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NFHS Quiz

1/29/2025

NFHS Edition
1. A1 attempts their final free throw that misses the entire ring. The ball shall be taken out of bounds at the:
a. End line.
b. Free Throw Line Extended.

2. A1 is coming up the floor and yells profanities at the crowd. This should be ignored by the game officials. T-F

3. A1 has the ball in the front court and throws the ball to A3 who leaps from the backcourt and catches the ball in flight. This is a legal play. T-F

4. A1 has a throw-in on the end line and bounces a pass that touches the end line. This is a legal play. T-F

5. It is a correctable error if you line up the teams incorrectly to start the game. T-F

Answers:
1. a- 9-1-Penalty-1-a. Teaching Point- Master Penalties
2. False- 10-4-6b. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
3. False- 4-35-1-b &3. Teaching Point- Be observant in the Center Position on press situations.
4. False- 9-2-2. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
5. False- 2-10-1-a-e. Teaching Point- Be mentally focused before you start the game.

NFHS Quiz

1/21/2025

NFHS Edition
1. A5 is attempting a “3” point try, A4 intentionally throws B4 to the floor while their try is in flight. The foul occurred near the end line. The try is successful. Handle the Situation:

2. A5’s try is in flight, A4 pushes B4. Team B is not in the bonus. The try is successful. Play will be resumed with Team B receiving the ball on the end line with all privileges. T-F

3. A3 attempts a “2” point jump shot and is fouled by B1. The ball is on or within the basket, when A4 knocks the ball out of the basket. The Center Official cancels the goal and awards A3 two shots. T-F

4. B5 scores on a lay-up. Team A is entitled to run the end line. A3 the thrower-in throws a bounce pass to A4 who is standing out of bounds. This is a legal play. T-F

5. A1 throws a pass from the backcourt to A3 in the front court. Once the ball breaks the division line the 10 count shall stop. T-F

Answers:
1. A4 is charged with an intentional personal foul. B4 will receive two free throws with no players lined up. The game will resume with Team B receiving the ball on the end line with all privileges. 7-5-7- Teaching Point- Master Penalties.
2. True- 7-5-7-a & b. 10-Penalty-4-Teaching Point- Master Resumption of Play.
3. True- CB-9.11.2. Situation E. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
4. True- 7-5-7-a. Teaching Point- Don’t over analyze situations.
5. False- CB-9-8-Situation-A- Teaching Point- Know Rule Differences.

NFHS Quiz

1/17/2025

NFHS Edition
1. Team control ends when the defense deflects the ball. T-F

2. A1 taps the ball towards their basket, B1 hits A1, the tap is unsuccessful. A1 will receive two free throws. T-F

3. A1 is the backcourt and is intentionally fouled by B1. A1 will receive two free throws and the receive ball at the division line. T-F

4. A1 is shooting their last free throw, the ball is on the basket ring and B3 knocks the ball away. Handle the Situation?

5. A1 throws a pass to A3 near Team A’s basket, B3 deflects the ball and the ball enters the basket from below. The violation is committed by B3. T-F

Answers:
1. False- 4-12-3-a-c. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
2. True- 10-Penalty-5a. Teaching Point- Master Penalties.
3. False- 7-5-3b. Teaching Point- Master Resumption of Play.
4. The free throw counts and Team B is entitled to run the end line with all privileges. 4-6-1, 7-5-7. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
5. True- 9-4. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
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NFHS Quiz

1/6/2025

NFHS Edition
1. A tap is considered a try. T-F

2. A1 is tapping the ball and B1 hits A1. The try is unsuccessful. A1 will be awarded two free throws. T-F

3. You can have continuous motion on a tap. T-F

4. A taps ends when it’s:
a. Successful.
b. Not Successful.
c. The ball touches the floor.
d. The ball becomes dead.
e. All of the Above.

5. When play is resumed with a throw-in or free throw and (.3) of a second or less remains on the clock, a player can only score on a tap in. T-F

Answers:
1. True- 4-41-6. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
2. True- 10-10-Penalty-5-a. Teaching Point- Master Penalty.
3. True- 4-11-1- Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
4. e- 4-41-4. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
5. True-5-2-5. Teaching Point- Master Exceptions.
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NFHS Quiz

1/2/2025

NFHS Edition
Happy New Year!!!
1. The signal for blocking is stopping the clock with a clenched fist and:
a. Have both hands open while touching your hips.
b. Have both hands clenched while touching your hips.

2. A1 is in the act of shooting, B3 pushes A3 off the ball. The ball becomes dead immediately. T-F

3. A1’s try is in flight, B3 pushes A3 on the rebound. The ball goes in the basket. The basket should be awarded. T-F

4. A1’s try is in flight, A3 pushes B3 on the rebound. The ball becomes dead immediately. T-F

5. A1 is in the act of shooting(the ball has not been released). A3 pushes B3 off the ball. The ball becomes dead immediately. T-F

Answers:
1. a- Signal 34 on Signal Chart-Rule Book.
2. False-6-7-Exception-c. Teaching Point- When officiating off the ball, find the ball.
3. True-6-7-Exception-a. Teaching Point- Have good crew dynamics.
4. False- 6-7-Exception-a. Teaching Point-Have excellent communication skills
5. True-6-7-4. Teaching Point- Review Exceptions in Rule 6.

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