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NFHS Quiz

12/24/2024

 
​NFHS Edition
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1. A1 throws a pass from their back court and the ball hits the back board in their front court and bounces back to A3 in the backcourt. The Trail Official rules a back court violation. T-F
 
2. A1 attempts a try that misses the entire ring and A1 rebounds on the play and scores. The Lead Official rules a traveling violation. T-F
 
3. A5 is rebounding at Team A’s basket. B5 pushes A5 out of the way.  A3’s try is unsuccessful. Team A is not in the bonus. The Lead Official rules a common foul on B5. Team A will receive the ball at one of the four spots in the front court. T-F
 
4. A1, in attempting to screen, takes a stationary position in the path of moving B1. The position of A1 is less than one normal step away and  B1 cannot avoid A1 and contact results. The foul shall be on:
a. A1.
b. B1
 
5. A1 is fouled in the act of shooting a two point try and the try was unsuccessful. On the first free throw, B1 leaps above the free throw lane and touches the ball. The following are True Statements:
a. Award one point to A1.
b. A1 will shoot their second free throw with no players lined up.
c. Charge B1 with a technical foul.
d. Team A will receive two free throws and the ball at the division line away from the table.
e. All of the Above.
 
 
Answers:
1. True- 9-9-1 & 2. Teaching Point- Be ready for the unexpected.
2. False- CB-4.44 Situation B, 4-12,4-41. Teaching Point- Know Rule Differences. 
3. True-4-37-2a-d. Teaching Point- Review rebounding coverage area in your pre-game. 
4.a-CB-10.7.11 Situation B-(a). Teaching Point- See the entire play.
5.e-CB-9.12 Situation-A- Teaching Point- Read 5 Case Book plays every day. 

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12/16/2024

 

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NFHS Quiz

12/12/2024

 
​NFHS Edition
1. A1 is dribbling the ball and the ball comes to rest in A1’s hands and A1 ends their dribble by catching the ball. The Trail Official rules a palming violation. T-F
 
2. A1 is dribbling the ball and the ball comes to rest in A1’s hands and A1 dribbles again. The Trail Official rules a palming violation. T-F
 
3. A5 is bumped going across the lane. Team A is the bonus. For the first free throw, A4 goes to the line and misses the first free throw.  The officials realize that A4 was the wrong shooter. Since A4 shot the first shot, A5 will go to the free throw line and only shoot one free throw. T-F. 
 
4. A1 goes up for a try and the ball is in the cylinder, B3 knocks the ball away. B3 should be penalized for goal-tending. T-F
 
5. A1 attempts a try and B1 is contesting, A1 attempts the try and misses the entire ring. A1 is the first player to touch the ball. A1 should ruled for traveling. T-F
 
6. A1 attempts a try and B1 is contesting. A1 attempts their try and comes down to the floor without releasing the ball. The officials rule a traveling violation. T-F
 
 
Answers:
1. False- 4-15-4b. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.
2. True- 9-5. Teaching Point- Master Definitions & Violations. 
3. False- 2-10-1c. 2-10-2. Teaching Point- Have Game Awareness.
4. False- 4-6-2. Teaching Point- Know the Difference between basket-interference and goal-tending, 
5. False- CB-4.44 Situation B. Read 5 Case Book plays every day.
6. True- 4-44-3b. Teaching Point- Master Definitions.

NFHS Quiz

12/2/2024

 
​1. The game officials shall be a Crew Chief, Referee 1 and Referee 2. T-F
 
2. A1 is fouled, Team A is awarded the ball out of bounds. Team A should have been in the bonus. Thrower-In A1 throws the ball to A3 who scores on a 3 point shot. As the ball passes through the net, the officials realize that Team A should have been in the bonus. Handle the Situation.?
 
3. The following types of rings are legal:
A. Fixed.
B. Positive-lock breakaway.
C. Flex breakaway.
D. All of the Above.
 
4. An “X” 12 inches long and 2 inches wide shall be placed on the floor out of bounds directly in front of the official scorer to help substitutes with the proper location. T-F
 
5. A1 is fouled by B1 is fouled but erroneously is not awarded two free throws even though the bonus is in effect. Team A is given a throw-in, and Thrower-in A1 inbounds the ball to A2 and a held ball occurs. The AP Arrow is pointing towards Team A. Handle the Situation?
 
6. In question #5, if the AP Arrow was pointing to Team B, how would the situation be handled?
 
Answers:
1. False- 2-1-2. Teaching Point- Know Rule Differences.
2. The basket counts, A1 will go to the free throw line for 2 shots with no players lined up. The game will continue with Team B’s ball on the end line with all privileges.CB-2.10.1. Situation B. Teaching Point- Read 5 Case Book plays every day.
3. D-1-11-2. Teaching Point-Don’t neglect Rule 1.
4. True- 1-17. Teaching Point- Don’t neglect Rule 1.
5. A1 will shoot the bonus with all players lined up. Team A did not lose control. The AP Arrow will remain with Team A. CB- 2.10.1 Situation C. Teaching Point- Have Court Awareness.
6. A1 would shoot the bonus with no players lined up and Team B would receive the ball at the AP throw-in spot. CB-2.10.1 Situation C.

    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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