful second free throw and after the ball is at the disposal of any team B thrower-in.

Answer 118

(a) The time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately, before the first free-throw attempt. (b) The time-out or substitution shall not be granted after the first free throw, even if successful. (c) The time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately, before the throw-in. (d) The time-out or substitution shall not be granted.

Question 119

A1 is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free-throw attempt, either team requests a time-out or substitution. During the last free-throw attempt (a) the ball rebounds from the ring and the game continues. (b) the free throw is successful. (c) the ball misses the ring. (d) A1 steps on the free-throw line while shooting and the violation is called. (e) B1 steps on the restricted area before the ball has left A1’s hands. B1’s violation is called and A1’s free throw is not successful.

Answer 119

(a) The time-out or substitution shall not be granted. (b) , (c) and (d) The time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately. (e) A1 shall attempt a substitute free throw and, if made, the time-out or substitution shall be granted immediately.

Question 120

A substitution opportunity has just ended when substitute A6 runs to the scorer’s table, loudly requesting a substitution. The timer reacts and erroneously sounds the signal. The referee blows the whistle.

Answer 120

The ball is dead and the game clock is stopped which normally shall be a substitution opportunity. However, because A6’s request was made too late, the substitution shall not be granted. The game shall be resumed immediately.²

Question 121

A goaltending or an interference violation occurs during the game. A time-out has been requested by either coach or a substitution has been requested by a substitute of either team.

Answer 121

The violation causes the game clock to be stopped and the ball to become dead. Time-outs or substitutions shall be granted.

Question 122

B1 fouls A1 on an unsuccessful attempt for a 2-point goal. After A1’s first of 2 free throws, A2 is charged with a technical foul. Either team now requests a time-out or substitution.

Answer 122

Any team B player may attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. If a team B substitute has become a player to attempt the free throw, team A shall also be entitled to substitute 1 player, if they wish. If the free throw is attempted by a team B substitute, who has become a player or if team A also substituted 1 player, they cannot be substituted until the next game clock running period has ended. After the team B player’s free throw for A2’s technical foul, A1 shall attempt the second free throw. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. If successful and if requested, the time-out or further substitution shall be granted for both teams.

Question 123

B1 fouls A1 on an unsuccessful attempt for a 2-point goal. After A1’s first of 2 free throws, A2 is charged with a technical foul. Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. Either team now requests a time-out or substitution.

Answer 123

No time-out or substitution shall be granted at this time. A1 shall attempt the second free throw. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. If successful and if requested, the time-out or further substitution shall be granted for both teams.

Question 124

B1 fouls A1 on an unsuccessful attempt for a 2-point goal. After A1’s first of 2 free throws, A2 is charged with a technical foul. This is A2’s fifth foul. Either team now requests a time-out or substitution.

Answer 124

A2 shall be substituted immediately. Any team B player may attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. If a team B substitute has become a player to attempt the free throw, team A is also entitled to substitute 1 player, if they wish. If the free throw is attempted by a team B substitute, who has become a player or if team A also substituted 1 player, they cannot be substituted until the next game clock running period has ended. After the team B player’s free throw for A2’s technical foul, A1 shall attempt the second free throw. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. If successful and if requested, the time-out or further substitution shall be granted for both teams.

Question 125

Dribbler A1 is charged with a technical foul. B6 requests to become a player to attempt the free throw.

Answer 125

This is a substitution opportunity for both teams. After becoming a player, B6 may attempt 1 free throw with no line-up but B6 may not become a substitute until the next game clock running period has ended.

Question 126

B1 is substituted by B6. Before the game clock has started, B6 is charged with a personal foul. This is B6’s (a) third (b) fifth foul.

Answer 126

In (a) B6 cannot be substituted until the end of the game clock running period of the game. (b) B6 shall be substituted.

Question 127

During the game, the team A head coach requests a time-out after which (a) B1 is charged with a fifth foul. (b) a player of either team is charged with a foul.

Answer 127

In (a) the time-out period shall not start until all communication with the scorer’s table is completed and a substitute for B1 becomes a player. In both cases, the players shall be permitted to go to their benches even though the time-out period has not formally started.

Question 128

The time-out ends and the referee beckons team A on to the court. The team A head coach continues to instruct the team which still remains in the team bench area. The referee re-beckons team A on to the court and (a) team A finally returns to the court. (b) team A continues to remain in the team bench area.

Answer 128

(a) After team A starts to return to the court, the referee shall give a warning to the team A head coach that if the same behaviour is repeated, an additional time-out shall be charged against team A. (b) A time-out, without warning shall be charged against team A. This time-out shall last 1 minute. If team A has no time-outs remaining, a technical foul for delaying the game shall be charged against the team A head coach, entered as a ‘B1’.

Question 129

After the end of the half-time interval of play, team A is still in its dressing room and therefore the start of the third quarter is delayed.

Answer 129

After team A finally enters the court a time-out, without warning shall be charged against team A. This time-out shall not last 1 minute. The game shall be resumed immediately.

Question 130

With 2:00 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, both teams have not taken a time- out in the second half.

Answer 130

The scorer shall mark 2 horizontal lines in the first box of both teams’ time- outs for the second half. The scoreboard shall show the first time-out as taken.

Question 131

With 2:09 on the game clock in the fourth quarter, the team A head coach requests the first time-out in the second half while the game clock is running. With 1:58 on the game clock, the ball goes out-of-bounds and the game clock is stopped. Team A is granted a time- out.

Answer 131

The scorer shall mark 2 horizontal lines in the first box of team A’s time-outs as a time-out was not granted before the game clock showed 2:00 in the fourth quarter. The time-out granted at 1:58 shall be entered in the second box and team A shall have only 1 more time-out left. After the time-out, the scoreboard shall show 2 time-outs as taken.

Question 132

The team B head coach requests a time-out. A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against B1, followed by a technical foul against A2.

Answer 132

Team B is granted a time-out. After the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. B1 shall then attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 133

The team B head coach requests a time-out. A1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against B1. Team B is granted a time-out. During the time-out, A2 is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 133

After the time-out, any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line- up. B1 shall then attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 134

Close to the sideline, A1 with the ball in the hands is closely guarded by B1. A1 touches B1 with the body. B1 has 1 foot out-of-bounds.

Answer 134

This is a legal play by A1. A player is out-of-bounds when any part of the body is in contact with something other than a player. The game shall continue.

Question 135

Close to the sideline, A1 with the ball in the hands is closely guarded by B1 and B2. A1 touches with the ball B1 who has 1 foot out-of-bounds.

Answer 135

This is an out-of-bounds violation by B1. The ball is out-of-bounds when it touches a player who is out-of-bounds. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. Team A shall have the time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 136

A1 dribbles close to the sideline in front of the scorer’s table. The ball rebounds high from the court and touches B6’s knee sitting on the substitution chair. The ball returns to A1 on the court.

Answer 136

The ball is out-of-bounds when it touches B6 who is out-of-bounds. The ball is caused to go out-of-bounds by A1 who touched the ball before it goes out-of-bounds. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of- bounds.

Question 137

A1 has not yet dribbled and is standing still when A1 deliberately throws the ball against a backboard and catches or touches the ball again before it touches another player.

Answer 137

This is a legal play by A1. After catching the ball, A1 may shoot, pass the ball or start a dribble.

Question 138

After ending a dribble either in a continuous motion or standing still, A1 deliberately throws the ball against the backboard. A1 catches or touches the ball again (a) after it bounced on the court and starts a dribble. (b) before it touches any other player.

Answer 138

In (a) this is a double dribble violation by A1. A1 shall not dribble for a second time after the first dribble has ended. In (b) this is a legal play by A1. After catching or touching the ball, A1 may shoot or pass but shall not start a new dribble.

Question 139

A1’s shot for a goal misses the ring. A1 catches the ball and deliberately throws it against the backboard, after which A1 catches or touches the ball again before it touches any other player.

Answer 139

This is a legal play by A1. After catching the ball, A1 may shoot, pass or start a dribble.

Question 140

A1 dribbles and comes to a legal stop. (a) A1 then loses the balance and without moving the pivot foot, A1 touches the court with the ball once or twice while holding the ball in the hands. (b) A1 then tosses the ball from 1 hand to another without moving the pivot foot.

Answer 140

In both cases, this is a legal play by A1. A1 did not move the pivot foot.

Question 141

A1 starts a dribble by throwing the ball (a) over the opponent. (b) a few meters away from an opponent. The ball touches the court after which A1 continues to dribble.

Answer 141

In both cases, this is a legal play by A1. The ball touched the court before A1 touched the ball again on a dribble.

Question 142

A1 ends a dribble and deliberately throws the ball on to B1’s leg. A1 catches the ball and starts to dribble again.

Answer 142

This is a double dribble violation by A1. A1’s dribble ended as the ball was not touched by B1. It was the ball which touched B1. A1 may not dribble again.

Question 143

A1 has the ball in the hands, then (a) loses the balance and falls on the court. (b) after falling on the court A1’s momentum causes that player to slide.

Answer 143

In both cases, this is a legal play by A1. Falling on the court is not a travelling violation. However, if A1 now rolls to avoid the defence or attempts to stand up with the ball in the hands, a travelling violation occurs.

Question 144

A1, while lying on the court, gains control of the ball. A1 then (a) passes the ball to A2. (b) starts a dribble while still lying on the court. (c) attempts to stand up while dribbling the ball. (d) attempts to stand up while still holding the ball.

Answer 144

(a), (b) and (c) This is a legal play by A1. (d) This is a travelling violation by A1.

Question 145

A1 ends a dribble with the ball in the hands. In a continuous motion, A1 jumps off the left foot, lands on the left foot, then on the right foot and attempts a shot for a goal.

Answer 145

This is a travelling violation by A1. After ending a dribble, a player may not touch the court consecutively with the same foot.

Question 146

A1 in the restricted area for less than 3 seconds moves out-of-bounds at the endline to avoid a 3-second violation. A1 then re-enters the restricted area.

Answer 146

This is a 3-second violation by A1.

Question 147

A1 in the restricted area for 2.5 seconds releases the ball on a shot for a goal. The ball misses the backboard and the ring and A1 rebounds it.

Answer 147

This is a legal play by A1. Team A has ended its control of a ball when A1 released it on a shot. With A1’s rebound, team A gained a new control of the ball.

Question 148

While the thrower-in A1 has the ball in the hands in the frontcourt, A2 remains in the opponents’ restricted area for more than 3 seconds.

Answer 148

This is a legal play by A2. Team A has the control of the ball, however, the game clock has not yet started.

Question 149

A1 dribbles in the backcourt for 5 seconds when a held ball occurs. Team A is entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.

Answer 149

Team A shall have only 3 seconds to move the ball into its frontcourt.

Question 150

: A1 is straddling the centre line and receives the ball from A2 who is in the backcourt. A1 passes the ball back to A2 who is (a) still in the backcourt. (b) straddling the centre line. (c) straddling the centre line. A2 starts to dribble in the backcourt.

Answer 150

In all cases, this is a legal play by team A. A1 does not have both feet completely in contact with the frontcourt and therefore A1 is entitled to pass the ball into the backcourt. The 8-second period shall continue.

Question 151

A1 dribbles from the backcourt and stops the forward motion still dribbling while (a) straddling the centre line. (b) both feet are in the frontcourt, while the ball is dribbled in the backcourt. (c) both feet are in the frontcourt while the ball is dribbled in the backcourt, after which A1 returns both feet to the backcourt. (d) both feet are in the backcourt, while the ball is dribbled in the frontcourt.

Answer 151

In all cases, this is a legal play by A1. Dribbler A1 continues to be in the backcourt until both the feet, as well as the ball, are completely in contact with the frontcourt. The 8-second period shall continue.

Question 152

A1 dribbles in the backcourt for 6 seconds when a double foul occurs in the (a) backcourt. (b) frontcourt.

Answer 152

(a) The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its backcourt from the place nearest to where the double foul occurred. The referee shall inform the team A thrower-in that the team has 2 seconds to move the ball into its frontcourt. (b) The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where the double foul occurred.

Question 153

A1 dribbles in the backcourt for 4 seconds when B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds in the team A backcourt.

Answer 153

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its backcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. The referee shall inform the team A thrower-in that the team has 4 seconds to move the ball into its frontcourt.

Question 154

With 25 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with the score A 72 – B 72, team A gains control of the ball. A1 dribbles in the backcourt for 5 seconds when the game is stopped by the referees because of (a) the game clock or the shot clock failing to run or to start. (b) a bottle being thrown on to the court. (c) the shot clock being erroneously reset.

Answer 154

In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its backcourt, with 3 seconds remaining in the 8-second period. Team B would be placed at a disadvantage if the game were resumed with a new 8-second period.

Question 155

The 8-second period for team A ends and the violation occurs when (a) team A controls the ball in its backcourt. (b) the ball is in the air on A1’s pass from the backcourt towards the frontcourt.

Answer 155

The team B throw-in shall be administered in its frontcourt, from the place nearest to the (a) location of the ball when the 8-second violation occurred, except from directly behind the backboard. (b) centre line. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 156

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball touches the backboard and then rolls on the court, where it is first touched by B1, then by A2 and is finally controlled by B2.

Answer 156

This is a shot clock violation by team A. A1’s shot missed the ring and team B did not gain an immediate and clear control of the ball.

Question 157

During A1’s shot for a goal the ball touches the backboard but misses the ring. The ball is then touched but not controlled by B1, after which A2 gains control of the ball. The shot clock signal sounds.

Answer 157

This is a shot clock violation by team A.

Question 158

A1’s shot for a goal at the end of a shot clock period is legally blocked by B1. The shot clock signal sounds. B1 fouls A1.

Answer 158

This is a shot clock violation by team A. B1’s foul against A1 shall be disre- garded unless it is an unsportsmanlike foul or a disqualifying foul.

Question 159

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball misses the ring, after which a) a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. b) B1 taps it out-of-bounds.

Answer 159

In both cases, this is a shot clock violation by team A. Team B did not gain an immediate and clear control of the ball.

Question 160

B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting for a goal when at approximately the same time the shot clock expired. The ball enters the basket.

Answer 160

If the ball was a) still in A1’s hands and B1’s foul occurred before the shot clock expired, or b) already in the air on A1’s shot for a goal and B1’s foul occurred before the shot clock expired, or c) already in the air on A1’s shot for a goal and B1’s foul occurred after the shot clock expired it is not a shot clock violation. A1’s goal shall count. A1 shall attempt 1 additional free throw. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. d) still in A1’s hands and B1’s foul occurred after the shot clock expired it is a shot clock violation. A1’s goal shall not count. B1’s foul shall be disregarded unless it is an unsportsmanlike foul or a disqualifying foul. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended.

Question 161

With 25.2 seconds on the game clock, team A gains control of the ball. With 1 second on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. While the ball is in the air, the shot clock signal sounds. The ball misses the ring and a) after another 1.2 second, the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. b) A2 catches the ball on a rebound. The referee calls the violation with the game clock showing 0.8 second.

Answer 161

In (a) this is not a shot clock violation by team A. The referee was waiting to see if team B gained immediate and clear control of the ball and therefore did not call a violation. The quarter has ended. In (b) this is a shot clock violation by team A. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw- in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped, with 0.8 second on the game clock.

Question 162

With 25.2 seconds on the game clock, team A gains control of the ball. With 1.2 second on the game clock and with A1 having the ball in the hands, the shot clock signal sounds. The referee calls the violation with the game clock showing 0.8 second.

Answer 162

This is a shot clock violation by team A. As the violation occurred with 1.2 second on the game clock, the referees shall correct the game clock. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped, with 1.2 second on the game clock.

Question 163

Close to the end of the shot clock period, A1’s pass is missed by A2 (both players are in their frontcourt) and the ball rolls into team A’s backcourt. Before B1 gains control of the ball with a free path to the basket, the shot clock signal sounds.

Answer 163

If B1 gains an immediate and clear control of the ball, the signal shall be disregarded. The game shall continue.

Question 164

Team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt with 10 seconds on the shot clock when a jump ball situation occurs. An alternating possession throw-in is awarded to (a) team A. (b) team B.

Answer 164

(a) Team A shall have 10 seconds on the shot clock. (b) Team B shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 165

With 8 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt when (a) B1 taps the ball out-of-bounds in the team A frontcourt. (b) B1 fouls A1. This is the second team B foul in the quarter.

Answer 165

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in the frontcourt with (a) 8 seconds (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 166

With 4 seconds on the shot clock, team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt when (a) A1 (b) B1 is injured. The referee stops the game.

Answer 166

Team A shall have (a) 4 seconds (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 167

With 6 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when a double foul against A2 and B2 occurs. The alternating possession arrow favours team A. (a) The ball misses the ring. (b) The ball touches the ring.

Answer 167

Team A shall have (a) 6 seconds (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 168

With 5 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles when B1 is charged with a technical foul, after which the team A head coach is charged with a technical foul.

Answer 168

After the cancellation of equal penalties, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in. Team A shall have 5 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 169

With (a) 16 seconds (b) 12 seconds on the shot clock, A1 passes the ball to A2 in the frontcourt when B1 in the backcourt deliberately kicks or strikes the ball with the fist.

Answer 169

In both cases, this is a violation by B1 for kicking the ball or striking it with the fist. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from its frontcourt with (a) 16 seconds (b) 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 170

With 6 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt when B2 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against A2.

Answer 170

After A2’s 2 free throws with no line-up, regardless of whether made or missed, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. The same interpretation is valid for a disqualifying foul.

Question 171

With 25 seconds on the game clock in the fourth quarter and with the score A 72 – B 72, team A gains control of the ball in its frontcourt. A1 dribbles for 20 seconds when the game is stopped by the referees because of (a) the game clock or the shot clock failing to run or to start. (b) a bottle being thrown on to the court. (c) the shot clock being erroneously reset.

Answer 171

In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the game was stopped. Team A shall have 4 seconds on the shot clock. Team B would be placed at a disadvantage if the game were resumed with no time remaining on the shot clock.

Question 172

A1’s shot for a goal touches the ring. A2 rebounds the ball and 9 seconds later the shot clock signal sounds in error. The referees stop the game.

Answer 172

Team A in control of the ball would be placed at a disadvantage if this were a shot clock violation. After consulting the commissioner, if present, and the shot clock operator, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in. Team A shall have 5 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 173

With 4 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball misses the ring but the shot clock operator erroneously resets the clock. A2 rebounds the ball and after a certain time, A3 scores a goal. At this time, the referees recognise the error.

Answer 173

The referees, after consulting the commissioner, if present, shall confirm that the ball missed the ring during A1’s shot. If so, they shall then decide if the ball had left A3’s hands before the shot clock would have sounded if the reset had not taken place. If so, A3’s goal shall count. If not, a shot clock violation occurred and A3’s goal shall not count.

Question 174

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball enters the basket. B2 in the backcourt fouls A2. This is the third team B foul in the quarter.

Answer 174

A1’s goal shall count. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 175

With 17 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when B2 in the backcourt fouls A2. This is the second team B foul in the quarter. The ball (a) rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (b) misses the ring.

Answer 175

In both cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. Team A shall have 17 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 176

With 10 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when B2 in the backcourt fouls A2. This is the second team B foul in the quarter. The ball (a) enters the basket. (b) rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) misses the ring.

Answer 176

In (a) A1’s goal shall count. In all cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 177

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. B2 in the backcourt fouls A2. This is the second team B foul in the quarter. The ball (a) enters the basket. (b) rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) misses the ring.

Answer 177

In (a) A1’s goal shall count. In all cases, this is not a shot clock violation by team A. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 178

With 10 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when B2 in the backcourt fouls A2. This is the fifth team B foul in the quarter. The ball (a) enters the basket. (b) rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) misses the ring.

Answer 178

In (a) A1’s goal shall count. In all cases, A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.

Question 179

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds and B2 fouls A2 before the ball (a) enters the basket. (b) rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket. (c) misses the ring. B2’s foul is the fifth team B in the quarter.

Answer 179

In (a) A1’s goal shall count. In all cases, this is not a shot clock violation by team A. A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.

Question 180

A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds and A2 or B2 is charged with a technical foul before the ball (a) enters the basket. (b) rebounds from the ring but does not enter the basket.

Answer 180

In both cases, any player of team A (for B2 technical foul) or team B (for A2 technical foul) shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. In (a) A1’s goal shall count. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from behind its endline. In (b) this is a jump ball situation. The game shall be resumed as follows: If the arrow favours team A, this is a team A shot clock violation. The ball shall be awarded to team B for a throw-in from its backcourt with 24 seconds on the shot clock. If the arrow favours team B, the ball shall be awarded to team B for a throw-in from its backcourt with 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 181

With 1:12 on the game clock and with 6 seconds on the shot clock in the fourth quarter, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt when B1 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. After A1’s first free throw, the team A head coach or the team B head coach requests a time-out.

Answer 181

A1 shall attempt the second free throw with no line-up. The time-out shall then be granted. After the time-out, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 182

With 19 seconds on the shot clock, A1 dribbles in the frontcourt when B2 is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul against A2.

Answer 182

After A2’s 2 free throws with no line-up, regardless of whether made or missed, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. The same interpretation is valid for a disqualifying foul.

Question 183

During A1’s pass to A2, the ball touches B2 after which the ball touches the ring. A3 gains control of the ball.

Answer 183

Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock when A3 gains control of the ball anywhere on the court.

Question 184

A1 attempts a shot for a goal with (a) 4 seconds (b) 20 seconds on the shot clock. The ball touches the ring, rebounds from it and A2 gains control of the ball.

Answer 184

In both cases, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock when A2 gains control of the ball anywhere on the court.

Question 185

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring. (a) B1 touches the ball. (b) A2 taps the ball. and A3 then gains control of the ball.

Answer 185

In both cases, team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock when A3 gains control of the ball anywhere on the court.

Question 186

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring. B1 then touches the ball before it goes out-of-bounds.

Answer 186

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock regardless of where on the floor the throw-in shall be administered.

Question 187

With 4 seconds on the shot clock, A1 throws the ball towards the ring to reset the shot clock. The ball touches the ring. B1 then touches the ball before it goes out-of-bounds in the team A backcourt.

Answer 187

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its backcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 188

With 6 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring and A2 gains control of the ball. B2 then fouls A2 during the rebound. This is the third team B foul in the quarter.

Answer 188

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 189

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring and on the rebound a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. The alternating possession arrow favours team A.

Answer 189

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where the held ball occurred. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 190

A1 attempts a shot for a goal with (a) 8 seconds (b) 17 seconds on the shot clock. The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The alternating possession arrow favours team A.

Answer 190

In both cases, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from behind the endline in its frontcourt nearest to the backboard. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 191

A1 in the frontcourt passes the ball for an alley-oop to A2 who does not catch the ball. The ball touches the ring, after which A3 gains control of the ball in team A’s (a) frontcourt. (b) backcourt.

Answer 191

(a) Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. (b) This is a team A backcourt violation as team A did not lose the control of the ball.

Question 192

A1’s shot for a goal touches the ring. B1 rebounds the ball and returns to the court. A2 taps the ball out of B1’s hands. A3 now catches the ball.

Answer 192

Team B (B1) has gained clear control of the ball during the rebound, after which team A (A3) gained a new control. Team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 193

With 5 seconds on the shot clock, thrower-in A1 passes the ball towards the team B basket. The ball touches the ring and is then touched but not controlled by A2 and/or B2.

Answer 193

The game clock and the shot clock shall be started simultaneously when the ball touches or is touched by either player on the court. If team A then gains control of the ball on the court, it shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock. If team B then gains control of the ball on the court, it shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 194

While the game clock is running, A1 gains new possession of the ball on the court in its (a) backcourt. (b) frontcourt.

Answer 194

In both cases, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 195

After a team B throw-in, A1 gains an immediate and clear new possession of the ball on the court in its (a) backcourt. (b) frontcourt.

Answer 195

In both cases, team A shall have 24 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 196

Within the backcourt A1 passes the ball to A2. A2 touches but does not catch the ball before it goes out-of-bounds in team A’s backcourt.

Answer 196

The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds. Team B shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock.

Question 197

With 12 seconds on the game clock, thrower-in A1 gains a new control of the ball

Answer 197

The shot clock shall have no display visible.

Question 198

With 23 seconds on the game clock, A1 gains a new control of the ball on the court. With 18 seconds on the game clock, B1 in the backcourt deliberately kicks the ball.

Answer 198

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where B1 kicked the ball. The game clock shows 18 seconds. The shot clock shall have no display visible.

Question 199

With 23 seconds on the game clock, A1 gains a new control of the ball on the court. The shot clock has no display visible. With 19 seconds on the game clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring. Team A regains the control of the ball by A2 rebounding it, with 16 seconds on the game clock.

Answer 199

The game shall continue with 16 seconds on the game clock. The shot clock shall be switched on. Team A shall have 14 seconds on the shot clock as there were more than 14 seconds on the game clock when team A regained the control of the ball.

Question 200

With 23 seconds on the game clock, A1 gains a new control of the ball on the court. The shot clock has no display visible. With 15 seconds on the game clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring and B1 taps it out-of-bounds in team B’s backcourt, with 12 seconds on the game clock.

Answer 200

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds, with 12 seconds on the game clock. The shot clock shall continue to have no display visible as there were less than 14 seconds on the game clock when team A regained the control of the ball.

Question 201

With 22 seconds on the game clock, A1 gains a new control of the ball on the court. The shot clock has no display visible. With 18 seconds on the game clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball misses the ring and B1 taps it out-of-bounds in team B’s backcourt, with 15.5 seconds on the game clock.

Answer 201

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds, with 15.5 seconds on the game clock. The shot clock shall continue to have no display visible.

Question 202

With 22 seconds on the game clock, A1 gains a new control of the ball on the court. The shot clock has no display visible. With 15 seconds on the game clock, A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball misses the ring and B1 taps it out-of-bounds in team B’s backcourt, with 12 seconds on the game clock.

Answer 202

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in in its frontcourt from the place nearest to where the ball went out-of-bounds, with 12 seconds on the game clock. The shot clock shall continue to have no display visible, as team A had gained a new control of the ball with less than 24 seconds on the game clock.

Question 203

A1 in the backcourt passes the ball to A2 in the frontcourt. B1 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands (a) with both feet in the backcourt. (b) straddling the centre line. (c) straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to the backcourt.

Answer 203

This is not a backcourt violation by team B. B1 established a new team B control of the ball while airborne and may land anywhere on the court. In all cases, B1 is legally in the backcourt.

Question 204

During the opening jump ball between A1 and B1, the ball is legally tapped. A2 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands (a) with both feet in the backcourt. (b) straddling the centre line. (c) straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to the backcourt.

Answer 204

This is not a backcourt violation by A2. A2 established the first team A control of the ball while airborne and may land anywhere on the court. In all cases, A2 is legally in the backcourt.

Question 205

Thrower-in A1 in the frontcourt passes the ball to A2. A2 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands (a) with both feet in the backcourt. (b) straddling the centre line. (c) straddling the centre line and then dribbles or passes the ball to the backcourt.

Answer 205

This is a backcourt violation by team A. Thrower-in A1 established team A control of the ball in the frontcourt before A2 caught the ball while airborne and landed in the backcourt.

Question 206

Thrower-in A1 in the backcourt passes the ball to A2. B1 jumps from the frontcourt and catches the ball while airborne. Before landing in the backcourt, B1 passes the ball to B2 in the backcourt.

Answer 206

This is a backcourt violation by team B. When B1 jumps from the frontcourt and gains a new team control while airborne B1 may land anywhere on the court. However, B1 may not pass the ball to a team-mate in the backcourt.

Question 207

During the opening jump ball between A1 and B1, the ball is legally tapped to A2 in the frontcourt. A2 jumps, catches the ball while airborne and before landing passes the ball to A1 in the backcourt.

Answer 207

This is a backcourt violation by team A. While airborne, A2 may land with the ball in the hands in the backcourt but A2 may not pass the ball to a team-mate in the backcourt.

Question 208

A1 and A2 are both standing with both feet in their frontcourt close to the centre line. A1 bounce-passes the ball to A2. During the pass, the ball touches the team A backcourt, after which the ball touches A2 in the frontcourt.

Answer 208

This is a backcourt violation by team A.

Question 209

A1 standing with both feet in the backcourt close to the centre line bounce-passes the ball to A2 who is also standing with both feet in the backcourt close to the centre line. During the pass, the ball touches the team A frontcourt before A2 touches it.

Answer 209

This is not a backcourt violation by team A as no team A player with the ball was in the frontcourt. However, the 8-second period shall be stopped when the ball touched the team A frontcourt. A new 8-second period shall start as soon as A2 touches the ball in the backcourt.

Question 210

A1 in the backcourt passes the ball towards the frontcourt. The ball touches a referee standing on the court straddling the centre line. A2 still in the backcourt touches the ball.

Answer 210

This is not a backcourt violation by team A as no team A player had control of the ball in the frontcourt. However, the 8-second period shall be stopped when the ball touched the referee straddling the centre line. A new 8-second period shall start as soon as A2 touches the ball in the backcourt.

Question 211

Team A is in control of the ball in its frontcourt when the ball is simultaneously touched by A1 and B1. The ball then goes into the team A backcourt where A2 is the first to touch it.

Question 212

A1 in the backcourt passes the ball to A2 in the frontcourt. A2 touches but does not control the ball, which returns to A1 still in the backcourt.

Answer 212

This is a legal play by team A. A2 has not yet established control of the ball in the frontcourt.

Question 213

A1 dribbles from the backcourt to the frontcourt. A1 with both feet in the frontcourt still dribbles in the backcourt. The ball then touches A1’s leg and bounces into the backcourt where A2 starts a dribble.

Answer 213

This is a legal play by team A. A1 has not yet established control of the ball in the frontcourt.

Question 214

Thrower-in A1 in the frontcourt passes the ball to A2. A2 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands on the court with the left foot in the frontcourt and with the right foot still in the air. A2 then puts the right foot into the backcourt.

Answer 214

This is a backcourt violation by team A. Thrower-in A1 had already established team A control in the frontcourt.

Question 215

A1 dribbles in the frontcourt close to the centre line when B1 taps the ball into the team A backcourt. A1 with both feet still in the frontcourt continues to dribble in the backcourt.

Answer 215

This is a legal play by team A. A1 was not the last player touching the ball in the frontcourt. A1 could even continue to dribble completely into the backcourt with a new 8- second period.

Question 216

A1 in the backcourt passes the ball to A2. A2 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne and lands (a) with both feet in the backcourt. (b) touching the centre line. (c) straddling the centre line.

Answer 216

In all cases, this is a backcourt violation by team A. A2 established team A control in its frontcourt while airborne.

Question 217

During A1’s last free throw (a) before the ball touches the ring, (b) after the ball touches the ring and still has the chance to enter the basket, B1 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Answer 217

In both cases, this is an interference violation by B1. A1 shall be awarded 1 point. (a) B1 shall be charged with a technical foul. (b) B1 shall not be charged with a technical foul.

Question 218

A1 on the court passes the ball above the ring when B1 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Answer 218

This is an interference violation by B1. A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points.

Question 219

After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. B1 tries to tap the ball away but the ball enters the basket.

Answer 219

This is a legal play by B1 tapping the ball in the own basket. The team A captain on the court shall be awarded 2 points.

Question 220

After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is the third team B foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by (a) A3. (b) B3.

Answer 220

In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3. (a) No point shall be awarded. Both throw-in penalties shall cancel each other. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from behind the endline nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. As a result of B2’s foul, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from behind its endline nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.

Question 221

After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is the fifth team B foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by (a) A3. (b) B3.

Answer 221

In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3. (a) No point shall be awarded. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. In both cases, as a result of B2’s foul, A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall continue as after any last free throw.

Question 222

After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, A2 fouls B2. This is the fifth team A foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by (a) A3. (b) B3.

Answer 222

In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3. (a) No point shall be awarded. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. In both cases, as a result of A2’s foul, B2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall continue as after any last free throw.

Question 223

After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, a double foul occurs between B2 and A2. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by (a) A3. (b) B3.

Answer 223

In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3. The foul shall be entered on the scoresheet against each offender. (a) No point shall be awarded. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from behind the endline nearest to where the double foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard. (b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from any place behind its endline as after any successful last free throw.

Question 224

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball rebounds from the ring and still has the chance to enter the basket when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the third quarter. The ball is then touched by (a) A2. The ball enters the basket. (b) B2. The ball enters the basket. (c) A2. The ball does not enter the basket. (d) B2. The ball does not enter the basket.

Answer 224

In all cases, this is an interference violation by A2 or B2. After the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter, no player shall touch the ball after it touches the ring and still has a chance to enter the basket. (a) A1’s goal shall not count. (b) A1’s goal shall count for 2 or 3 points. (c) The quarter has ended. (d) A1’s goal shall count for 2 or 3 points. In all cases, the third quarter has ended. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from the centre line extended.

Question 225

A1 attempts a shot for a 2-point goal. The ball on its upward flight is touched by A2 or B2. On its downward flight to the basket the ball is touched by (a) A3. (b) B3.

Answer 225

This is a legal play when A2 or B2 touch the ball on its upward flight. It is a goaltending violation when A3 or B3 touch the ball on its downward flight. (a) Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the free-throw line extended. (b) A1 shall be awarded 2 points.

Question 226

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball is touched by A2 or B2 at its highest point, above the level of the ring.

Answer 226

This is a legal play by A2 or B2. The ball is illegally touched only after it has reached its highest point and started its downward flight.

Question 227

A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point goal close to the end of the game. The ball is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. After the signal, in the judgment of the referee, (a) B1 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate, therefore preventing the ball from entering the basket. (b) A2 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate, therefore causing the ball to enter the basket.

Answer 227

Even after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game, the ball remains live. This is an interference violation by (a) B1. A1 shall be awarded 3 points. (b) A2. A1’s goal shall not count.

Question 228

After A1’s shot for a goal, the ball rebounds from the ring and then lands on the ring. B1 touches the basket or backboard while the ball is on the ring.

Answer 228

This is an interference violation by B1. The interference restrictions apply when the ball has still the chance to enter the basket.

Question 229

A1’s shot for a goal is on its downward flight and completely above the level of the ring when the ball is simultaneously touched by A2 and B2. The ball then (a) enters the basket. (b) does not enter the basket.

Answer 229

This is a goaltending violation by A2 and B2. In both cases, no points shall be awarded. This is a jump ball situation.

Question 230

A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball rebounds from the ring when (a) A2 grasps the ring and taps the ball into the basket. (b) A2 grasps the ring when the ball has the chance to enter the basket. The ball enters the basket. (c) B2 grasps the ring and taps the ball away from the basket. (d) B2 grasps the ring when the ball has still the chance to enter the basket. The ball does not enter the basket.

Answer 230

In all cases, this is an interference violation by A2 or B2. (a) and (b) No points shall be awarded. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended. (c) and (d) A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw- in from behind its endline as after any successful goal.

Question 231

A1 attempts a shot for a 2-point goal. The ball turns around the ring with its slightest part within the basket when (a) B1 touches the ball. (b) A2 touches the ball.

Answer 231

The ball is within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within and below the level of the ring. (a) This is an interference violation by B1. A1 shall be awarded 2 points. (b) This is a legal play by A2. However, an offensive player may touch the ball.

Question 232

A1 attempts a shot for a 2-point goal. The game clock signal sounds to end the quarter while the ball turns around the ring with its slightest part within the basket. After the game clock sounds (a) A2 (b) B2 touches the ball.

Answer 232

This is an interference violation by (a) A2. The goal, if made, shall not count. (b) B2. A1 shall be awarded 2 points. After the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter the ball becomes dead immediately when it is touched by a player from either team.

Question 233

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