Download NFHS BASKETBALL RULES TEST -WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NFHS BASKETBALL RULES TEST - WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 A player shall not, while closely guarded in his/her frontcourt A. Hold the ball for five seconds B. Dribble the ball for five seconds C. Combine holding and dribbling the ball for five seconds D. All of the Above E. A and B E. A and B The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all instances, EXCEPT, A. Gathering of statistics B. Communication with a player on the court C. Recording Video D. Retrieval of a play from the internet B. Communication with a player on the court The ball is out of bounds when it touches: A. a player out of bounds B. The ceiling or overhead equipment C. An official out of bounds D. The supports of the backboard E. All of the above E. All of the above All of the following are true statements regarding lane spaces being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT: A. A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are permitted B. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or offense C. The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral zone D. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space E. Players who do not occupy a marked lane space, other than the thrower, must be behind the free throw line extended and behind the three point arc B. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or offense What type of penalty is assessed when a player leaves the playing court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust, or intimidation? A. A technical foul B. An intentional foul C. A flagrant foul D. A double foul E. A common foul A. A technical foul A situation in which there is a foul by both teams at approximately the same time, but the fouls are not committed by opponents against each other, is known as: A. A simultaneous foul B. A double foul C. A false double foul D. A multiple foul A. A simultaneous foul During a jump ball, it is a violation: D. The closely guarded distance is measured from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball handler A. A closely guarded count continues during an interrupted dribble Team A is awarded an alternating possession throw in. The arrow will be switched toward Team B in all of the following EXCEPT: A. After A1's throw in pass is touched by A2 B. After Team A commits a throw in violation C. When a foul is committed by either team before the throw in ends D. After A1's throw in pass is touched by B2 E. After A1's throw in pass is touched by A2, who is standing on a boundary line C. When a foul is committed by either team before the throw in ends During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in A's frontcourt if one of the dribbler's feet, A1, is on the division line and the other foot and the ball are touching on A's frontcourt. A. True B. False B. False Traveling is moving a foot in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball. Which of the following statements is also true? A. A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor may pivot using either foot B. On a catch with both feet on the floor, when one is lifted, the other becomes the pivot C. The pivot foot may be lifted before the ball is released to start a dribble D. All of the above D. All of the above On a throw in, the ball becomes live when: A. The ball is touched B. The ball is at the thrower's disposal C. The ball is possessed D. All of the above B. The ball is at the thrower's disposal If A1's try or tap is legally touched in flight: A. The ball is dead B. The touching is ignored C. Only two points may be scored D. The clock stops B. The touching is ignored A free throw ends: A. When the try is successful B. When it is certain the try will not be successful C. When the try touches the floor or any player D. When the ball becomes dead E. All of the above E. All of the above When free thrower A1 purposefully fakes a try, it results in: A. A technical foul assessed to A's head coach B. A violation on A1 C. A team technical on Team A D. An unsporting technical on A1 B. A violation on A1 Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play is: A. A false double foul B. A flagrant foul C. A technical foul D. An intentional foul D. An intentional foul A warning to a coach/team for misconduct is an administrative procedure by an official, which is: A. True B. False A. True When the ball is awarded to the wrong team for a throw in, in order for it to be corrected, it must be rectified A. Before the throw in ends B. Before the ball is handed to the thrower C. Before the ball is bounced to the thrower D. Before the ball is released by the thrower E. Before the official blows the whistle A. Before the throw in ends A situation in which there are fouls by both teams, the second of which occurs before the clock is started following the first, and such that at least one of the attributes of a double foul is absent, is known as: A. A multiple foul B. A double foul C. A simultaneous foul D. An intentional foul E. A false double foul E. A false double foul The ball is dead, or remains dead, in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. When a goal is made B. When a held ball occurs C. When a free throw violation occurs by the throwing team D. When time expires while A1's try is in flight E. When time expires while A1 is dribbling D. When time expires while A1's try is in flight The ball is awarded out of bounds after: A. A violation B. A free throw for a technical foul C. A field goal or an awarded goal D. A held ball E. All of the above E. All of the above If play is started by a jump ball, the clock shall start when tossed ball is: A. Touched B. Legally touched C. Strikes the floor D. All of the above B. Legally touched When a player catches the ball with both feet on the floor and one foot is lifted: A. The other foot is the pivot foot B. Either foot may be the pivot foot C. Neither foot may be the pivot foot D. None of the above A. The other foot is the pivot foot A ball is at the disposal of a player in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A. Handed to a thrower or free thrower B. Caught by a player after it is bounced to him/her C. Placed on the floor at the spot D. Available to a player after a goal and the official begins the throw in count E. All are considered at the disposal of the player E. All are considered at the disposal of the player Depending on the location of the throw in, except outside the end line after a successful goal, the official shall: A. Hand the ball to the thrower B. Toss the ball to the thrower C. Bound the ball to the thrower D. Both A and C A. Hand the ball to the thrower C. Leaving the court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust, or intimidation D. Dribbling a second time after the first dribble has ended E. Causing the ball to enter the basket on a throw in C. Leaving the court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust, or intimidation All of the following result in a kick ball violation, EXCEPT: A. B1 intentionally uses his/her thigh to deflect a pass between A1 and A2 B. B1 intentionally uses his/her knee to deflect a pass between A1 and A2 C. B1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect a pass between A1 and A2 D. B1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect the ball closer to his/her hands E. B1 has the ball accidentally hit his/her lower leg E. B1 has the ball accidentally hit his/her lower leg A tap shall be considered the same as a try for a goal A. True b. False A. True Technical fouls include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. A foul by a non player B. A noncontact foul by a player C. A contact foul while the ball is live D. A contact foul while the ball is dead, except a foul by an airborne shooter E. A direct technical charged to the head coach as a result of his/her actions C. A contact foul while the ball is live The head coach is assessed a direct technical foul if team members are permitted to leave the bench area and court for an unauthorized reason A. True B. False A. True A designated throw in spot behind the backboard shall be made from A. The nearer sideline B. The spot designated behind the backboard C. The nearer free throw lane line extended D. None of the above D. None of the above Blocking is illegal personal contact with an opponent that impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball A. True B. False A. True After obtaining legal guarding position, the guard may raise hands or jump with his or her own vertical plane A. True B. False A. True A situation in which two or more teammates commit personal fouls against the same opponent at approximately the same time is known as: A. A multiple foul B. A double foul C. A simultaneous foul D. An intentional foul E. A false double foul A. A multiple foul When a team member participates and, in the official's judgment the player's fingernails or hairstyle present a safety concern, the referee may: A. Have the team member removed from the gym B. Charge an indirect technical foul to the head coach C. Prohibit the team member from participating D. Placing one hand on a player and then immediately releasing the hand E. Contacting the player more than once with the same hand or alternating hands D. Placing one hand on a player and then immediately releasing the hand Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting is: A. A technical foul B. An intentional foul C. A flagrant foul D. A player control foul B. An intentional foul During a throw in, free throw or jump ball, which rules are not effected? A. Dribble B. Timing C. Contact D. None of the above A. Dribble An official shall immediately remove a player from the game who exhibits the following signs or symptoms of a concussion: A. Dizziness B. Confusion C. Headache D. Loss of consciousness E. All of the above E. All of the above For any jump ball, when an official is ready, non jumpers may: A. Move away from the circle B. Move around the circle C. Move onto the circle D. All of the above B. Move around the circle A player may not hold his or her hands or arms in front of his or her body to absorb the force from an imminent charge of any opponent A. True B. False B. False When a foul occurs, the official shall verbally inform the offender, then: A. Verbally inform the scorer of the number of the offender B. Use the right hand to indicate to the scorer the number of the offender C. Use both hands to indicate to the scorer the number of the offender D. Both A and C are correct D. Both A and C are correct All of the following are ruled correctable errors, EXCEPT: A. Failure to award a merited free throw B. Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw in C. Permitting the wrong player to attempt a free throw D. Attempting a free throw at the wrong basket E. Erroneously counting or canceling a score B. Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw in The name of the first professional basketball team in Baltimore was: A. Blast B. Clippers C. Bullets D. Charms E. Skipjacks C. Bullets With the ball at the disposal of the thrower A1, B2 signals for a time out. The referees should grant the timeout because the ball has not yet been inbounded and team control has not been established A. Award 2 free throws to each team and then inbound the ball using alternating possession B. Award 2 free throws to each team and then inbound the ball using the point of interruption C. Record the technical fouls, award no shots, and inbound the ball using alternating possession D. Record the technical fouls, award no shots, and inbound the ball using point of interruption E. Call Mr. Julius for help D. Record the technical fouls, award no shots, and inbound the ball using point of interruption On a breakaway attempt, A3 pushes B2 in the back while B2 is dribbling the ball at the top of the key. An intentional foul is called on A3. Free throw lanes are cleared, 2 shots for B2, and team B's ball at half court for a throw in: A. True B. False B. False A1 is given the ball for a throw in under the defensive basket. A1 throws a court long pass to A2. The pass is overthrown, bounces on the court and goes out of bounds at the opposite baseline without being touched A. Team B's ball at the spot where A's throw in occurred B. Team B's ball at the spot where the ball hit the floor C. Team B's ball at the spot where the ball went out of bounds D. Delay of game warning against A1 A. Team B's ball at the spot where A's throw in occurred B2 sets a pick directly behind a stationary defender A1. Several seconds pass and both A1 and B2 remain in the same position. While attempting to guard a dribbling B1, A1 runs into B2 and both players fall to the floor. A foul should be called on A1 for running into B2, who established legal guarding position: A. True B. False B. False Team fouls carry over into any overtime period since the overtime period is considered an extension of the 4th quarter A. True B. False A. True All of the following are true regarding a foul when committed against a ball handler/dribbler, EXCEPT: A. Placing two hands on the player B. Placing an extended arm bar on the player C. Placing and keeping two hands on the player D. Placing one hand on a player and then immediately releasing the hand E. Contacting the player more than once with the same hand or alternating hands D. Placing one hand on a player and then immediately releasing the hand Free throws are attempted under the following scenarios, EXCEPT: A. Double fouls B. Team control fouls C. Player control fouls D. A and C E. All of the above E. All of the above The head coach may enter the court in the situation where a fight may break out or has broken out to prevent the situation from escalating A. True B. False A. True Which is true about a free throw: A. The defense must occupy the bottom 2 spaces on the lane B. Players on the marked lane spaces can enter the lane on the release of the ball by the shooter C. Players beyond the 3 point arc cannot enter the 3 point arc until the ball hits the rime D. B and C A. True The ball is placed at the disposal of A1 for a throw in. B1 reaches over the vertical plane of the out of bounds line and slaps the arm of A1: A. Intentional foul on B1 B. Flagrant foul on B1 C. Technical foul on B1 D. If it was the first infraction, give team B a warning for delay of game C. Technical foul on B1 The proper procedure for reporting a foul is: A. Color, foul type, number, what happens next B. Foul type, color, number, what happens next C. Number, color, foul type, what happens next D. Color, number, foul type, what happens next E. It doesn't matter, no one really cares D. Color, number, foul type, what happens next A1 holds the ball with both feet on the floor on the court. He pivots on his right foot, and brings his left foot to the ground so that both feet touch the court. He then picks up his right foot. This is a traveling violation. A. True B. False B. False Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court provided such player gets there first without legally contacting an opponent: A. True B. False A. True When guarding a moving opponent without the ball, the guard must give the opponent time and distance to avoid contact A. True B. False A. True Teammates may not occupy adjacent spots along the center restraining circle if an opponent allows space between them and indicates this desire before the official is ready to toss the jump ball A. True B. False A. True The ball becomes dead and it is a technical foul when B1 excessively swings his/her elbows: A. True B. False B. False The ball is out of bounds in all of the following situations EXCEPT: A. When the ball touches any object on or outside a boundary line B. When the ball touches the supports or the back of the backboard C. When the ball touches the ceiling, overhead equipment, or supports D. When the ball touches the side of a rectangular backboard E. When the ball passes over a rectangular backboard D. When the ball touches the side of a rectangular backboard A1 is bleeding. He must be removed from the game, and cannot return to the game until his parents give him permission to return. A. True B. False B. False A technical foul call must be sold, so it is the responsibility of the referee to be as demonstrative as possible when calling a technical foul