1. A1 drives to the basket and B3 reaches up through the basket and blocks A1’s shot. This should be ruled goal-tending. T-F
2. A1 is dribbling and their dribble is interrupted, A1 pushes B1 to obtain the ball. Team B is in the bonus. B1 will go to the free throw for two free throws. T-F
3. During an alternating possession throw-in, A1 is ready to throw the ball in when B3 holds A3. Team A is in the bonus. The alternating possession arrow will be reversed. T-F
4. Prior to A1’s free throw being released, B2 who is in a marked lane space enters the lane, A5 who is behind the FTLE also enters the lane while the ball is in flight. Only B2 should be penalized. T-F
5. A1 ends their dribble and fumbles the ball. After catching up with the fumble, A1 bats the ball to the floor to continue the dribble. The Trail Official rules a double dribble. T-F
Answers:
1. False-4-6-3.
2. False- 10- Penalties-1-b. 4-12-2-c.
3. False-6-4-6.
4. False- 9-1-Penalty-4-b.
5. True- 9-5
Teaching Points:
1. Master Penalties.
2. Master Definitions.
3. Know Rule Differences.
4. Be ready for the unexpected.
5. Fight to obtain open angles to see the whole play.
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