​NFHS Edition
Excellent Quiz by Goht VanDenBrink
Q1: Right after the final horn sounds, Team A wins the game 62–61. Team A’s head coach claps sarcastically in the official’s face and makes an inappropriate gesture indicating one of the officials “missed the call.” How should this situation be handled?
 
Q2: In MD/DC, shot clock is 30 seconds, a 10-second backcourt violation occurs when the shot clock shows 19.
 
Q3: When the game clock has less than 30 seconds remaining (MD/DC 30-second shot clock), the shot clock is turned off. The official must visibly count the 10-second backcourt count using a hand signal.
 
Q4: When the official counts the 10 seconds by hand, the 10-second violation is based solely on the official’s manual count. Even if the clock shows 10 seconds have passed, the violation does not occur until the official signals it.
 
Q5: With 8 seconds on the shot clock, A-1’s pass is deflected by B-2 and goes into the basket from below. What should the shot clock show after the basket?
a. 8 seconds
b. 20 seconds
c. 30 seconds (full reset)
 
 
 
 
Answers: 
Q1: Technical foul is charged. The result of the free throws will determine whether Team A wins or an extra period is required. (C.B. 2.2.4 Situation A)
Q2: False The 10-second violation occurs when the shot clock shows 20. (IRG 20:4:A)
Q3: True (IRG 20:4:B)
Q4: True (9-8-2)
Q5: b or c – depending on your state

​NFHS Edition
1. A1 in their front court passes the ball and the ball touches the ring and A3 recovers the ball in their backcourt. The shot clock should reset to:
a. 30 seconds.
b. 20 seconds.
c. There is no reset. 
 
2. A5 is in the act of shooting, B5 pushes A4 into A5, the try is unsuccessful. Team A is not in the bonus. Handle the Situation?
 
3. A5 is in the act of shooting, B5 pushes A4 into A5 the try is successful. Team A is in the bonus. Handle the Situation?
 
4. A5 attempts a three point try. B5 commits an intentional foul on A5. The try is successful. Handle the Situation?
 
5. A5 is running up the floor and Team A is in control of the ball. A5 intentionally throws B5 to the floor. A5 should be penalized with a team control foul. T-F
 
 
 
Answers:
1. a- 30 seconds for Private School Games- 2-11.6.b.2. (NCAA Men & Women). NFHS-c- There is no reset. Page-75-Item 6-iv. Teaching Point- Know Rule Differences.
2. Team A is not in the bonus. Team A will receive the ball at one of the 4 spots in the front court. 7-4-6, 7-5-3, 10-7-1. Teaching Point - Be ready for the unexpected. Know your throw-in spots.
3. The basket counts. A4 will go to the free throw line for two shots. 4-11, 10-Penalty-3. Teaching Point- Master Definitions. Be ready for the unexpected. Be aware of the bonus. Get the correct shooter.
4. The basket counts. A5 will attempt two free throws with no players lined up and Team A will receive the ball at one of the four spots in the front court. 4-11, 10-Penalty-4, 7-4-2, 7-5-4. Teaching Point- Master Definitions. Know Penalties. Know your resumption of play.
5. False- 4-19-3-a & b. Teaching Point- Master Definitions. Be detailed oriented. Officiate off the ball. 

​NFHS Edition
1. A3 drives to the basket and releases a try, the game clock horn sounds and the ball lodges on the ring. Handle the Situation?
 
2. A3 drives to the basket and releases a try, the game clock horn sounds and the ball lodges on the ring and A4 hits the net and try goes it. Handle the Situation?
 
3. A5 is driving to the basket and B5 intentionally fouls A5. Any player on team A may shoot the two free throws. T-F
 
4. In question #3, the game is resumed at the division line. T-F
 
5. When the shot clock indicates zeroes, the shot clock time has expired. T-F
 
 
 
Answers:
1. The period ends with a held ball. 6-4-4-d. 5-6-Exception-2. Teaching Point- Know where rules match in the rule book.
2. A4 has committed offensive basket-interference. 4-6-1. Teaching Point- Master Definitions. 
3. False-8-2. Teaching Point- Know your shooter and Know Rule Differences. 
4. False- 7-5-3 & 4. Teaching Point- Know where to Resume Play.
5. True- Shot Clock- Page-76. Rule Book. Teaching Point- Know Rule Differences & Similarities.

​NFHS Edition
Excellent Quiz by Goht VanDenBrink
Q1. The free-throw shooter is injured and no substitute is available. What is the correct procedure?
a. The opposing team chooses the replacement shooter
b. The head coach or team captain selects a player who is already on the court to attempt the free throw(s)
c. The injured player must attempt the free throw(s)
d. The free throw(s) are canceled
 
Q2. A team can be charged with a technical foul for delaying the start of the game by one minute or more, provided the officials are aware the team was properly notified at least three minutes prior.
 
Q3. (Last-second try procedure)--- On the last shot of the period, the Center is table-side and is the Primary Coverage Area (PCA) official for a 3-point try. The Center signals the 3-point attempt. If the try is successful, the Trail is responsible for signaling the successful goal.   And if the try is unsuccessful, there is no need to signal the end of the period and in both case, Trail should not sound a whistle.
 
Q4. A1 attempts a try that is clearly offline and has no chance to enter the basket. The ball contacts the backboard, and while it is descending, B2 jumps and makes contact with the ball. This is Goaltending violation.
 
Q5: A1 makes a throw-in. The ball heads toward the basket and bounces on the rim, when B1 slaps it away. The official rules this as basket interference, and Team A is awarded 3 points.
 
 
 
 
Answers:
Q1: b the head coach or team captain of the injured player’s team selects a player who is already on the court to attempt the free throw(s). (NFHS 8-2)
 
Q2: True (NFHS 10-2-1a; Case Book 2.4.4)
 
Q3: True. Both NFHS and IAABO emphasize minimizing the use of the whistle on a last-second shot to avoid confusion with a foul call. A whistle should only be used if the official needs to rule that the try was not released in time or that a violation occurred prior to the release.(IRG 9:1:D, 9:1:E)
 
Q4 False. This is Legal play. Since the try had no chance to enter the basket, it is not considered basket interference or goaltending. Play continues. (4-22-1, 9-11)
 
Q5: False. This is basket interference by B1, but only 2 points can be awarded.
A throw-in does not count as a try, so even if the ball was thrown from behind the 3-point arc, the maximum that can be awarded is 2 points.(IRG 15-3-3; C.B 9.11.2C

​1. A1 attempts a three point try and is fouled by B3. The ball is on the ring and A4 tips the ball in. Handle the Situation?
 
2. A3 drives to the basket and B3 flops. A3 scores on the play. Handle the Situation?
 
3. A4 is driving to the basket and is intentionally fouled by B5. The try is successful. Handle the Situation?
 
4. A1 is performing a throw-in, B5 breaks the plane and contacts the ball in A1’s hands. Handle the Situation?
 
5. A5 attempts a three point try very close to the three point line. The Trail official takes their eyes off the play and the ball goes in the basket. The Trail Official is not sure if the try is a 2 or 3 point attempt. This occurs in a 2 person game. Handle the Situation?
 
6. A5 has 4 fouls. On a rebound B5 fouls A5 and Team A is in the bonus. After the play, A5 and B5 taunt one another and are ruled for a double technical foul. Handle the Situation?
 
7. There is 1 second left in the 2nd quarter. A3 is attempting their last free throw. The try is unsuccessful and the ball touches the floor. The game horn sounds. The Lead Official blows their whistle immediately. Handle the Situation?
 
8. There is 1 second left in the 2nd quarter. A3 is attempting their last free throw. The try is unsuccessful and the ball touches the floor. The game horn sounds. The Lead Official blows their whistle when the ball goes out of bounds without touching any players. Handle the Situation.
 
9. A1 has two free throws. On the 1st attempt, the ball lodges on the ring. Handle the Situation?
 
10. A1 has two free throws. On the 2nd attempt, the ball lodges on the ring. Handle the Situation?
 
 
 
Answers:
1. Penalize the foul on B3 and the offensive basket interference on A4. A1 will attempt three free throws. CB-9.11.2. Teaching Point- Read “5” CB plays every day.
 
2. Count the basket and warn Team B for flopping. If this is the 2nd occurrence, Team B is charged with a technical foul. 4-49-1-a-c. 10-2-1-h. Teaching Point- Be a discerner and not a reactor.
 
3. The basket counts and A4 will receive two free throws with no players lined up. Team A will receive the ball at one of the 4 spots in their frontcourt. 10-Penalty-4. CB-4.19.3. Situation A. Teaching Point- Master Penalties.
 
4. This is a warning on Team B if it is the 1st occurrence and a technical foul on B5. 9-2-10-Penalty-3. CB-10.4.10 Situation A.
 
5. Stop the game, go to your partner for information, if your partner does not know, go to the scoring table for help. If there is no reliable information from either, the basket counts as 2 points.
 
6. After the double technical foul. A5 has received “5” fouls and is disqualified. A5’s substitute will shoot the free throws with all players lined up, this is the point of interruption after the double technical foul. 4-36-1, 8-2. Teaching Point- Know Resumption of play. Be ready for the unexpected.
 
7. In this situation, the crew has to put “1” second on the game clock and resume the game with the AP Arrow. 5-9-3, 6-4-f.  Teaching Point- Have game awareness.
 
8. Team B’s at the out of bounds spot. The crew will put “1” second back on the game clock. 5-9-3, 7-2-1. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
 
9. A1 will attempt their second free throw. 6-4-d. Teaching Point- Know how to resume play and master exceptions.
 
10. The game will resume the AP Arrow. 6-4-d. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
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​NFHS Edition
Excellent Quiz by Goht Van Den Brink
1. When a player has been directed to leave the game, which statement is NOT the correct procedure?
a. The official informs the head coach.
b. The official signals the timer to begin the 15-second replacement interval.
c. The timer sounds a warning horn and starts the 15-second count.
d. If the substitute is ready before time expires, the timer does not need to sound the horn at the end.
 
2. Which items must be solid color (white, black, beige, or the predominant jersey color), may have only one visible logo, and must be the same color for all teammates?
a. Headbands and wristbands only
b. Arm sleeves, leg sleeves, and tights
c. Headbands, wristbands, arm sleeves, leg sleeves, compression shorts, and tights
d. Undershirts and jerseys
 
3. ?True/False? During a throw-in, a defender contacts the ball while it is still in the thrower’s hand. The official correctly rules an intentional foul.
 
4. While officials are walking to the locker room at halftime, the home team head coach insults the officials and is charged with an unsporting technical foul. Which basket will the visiting team shoot the technical free throws at?
 
5. Following Q4, After the technical foul to start the 3rd quarter, the visiting team has a division line throw-in. A throw-in violation occurs. The home team is awarded a throw-in at their front court 28-foot sideline.
 
 
 
 
Answers: 
1: d. The timer must sound the horn again at the end of the 15-second interval, even if the substitute is ready. (IAABO Manual p. 372)
2: c.Headbands, wristbands, arm sleeves, leg sleeves, compression shorts, and tights
3: False Contacting the ball while it is in the thrower’s hand is a player technical foul, not an intentional foul. (NFHS 10-4)
4: Since technical foul occurs after the ball becomes dead to end the period, the free throws are administered to start the 3rd quarter at the basket for the 3rd quarter. The home team begins the 3rd quarter with one team foul.
5: False. On a division line throw-in violation, the resulting throw-in remains at the division line, not advanced to the frontcourt. (IAABO January 2026 Rules Interpretation — confirmed through IAABO/NFHS discussion)