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NFHS Test

11/26/2024

 
​1. The referee shall be the sole judge of the legality of the ball and may select a ball provided by the visiting team. T-F

2. A team member is a member of bench personnel who is in uniform and is eligible to become a player. T-F

3. During an intermission, all team members are bench personnel for the purpose of penalizing unsporting behavior. T-F

4. An unsporting foul is a non-contact technical foul which consists of unfair, unethical, dishonorable conduct or any behavior not in accordance with the spirit of fair play. T-F

5. It is mandatory that the benches for team members and coaches of both teams be placed along the side of the court on which the scorer’s and timer’s table is located. T-F

6. The semicircle and three point line must be the same color. T-F

7. A1 attempts a three point shot and is fouled by B1. The ball is on the ring when B3 knocks the ball away. Handle the Situation?

8. Tinted glass backboards are prohibited. T-F

9. A1 is wearing jewelry. A1 will be charged with a technical foul. T-F

10. The Lead Official rules a traveling violation on A1. At approximately the same time, the Center Official rules a foul on B1 for pushing A1. Handle the Situation?

11. The farthest edge of the free throw line must be 15’ from the front plane of the backboard. T-F

12. Team A’s Head Coach is out of the Coaching Box coaching their team. The Trail Official issues a warning for Coach/Team Conduct. T-F

13. A backboard shall be either fan-shaped or rectangular. T-F

14. A1 is performing an AP throw-in. A3 pushes B3 to get open. The foul is penalized and the AP shall still be with Team A. T-F

15. When a foul and a violation occur simultaneously, the foul takes precedence over the violation. T-F

16. When a player scores on a two point try. The Trail or Lead Official will signal two points. T-F

17. Spectators must be at least 3’ away from each end of the backboard . T-F

18. Who informs the coach when a player is disqualified on fouls?

19. A1 is fouled with one second remaining in the 2nd quarter. Team A is awarded a throw-in and A1 passes the ball inbounds to A2, the horn sounds to end the quarter. As officials enter the court from the halftime intermission, the scorer informs the referee that A1 should have been awarded bonus free throws. Handle the Situation?

20. The ring may not be more than 5/8’’ in diameter. T-F



Answers:
1. True-1-12-3. Teaching Point- Don’t Neglect Rule 1
2. True-4-34-4. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
3. True-4-34-2. Teaching Point-Master Definitions.
4. True- 4-19-14. Teaching Point-Master Definitions.
5. False- 1-13-1. Teaching Point-Be detailed oriented.
6. True-1-4-2. Teaching Point-Have Court Awareness.
7. Basket Counts, A1 is awarded 1 shot. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected. 4-6-1. 10-Penalty-5.
8. True-1-7-2. Teaching Point- Be detailed oriented.
9. False- 3-5-7. Teaching Point- Master Penalties.
10. The officials have to decide which came first. CB-2.6.Situation A & B. Teaching Point- Read 5 Case Book Plays every day.
11. True-1-6. Teaching Point- Don’t Neglect Rule 1.
12. True- 10-5-Penalty. Teaching Point-“Run” the game.
13. True- 1-7-1. Teaching Point- Have Court Awareness.
14. True- 6-4-6. Teaching Point- Be detailed oriented.
15. False- CB-2.6.Situation A&B. Teaching Point-Read 5 Case Book Plays every day.
16. False- May use if there is doubt or confusion. CB-2.7.8-Situation. Teaching Points- Read 5 Case Book Plays every day.
17. True- 1-8-2. Teaching Points- Be detailed oriented.
18. Its recommended the calling official be responsible for the notification of the Head Coach. Teaching Point- Read 5 Case Book Plays every day.
19. A1 will shoot the bonus, the game will continue from the point of interruption which is the AP Arrow. CB-2.10.1. Teaching Points- Have Court Awareness.
20. True- 1-10-2. Teaching Point- Be detailed oriented. 
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NFHS Quiz

11/20/2024

 
​NFHS Edition
1. A1 is performing a throw-in, B3 reaches across the plane and knocks the ball out of A1’s hands. The following are correct statements:
A. B3 is charged with a technical foul and Team B is warned if this is the first occurrence.
B. Team B is charged with a technical foul and Team B is warned if this is the first occurrence.
 
2. 7 minutes before the game, Team A submits its team roster and starting line-up to the official scorer. Team A will be charged with 2 technical fouls. T-F
 
3. On a jump ball, the ball becomes live when the ball is legally tapped. T-F
 
4. The score ends Team A-63 and Team B-62 when the horn sounds to end the 4th quarter. Prior to the referee’s approval of the final score, the Head Coach of
Team A threatens the officials and yells profanities at them. Handle the Situation?
 
5. The captain is the representative of the team and may address an official on matters of interpretation or to obtain essential information. T-F
 
 
 
Answers:
1. A-CB-10.4.10, 9-2-3-Penalty. Teaching Point- Master Penalties. 
2. False- 10-1-1-Penalty. Teaching Point- Master Penalties.
3. False- 6-2-a. Teaching Point- Practice your toss.
4. Penalize the Head Coach with a technical for unsporting behavior. The free throws will decide if the game goes into overtime; or its final. CB-2.2.4- Teaching Point- Have Intestinal Fortitude.
5. True- 3-1-2. Teaching Point- Have Court Awareness. 
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NFHS Quiz

11/13/2024

 
​NFHS Edition
1. A1 receives a pass in the lane in their front court. A1 throws a pass to A3 on the perimeter. To avoid a 3 second violations, A1 steps out of bounds. This is a legal play. T-F
 
2. A1’s try hits the vertical support. Team B shall receive the ball at the free throw line extended. T-F
 
3. A1 and A2 set a “hammer” screen near the end line. A3 runs out of bounds and catches a pass from A1 who ended their dribble on the perimeter. The Lead Official rules an out of bounds violation. T-F
 
4. In question #3, the ruling official will extend fist that is shown in signal chart 21. T-F
 
5. A1 and A2 set a “hammer” screen near the end line. A3 intentionally goes out of bounds. A4 continues to dribble on the perimeter, B3 recovers defensively and A4 throws a pass to A3. The Lead Official rules an out of bounds violation on A3. T-F
 
 
 
Answers:
1. False- 9-3-3. Teaching Point- Read 5 Case Book plays every day. 
2. False- 7-4-1, 7-5-2. Teaching Point- Be detailed oriented. 
3. True-9-3-3. Teaching Point- Have Court Awareness. 
4. True- Signal Chart- Page-81- Rule Book. Teaching Point- Practice your signals. 
5. False- CB-9.3.3.Situation B- Read 5 Case Book plays every day. 

NFHS Quiz

11/6/2024

 
​NFHS Edition
1. A1 is standing across from the team bench while using a headset to give a radio interview during pre-game warmups. Team A should be penalized with a team technical foul. T-F
 
2. A1 is attempting a three point try and is fouled by B1. As the ball is in the cylinder A3 touches the ball. The following are correct statements:
A. A1 will receive three free throws.
B. A3 has committed offensive interference.
C. All of the Above.
 
3. A3 fouls B3 on a drive the basket. A3’s fouled is ruled flagrant. The try is successful. B3 will receive one free throw and Team B will receive the ball at one of the four designated spots. T-F
 
4. A1 attempts a try and the ball hits the ring and is unsuccessful. A3 controls  the rebound near the end line and throws a pass that B3 deflects and then the ball touches A4 and goes in the backcourt where A5 recovers the ball. The Trail Official “no calls” the play. T-F
 
5. A1 is dribbling near their sideline and is close to losing their balance and going out of bounds. The Assistant Coach of Team A pushes A1 so A1 can maintain their balance to stay inbounds. This is a legal play. T-F
 
 
 
Teaching Points:
1. False- CB-1.19 Situation A, 10-1-3. Teaching Point- Read “5” Case Book plays every day. 
2. C-CB-9.11.2 Situation E. Teaching Point-Read 5 Case Book Plays every day. 
3. False-10-Penalty-4. Teaching Penalties- Master Penalties.
4. False- 9-9-1. Teaching Point- Know Rule Differences. 
5. False- 7-1-1. Teaching Point for the Unexpected. 

    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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