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11/23/2023

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1. During a 30 second timeout. A6 goes to the scorer to substitute for A1 before the 15 second warning signal. The substitution will be allowed. Yes-No. 

2. A3 intentionally fouls B3 during a dead ball. A3 should charged with an intentional personal foul. Yes-No. 

3. A7 comes into the game wearing No. 7 and participates,  Team A’s Head Coach will be charged with an indirect technical foul. Yes-No. 

4. A7 changes their number from No. 7 to No. 32 before entering game. Team A would be charged with a team technical foul. Yes-No. 

5. Team Control Ends when the following occur:
A. A try for field goal is in flight.
B. A tap is in flight.
C. An opponent secures control.
D. All of the Above.


Answers:
1. Yes-3-3-1a.
2. No-4-19-5c.
3. No-10-6-Penalty.
4. Yes-10-1-2c.
5. D-4-12-3.




Teaching Points:
1. Have excellent substitution awareness.
2. Master Penalties.
3. Have excellent dead ball officiating skills.
4. Be ready for the unexpected.
5. Master Definitions.
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NF Quiz

11/19/2023

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​NFHS Edition
1. Team A substitute No. 23 enters the game with approximately 1:00 in the 2nd quarter. The ball is put into play by a throw-in from A1 to A2. The horn sounds and the scorer informs the officials that No. 23 is not in the Scorebook. Team A is charged with a technical foul. T-F

2. In question #1, if the error is discovered at halftime, there is no penalty. If No. 23 decides to enter the game in the 2nd half, No. 23 name and number will be added to the score book and Team A will be charged with a technical foul. T-F

3. Jersey Numbers must be from 1-99. T-F

4. The penalty for an illegal uniform is a team technical foul. T-F

5. Name the “3” types of violations?




Answers:
1. True- CB- 3.2.2. Situation-C. 3-2b, 10-1-2b. 
2. True- CB-3.2.2. Situation-C. 
3. False- 3-4-3d. 
4. False- 10-6-4. 
5. Free Throw, Floor, Basket. Rule-9




Teaching Points:
1. Be ready for the unexpected.
2. Read “5” Case Book plays every day.
3. Be detailed oriented.
4. Master Penalties. 
5. Be observant in warm-ups.
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10 Second Count- Private Schools

11/14/2023

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1. A1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt and is fouled by B1. Team A is not in the bonus. Team A will receive a new 10 second count. T-F
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2. A1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt and throws a pass to A3 and B3 intentionally kicks the ball in the backcourt. Team A will receive a new 10 second count. T-F

3. A1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt and throws a pass to A3 in their backcourt and A3 request and is granted a timeout. Team A receives a new 10 second count. T-F


4. A1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt. The Trail Official has an inadvertent whistle. Team A will receive the ball at the point of interruption and a new 10 second count. T-F


5. A1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt. A3 and B3 commit a double personal foul. Team A will receive a new 10 second count. T-F




Answers:
​1-5- They are all True- 9-10- NCAA-(Men). 








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Review Quiz

11/7/2023

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Rule 1:
1. The ideal court dimensions   are _______ . (1 point).
2. The net is 15 to ______ in length. (1 point). 
3. The net is a white cord ____ mesh net. (1 point).
4. A rectangular back board is ____ inches  wide. (2 points).
5. Name the 4 parts of the basket. ( 10 points). 

Rule 2 :
1. When does the officials jurisdiction begin prior to the game. ( 1 point).
2. The officials arrival on the floor shall be at least _____ minutes before the game. (1 point).
3. Name 5 Duties of the Referee: (10 points).
4. Name the 5 Correctable Errors( 10 points).
5. State the formula for the Correctable Errors that deal with free throws. (10 points).


Answers- Rule 1:

1. 84 X 50.- 1-1.
2. 18 inches. 1-10-1.
3. 12 mesh. 1-10-1.
4 . 72 inches. Diagram 2- Rule 1.
5. Ring, Flange, Braces, Net. 1-10-1.

Answers- Rule 2.
1. When they arrive on the floor. 2-2.
2. 15 minutes-2-2.
3. Review- 2-5-1-8.
4. Review- 2-10-1-a-e.
5. Error, Clock Starts, Dead Ball, It must be Corrected. 2-10-2. 
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NF Quiz

11/5/2023

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​1. A1 is dribbling the ball in their front court and B1 knocks the ball out of bounds. Team A is granted a time out. Team A will receive the ball at one of the four designated spots. T-F

2. A1 is dribbling the ball in their front court, B1 deflects the ball off of A1’s knee and the ball goes in the back court where A3 picks the ball up. The Trail official rules a back court violation. T-F

3. In question #2, if the ruling is a back court violation, the ball will be put into play at the spot of the violation. T-F

4. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves, compression shorts and tights are permissible. T-F

5. A headband cannot have extensions. T-F



Answers:
1. False- 7-5-2.
2. True- 9-9-1 &2.
3. False-7-5-3-a.
4. True- 3-5-3.
5. True- 3-5-4-b. 




Teaching Points:
1. Be detailed oriented.
2. Be ready for the unexpected.
3. See the whole play and do not guess.

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    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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