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Excellent Quiz by Goht Van Den Brink
1. What is the penalty for flopping when a team does it for the first time?
a) Team technical foul
b) Player technical foul
c) Warning for the first violation
d) Violation
 
2.  What is the correct hand signal for flopping?

 
 
3. During a throw-in, B1’s hand breaks the boundary line. What is the correct procedure?
a) The official gives a delay of game warning to Team B
b) The warning is recorded in the scorebook
c) The head coach is informed
d) No penalty is assessed toward Team B
e) All of the above
 
4.  Following Question 3: Later on, defender B5 fakes being fouled. This is the first instance of flopping. What is the correct procedure?
a) Team B receives a warning, which is recorded in the official scorebook, with no penalty assessed
b) Team B receives a team technical foul since the team already had a warning for delay earlier
c) B5 receives a player technical foul
d) None of the above
 
5.  Following Question 4: Later on, offender B11 fakes being fouled. Which of the following statements is INcorrect?
a) A team technical foul is charged to Team B
b) Plus one technical foul is charged to B11 which counts toward fouls needed for disqualification in scorebook
c) In scorebook, 1 team foul is recorded toward bonus free throws
d) Team A is awarded 2 free throws and the ball for a designated-spot throw-in at the division line.
 

​NFHS Edition
1. A1 is dribbling the ball and catches the ball with both hands. A1 then fumbles the ball and recovers. After recovering the ball, A1 dribbles the ball. The Trail Official rules a double dribble. T-F
 
2. A1 attempts a “3” point shot, while A1 is in the act of shooting, B5 fouls A5 and the try is successful. Team A is also in the bonus. Handle the Situation?
 
3. When an official is ready to toss a jump ball, non-jumpers may not move onto the center circle. T-F 
 
4. Substitutions between halves may be made by the substitute or a team representative. T-F 
 
5. The first marked lane spaces on each side of the lane, above and adjacent to the first lane space marks, shall be occupied by the opponents of the free thrower. T-F
 
 
 
Answers:
1. True- 9-5. Teaching Point- Master Violations.
2. Basket Counts, A5 will go to the free throw line for “2” shots. 4-11-1 & 2, 4-8-1a. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
3. True- 6-3-2a. Teaching Point- Be ready when you begin the game. 
4. True- 3-3-1b. Teaching Point- Have Substitution Awareness. 
5. True- 8-1-4b. Teaching Point- Have Free Throw Awareness. 

Excellent Quiz by Goht Van Der Brink

​1. If a player is disqualified, injured, or directed to leave the game, How many seconds does the Head Coach have to replace them with a sub?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
 
2. How many seconds is a player allowed to address minor blood on their body or uniform without having to leave the game?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. none
 
3. Between quarters, at halftime, and during a timeout, when should a substitute report or be in position to report to the scorer relative to the warning sound before the end of the intermission or timeout?
a. Prior to the 15-second warning
b. After the 15-second warning
c. Prior to the 20-second warning
d. After the 20-second warning
 
4. The American flag may be worn anywhere on the team jersey provided it does not exceed X inches and does not interfere with the visibility of the player’s number. What is the maximum size the flag can be?
a) 1 x 2 inches
b) 2 x 3 inches
c) 3 x 4 inches
d) 4 x 5 inches
 
5.  What is the maximum legal width for a headband?
a.  2¼"
b.  2½"
c.  3"
d.  3½"
 
 
 
Answers:
1. b. 15 seconds (Rule 10-6-2)
2. c. 20 seconds Rule 3-3-7(NFHS rule change 2024-2025)
3. a. Prior to the 15-second warning (Rule 3-3-1a)
4. b. 2 x 3 inches (per rule 3-4-2b).
5. c. 3 inches wide

​NFHS Edition
1. In the 2nd quarter the officials notice A1 has blood on their jersey. The officials should start a 20 second clock, with a first horn sounded with 15 seconds remaining and a second horn at the end of the 20 second interval. T-F
 
2. A school’s logo/mascot image may be centered directly above the uniform number in place of an identifying name. T-F
 
3. A3 is driving for a lay-up and B3 touches the net while ball is in the cylinder. The Center Official rules Basket-Interference. T-F
 
4. A3 is driving for a lay-up and B3 touches the net while the ball is on the ring. The touching of the net affected the ball not going in. The Center Official rules basket-interference. T-F
 
5. A player cannot be assisted from outside the boundary line by teammates or bench personnel to remain in-bounds. T-F
 
 
 
Answers:
1. True-3-3-7 - Teaching Point- Have Substitution Awareness. 
2. True- 3-4-4a -Teaching Point- Don’t Neglect-3-4. 
3. False- 4-6-1 -Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected. 
4. True-4-6-1- Teaching Point- Get mentally prepared in warm-ups. 
5. True-7-1-1- Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.