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Excellent Quiz from Goht VanDenBrink.
 
True/False
Q1: After Team B scores, B3 fouls A3 during Team A’s endline throw-in. Team A is not in the bonus. The throw-in will be at the spot nearest to where the foul occurred, and if it’s on the endline, Team A can still run the endline.
 
Q2: After Team B scores, B3 intentionally fouls A3 during Team A’s endline throw-in. A3 gets 2 free throws, and Team A gets a designated spot throw-in—no running the endline, even if it’s on the endline.
 
Q3: During a throw-in, the thrower may break the plane with their hand or foot but cannot touch the inbounds court before releasing the ball.
 
Q4: A defender slaps the backboard or basket, causing the ring to vibrate during a try or tap. This is now ruled as basket interference—not a player technical foul.
 
Q5: Eliminating the possibility of an offensive goaltending violation is one of the New Rule changes this year.
 
 
 
 
Answers:
Q1: True (7-5-7, IRG Play 9-4-4)
Q2: True (IRG 9.4.B, Play 9-4-5)— This differs from a common foul in Q1, where Team A retains the right to run the endline.
Q3: True (IRG 9.5, 9-2-10 Note) — This often happens after a made basket when a player rushes the throw-in with only one foot out of bounds and the rest of their body still inbounds.
Q4: True. With the removal of 10-4-4b, intent no longer matters—this action is now consistently ruled as basket interference.(New rule change 2025-2026)
Q5: True. (Rule 4-22-1 & 2 — This change reduces confusion over shot vs. pass and promotes more scoring opportunities.( New rule change 2025-2026)
Tips: 
Officials who communicate clearly, support one another, and treat each other with mutual respect are more effective and more likely to succeed in this avocation. As the adage goes: Game comes first, Partners second, and yourself last. (Quote from TJ Holliday: Sportori

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Excellent Quiz by Goht Van Den Brink
Situation: A1 is an airborne shooter when B5 commits basket interference. Before A1 returns to the floor, A1 charges into B1.
Q1: Basket interference by B5 means the ball is counted, regardless of the player control foul that follows.
 
Q2: A1 is still charged with a player control foul, and Team A is assessed one team foul.
 
Q3: Since Team B is in the bonus, they will shoot free throws.
 
Q4: Team B will have a designated spot throw-in from the end line.
 
Q5: One of the 2025–26 rule changes uses the 3-point line to determine frontcourt throw-in spots after fouls or violations. Plays above the arc go to the 28-ft spot; plays below go to the 3-ft endline spot.
 
 
 
Answers:
Q1: Team A is awarded 2 points.
Q2: True (IRG Play 9-4-1)
Q3: False (IRG Play 9-4-1) No free throws are awarded for a player control foul, even if the opposing team is in the bonus.
Q4: False. Team B will have the privilege of moving along the end line during the ensuing throw-in (7-5-7, 9-11 penalty 1)
Q5: True (Rule Change 25-26 — 7-5-4) The 3-point line is now the clear visual marker for determining throw-in spots in the frontcourt, replacing the previously used imaginary line.

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1. A team always must play with “5” players. T-F
 
2. A player is disqualified when they commit:
a. 5 personal fouls.
b. 2 intentional fouls.
c. 2 technical fouls.
d. Flagrant foul.
e. All of the above.
f.  a, c and d. 
 
3. A1 is in the act of shooting, A3 fouls B3 before the ball is released. A3 should be charged with what type of foul:
a. Player Control Foul.
b. Offensive Foul.
c. Team Control Foul.
 
4. The shot clock is at 7 seconds. B3 and A3 cause a held ball. The shot clock will remain at 7 seconds. T-F
 
5. With 8 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s pass is deflected by B2 and enters the basket from below. The shot clock should be at:
a. 8 seconds.
b. 20 seconds.
c. 30 seconds. 
 
 
 
Answers:
1. False- 3-1-Note. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
2. f- 4-14-1. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
3. c- 4-19-7. Teaching Point- Master Definitions. 
4. True- Page-76-7-d. Teaching Point- Have Clock Awareness. 
5. b or c, depending on your State. Page-75-6-v. 

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1. A1 is driving to the basket in an attempt to make a fast break lay-up . Following the release of A1’s try attempt. B2 blocks the shot after it has touched the backboard and is continuing its upward flight. The officials “no call” the play. T-F
 
2. A1 is driving to the basket in an attempt to make a fast break lay-up. Following the release of A1’s attempt. B2 blocks the shot after it has touched and is above the ring. The ball was on its upward flight. The officials “no call” the play. T-F
 
3. The offense can commit a goaltending violation. T-F
 
4. A1 throws a “lob pass” to A5 who catches the ball in the cylinder and dunks the ball. This is a legal play. T-F
 
5. A1 releases a try near the basket. B2 jumps and makes a legitimate attempt to block a try. B2 misses the ball and makes contact with the backboard when the ball is above the cylinder. The ruling should be:
a. Player technical foul on B2.
b. Goal-tending on B2.
c. Basket-Interference on B2.
 
 
 
Answers:
1. False- 4-22-3. Teaching Point- Be detailed oriented. 
2. False-4-22-3. Teaching Point- Know Rule Similarities. 
3. False- 4-22-1 & 4-22-2. Teaching Point- Know Rule Similarities & Differences. 
4. False- 4-6-2. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected. 
5. c- 4-6-1a & 4-6-1b. Teaching Point- Master your 

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Excellent Quiz by Goht Van Den Brink
This week’s questions are based on NFHS Case Book 10.2.4 Situation.
This is a very specific and unusual scenario involving an unsporting act. It’s important to be familiar with this situation in case it occurs.
Scenario : Immediately following a goal or free throw by Team A, A1 inbounds the ball to A2 and A2 then throws the ball through A’s basket.
Q1: If it is clear that the throw-in and subsequent shot were intentional, an unsporting technical foul should be assessed to Team A.
 
Q2: Team A also assess a delay-of-game warning for interfering with the ball after a goal, however if team A already received a warning for delay under rule 4-47, a Team Technical foul should be assessed
 
Q3: The officials should cancel the field goal and also cancel any common foul(s) during the sequence, including any non-flagrant foul committed against A2 in the act of shooting
 
Q4: The officials should restore the game clock by putting back the time consumed during this sequence 
 
Q5: However if the officials do not recognize the situation until after Team B gains control or after the next throw-in begins. None of the previous procedures (Technical foul(s), canceled score, etc.) are applied
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Answers:
Q1: True. This manner is considered unsporting conduct and results in a technical foul on Team A.
 
Q2: true. If Team A already received a warning for delay, in this case, Team A is charged with 2 Team technical fouls. One for Unsporting conduct and one for interfering with the ball after the goal. 
 
Q3: True
 
Q4: true
 
Q5: True. Once the ball becomes live after the next change of possession or throw-in, the window to correct the error has passed, and no retroactive action can be taken.
 
Relevant Rules:
• Rule 4-47-3 (Delay of Game)
• Rule 10-2-1b, 10-2-1e (Unsporting Acts and Team Technical Fouls)

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Excellent Quiz by Goht Van Der Brink.
Q1: Holding or moving a hand(s) in front of the face of a player who has the ball is legal.
 
Q2: Holding or waving hands near the eye in front of the face of a player who does not have the ball is legal.
 
Q3: What kind of technical foul is assessed when B1, who fouled A1, does not wait until A1’s first free throw is complete before leaving the court? After the official reports the foul, B1, upset with the call, sits at the end of Team B’s bench.
 
Q4: If a player is disqualified, injured, or directed to leave the game, how many seconds does the head coach have to provide a substitute?
 
Q5: How many seconds is a player allowed to address minor blood on their body or uniform without having to leave the game?
 
 
 
 
Answers:
Q1: False This action is unsporting conduct and results in a player technical foul.
(C.B. 10.4.6 Situation A)
Q2: False Holding or waving hands near the eye with the intent to obstruct an opponent’s vision is unsporting conduct and results in a player technical foul.
(10-4-6c,d; C.B. 10.4.6 Situation A)
Q3: Player Technical Foul. This is an unsporting act for leaving the court without authorization to demonstrate disgust. ( 3-3-3, 10-4-6i; C.B 10.4.6 Situation C)
Q4: 15 seconds (10-6-2)
Q5: 20 seconds (:3-3-7, NFHS Rule Change 2024-2025)