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NF Quiz

2/27/2023

1. The dribble begins by the following before the pivot foot is lifted.
A. Pushing the ball to the floor.
B. Throwing the ball to the floor.
C. Batting the ball to the floor.
D. All of the Above.

2. A1 lifts their pivot foot, A1 may not start a dribble. T-F

3. A1 lifts their pivot foot, A1 may pass or shoot before the pivot foot returns to the floor. T-F

4. A pass is movement of the ball caused by a player who throws, bats or rolls the ball to another player. T-F

5. The dribble ends when the dribbler catches or causes the ball to come to rest in one or both hands. T-F

Answers:
1. D- 4-15-3.
2. True-4-15-3, 4-44-3c.
3. True-4-44-3a.
4. True-4-31.
5. True-4-15-4a.

February 23rd, 2023

2/23/2023

1. A1 is fouled in the act of shooting to make the score, Team B -68-66. There are “2” seconds left in the 4th quarter, A1 throws the ball against the back board and it ricochets off the ring with such force that A1 secures the rebound. A1’s. try for goal is successful as time expires. The Center Official counts the goal? Yes-No

2. After the ball is placed at the disposal of the free thrower, the free thrower shall throw within 10 seconds to cause the ball to enter the basket or touch the ring before the free throw ends. T-F

3. Whether the clock is running or is stopped has no influence on the counting of a goal. T-F

4. A free throw ends when the free throw is:
A. Successful.
B. Unsuccessful.
C. Touches a player.
D. Touches the floor.
E. Becomes dead.
F. All of the Above.

5. The clock if running, shall be stopped when an official signals a :
A. Foul.
B. Held Ball.
C. Violation.
D. All of the Above.

Answers:
1. Yes- CB- 5.9.3.
2. True- 9-1-3a.
3. True- Fundamental #18.
4. F-4-20-3.
5. D- 5-8-1

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February 19th, 2023

2/19/2023

1. A1 is dribbling in their back court. A3 and B3 are ruled for a double technical foul in Team A’s front court. Handle the Situation.

2. A1 is fouled by B1 in the back court. Team A is in the single bonus. A3 and B3 then taunt each other simultaneously. Handle the Situation?

3. A1 attempts a try, A3 is going for a rebound and tips the ball into their back court. A4 recovers the ball in the back court. The shot clock should be reset to 20 seconds. T-F

4. A1 goes up for a lay-up and B3 touches the backboard. The Center Official rules basket-interference. T-F

5. A goes up for a lay-up and B3 slaps the back board deliberately which causes the backboard to vibrate. The Center rules basket-interference. T-F

Answers:
1. Penalize the double technical foul. Team A will receive the ball at the point of interruption which was A1 dribbling in their back court. 4-36-1, 4-36-2-a.

2. A1 will shoot a single bonus with all players lined up, which is the point of interruption. Penalize all fouls- 4-36-1, 4-36-2-b.

3. False- The shot clock is reset to 30 seconds.

4. False- 4-6-1-4.

5. False- 4-6-1-4, 10-4-4-b.

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NF Quiz

2/15/2023

1. A3 scores on a lay-up with 7:15 in the 3rd quarter. A4 knocks the ball away after the goal and the Lead Official rules a delay of game warning. T-F

2. In question #1, at 6:50 in the 3rd quarter, A2 knocks the ball away after a successful lay-up by A1. The Lead Official rules a team technical foul on Team A. T-F

3. A1 is shooting their final free throw, B3 along the lane violates, A1 misses the entire ring on the free throw. The game will continue with the AP Arrow. T-F

4. A1 attempts a try and the ball lodges in the ring. The game will continue with the AP Arrow. T-F

5. In question # 4, if Team A has the AP Arrow the shot clock will reset to:

A. 30 seconds.
B. 20 seconds.

Answers:
1. True-4-47-3.
2.True- 10-2-1-e.
3. True- 6-4-3-c, 9-1-Penalty-3.
4.True- 6-4-3-d.
5. A- MPSSAA and ISL, B- WCAC, MAC, IAC.

NF Quiz

2/11/2023

1. A1 is fouled on the perimeter by B1 its the 9th foul of the half. A1 after the foul throws the ball at B1. Handle the Situation?

2. What type of foul occurred in question #1.

3. Can a substitute shoot a technical foul? Yes-No

4. Who designates the shooter for a technical foul?

5. A3 is in the lane in their front court for 2 seconds. A3 jumps out of bounds to avoid a “3” second violation. A3 should be penalized with a technical foul for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason. T-F

Answers:
1. A1 will shoot a one & one with no players lined up. Team B will shoot two free throws for the unsporting technical foul on A1. Team B will receive the ball at the division line away from the table. 8-6-2.

2. False Double Foul- 4-19-9.
3. Yes-8-3.
4. The Head Coach or Team Captain of the offended team. 8-3.
5. False-9-3-3.

NF Quiz

2/7/2023

1. A1 and B1 Foul each other simultaneously in the post. The ball will be taken out of bounds at the spot of the foul. T-F.

2. A1 is driving and releases a try, A1 crashes into B1. The Lead Official rules block, the Center Official rules player control foul. Handle the Situation?

3. In question 2, if the ball goes in the basket, does the basket count? Yes-No

4. In question 2, if the ball does not go in the basket, how is play resumed.

5. A double foul can be a personal or technical foul. T-F

Answers:
1. False- 4-36-1
2. This is a double personal foul. The game will be resumed from the point of interruption. 4-36-1, CB-4.19.8.Situation C.
3. Yes- CB- 4.19.8. Situation C.
4. AP Arrow- CB- 4.19.8.Situation C.
5. True- 4-19-8-a & b.

The Game-Joe Forte

2/6/2023

When you think of the game it has certain aspects to it.

1. The Start

2. The middle of the first half
3. The end of the first half.
4. Start of the second half.
5. Middle of the second half
6. Game ending situations.

1, The Start : This is the time that we enforce the rules and guidelines of play. We set the tempo or tone of the game. We do not allow players to set the tempo .. Now with that in mind we must be aware of our play selectivity and above all accuracy. We cannot call marginal fouls for that will set the tempo. Play calling during this period of the game must be 100 % correct. We must know who the key players are and referee them with a high certainty of play calling. In the college game this is particularly important. Why because when they pick up 2 early fouls they go to the bench. Therefore, to set the tempo we want only good quality calls . Obvious illegal acts must be called the entire game. This is also the time where the official must not allow for the adrenaline to take over. It is not nerves, it is adrenaline and you must control it. Think of it as this : When all the emotions and excitement of the start of the game is on one level , we must find our level of complete calm and control on another level. Certainly not the level of players. This calmness will keep us from reacting to plays , allowing for us to process plays then react either with a great call or no call. It's that simple. Players emotions will settle down and return to normal as they play the game. They settle in. We are already settled in.

2. The Middle : Depending on time and score, this is when teams start to make adjustments. Subs enter the game for reasons. You must know and understand those reasons. Speed the game up , perhaps to get physical , match up changes . However , we do not change. We will continue to enforce the rules and stay within the tempo we set.

3. End of Half: Continue to referee at a high level of excellence. We closed out the half as we started the game.

4. Start of Half : Nothing has changed. We continue to referee the game as we started it. Superb play calling. However , we now must be aware of fouls and what players are in danger. And once again we are aware of it and the consequences of our whistles. If an obvious foul is present we call it. It's that simple. Marginal contact we process it with a great no call. One of your greatest assets is being in total awareness of the game.

5. Middle second Half : Depending on game situations : Game is a blow out. Stay focused and now we go into game management mode. If the game is very competitive we stay with our tempo and smart play calling.

6. The End : Come together during time outs. CC ( Referee ) In charge of detailing game ending scenarios. Team fouls , PF's , score , last second shots and game ending score or no score. If it comes down to the last shot all eyes on the shooter. Coverage for this situation goes out the window. You adjust to where you need to referee the game ending shot. As the game gets into the last minutes CC ( Referee ) will gather the crew and talk about game scenarios. Always remember more game time , more possessions. Less game time , less possessions. Guys you need to know this about possessions. Cannot take one away on a marginal call. You have to be perfect . Thanks Angelo

NF Review Quiz

2/1/2023

1. The official scorer is required to wear a black-and-white vertically striped garment. T-F
2. The Referee should review instructions to and duties of the timer and the scorer before the game. T-F
3. Having more players on the floor is a technical foul charged to the Head Coach. T-F
4. If a designated starter is changed after the 10 minute mark, a technical foul is charged to the Head Coach. T-F
5. A substitute does not report to the scorer and enters the game. This technical foul must be penalized before the game clock starts. T-F

Answers:
1. True-2-11-12.
2. True-2-4-2 &3.
3. False- 10-2-2.
4. False-10-1-2-Penalty.
5. False- 10-3-Penalty.

Al Battista

Al Battista is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field of basketball rules at all levels. In addition to this, he is a well-known clinician and observer of officials. Currently, he is Maryland State and Board 12 Interpreter for scholastic basketball. He has served as an officials’ observer for the NBA and WNBA and is currently the NBA chief scout for officials in the Northeast USA.

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