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How big is the coaching box? - CORRECT ANSWER 28 feet How long is a court? - CORRECT ANSWER 84 feet Jurisdiction does not until: - CORRECT ANSWER all officials are off the floor (not just one) Referee needs to tell other team to be on the floor: - CORRECT ANSWER Three minutes prior to game start What if illegal equipment is found after both coaches verified at pregame meeting? - CORRECT ANSWER Player can be subbed out and take it off and then re-enter without penalty What does the rule book say the official can do with hasty spectors? - CORRECT ANSWER May assess technical fouls to that team but must use with extreme discretion Any technical foul charged to BENCH PERSONNEL is also indirectly charged to the: - CORRECT ANSWER head coach What gets a coach ejected: - CORRECT ANSWER Three indirects/two directs What gets a player ejected? - CORRECT ANSWER Two technicals or one flagrant Concussion management: Player gets banged up and leaves game and returns later? - CORRECT ANSWER Officials should assume that he/she has received proper attention and allow to reenter Correctable error: Team A gets fouled by Team B and should be shooting 1+1. However, the ball is given out of bounds and they score on the throw-in. Once Team B gets the ball, it is discovered that Team A should have been shooting. What's the ruling? - CORRECT ANSWER
Points for Team A still count and they get a 1+1 without anybody in the lane. It will be Team B ball on the baseline because there was a change of possession which is the point of interruption CORRECTABLE ERROR: Team A is awarded 2 bonus free throws for Team B's 10th foul. The shooter misses the first one and makes the second. However, it is discovered when Team B is inbounding that it was actually only their 9th team foul. What is the ruling? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the point scored and go alternating possession arrow at the division line because either team could've had the rebound on the attempted free throws Errors can be corrected until: - CORRECT ANSWER The ball becomes live for the second time after error was made Once an overtime starts? - CORRECT ANSWER It must finish A team can only go under five players when: - CORRECT ANSWER No other substitutes are available, this means when a team plays with four, the other may not go down to four to play "fair" When does the scorebook need to be official with no new players added? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes before the start of the game (Technical foul assessed if so) What happens when a player enters that is not in scorebook? - CORRECT ANSWER No penalty if he/she does not enter; however, once the player enters the game or has played/a technical foul should be assessed against that team (IF THEY'RE NOT IN THE BOOK AND ON THE BENCH IT DOESN'T MATTER AS LONG AS THEY DON'T GO IN) Any blood on jersey: - CORRECT ANSWER Player needs to be removed and jersey replaced When a player that is not designated as a starter ends up starting the game... what happens? - CORRECT ANSWER If the infraction is discovered before the ball is jumped, the coach can make the substitution without penalty. If it is discovered after the ball is jumped, it is too late to assess a penalty so either way NO TECHNICAL for starter issues unless coach intentionally leaves wrong marked player in to start after being told Players must come in as substitutes: - CORRECT ANSWER Before the first horn of timeouts ( seconds before it ends on 30 and full timeouts) otherwise they will have to wait to substitute An injured player can remain in the game with a: - CORRECT ANSWER Timeout When a fight occurs, free throws are shot for: - CORRECT ANSWER Two free throws for each extra player involved (four free throws if 5 players fight against 3)
Player rolls up shorts and drawstring is exposed: - CORRECT ANSWER Players must have drawstring tucked in Sleeve lengths on player can be: - CORRECT ANSWER different lengths, but same color Bracelets, earrings covered in tape, or earhole spacer are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER Illegal items What items are excluded from the manufacturer's logo restrictions? - CORRECT ANSWER Shoes and socks Someone is an airborne shooter until they: - CORRECT ANSWER Return one foot to the floor If one team hits it out of bounds on the jump, who gets possession? - CORRECT ANSWER The other team and the arrow is then set towards Team A after the throw-in becomes live An officials is the same as if the ball hits the floor at that spot. Consider the following situation, Team A attempts to pass the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt and the ball hits the official before hitting anyone else. What is the ruling if Team A recovers the ball in the backcourt if the ball has not been touched by anyone else? - CORRECT ANSWER Backcourt violation (The ball advanced to the frontcourt when it hit the official) When can't we have free throws? - CORRECT ANSWER On team control fouls (i.e. no team has possession) Situation: Team A's throw-in on the endline in the frontcourt is touched by A3 before going into the backcourt and being picked up by A4, it this a backcourt violation? - CORRECT ANSWER No because there was no team-control on the throw-in There is no penalty for 3 seconds during a: - CORRECT ANSWER Throw-in A try constitutes no team control, therefore on a missed attempt? - CORRECT ANSWER The shooter can rebound and dribble again without violation The ball hitting the backboard or referee is the same as hitting the? - CORRECT ANSWER Floor If player A taunts Player B and player B throws a punch in retaliation, what should happen? - CORRECT ANSWER Both players assessed flagrant technical fouls and ejected from the game
An intentional foul is always two shots even with a make or miss except on a: - CORRECT ANSWER Missed three-pointer then it is just three shots and the ball at the division line A coach yelling foul from the bench when his team is down: - CORRECT ANSWER does matter, we solely judge the severity of a foul on if the player goes for the ball or intentionally fouls the defender The ball becomes live when - CORRECT ANSWER On a jump ball, when it leaves officials hand, on a throw in, when its at disposal of player, on a free throw when the ball is at disposal of shooter Ball awarded out of bounds - CORRECT ANSWER Player control of team foul, common foul before bonus is in effect, and a jump ball Technical Foul - CORRECT ANSWER If you grab the rim at any time except for dunking, preventing injury, or attempt to stuff ball, also if you strike the backboard making it vibrate Bench Technical - CORRECT ANSWER Disrespect official/player, using innapropriate language, fighting Throw ins - CORRECT ANSWER Designated out of bounds spot throw in behind the backboard shall be made from the nearer free throw line extended Traveling - CORRECT ANSWER A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floormay pivot using either foot, once he picks up one foot the other is the pivot. Closely Gaurded - CORRECT ANSWER A closely gaurded count shall not be started during an o Illegal dribble - CORRECT ANSWER A player shall dribble a second time unless, there was a try for a field goal, touched by opponent, or the ball is fumbled Basket interference - CORRECT ANSWER Basket Interference occurs when a player touches the ball, or the hoop in general when the ball is within the hoop Alternating possession - CORRECT ANSWER When a held ball occurs, when the ball goes out of bounds, simultaneous floor or free throw violations, live ball lodged inbetween backboard and rim, simultaneous basket interference.
Substitution - CORRECT ANSWER any player who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion must be subbed out and cannot re enter until said so by official person. More substittution - CORRECT ANSWER A player will not sub back in after being subbed out until the next substitution period after the clock starts again. substitution 3 - CORRECT ANSWER Substitute may not enter game until officials beckon and substitute becomes player when he enters courts. Bench technical - CORRECT ANSWER Officials may warn head coach, head coach recieves it either way, 2 free throws and throw in at division line. Head coach rule - CORRECT ANSWER The head coach will quickly remove dq player, will not let dq player back into game, and will not let player wearing false uniform to play Player technical - CORRECT ANSWER charged with fighting Bench technical - CORRECT ANSWER When bench player leaves bench during fight Foul - CORRECT ANSWER A flagrant my be personal or technical foul that is outright violent. Team control - CORRECT ANSWER a team control foul is a common foul commited by a member of whatever team has possession Unsportsmanlike - CORRECT ANSWER Noncontact technical foul for unfair, unethical, dishonorable contact. common foul - CORRECT ANSWER a personal foul that is not flagrant or abusive Administrative tech - CORRECT ANSWER add name to tema member list, change starter, chnage anything in score book. Undershirts - CORRECT ANSWER must be single solid color same as torso or main color of jersey. traveling - CORRECT ANSWER after coming to a stop, whatever foot you lift first, your other becomes your pivot.
Backcourt - CORRECT ANSWER during a throwin or jump ball player may cross back and forth the halfcourt line legally. Free throw rules - CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds to shoot, behind the line, may not cross till ball hits rim Free throw - CORRECT ANSWER if a dq player has free throws, his sub will shoot them unless theres no sub available, then coach or team captain will choose who. Contact - CORRECT ANSWER contact of your hand with the player your gaurding is illegal unless you only hit ball more contact - CORRECT ANSWER apparently you cannot use your forearm to keep the defender away from you. Throw in - CORRECT ANSWER once thrower has ball he has 5 seconds, cannot varry ball onto court, no teamate of thrower will be out of bounds once throw is in designated spot with ball Goaltending - CORRECT ANSWER when a ball is on its way down into basket and it gets hit out player control foul - CORRECT ANSWER common foul commited by player with ball who is using excessive actions or an airborne shooter not being able to land. Inadvertant whistle - CORRECT ANSWER correctable play, ball is givin to team with possession at the time of. front/back court - CORRECT ANSWER when dribbling a ball up from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is ruled as in the front court when you touch both feet and the ball to the frontcourt. Timeouts can be granted when - CORRECT ANSWER when the ball is controlled by his team, or when the ball is dead. Blood - CORRECT ANSWER if a player is bleeding, or any blood is on uniform he is required to leave and get it cleaned up. Ball gets lodged between rim and backboard - CORRECT ANSWER alternating possession happens, jump ball type rule.
When is a jump ball retossed? - CORRECT ANSWER If the ball touches the floor without being touched by at least one of the jumpers When does a jump ball end? - CORRECT ANSWER When touched ball contacts a nonjumper, official, the floor, a basket, or backboard When does throw-in begin? - CORRECT ANSWER When the ball is at the disposal of a player How long does player have to throw in the ball? - CORRECT ANSWER five seconds How long does player have for free throw? - CORRECT ANSWER ten seconds Where do non-lane-space players have to be during a free throw? - CORRECT ANSWER behind the free throw line extended and three point line When can lane space players move during free throw? - CORRECT ANSWER Once ball is released When can non-lane-space players move during free throw? - CORRECT ANSWER After ball touches ring Airborne shooter - CORRECT ANSWER player who has released a ball on a try for goal or has tapped the ball and has not yet returned to the floor (considered to be in the act of shooting) When is the ball in the backcourt? - CORRECT ANSWER if the ball or player is touching backcourt When is the ball in the frontcourt? - CORRECT ANSWER If it is not in the backcourt When is the ball in the frontcourt when dribbling from backcourt? - CORRECT ANSWER When the ball and both feet touch the court entirely in the frontcourt What is the location of a ball in flight? - CORRECT ANSWER Same location as when it was last touched by player or the court Where is a ball when it is touching a player or official? - CORRECT ANSWER Same as the ball touching the floor at that person's location Front faces or edges of backboard - CORRECT ANSWER Inbounds
When is a ball at the disposal of a player? - CORRECT ANSWER When handed to thrower or free thrower, caught by thrower or free thrower after being bounced to her, placed on floor at the spot, available to a player after a goal and official begins throw-in count What is the boundary line? - CORRECT ANSWER inside edges of end lines and sidelines When is ball out of bounds? - CORRECT ANSWER when it passes over the backboard or touches a player who is OOB, any other person outside a boundary, supports or back of the backboard, ceiling, overhead equipment, or supports When is a player out of bounds? - CORRECT ANSWER when touching the floor or any object other than a player/person on an outside a boundary What is a common foul? - CORRECT ANSWER a personal foul that is not flagrant, intentional, shooting, double, simultaneous, or multiple When is there player control? - CORRECT ANSWER When the player is holding or dribbling a live ball When is there team control? - CORRECT ANSWER when player of the team is in control, when it is at the player's disposal for throw-in, during interrupted dribble, when being passed between teammates, and during a loose ball where player last had control When is there no player control? - CORRECT ANSWER During a jump ball is jumper catches ball before it touches floor or non-jumper; interrupted dribble When is there no team control? - CORRECT ANSWER During jump ball or touching of rebound When is there neither player control or team control? - CORRECT ANSWER Dead ball, jump ball, ball in flight for try/tap Disqualified player - CORRECT ANSWER barred from further participation become of fifth foul, two technicals, or a flagrant foul Dribble - CORRECT ANSWER ball movement caused by player in control who bats or pushes ball to the floor; ball can be batted into the air during a dribble so long as it touches the floor before being touched again with the hands When does dribble begin? - CORRECT ANSWER when you push, throw, or bat ball to the floor before the pivot foot is lifted
Rules during rebounding - CORRECT ANSWER cannot displace, charge, or push opponent; cannot extend shoulders, hips, knees, or extend arms or elbows fully or partially in position other than vertical so that freedom of movement is hindered when contact with arms or elbows occurs; cannot bend body in abnormal position to hold or displace opponent; cannot violate principle of verticality principle of verticality - CORRECT ANSWER defender may rise or jump vertically and occupy space within vertical plane; hands and arms of defender may be raised within vertical plane while on the floor or in the air try - CORRECT ANSWER attempt by player to score points by throwing ball into team's own basket tap - CORRECT ANSWER contacting ball with any part of player's hands in an attempt to direct the ball into her basket When does throw-in end? - CORRECT ANSWER When passed ball touches or is touched by another player inbounds, by another player out-of-bounds, or throwing team commits throw-in violation How wide is throw-in spot - CORRECT ANSWER three feet wide with no depth limitation; thrower must keep one foot on or over the designated spot until the ball is released, but traveling and dribbling rules are not in effect Initial legal guarding position - CORRECT ANSWER both feet touching the court with torso facing the opponent What stays legal guarding position after initial position established? - CORRECT ANSWER can have one or both feet on the court or be airborne (if inbound status), not required to continue facing, can move laterally or obliquely, can raise hands or jump within vertical plane, can turn or duck or absorb shock of imminent contact Guarding opponent with ball - CORRECT ANSWER no time or distance required to obtain initial LGP Guarding airborne opponent with ball - CORRECT ANSWER must have obtained LGP before opponent left the floor Guarding stationary opponent without ball - CORRECT ANSWER no time or distance required to obtain LGP
Guarding moving opponent without ball - CORRECT ANSWER must give opponent time and/or distance to avoid contact (no more than 2 strides) Guarding airborne moving opponent without ball - CORRECT ANSWER must have obtained LGP before opponent left the floor Intentional Foul - CORRECT ANSWER contact that neutralizes opponent's obvious advantageous position; contact away from ball with opponent who is clearly not involved with a play; contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball or that is designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting; excessive contact with opponent while the ball is live or until an airborne shooter returns to the floor; excessive swinging of elbows; contact with thrower-in personal foul - CORRECT ANSWER illegal contact with opponent while ball is live, hindering normal movement; contact by or on an airborne shooter when ball is dead; player or team control foul Player-control foul - CORRECT ANSWER committed by a player while in control of the ball or by an airborne shooter Team-control foul - CORRECT ANSWER committed by member of the team with control or by member of the throw-in team from the start of the throw-in until player control is obtained inbounds Double foul - CORRECT ANSWER two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at about the same time False double foul - CORRECT ANSWER fouls by both teams, the second occurs before the clock is started following the first Simultaneous foul (either intentional or personal) - CORRECT ANSWER foul by both teams occurring at about the same time, but not committed by opponents against each other Technical foul - CORRECT ANSWER foul by non-player; non-contact foul by a player; intentional or flagrant contact foul while ball is dead; excessive time outs; unsporting non-contact foul consisting of unfair, unethical, dishonorable conduct or any behavior not in accordance with the spirit of fair play Double technical - CORRECT ANSWER two opponents commit technical fouls against each other at about the same time Multiple foul - CORRECT ANSWER two or more teammates commit personal fouls against the same opponent at about the same time
Bench technical - CORRECT ANSWER unsporting fouls, entering court without permission, standing on bench while clock is running or stopped, leaving bench during fight (+ DQ of player) legal use of hands - CORRECT ANSWER extending arms vertically above shoulders, reaching to block or slap ball controlled by dribbler and accidentally hitting hand of the opponent while in contact with the ball, holding arms or hands in front of face or body to protect from imminent charge illegal use of hands/arms - CORRECT ANSWER forcing way through a screen or hold the screener then push aside to maintain a guarding position; inhibiting freedom of movement; extending arms non-vertically; using hand or forearm to prevent opponent from attacking ball during dribble or when throwing for goal; swinging arms and elbows excessively; locking arms or grasping teammate in effort to restrict movement of opponent Foul against ball handler - CORRECT ANSWER placing two hands on player, placing extended arm bar on player, placing and keeping one hand on the player, contacting player more than once with the same hand or alternating hands Holding - CORRECT ANSWER illegal personal contact with opponent which interferes with his or her freedom of movement Blocking - CORRECT ANSWER illegal personal contact that impedes progress of an opponent with or without the ball Charging - CORRECT ANSWER illegal personal contact caused by pushing or moving into an opponent's torso If defensive player has obtained LGP in offensive player's path - CORRECT ANSWER player moving with the ball must stop or change direction to avoid contact; player with ball must get head and shoulders past torso of defensive player (if contact occurs on torso of defensive player, dribbler is responsible for the contact) Legal screening position - CORRECT ANSWER may face any direction, time and distance are relevant, screener must be stationary unless both screener and opponent are moving in the same path with the same direction, screener must stay within vertical plane with stance approximately shoulder width apart Screening stationary opponent within visual field - CORRECT ANSWER screener may be anywhere short of contact and opponent is expected to avoid contact by stopping or going around
Screening stationary opponent from behind - CORRECT ANSWER screener must allow opponent one normal step backward without contact Screening moving opponent - CORRECT ANSWER screener must allow opponent time and distance to avoid contact by stopping or changing direction When screening an opponent who is moving in the same path and direction as the screener, who is responsible for contact if front player slows or stops? - CORRECT ANSWER The player behind is responsible for the contact Basket interference - CORRECT ANSWER player touches the ball or any part of the basket (including net) while ball is in, on, or within the basket; player touches ball while any part of the ball while any part of the ball is within the imaginary cylinder; player touches ball outside cylinder while reaching through the basket from below; player pulls down movable ring so that it contacts ball before the ring returns to its original position Goaltending - CORRECT ANSWER player touches ball during field-goal try or tap while the ball is in its downward flight entirely above the basket ring level, has possibility of entering the basket in flight and is not touching the basket cylinder or a player touches the ball outside the cylinder during a free-throw attempt Held ball - CORRECT ANSWER opponents have hands so firmly on ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness OR opponent places hand on ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or releasing it on a try Traveling - CORRECT ANSWER moving foot or feet in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball; player holding the ball cannot touch the floor with any other part of the body other than hand or foot; getting up after gaining control while on the floor and touching with other than hand or foot catch ball with both feet on floor - CORRECT ANSWER Either foot can be pivot; when one foot is lifted, the other is the pivot Catch ball and land on both feet - CORRECT ANSWER either foot may be pivot Catch ball and land on one foot then the other - CORRECT ANSWER first foot to touch is pivot Pivot foot - CORRECT ANSWER can be lifted but can't return the floor before ball is passed or thrown for a try; if you jump, neither foot can return to floor before ball is passed or thrown for a try; cannot be lifted before ball is released to start a dribble
When does closely guarded end? - CORRECT ANSWER When ball handler gets head and shoulders past the defensive player, during interrupted dribble 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A. A simultaneous foul During a jump ball, it is a violation: A. If a jumper catches the tapped ball before it has touched the floor B. If a jumper touches the ball before it reaches its highest point C. If a jumper touches the ball more than twice D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above After the ball is at the disposal of the thrower: A. A teammate may not replace the thrower B. A new thrower may take the ball C. The thrower may return the ball to the official D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER A. A teammate may not replace the thrower If A1's personal foul is followed with a technical foul by B1 before the clock starts, it creates a false double foul situation A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER A. True During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball touch the court entirely in the frontcourt A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER A. True
