OFFICIAL’S EDGE instructor’s guide
CBOA Instructor's Guide 2024-25
Official’s Edge: Instructor's Guide
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check for understanding s LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: SETTING THE STAGE
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. An official's shoes should be what color?
a. Black with a white logo.
b . Entirely black with a black logo
c. Entirely black with a white logo.
d. Mostly black with a white or black logo.
2. The official's shirt is:
a. V-neck black and white vertical stripes with wide panel.
b. V-neck gray vertical stripes.
c . V-neck black and white vertical stripes
d. All of the ab ove are accepted.
3. An official's whistle should be:
a. A black finger whistle.
b. A black whistle without a lanyard.
c A black whistle and lanyard
d. All of the ab ove are allowed.
4. The warmup jacket should be:
a An all black jacket
b. A thre e-quarter zip jacket.
c. A full-zip jacket.
5. When should the warmup jacket be removed?
a. After the captains' meeting during warmups.
b. After the full completion of warmups and prior to the introductions/national anthem.
c. After both teams have been introduced.
d B etween the introductions of the away and home teams .
CHAPTER TWO
6. The basket consists of:
a. Ring and flange.
b. Braces and net.
c. Net and ring.
d All of the above
7. The circumference of the basketball for boys’ competitions is:
a. 27 1/2-28 inches.
b. 28 1/2-29 inches.
c . 29 1/2-30 inches .
d. 30-31 inches.
8. The circumference of the basketball for girls’ competition is:
a. 27 1/2-28 inches.
b 28 1/2-29 inches .
c. 29 1/2-30 inches.
d. 30-31 inches.
9. What is the distanc e from the middle of the free-throw lane directly under the basket to top of free-throw circle?
a. 10 feet.
b. 15 feet.
c 19 fe et, 9 inches
d. 25 feet.
10. What is the diameter of the center jump circle?
a. Six feet.
b. 10 feet.
c 12 fe et .
d. 20 feet.
CHAPTER THREE
11. Officials’ jurisdiction is terminated and the final score has been approved when _______ have left the visual confines of the playing area.
a. The referee.
b All officials
c. All players.
d. All players and coaches.
12. Officials’ jurisdiction begins when they arrive on the floor no later than:
a. 30 minutes prior to tipoff.
b. 24 minutes prior to tipoff.
c. 20 minutes prior to tipoff.
d 15 minut es prior to tipoff
13. Who is resp onsible for inspecting and approving all equipment, including court, baskets, ball, backboards, and timer’s and scorer’s signals.
a. A person designated by game management.
b. The coach of the away team.
c Referee .
d. Umpire.
14. Which of the table personnel is responsible for the alternating-possession arrow?
a. Umpire(s).
b. Both coaches.
c. Timer.
d Scorer
15. How long before the scheduled starting time must each team shall supply the official scorer with the name and number of each team member and designate the five starting players?
a . 10 .
b. 12.
c. 15.
d. 20.
CHAPTER FOUR
16. Team B, the visiting team, is wearing marooncolored jerseys. Three team members — B10, B20 and B30 — are wearing black t-shirts under their jerseys. One team member — B40 — is wearing a maroon t-shirt under the jersey:
a. The black t-shirts are not legal because they are not the same color as the jerseys.
b. Black t-shirts are legal, but only if every team member who is wearing an undershirt is wearing that same color.
c. Maroon t-shirts are legal, but only if every team member who is wearing an undershirt is wearing that same color.
d B oth b and c .
17. A1 is dribbling toward the basket in the first quarter. Before the dribble has ended, B2 fouls A1, who then ends the dribble and makes a try attempt. It is the fifth team foul against team B in the quarter:
a . Team A is now in the bonus and A1 receives two free-throw attempts .
b. Team A is now in the b onus and A1 receives a one-and-one free throw award.
c. A1 receives two free throws because this is a shooting foul.
d. Team A receives an endline throw-in because it is not yet in the bonus.
18. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt, above the three-point arc and on the side of the floor opposite the table, when fouled by B2. Team A is not in the bonus. Where is the correct throw-in spot?
a. At the division line opposite the table.
b At the frontcourt 28-foot mark opposite the scorer’s table .
c. At the frontc ourt endline three-foot mark opposite the scorer’s table.
d. On the sideline opposite the scorer’s table at a spot nearest to where the foul occurred.
19. Team A has a designated-spot throw-in in its backcourt and chooses to request a timeout. Following the timeout, the officials mistakenly put the ball at the disposal of team B. B1 completes the throw-in to B2, who attempts and makes a threepoint shot. At that point, the table sounds the horn in an attempt to let the officials know the wrong team made the throw-in:
a. This notification falls within the window to fix the mistake. The ball is awarded to team A at the original throw-in spot and team B’s goal is not allowed.
b. The mistake is not corrected because the throw-in legally ended.
c The mistake is not corrected because team B scored and the ensuing dead ball closed the window for making a throw-in correction
d. The officials will us e the alternatingpossession arrow to determine which team now has possession.
20. A1 is along the endline and uses a screen by teammate A2 to move from one side of the playing court to the other. In doing so, A1 runs out of bounds.
a. Technical foul as soon as A1 steps out of bounds and leaves the playing court.
b. Technical foul if A1 returns to the playing court and is the first player to touch the ball after doing so.
c. Violation on A1 for stepping out of bounds and leaving the playing court.
d . Violation only if A1 is the first player to touch the ball after returning to the playing court
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR'S NOTES
study guide
THE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
A The Study Guide questions are located in the back of the CBOA Membership Handbook.
Members are to take the Study Guide online utilizing the CBOA.net website.
The passing rate is 80 percent or higher per respective association guidelines.
B Instructors should give officials the correct answers and proper rule references.
C . Instructors should advise officials that the Classification and/or Make-up Classification Exam questions are taken exclusively from the Study Guide questions.
The Classification Exam must be taken and passed at an 80-percent rate or higher per respective association guidelines.
Instructors Note: The Study Guide Instructor’s Version is located in this manual, starting on page 30. Correct answers for each of the questions are highlighted in bold text.
STUDY GUIDE INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
The study guide questions are a basic requirement for all officials. Along with the classification examination, the study guide questions must be taken and passed with a minimum score of 80 percent or better as decided by respective associations in order to qualify for officiating assignments during the upcoming season.
The questions are designed to allow officials to openly access the NFHS rulebook, the Mechanics Illustrated or Rules By Topic when selecting the answers. References are provided to assist officials in selecting the correct answer and learning about the rule. Officials are encouraged to study the rules in small groups where dialog and clarifications can take place. Using the study guide questions, this process will prepare officials to pass the required classification examination and to become confident in the NFHS basketball rules prior to the season.
A planned educational program is provided for officials through meetings of local affiliated units of CBOA which will further prepare officials for the season and the passing of the classification examination. These activities include floor demonstrations, a practical floor experience for all members, discussions on mechanics, signals, fouls, violations, etc. and lesson examinations on each topic.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
The format of the Study Guide has changed to accommodate Affiliate Association units with members who work games without a shot clock. Questions 1-200 are intended to be taken by every CBOA unit. For those units that utilize a shot clock (CIF Association Units), also take questions 201-215. The mechanics questions are grouped by two- and three-person crew specific topics. The multiple choice-type questions are designed to be educational in nature, rather than trying to trick the official. For questions where they are applicable, references to the Rules By Topic are included.
1 For each question Team A and A1, A2, A3, etc. are the offense; Team B and B1, B2, B3, etc. are the defense. Take each question and situation at face value as each situation is not further complicated by another situation unless so stated.
2 The rule reference(s) are provided after each question. You should look up each reference to correctly answer the question and further educate yourself on the rules.
3 Record your answer to each question as being A, B, C, D or E in the online answer sheet at cboa.net.
4 The online Study Guide will b e found on your unit’s cboa.net homepage under the Online Testing section. It will contain the same questions as are printed in this section.
GOOD LUCK!
check for understanding D LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: DEFINITIONS D
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. In which of these situations is there player control?
a When A1 is holding the ball for a free-throw attempt
b. When A1 is holding the ball for a throw-in.
c. When the ball is being passed between A1 and A2.
d. When jumper A5 is tipping the ball.
2. When does a disqualified player become bench personnel?
a. Immediately upon the official calling the foul that disqualifies the player.
b. When the official reports the foul that has disqualified the player.
c . When the official notifies the co ach that the player has been disqualified .
d. When the player leaves the floor.
3. When does team A have team control?
a. While A1 is making a throw-in.
b. While the ball is in the air during a pass from A1 to A2.
c. After A1 has released the ball on a try.
d B oth a and b .
4. A1 has the ball for a throw-in and B2 is standing on the other side of the boundary line defending the throw-in. A1 releases the ball and it passes over the boundary line. B2 deflects the ball back toward A1 and the ball touches A1. Which of the following are true?
a A1 has caus ed the ball to be out of bounds
b. B2 has committe d a technical foul.
c. Team A shall receive the throw-in.
d. None of the above.
5. Kicking the ball is intentionally striking it with:
a. The leg below the knee.
b. The ankle and foot.
c. The leg above the ankle.
d Any part of the leg
CHAPTER TWO
6. Which of the following is true if team A is assessed a technical foul before the game starts?
a. Team B will shoot one free throw.
b . Team B will shoot two free throws
c. Team B will have the possession arrow that follows the throw-in.
d. A jump ball will follow the free throw(s).
7. Which are true of continuous motion?
a. It only applies if the player is in the air when fouled.
b It applies when the sho oter is tapping the ball toward the goal when fouled .
c. It ends when the shot is either made or has misse d.
d. All of the above.
8. While A1 is holding the ball inbounds, B2 reaches to slap the ball away, but misses the ball and slaps A1’s hand while it is in contact with the basketball. What is the result?
a. Personal foul on B2.
b. Common foul on B2.
c Legal play, no foul
d. Held ball.
9. In which of these situations may A5 be ruled for a three-second violation while A5 is standing in the lane in his or her frontcourt?
a. During a throw-in by A1.
b. When team B has possession of the ball.
c When A1 has poss ession of the ball in team A’s frontcourt .
d. When A1 has poss ession of the ball in team A’s backcourt.
10. Which of the following are true of delay-of-game warnings?
a Aft er a warning has been given for one type of delay, a technical foul will be called if a different delay occurs in the game
b. A technical for delay will only occur if a warning for that specific delay has been given to that team earlier in the game.
c. There is one warning given per type of delay prior to a technical foul being assessed to that team.
d. All of the above.
CHAPTER THREE
11. Which of the following kinds of fouls are possible?
a. An intentional team-control foul.
b. A flagrant team-control foul.
c. A dead-ball common foul.
d An intentional personal foul
LESSON PLAN: CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
12. If there has been no change of team possession when a free-throw error is recognized for not awarding merited free throw(s) play resumes:
a. With the free-throw lane cleared for the free-throws and a throw-in for the team that was in possession.
b. From the point of interruption.
c. Based of the alternating-possession arrow.
d Like any other free throw with players on the free-throw lane
13. Bench pers onnel leaving the bench when a fight may break out will be charged with a:
a. Common foul.
b. Intentional personal foul.
c. Personal foul.
d Flagrant technical foul
14. It is a basket-interference violation when B1 touches the ball as it is above the cylinder that has the ring as its lower base during:
a. A1’s tap for goal.
b. A1’s try for goal.
c. A1’s pass to A2.
d All of the above
15. In which of these situations is the point of interruption used?
a. Single intentional technical foul.
b. Single flagrant technical foul.
c Inadvertent whistle
d. Single technical foul.
CHAPTER FOUR
16. While A1 is in the act of shooting but prior to releasing the ball, B2 fouls A2. A1 continues with the shot and the ball enters the basket. Team A is not in the bonus. Which is true?
a . Team A shall receive a throw-in nearest B2’s foul and the basket shall count .
b. Team B shall receive a throw-in anywhere along the endline.
c. B2’s foul caused the ball to become dead immediately.
d. A1’s basket shall not count.
17. A1 is standing at the free-throw line to shoot the first of two free throws. While the administering official has released the bounce pass toward A1, but prior to the ball reaching A1, which of the following can occur?
a. A foul by A2 would be a personal foul.
b. A foul by A2 would ignored.
c. A foul by B2 would be a personal foul.
d A foul by B2 would be a technical foul
18. Which of these result in an alternatingpossession throw-in?
a. All double personal fouls.
b Simultane ous basket interference violations by opponents .
c. A1’s throw-in lo dges on a basket support.
d. A double personal foul while A1’s successful goal is in flight.
19. Team A has control of the ball in its frontcourt. B1 commits a common foul against A2, and team A is in the bonus. Prior to the ball becoming live, A3 is assessed a technical foul for pushing B4 while the ball was dead. Which of the following are true?
a. Team A shall receive a throw-in at the spot of B1’s foul.
b. Team B’s free throws for A3’s technical foul are shot first.
c A2’s fre e throws for B1’s common foul are shot first
d. No fre e throws are shot as the fouls offset.
20. A1 is intentionally fouled during a successful try for goal that was attempted from inside the threepoint arc. How is the intentional foul administered?
a. Any player on team A shall attempt one free throw because the try was successful.
b. Team A is awarded the ball for a throw-in at the division line following the free-throw attempts by A1.
c Team A is awarded the ball for a throw-in nearest to where the foul occurred following the free throw attempts by A1
d. None of the ab ove.
check for understanding 1 LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: FAKING BEING FOULED
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. Which of the following is true regarding when a player simulates being fouled or makes theatrical or exaggerated movements when there is no illegal contact:
a. Officials should rule a warning for delay, according to rule 4-47.
b. Officials should rule a warning for misconduct, according to rule 4-48.
c . Officials should rule a warning for faking being fouled/flopping, according to rule 4-49
d. Officials should allow play to continue and make no ruling regarding the behavior.
2. A warning for faking being fouled/flopping may be issued when a ballhander uses a “head bob” to simulate illegal contact:
a . True .
b. False.
3. Which of thes e elements is not necessary when issuing a warning for faking being fouled/flopping?
a. The warning must be recorded by the official scorer in the scorebook.
b. The warning must be reported to the head coach.
c . The warning must be reported to the player who committed the infraction
d. All thre e elements are necessary for the warning to be considered official.
4. In the second quarter, A1 is assessed a warning for faking being fouled after using a “head bob” to try to influence an official while trying to dribble past defender B2. In the fourth quarter, A3 is ruled to have flopped after falling to the floor without any contact following a three-point try attempt:
a . B ecause this is the second occurrence of faking being fouled/flopping against team A, it is a technical foul against team A .
b. Becaus e the two infractions involve different players, team A is issued a warning for A3’s actions.
c. Because the two infractions did not occur in the same half, team A is issued a warning for A3’s actions.
5. In the first quarter, team A is assessed a warning for delay after A1 interferes with the ball following a goal. In the third quarter, the lead official rules that A1 faked being fouled while falling to the floor without contact during a drive to the basket by B2.
a. Because this is a second infraction against
team A, it is a technical foul.
b B ecause the first infraction was for delay and the second infraction was for faking being fouled/ flopping, it is not a technical foul
c. Becaus e both infractions involve the same player, it is a technical foul.
d. Because the infractions occurred in two different halves, it is not a technical foul.
CHAPTER TWO
6. A new signal has been added to the approved NFHS signal chart for faking being fouled/flopping:
a True
b. False.
7. An official’s whistle should always accompany the use of signal No. 15 indication faking being fouled/ flopping:
a. True.
b False
8. Team A is in p ossession of the ball when a faking being fouled/flopping ruling has been issued against team B. In which of these situations should the officials should stop play:
a. While A1 is continuing a drive to the basket.
b. While A1’s try attempt is in flight.
c. While team A and team B are battling for the rebound following A1’s missed try attempt.
d Once B2 has cle anly secured the rebound following A1’s missed try attempt .
9. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontc ourt. B2 attempts to steal the ball and makes no contact with A1, who uses a “head bob” to try to fool the trail official into believing a foul has been committed. There have been no previous warnings for faking being fouled/flopping issued during the game:
a. The trail official should wait until team A scores, team B gains control or the ball becomes dead before stopping play and issuing a warning against team A for faking being fouled/flopping.
b The trail official should immediately stop play and issue a team warning for faking being fouled/flopping against team A .
c. The trail official should immediately stop play and issue a player technical foul to A1.
d. The trail official should immediately stop play and issue a team technical foul to team A.
10. A second or any subsequent occurrence of faking being fouled/flopping by the same player results in:
a. A player technical foul against the offending player.
b. A bench technical foul against the offending team for allowing the player to fake being fouled/flop.
c . A t eam technical foul against the offending team .
d. Dis qualification of the offending player.
CHAPTER THREE
11. A1 releases a three-point try attempt, and while returning to the court, falls down without any contact. The trail official rules A1 has faked being fouled/flopped. A1’s try attempt is successful. It is the first occurrence of a team A player faking being fouled/flopping:
a. Score the goal, stop play to issue a warning to team A and resume play with a designated-spot throw-in for team B at the spot nearest the infraction.
b . Score the go al, stop play to issue a warning to team A and resume play with a non-designatedspot throw-in for team B on the backcourt endline
c. Do not sc ore the goal, stop play to issue a warning to team A and resume play with a designated-spot throw-in for team B at the spot nearest the infraction.
d. Do not score the goal, stop play to issue a warning to team A and resume play with a non-designated-spot throw-in for team B on the backcourt endline.
12. A1 is driving to the goal. B2 attempts to draw a player-control foul against A1 and falls to the floor, but there is minimal contact and the center official indicates B2 has faked being fouled/flopped. A1 puts up a try attempt and misses, and B3 secures the rebound. It is the first occurrence of a team B player faking being fouled/flopping:
a. The center official should have stopped play as soon as B2 fell to the floor and issued a warning for faking being fouled/flopping, followed by a designated-spot throw-in to team A at one of the four designated spots.
b. The center official should have stopped play as soon as B2 fell to the floor and issued a warning for faking being fouled/flopping, followed by a designated-spot backcourt throw-in to team B at the spot nearest the infraction.
c. The center official should stop play as soon as B3 secures the rebound, issue a warning against team B for faking being fouled/flopping, and award a designated-spot throw-in to team A at one of the four designated frontcourt spots.
d The center official should stop play as soon as B3 secures the rebound, issue a warning against team B for faking being fouled/flopping, and award a designated-spot backcourt throw-in to team B at the spot nearest the infraction .
13. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontc ourt. B2 attempts to steal the ball, and A1 reacts with a “head bob” even though there is no contact. The trail official stops play and rules A1 has faked being fouled/flopped. It is the first warning for faking being fouled/flopping against team A:
a Play resumes at the point of interruption and team A will receive a designated-spot throw-in at one of the four designated frontcourt spots
b. Play resumes at the point of interruption and team A will receive a designated-spot throw-in nearest the spot of the infraction.
c. The alternating-possession arrow is used to determine which team will be awarded the subsequent throw-in.
d. Team B is awarded the subsequent throw-in due to the infraction by team A, and it will occur at the designated spot nearest the spot of the infraction.
14. A1 is dribbling the ball toward the basket, and B2 tries to draw a player-control foul. Despite there being no contact, B2 falls to the playing court, and the trail official rules B2 has faked being fouled/ flopped. Play continues, and a few seconds later, as A1 releases a two-point try attempt, B3 slaps A1 across the arm. The lead official rules a foul for illegal contact against B3. The try attempt is successful. The faking being fouled/flopping infraction by team B is its second of the game:
a. The faking being fouled/flopping infraction is ignored due to the foul committed by B3. Score the goal and award A1 one free throw.
b. The try is waived off and team A is awarded two free throws followed by a designated-spot throw-in at the division line due to the team technical foul assessed to team B for faking being fouled/flopping.
c Score the try, award A1 one free throw for the shooting foul on B3, and award two free throws to team A followed by a designated-spot throw-in at the division line due to the team technical foul assessed to team B for faking being fouled/flopping
d. Score the try, award A1 one free throw for the shooting foul on B3, award two free throws to team A due to the team technical foul assessed to team B for faking being fouled/flopping, and award the following non-designated-spot throw-in to team B on its backcourt endline.
15. If team A is assessed a technical foul for a second faking being fouled/flopping infraction, the team A head coach loses coaching box privileges for the remainder of the game:
a. True.
b False
check for understanding 2 LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: LEAVING THE PLAYING COURT
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. Which edge of a boundary line defines the inbounds and out-of-bounds areas?
a Inside
b. Outside.
2. A1 is holding the ball in the frontcourt and pivots to make a move toward the basket. In doing so, A1’s left foot touches the inside edge of the endline, but does not break the plane of the outside edge of the line.
a. A1 is still inbounds as the majority of the foot is inside the line.
b. A1 is still inbounds because while the foot is touching the endline, it does not break the plane of the outside edge.
c. A1 is still inbounds because the entire foot must be beyond the inside edge of the endline.
d A1 is out of b ounds because any part of the foot is touching the endline .
3. A player shall not step out of bounds under their own ________ and then become the first player to touch the ball after returning to the playing court:
a. Power.
b. Effort.
c Volition
d. Willingness.
4. A1 has the ball in the fre e throw lane for three seconds, fakes a shot attempt and then passes the ball to A2, who is standing outside the free throw lane. Realizing a three-second violation is imminent, A1 steps across the endline and out of bounds, no longer in the free throw lane.
a. Legal play.
b . Violation .
5. A1 attempts a three-point try that misses. The ball rebounds long toward the sideline and A2 chases after it. A2 is able to keep the ball from going out of bounds, passing the ball to A3, but the momentum of the action forces A2 off the playing court. A3 is still holding the ball when A2 steps back onto the playing court. A3 passes the ball to A2.
a. This is a violation as A2 left the playing court and was the first to touch the ball after reestablishing from out of bounds.
b. A3 must pass the ball to another teammate first before A2 can again touch the ball.
c. As soon as A2 stepped out of bounds it is a violation.
d . This is a legal play as A2 was making a basketball play, did not step out of bounds of his/ her own volition and immediate returned to the playing court
CHAPTER TWO
6. The NFHS has updated casebook language for the 2024-25 season related to players leaving the court:
a True
b. False.
7. A1 and A2 s et a double screen for teammate A3, who runs out of bounds while forcing defender B4 into the screen. A3 then returns to the playing court and catches a pass from A5, who held the ball the entire time A3 was out of bounds.
a. Legal play.
b Violation on A3 for being the first to touch the ball after going out of bounds of his/her own volition
c. Player technical foul on A3.
d. Team technical foul on team A.
8. A1 is running down the sideline after a rebound by teammate A2. Seeing B3 standing in the way, A1 veers out of bounds for two steps and then returns to the playing court. Once A1 is back on the playing court, A2 makes a pass to A1, who catches the ball as is immediately defended by B4.
a Legal play . A1 has gaine d no advantage by stepping out of bounds and being the first to touch the ball after returning to the playing court
b. Violation on A1 for being the first to touch the ball after returning to the playing court.
c. Player technical foul on A1.
d. Team technical foul on team A.
9. In an attempt to defend against A1 and avoid a screen by A2, B3 runs out of bounds along team A’s frontcourt endline. While out of bounds, A4 puts up an errant try attempt that is heading out of bounds near where B3 is standing. B3 steps back onto the playing court and catches the ball.
a. Because B3 has not established legal position on the playing court, the ball is out of bounds as soon as B3 touches it, and a throw-in is awarded to team A.
b. Because B3 went out of bounds of his/her own volition and is the first to touch the ball after returning to the playing court, it is a violation, and a throw-in is awarded to team A.
c. Because B3 went out of bounds of his/her own volition and is the first to touch the ball after returning to the playing court, it is a violation, but because there is no team control, the alternatingpossession arrow is used to determine which team is awarded the ball for a throw-in.
d B ecause there is no longer team control following the try attempt, B3’s touching is legal
CHAPTER THREE
10. Team A is running an out-of-bounds play on its frontcourt endline. A1 throws the ball to A2 standing near the division line. A1 does not return to the playing court immediately, instead waiting for A3 and A4 to set a screen against defender B5. A1 runs around the screen and catches a pass in the corner from A2:
a. Technical foul on team A.
b Technical foul on A1
c. Legal play.
check for understanding 3 LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: BACKCOURT VIOLATIONS
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. The division line is a part of which area of the basketball court?
a. Frontcourt.
b . Backcourt
c. Both.
d. It depends on which team has the ball.
2. It is p ossible to have team control without player control also being present.
a . True .
b. False.
3. In which of thes e situations does team control exist?
a. During a try or tap of field goal.
b. When the ball becomes dead.
c D uring an interrupted dribble
d. During a jump ball.
4. A1 is dribbling the ball from the backcourt toward the frontcourt. Defender B2 meets A1 at the division line. A1 steps with both feet into the frontcourt but continues to dribble the ball in the backcourt. A1 then steps with both feet into the backcourt.
a. Backcourt violation.
b . Legal play
5. A1 passes the ball to A2, who is in the team A frontcourt. A2 fails to cleanly catch the pass, and the ball falls onto the playing court and bounces on the division line. A2 grabs the ball after it bounces before any other player has touched it.
a. Legal play.
b . Backcourt violation against team A .
CHAPTER TWO
6. During a jump ball, a player may not legally jump from the player’s frontcourt, secure control of the ball with both feet off the floor and return to the floor with one or both feet in the backcourt.
a. True.
b False
7. A1 throws a pass near the division line. B2 jumps from team A’s backcourt, controls the ball while airborne and lands with one foot on each side of the division line.
a. Backcourt violation.
b . Legal play
8. Following a miss ed try attempt by A1, A2 jumps and makes contact with the ball in the frontcourt. The ball deflects off A2’s hand into the team A backcourt, where A3 is the first player to touch it.
a. Team A is still in team control, so it’s a legal play.
b. Team A is still in team control, so it’s a backcourt violation.
c. It’s only a legal play if A2 is the first player to touch the ball in the backcourt.
d There is no team control, so the touching by A3 is legal
9. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontc ourt. The ball mistakenly hits A1’s shoe, caroms off B2’s leg and bounces into the backcourt, where A1 recovers it. Backcourt violation because team control never ended for team A.
a. Backcourt violation because A1 was the last team A player to touch the ball in the frontcourt and first to touch it in the backcourt.
b. Legal play. While team control did not end due to the interrupted dribble, B1 was the last player to touch the ball before it went into the backcourt.
c It’s only a legal play if a different team A player recovers the ball in the backcourt
10. While in the frontc ourt, A1 attempts to make a pass to A2 near the division line. B3 deflects the pass. A2, who has frontcourt status, runs into the backcourt and catches the ball before it hits the playing court.
a. Backcourt violation on A2.
b Legal play due to the rule 9-9-1 exception
CHAPTER THREE
11. Team control exists during a throw-in.
a True
b. False.
12. Team control exists during a throw-in for purposes of fouls committed by the offense, backcourt violations and three seconds violations.
a. True.
b False
13. A1 is making a throw-in from team A’s backcourt. The airborne pass is touched by A2 in the frontcourt, bounces into the backcourt, and A1 is the first player to touch it.
a. Backcourt violation because A2 was the last player to touch the ball in the frontcourt.
b. Backcourt violation because only A2 can recover the ball in the backcourt after touching it in the frontcourt.
c. Backcourt violation because team A maintained team control.
d Legal play
14. A1 makes a throw-in from the team A frontcourt. A2 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the pass and lands with one foot on each side of the division line.
a . Legal play
b. Backc ourt violation because A2 has one foot in the backcourt.
c. Backcourt violation because A2 has frontcourt status when first touching the ball.
d. Backcourt violation because the ball remained in team control of A throughout.
15. A1, in the frontcourt, attempts a throw-in to A2. B3 deflects the pass, and A2 jumps from the frontcourt, catches the ball and lands with one foot on each side of the division line.
a. Legal play. A2 is allowed to straddle the backcourt after catching the ball on a throw-in.
b . Backcourt violation . The throw-in ends when touched by B3, meaning A2 is the last player to touch the ball with frontcourt status and the first to touch it with backcourt status
c. Backc ourt violation. A2 has to have both feet in the backcourt for it to be a legal play.
d. Backcourt violation. Team A never relinquished team control.
CHAPTER FOUR
16. In a crew of two officials, the lead official is responsible for all backcourt violations.
a. True.
b False
17. In a crew of three officials, when team A is bringing the ball up the court, the center official should always move to the free throw line extended in the frontcourt and leave the trail official to handle all possible backcourt rulings.
a. True.
b . False .
18. NFHS signal 14 should only be us ed for which of the following:
a. To indicate a try attempt has been touched by the opposing team.
b. To show that an attempt to block a shot by the defensive team was clean and there was no foul.
c To share information that the defensive team is responsible for the last frontcourt touch .
19. A1 throws a pass in the frontcourt toward A2. The ball sails over A2’s head into the backcourt. A2 chases down the loose ball and grabs it in the middle of the free throw lane.
a. Legal play.
b. Backcourt violation. The ensuing throw-in takes place directly under the team B basket.
c. Backcourt violation. The ensuing throwin takes place at one of the 28-foot marks on the sideline.
d . Backcourt violation . The ensuing throw-in takes place at one of the three-foot marks on the endline
20. During the first half, A1 is standing in the frontcourt near the scorer’s table holding the ball. While beginning a dribble, A1 steps backward and makes contact with the division line.
a. Legal play.
b. Backcourt violation. The ensuing throw-in is at the division line in front of the scorer’s table.
c Backcourt violation The ensuing throw-in is at the 28-foot mark in front of the team B bench .
d. Backc ourt violation. The ruling official will determine where the ensuing throw-in should take place.
check for understanding 4 LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: OFFENSE-INITIATED CONTACT
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. Only defensive players are prevented from using their hands on an opponent in any way that inhibits the freedom of movement of the opponent or acts as an aid to a player starting or stopping.
a. True.
b False
2. A1 is dribbling the ball on the perimeter. B2 reaches toward the ball in an attempt to steal it from the ballhandler, and A1 slaps B2’s hand away.
a. Legal play by A1, who is allowed to use the off arm to protect the basketball.
b. Foul on B2 for creating illegal contact.
c . Foul on A1 for creating illegal contact .
d. Double foul on A1 and B2.
3. If a defender obtains a legal guarding position in a dribbler’s path, the dribbler may not do which of the following:
a. Change direction to avoid contact.
b. End the dribble to avoid contact.
c . Charge into the defender and create contact .
d. All of the ab ove.
4. In which of the following situations is a dribbler granted extra protections when it comes to creating contact with a defender?
a. Jump stops.
b. Pivots.
c. Tries for field goal.
d None of the above
5. Contact that do es not hinder the opponent from participating in normal defensive or offensive movements should be considered:
a. Illegal contact.
b Incidental contact .
c. Informal c ontact.
d. Voluntary contact.
CHAPTER TWO
6. Illegal personal contact caused by pushing or moving into an opponent’s torso is:
a. Pushing.
b Charging .
c. Blocking.
d. Forcing.
7. A player who is moving with the ball is not required to stop or change direction to avoid contact if a defensive player has obtained a legal guarding position in his/her path:
a. True.
b False
8. Who has the greater responsibility for contact if there is less than three feet of space between a defensive player and a boundary line?
a. The defensive player.
b The dribbler .
c. Both players are equally responsible.
9. A1 is dribbling and driving toward the basket, closely guarded by B2. A1 comes to a stop and pushes B2 to create space to jump and make a try attempt:
a. This is incidental contact.
b. This is a defensive foul on B2 for being in A1’s legally obtained space.
c This is an offensive foul on A1 for illegal contact .
d. This is a double foul.
10. Any contact between opposing players on the playing court must be ruled illegal and result in a foul:
a. True.
b False .
CHAPTER THREE
11. A1 drives along the endline and is under the basket. A1 jumps backward from the endline and into airborne B2, who had previously obtained and has now maintained a legal guarding position. The contact creates an errant try attempt by A1.
a. B2 is guilty of a personal foul for contact against a shooter.
b. B2 is guilty of a personal foul for being airborne, thus violating the principle of verticality.
c. B2 must allow A1 space to jump in any direction to release a try attempt without contact.
d . A1 is responsible for any contact and may be ruled for a personal foul if it’s determined the contact is illegal
12. During a fast break, A1 and B2 are running parallel to one another down the court. After ending the dribble, A1 jumps into B2, who has not changed paths, to create contact while making a try attempt. Following the contact, A1 falls to the playing court while B2 remains upright.
a. B2 is guilty of a personal foul for making contact with A1 on the try attempt.
b. B2 is guilty of a personal foul for knocking A1 to the playing court.
c A1 is responsible for the contact and may be ruled for a personal foul if it’s determined the contact is illegal
d. Double foul as both A1 and B2 have performed illegal actions.
13. A1 attempts a three-point try, and while airborne, kicks out a leg and makes contact with B2, then falls to the playing court upon landing:
a . This contact is initiated by the offensive player and is not a foul on B2 .
b. This is a shooting foul on B2 for making contact with an airborne shooter.
c. This is a personal foul on B2 for not allowing an airborne shooter to return safely to the playing court.
14. A ballhandler is allowed, while dribbling, to use the off arm to hook around the defender so long as it’s being done to make a move to the basket and not to prevent the defender from reaching the ball:
a. True.
b False
15. All of the following are possible rulings when a ballhandler begins to excessively swing their elbows.
a. A violation on the ballhandler.
b. A common/personal foul on the ballhandler.
c. An intentional/flagrant foul on the ballhandler.
d A common/personal foul on the defender .
CHAPTER FOUR
16. The most important factor in officiating plays between a ballhandler and a defender is:
a. Distance.
b Angle .
17. When officiating a matchup between a ballhandler and a defender, the ruling official should first focus on:
a . The defender .
b. The ballhandler.
18. The trail official has judged that defender B2 has a legally obtained guarding position. A1 crashes into B2 and both players fall to the floor.
a. The ballhandler is protected and this is always a foul for illegal contact by B2.
b. The defender is protected and this is always a foul for illegal contact by A1.
c. The official must determine whether the contact is incidental or illegal, and if it’s illegal, a foul should be assessed to B2.
d The official must determine whether the contact is incidental or illegal, and if it’s illegal, a foul should be assessed to A1 .
19. Only the primary official should make a ruling on any plays regarding illegal contact, because it is the primary official who is responsible for that matchup:
a. True.
b . False .
20. A1 is making a move in the low p ost and hooks an arm around B2 in order to create a space for a try attempt. The lead official cannot see A1’s off arm, however, the trail official has a clear view of the action:
a. The activity is in the lead official’s primary coverage area and only the lead should make any rulings regarding this matchup.
b . If the trail official believes A1’s actions are not legal, he/she should make a foul ruling
video discussion points
INTRODUCTION
Each year, NASO works with CBOA leadership to develop lesson plans for the instruction of every official in the association Include d in these instructional materials are video clips featuring CBOA officials that are designed to spur discussion of the specific rules, mechanics and philosophies being taught in each lesson plan .
This year’s four lesson plan topics, as selected by the CBOA instructional chair, are Faking Being Fouled, Leaving the Playing Court, Backcourt Violations, and Offense-Initiated Contact .
This year, for the first time, discussion points for each of the instructional videos in these lesson plans are being included in the CBOA Instructor’s Guide . These tidbits are meant to serve as a roadmap for classroom instructors and foster discussion among officials observing the plays as part of their classroom training experience in preparation for the 2024-25 high school basketball season
LESSON PLAN: VIDEO DISCUSSION POINTS 1 LESSON PLAN
FAKING BEING FOULED
Play 1
1 The first element of being able to accurately rule whether a player is faking being fouled/ flopping on a play is establishing a good angle to see the matchup between the two players involved On this play, the lead official in a twoperson crew has an open look at the matchup between this ballhandler and his defender
2 Is there any contact between the ballhandler and the defender on this play? If so, we must understand whether this contact is incidental or illegal If incidental, does the defensive player’s reaction to the contact rise to the level of being an attempt to fake the lead official into believing a charging foul has been committed?
3 . If the le ad official believes the defensive player has flopped on this play, what is the proper signaling and mechanic? Should the offensive player be given the opportunity to make a try attempt or pass the ball to a teammate before a whistle is blown and play is stopped?
Play 2
1 This is a good example of an airborne shooter attempting to fool the officials into believing there is illegal contact on a shot attempt What actions by the shooter are an indication that he is faking being fouled? Is there any contact to the head or to the body that warrants this action?
2 . Notice b oth the trail and center official are marking this three-point attempt and have eyes on the competitive matchup featuring the shooter In a thre e-person crew, only one official should be staying with this play, while the other official should shift focus to help the lead with rebounding action
3 . If the officials rule that the shooter flopped on this play, when should a whistle be blown to stop play? Would the try attempt count if it was successful?
Play 3
1 . It’s not just ballhandlers/shooters, and defenders involved in crash plays, that we need to be aware of when it comes to players attempting to fool officials into believing illegal contact has occurred We also need to be good off-ball officials and not allow a player to fool us with a movement in which we may not see the entire play .
2 Watch the action of White No 12 as he s ets a down screen near the free-throw lane elbow Is there contact between the screener and the player he is screening on this play? Where does that contact occur on the screener’s body? Where does the player indicate the contact occurred given his reaction?
3 In a two-person crew, the official responsible for off-ball activity – in this case, the trail official, now that the ball has been swung to the opposite side of the playing court – would be the one best equipped to rule on this activity While this action by this player may not be enough to warrant an official warning for faking being fouled/flopping, it should at least force a conversation between the official and player that no additional such actions will be ignored .
Play 4
1 As officials, we need to identify game disrupt ors, as they are often repetitive in their actions and need to understand they are being watched and, if not playing within the rules, will be penalized
2 . On the previous play we discussed the need to address the behavior of White No . 12 and his att empt to influence a ruling for illegal contact on a screen This is the reason why . Just one offensive possession later, he again attempts to convince an official there is a foul with a very noticeable head bob while bringing the ball up the court
3 Is there any contact to the head/neck area between the defensive player and White No 12?
If not, how should the covering official handle this play? If the decision is made that this is an attempt to fool the official, and it’s the first such occurrence of the game, does the White team lose possession?
Play 5
1 This is the type of play that is going to generat e the most discussion between coaches and officials regarding whether a defensive player is faking being fouled and flopping in an attempt to draw a player-control foul against a ballhandler, or if the contact that occurs is incidental and requires no action
2 . The lead official is wide on the endline and has a good look at the matchup . He do es not blow a whistle to indicate a foul on the play . That would mean he has determined any contact on this play is incidental
3 . If the le ad official believes this to be a flop, how should play proceed? Should the try attempt be counted?
Play 6
1 This is another example requiring officials to make a judgment regarding illegal contact vs . incidental contact and, if ruling the latter, needing to evaluate one step further in deciding whether the defensive player is guilty of flopping
2 . A go od starting point for this type of play is to remember to “referee the defender ” Does he establish a legal guarding position? If so, does the ballhandler charge into him and create the type of contact that should send the defender to the floor? Or does the defender embellish incidental contact in an attempt to fool the officials?
3 . This type of play will require the use of good rulebook terminology as the defensive coach is certainly going to want an offensive foul for charging called on the play If the ruling is different — especially if the ruling is that the player flopped — the calling official is going to need to use available rulebook tools and language to explain that decision .
Play 7
1 Are the actions of Red No 15 on this play an attempt t o fool the officials, or is the contact on this play illegal and enough to warrant a player-control foul against White No 4?
2 . Is there justification for this play being ruled incidental contact and a no-call? Does the fact that the defensive player ends up on the floor trigger the need for this to either be illegal contact or a flop?
3 With a thre e-person officiating crew, which official should be staying with this play and making any potential ruling?
Play 8
1 . Is the airborne shooter allowed to land without illegal contact on this play?
2 . Do es the shooter falling to the floor rise to the level of a necessary warning for an attempt to fool the official into believing a shooting foul has occurred?
3 Notice the end of the play and the ball becoming wedged between the ring and backboard If the officials rule that the shooter flopped on this play, when is the warning issued and how should play resume?
Play 9
1 . Officials need to understand the difference between a player flopping, and sincere, big reactions to significant contact during plays .
2 On this play, both the ballhandler and defender end up on the playing court after contact . Is this contact illegal or incidental? If illegal, which player is responsible and should be ruled for a foul?
3 Is it possible the officials were distracted by the big movements of the defender, including the flailing arms, and decided that, in accordance to rules prior to this season, this was a flop and allowed the team to play on?
Play 10
1 Is there any contact between the offensive and defensive player on this play?
2 . Even if the officials rule that there is, is there any way it results in the actions of the previously airborne shooter?
3 Offensive players, and especially airborne shooters, need to be protected from illegal contact However, when they are this egregious in their attempt to influence an official’s decision, they should be penalized .
2 LESSON PLAN
LEAVING THE PLAYING COURT
Play 1
1 On this failed try attempt by the Black team, a player leaves the playing court while making an effort to keep the ball from going out of bounds Is there any penalty against this player for leaving the playing court? Has he left the court of his own volition?
2 Is there a time element for how quickly the player who stepped out of bounds must return to the playing court?
3 . Is the player who went out of bounds the first player to touch the ball after returning to the playing court? Does this change the ruling on this particular play?
Play 2
1 When teammates make contact on the playing court and one is knocked out of bounds, is that player considered by rule to have left the court of their own volition?
2 . If the player in black who secures the rebound makes her first pass to her teammate who had just returned from being out of bounds, is this a violation?
3 . If the player standing out of bounds makes contact with her teammate who is in bounds and holding the basketball, is it an out-of-bounds violation?
Play 3
1 Do the rules regarding which player is the first to t ouch the ball after being out of bounds apply to the player making a designated-spot throw-in?
2 . Is the rule different for a non-designated-spot throw-in?
3 . Is the player making the throw-in allowed to remain outside the playing court after the throwin ends in an effort to gain an advantage once he returns?
Play 4
1 . Observe Red . No . 22 on this inbounds play . Are her actions legal as she att empts to cut toward the basket and possibly receive a throw-in pass?
2 . Is there contact between Red . No 22 and one of the opponents that forces her to step out of bounds along the endline or does she do so of her own volition?
3 If Red No 22 is the player who ultimately receives the throw-in, does this by rulebook definition make her the first to touch the ball after being out of bounds? Does the fact that it is a throw-in, and not the ball being possessed by a teammate in the playing court, affect the ruling?
Play 5
1 . Does the player in white who is running the endline step out of b ounds? What is necessary by definition for him to have done so?
2 . If he st eps out of bounds, does he do so while White No 4 is holding the ball on the perimeter, or after the pass has already been caught by his teammate on the wing? Does it matter?
3 If the le ad official notices this player has been out of bounds, what is the ruling once he catches the ball in the corner?
Play 6
1 . Where is the ball when Blue No 2 runs out of bounds along the endline? Why is knowing who has possession at that moment important?
2 . Do es Blue No . 2 st ep out of her own volition or is she forced out?
3 How does the timing of the foul called against the defense affect the attempt by the ballhandler to pass the ball to her teammate who just returned from being out of bounds? When does the violation occur — when the ball is passed or when it is touched?
Play 7
1 When White No 1 steps out of bounds while running along the endline, which of his teammates is in possession of the ball? Is it in player control at this point or just team control?
2 . As such, when Whit e No 1 re ceives the pass after returning to the perimeter, is he the first to touch the ball after being out of bounds?
3 . In a two-official crew, the lead official must attempt to gain knowledge of where the ball is located when he observes the player in his primary coverage area has run out bounds .
LESSON PLAN: VIDEO DISCUSSION POINTS
3 LESSON PLAN
BACKCOURT VIOLATIONS
Play 1
1 Officials need to be ready from the opening tip to rule on possible backcourt violations With the ball and most, if not all, players near the division line, the first possession of the game provides a perfect opportunity for a team to secure control of the ball and immediately fail to recognize positioning on the court
2 In a two-official crew, the official administering the jump ball may not have any knowledge regarding player activity outside the circle toward the sideline opposite the table As such, the non-t ossing official must keep an eye on activity near the division line until the ball is clearly in team control in either the backcourt or the frontcourt
3 What is the definition of a player’s location status when it comes to being in the backcourt vs the frontcourt? On this particular play, the officials must know whether the player receiving the first pass of the game after the team in black has secured control is in the backcourt or the frontcourt when he first touches the ball
Play 2
1 As the team in control is bringing the ball up the playing the court, the trail official needs to be aware of when the ball first has frontcourt status and whether that status ever changes
2 . Do es the player making the pass at the division line achieve frontcourt status before releasing this pass? If not, the next touch of the basketball cannot be a backcourt violation, as the ball has never left the backcourt .
3 If the trail official rules the player making the pass does have frontcourt status, the same need for understanding location and status shifts to the player receiving the pass He appears to leave the playing court from the backcourt When he first touches the ball, is he still airborne with backcourt status? Or has he established that he is in the frontcourt?
Play 3
1 . This play is a clear backcourt violation, as the te am in white is in control of the ball in the frontcourt, throws an errant pass into the backcourt that is not touched by the defense, and the ball is next touched in the backcourt by a player on the team in control
2 . While the trail official does a good job of ruling the violation, there is no stop clock signal (NFHS signal No 2) given . The proper mechanic is to first stop the clock (signal 2), then signal the violation (signal 25), indicate the direction that play will ensue (signal 6) and indicate the correct throwin location (signal 7) .
3 The backcourt violation means the opposing team will now be awarded a frontcourt throw-in Where should that throw-in take place? Does this throw-in meet the requirements of rule 7-5-3a that was created prior to the 2023-24 season? Where would the throw-in spot be if the team that committed the backcourt violation instead allowed the ball to go out of bounds in its backcourt?
Play 4
1 . What causes the ball to become dead on this play? Is this a backcourt violation by the team in white or just an out-of-bounds situation?
2 Did the t eam that last had control of the ball in the frontcourt also subsequently have control in the backcourt?
3 How would the ensuing throw-in spot differ depending on the ruling?
Play 5
1 This play serves as another example for the nee d to be ready to rule on frontcourt/backcourt status in the opening moments following the jump ball to start the game Again, it’s the very first pass of the game that puts the officiating crew in position to have to make a ruling
2 . Given the way this play develops, in the
two-official system, which official should have knowledge whether the pass by White No 30 is t ouched by her teammate in the frontcourt or the backcourt?
3 . This play also serves as a good reminder for officials to acquaint themselves with the playing court during the pregame With additional lines in clos e proximity to the division line, officials need to have the correct information to make real-time rulings and avoid inadvertent whistles
Play 6
1 Following a loose ball after team control by the White t eam in the frontcourt, when does Red No . 3 s ecure possession of the ball? Is she in the frontcourt or the backcourt when team control is established?
2 Is there anything by rule that would allow Red No . 3 t o secure control in the frontcourt and then legally step into the backcourt? Does her momentum so close to the division line grant her any specific protections?
3 . If the corre ct ruling on this play is a backcourt violation on the Red team, where should the ensuing throw-in take place for the White team?
Play 7
1 When Red No 25 touches the ball on this play, what is her status on the playing court? Is she in the backcourt or frontcourt?
2 . Do es Red No 25 have to cleanly catch this pass from her teammate and establish player control in the frontcourt in order to establish team control in the frontcourt?
3 . When Red No . 25 kno cks the ball to the playing court, is this a backcourt violation? Is it a backcourt violation if, after the ball bounces in the backcourt, she secures possession with one foot in the backcourt? What if she secures possession with both feet in the frontcourt?
Play 8
1 Which team is the last to touch the ball in the frontcourt on this play?
2 . Did the ball ever leave team control of White in the frontcourt? If not, can a player on that team be the first to touch the ball in the backcourt?
3 . Notice the trail official using NFHS signal No . 14 t o indicate a tipped ball Is this the corre ct usage of that signal? If so, what should the use of this signal convey to players, coaches and spectators?
Play 9
1 . This play is a good example of the center official in a three-official crew keeping his eyes on a competitive matchup near the division line .
2 . While the trail official across the floor may not have definite knowledge of how the ball ended up going from the frontcourt to the backcourt, the center official does, as indicated by his use of NFHS signal No 14 t o indicate the ball was tipped by the defender
3 D ue to the nature of the play and its position on the playing court, the former center official now rotates to become the trail official and is now responsible for making sure the Black team maintains team control and legally returns the ball to the frontcourt
LESSON PLAN: VIDEO DISCUSSION POINTS
4 LESSON PLAN
OFFENSE-INITIATED CONTACT
Play 1
1 Remember that offensive players are given no extra or special considerations when it comes to contact .
2 On this play, who creates the contact during the drive to the basket? Does the ballhandler extend her off arm in an attempt to create space?
3 . D uring the try attempt, which player initiates the body contact at the moment of release? Has the defender done anything illegal in this matchup?
Play 2
1 This is a great example of the need to “referee the defense ” What does the defender do wrong, if anything, on this play?
2 . Once the official det ermines the defender is legal, the focus should shift to the offensive player Do you notice any movement by the ballhandler to initiate contact as she prepares to release her try attempt?
3 . Notice the retre ating movement of the defender following the contact While this do es not guarantee the defender has done nothing wrong, it is a good indication the defender is absorbing the contact rather than creating it .
Play 3
1 As Red No . 22 runs from the corner toward the free-throw lane during this throw-in, there is a collision with a defender, White No 30 Who initiat ed this contact?
2 . Is the offensive player in this scenario allowed to attempt to obtain any spot on the playing court without regard for the defensive player’s positioning?
3 . This is a good job of off-ball officiating by the lead official in a two-official crew, as she is able to pick up the illegal contact by the offensive player instead of remaining solely focused on the player making the throw-in .
Play 4
1 . This play is a good example of officials nee ding to obtain a proper angle to view contact to understand which player is responsible
2 T he ballhandler is driving from the right wing across the free-throw lane toward the low block on the opposite lane line, then shifts his body weight toward the basket, making contact with the defender Which player initiated the contact?
3 . T his is a tough play to officiate in a twoperson crew with the lead on the ball side However, these officials do a good job of not falling victim to the offensive player’s actions, including aggressively falling to the playing court after the contact
Play 5
1 . Take note of where the jump shooter on this play le aves the floor for his 3-point attempt, and then where he attempts to return to the playing court .
2 . While it is imperative to protect airborne shooters, which player is responsible for the contact on this play?
3 . T he trail official does a good job of staying with this play and not falling prey to the offensive player’s actions and the contact created with the defender, who is moving forward but not into the shooter’s legally protected space
Play 6
1 . This is another example of the offensive player being responsible for illegal contact during screening/cutting action
2 . T he defensive player is entitled to any legally obtained position on the playing court T he fact the offensive player wants to move through that spot on the floor does not afford the screener/ cutter any extra protections regarding contact .
3 . T his is a good job by the lead official in
a two-person crew to pick up this competitive matchup and recognize which player is responsible for the illegal contact
Play 7
1 Sometimes, illegal contact simply calls itself . This is a clear example of an offensive player creating space illegally against a defender who has done nothing wrong .
2 . While the defender is moving, he is doing so in the same path as the ballhandler and does not initiate contact Inst ead, the offensive player does so with the off arm, extending it to create space and an illegal advantage .
3 . The trail official does a good job of obtaining the proper angle to see this activity, resulting in an easy player-control foul ruling
Play 8
1 This play offers another good example of “refereeing the defense” and understanding positioning legalities, and not getting caught up in forcing a whistle on an ugly basketball play
2 . This contact in the low post is created by the offensive player . The camera angle shows him lowering his shoulder and initiating contact with the defensive player in an attempt to create space and get to the basket .
3 . While the le ad official opts not to rule a player-control foul, he also does not mistakenly penalize the defense Inst ead, he allows play to continue and instead rules a traveling violation on the ballhandler, the result of the contact he created
CBOA EXAMS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR'S NOTES
CLASSIFICATION EXAM
CLASSIFICATION EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
There are four versions (A, B, C, D) of the Classification Exam provided which are made up of 75 questions taken directly from the Study Guide. Version A and B should be used for CIF units (shot-clock and CIFspecific questions) and version C and D (no shot-clock or CIF-specific questions) should be used by Affiliated units.
The Classification Exam can also be taken online on the CBOA.net website. This major exam must be taken seriously and an environment for test taking should be provided for officials. The test should be monitored and answers recorded on answer sheets provided by CBOA. The exam should be scored and returned to officials. This exam is required and should be considered as the Classification test for all officials!
When correcting, take one point off for every answer missed. All officials must score a minimum of 80 percent or an amount determined by respective associations for this test. If an official scores below the specified percentage, they should be given another version of the Classification Exam the following week.
The Makeup Exam is also taken from Study Guide questions.
An answer key is provided for all four versions (A, B, C, D) of the Classification exam to assist in correcting the exam.
CLASSIFICATION EXAM ANSWER KEY AND CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
All CIF units will be provided with a separate answer key for each version (A and B) of the classification exam.
All affiliated units will be provided with a separate answer key for each version (C and D) of the classification exam.
CBOA EXAMS: STUDY GUIDE
1. Which of the following is true during pregame warmups when only team A is on the floor? (4-5-2)
a. Team A may warm up on either end of the floor.
b. Team A may warm up on both ends of the floor.
c . Team A may only warm up on team B’s end of the floor prior to team B entering the court .
d. Team A may only warm up on its end of the floor.
2. Which of the following is true of pregame dunking? (10-2-7, 10-5-1i)
a When the ball is de ad (including during warmups, timeouts and intermissions), and a team member dunks, stuffs, drives, forces, pushes or attempts to force the ball through the basket with the hand(s), a technical foul shall result
b. The officials shall s ound their whistle upon entering the court for the pregame to inform the players dunking is no longer allowed.
c. Both teams should be warned for their first occurrence of dunking and then a technical foul shall result on any of the following dunks.
d. All of the above.
3. A1’s legal throw-in is bouncing untouched in team A’s backcourt. An official improperly whistles a timeout for team B. Is that timeout request granted?
a . Team B’s timeout is granted .
b. Team B’s time out is not granted.
c. An inadvertent whistle must be ruled.
d. Play shall resume as if no whistle went off.
4. In B1’s attempt to block A1’s shot, B1 jumps into teammate B3, pushing B3 into A1 and causing contact and a foul. Who is the foul on? (4-19-1)
a. A1.
b. B1.
c . B3 .
d. No foul.
5. Two minutes into an overtime period, the scorer notifies the officials that a scoring error had been made in the second half. Team A was not correctly awarded a point and should have won the game in regulation with no overtime period being necessary. What shall the officials do? (2-1111, 5-7-4)
a. Do not add one point to team A’s score for the point that was missed.
b Resume play in overtime with the time on the game clock unchanged and the point added c. Replay the overtime period from the beginning.
d. Stop play immediately declare team A the winner as the overtime should not have started.
6. Team A is awarded an alternating-possession throw-in after a held ball. A1 holds the ball through the end line plane during a throw-in. B1 is able to get his or her hands on the ball and A1 cannot pull it back. (4-42-5)
a . Held ball . Team A retains the arrow following the held ball since the throw-in never legally ended
b. Te chnical foul on team B for making contact with the ball.
c. Plane-violation warning on team B.
d. Held ball. Team B now has the arrow and is awarded the resulting throw-in.
7. A double personal foul is ruled in the frontcourt near the sideline while A1’s try for goal is in flight. The try is successful. Team A has the possession arrow. Where is the resulting throw-in and by which team? (4-36-3, 7-5-7)
a. A designated-spot throw-in for team A.
b. A designated-spot throw-in for team B.
c. A non-designated spot throw-in along the end line by team A.
d A non-designat ed spot throw-in along the end line by team B .
8. A5 makes a nic e move and scores a two-point goal. Thinking that a foul should have been ruled, A5 complains loudly and is assessed a technical foul. While the official reports the technical foul on A5, team A’s coach is whistled for a technical foul. How many free throws does team B shoot and where is the ball put into play after shooting the free throws? (7-5-6a, 10-4-6a, 10-4 Pen., 10-5-1a, 10-5 Pen. 1a)
a. Two free throws and a throw-in along the end line.
b Four free throws for team B and a designated-spot throw-in at the division line opposite the table for team B
c. Four free throws for team B followed by a non-designated spot throw-in along the end line for team B.
d. Four free throws and the ball put in at the point of interruption.
9. A1 has been awarded two free throws. During the first attempt, B2 backs out of a marked freethrow lane space just before A1 releases the ball. However, after releasing the ball and before it hits the ring or backboard, A1 steps on the free-throw line. The attempt is successful. (9-1 Pen. 4b)
a. There is no violation(s) on the first free-throw attempt.
b. Only the first violation in this case should be penalized.
c. Ignore the free-throw violation by B2 because the free-throw attempt was successful.
d A double free-throw violation occurred, the first free throw is voided and play is continued with A1’s second free throw .
10. During pregame warmups, the game officials notice that A30 has hard, plastic beads in her hair. Her hair is wrapped tight with elastic hair ties, keeping the beads tight to the head. (3-5-4d)
a. The beads are illegal, and it is the referee’s responsibility to tell A30 that she must remove them in order to participate.
b. The beads are illegal, and the referee should bring it to the attention of the team A head coach, who should then address the issue with A30.
c. The beads are legal, but only if they match the primary color of team A’s uniforms.
d . The beads are legal because they are secured tightly to the head and, as a hair-control device, are not subject to any color restrictions
11. When should an official use a visible count? (2-7-9)
a. Three-second count.
b . Free-throw count .
c. Thirty-se cond timeout.
d. All of the above.
12. Which of the following results in a traveling violation? (4-44-2)
a. A1 ends a dribble with both feet off the playing court and lands simultaneously on both feet, then steps with one foot.
b. A1 ends a dribble with both feet off the playing court, lands on one foot, then jumps and lands on both feet simultaneously, then shoots the ball.
c . A1 ends a dribble with both feet off the playing court, lands on one foot, then jumps and lands on both feet simultaneously, then steps with one foot
d. A1 ends a dribble with both fe et off the playing court, lands on one foot, then jumps and lands on both feet simultaneously, then lifts one foot.
13. Which of these describe incidental contact? (4-27-2, 4-27-3, 4-27-4, 4-40-7)
a. Screens that are set outside the visual field of the opponent that allow an opponent to make inadvertent contact with the screen, provided the screener is not displaced if he or she has the ball.
b. Contact that does not hinder the opponent from participating in normal defensive or offensive movements.
c. Contact with an opponent that is permitted and does not constitute a foul.
d All of the above
14. A technical foul on a team’s athletic trainer: (10-5-1 Pen.)
a. Also results in an ejection of the head coach.
b. Also results in a direct technical foul to the head coach.
c Als o results in an indirect technical foul to the head coach
d. Can never been ruled on a team’s athletic trainer.
15. When a throw-in is awarded to the wrong team, when is the latest point in which the mistake can be corrected? (7-6-6)
a. The mistake cannot be corrected.
b. Before the throw-in begins.
c. Before the throw-in ends.
d B efore the first dead ball after the ball becomes live, unless there is a change in possession
16. How many visible manufacturer’s logos are allowed to be worn on jerseys and undershirts? (3-4-2a, 3-5-6c)
a . One on e ach .
b. One on the undershirt, but none on the jers ey.
c. None on the undershirt, but only one on the jersey.
d. None on either.
17. The fourth quarter ends with team A ahead, 63-60. Before the officials leave the playing floor, A1 gets in the face of one of the officials and curses. The official assesses a technical foul to A1. (5-6-2 Exc. 3)
a . B ecause the two free throws awarded for the technical foul will not affect the outcome of the game, they are not administered and Team A wins, 63-60
b. Becaus e the technical foul was given, team B must shoot the free throws, even though two successful attempts will not affect the outcome of the game.
c. Because the technical foul took place after the horn indicating
the end of the fourth quarter, an extra period must be played with the score remaining 63-60. Team B shoots two free throws to start the extra period and is then awarded a designated-spot throw-in at the division line opposite the table. Team A will have the alternatingpossession arrow.
18. When is it permissible for a player who has blood on his or her uniform to remain in the game while blood exists on that uniform? (3-3-7)
a. When an official determines the blood has not saturated the uniform.
b. When medical personnel determine the blood has not saturated the uniform.
c Never . If the uniform has any amount of blood on it, it shall not be worn
d. None of the ab ove.
19. Team A is wearing red jerseys with red numerals that are outlined by a white border. (3-4-3)
a. The jerseys are legal if the border is at least ¼ inch in width.
b. The jersey are legal if the border is at least ½ inch in width.
c. The jerseys are legal no matter the width of the border.
d The jerseys are not legal
20. A defensive player is allowed to do which of the following to an opponent setting a screen? (4-24-4)
a. Push the screener to get around.
b. Hold a screener.
c. Reroute a screener.
d None of the above
21. After team A had previously been given a warning for delay for breaking the throw-in plane during a team B throw-in in the first half, A1 reaches through the boundary on a team B throw-in during the second half. What is the result? (9-2-10, 9-2-10 Pen., 10-2-1a)
a. Player technical foul.
b Team technical foul
c. Player/Substitute technical foul.
d. Administrative technical foul.
CBOA EXAMS: STUDY GUIDE
22. How many horns should a timer sound during the replacement process for a disqualified player? (2-12-4, 2-12-5)
a. One. It should occur as soon as the ruling official has informed the head coach and scorer’s table about the disqualification.
b. One. It should occur after the 15 seconds allowed for a replacement have elapsed after the ruling official has informed the head coach and scorer’s table about the disqualification.
c Two One horn should b e sounded as soon as the ruling official has informed the head coach and scorer’s table about the disqualification, and a second horn should be sounded to indicate the 15 seconds allowed for a replacement have elapsed
23. The officials are notified that B5 has fouled out. The ruling official notifies the coach and then instructs the timer to sound the warning horn. When the second horn sounds the coach has which option? (2-12-5, 10-6-2)
a. The coach now can substitute the replacement player in, without penalty, provided it is within a reasonable time frame after the second horn.
b. The coach can request a timeout before substituting a replacement player.
c. The coach should be reminded that a replacement player is needed or a technical foul will be issued.
d The coach has exceeded the allotted time to have a replacement player put in without penalty. To resume play a technical foul is assessed and B5’s replacement shall enter the game prior to the technical foul free throws by team A .
24. What e dges of the end lines and sidelines define the inbounds and out-of-bounds areas of the boundary lines? (4-9-2)
a Inside
b. Outside.
c. The lines are planes ceiling to
floor.
d. None of the above.
25. Which of the following is true of the length of each extra period? (5-7-3)
a. The length is two minutes. b. The length is three minutes.
c The length is four minutes d. The length is five minutes.
26. Team A leads, 73-70, in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter. Team B scores on a layup, and as the ball passes through the net, B1 interferes with the ball following the goal. There are 4.6 seconds remaining in the game when this occurs and team B has not received any previous warnings for delay. (9-2-10 Note 2)
a. A player technical foul should be assessed to B1. Team A is awarded two free throws and a division-line throw-in opposite the scorer’s table.
b. A team technical foul should be assessed to team B. Team A is awarded two free throws and a division-line throw-in opposite the scorer’s table.
c The officials should ignore B1’s actions as there are less than five seconds remaining in the game and team A is not required to make a throw-in before time expires d. A warning for delay should be assessed to team B, with team A required to make a non-designated spot throw-in from the endline.
27. All are true to start a dribble, except: (4-15-3, 4-44-3c)
a. The ball may be pushed to the floor.
b. The ball must be released before the dribbler lifts his or her pivot foot.
c . The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the playing court before the ball is released to start the dribble
d. None of the ab ove.
28. Which of the following is true when A1 commits a playercontrol foul against B2 in team A’s backcourt? (7-5-3a, 7-5-4)
a. B2 shall receive free throws if team B is in the bonus.
b Team B shall be awarded a throw-in at one of the four designated spots in its frontcourt nearest where the foul occurred .
c. Team B shall b e awarded a throw-in at the out-of-bounds spot nearest to where the foul occurred.
29. B3 commits a common foul on A3. It is team B’s fifth foul but the scorer fails to recognize it and the ball is awarded to Team A. A quick basket is scored by team A and the scorer then sounds the horn to notify the officials of the error. (2-10-1a, 2-10-2, 2-10-5, 2-10-6)
a. It is too late to correct the error.
b. Alternating-possession arrow after the free throws.
c. Play will resume with the result of the bonus free throws awarded to A3.
d Award A3 two free throws with no players on the free-throw lane and the basket counts . Award team B the ball for a throw-in
30. Team A has a designated-spot throw-in. Before the throw-in begins, team B requests a timeout. After the two teams return to the floor following the conclusion of the timeout, the trail official administers the throw-in to B1. The officials notice their mistake after B2 catches the inbound pass and starts to dribble toward the team B basket. (7-6-6)
a The officials should stop play and award a throw-in to team A .
b. Becaus e the throw-in has ended, the timeframe for correcting this officiating mistake has passed.
c. The officials should stop play and award a throw-in based on the alternating-possession arrow.
d. The officials should stop play and assess a technical foul to team B for making a throw-in when it was not supposed to have possession of the ball.
31. While in the backcourt, A1 dribbles for eight seconds and passes to A3 who continues to advance the ball to frontcourt. A3 reaches the division line with one foot in the backcourt and one in frontcourt as the count reaches 10. (4-4-6, 9-8)
a. Saved by the bell, no violation and game continues.
b. As long as team A requests a timeout before the official blows the whistle the 10-second violation should be ignored.
c . Ten-second violation on team A since one foot still in the backcourt .
d. A traveling violation should be ruled.
32. When does a team first shoot bonus free throws? (4-8-1)
a . Upon the fifth t eam foul of the quarter .
b. Upon the fifth team foul of the half.
c. Upon the seventh team foul of the quarter.
d. Upon the seventh team foul of the half.
33. Team A’s head coach is engaging in inappropriate behavior by repeatedly attempting to influence the decisions of the officiating crew and objecting to the crew’s decisions by rising from the bench and using gestures. The coach’s behavior has not risen to the level of requiring a technical foul. How should the officials address this situation? (4-48, 10-5-1b, 10-5-1e)
a. A direct technical foul should be issued to team A’s head coach.
b. An indirect technical foul should be issued to team A’s coach.
c. Given this is the first minor offense, the officials should verbally warn team A’s coach. Any second minor infraction should lead to the formal administrative warning being issued and recorded.
d . T he official should stop play to have the scorer record a bench-conduct warning in the scorebook and then notify team A’s head coach that he or she has been warned
34. On a screening play, when both players are moving in the same path and direction who is responsible for the contact? (4-406)
a . The player behind b. The player in front.
c. The first player to stop.
d. The player moving the slowest.
35. What is the result if B1 reaches through the end line boundary and makes contact with the team A player attempting to inbound on a throw-in? (9-2-10 Pen. 4)
a. Delay-of-game violation on team B.
b. Technical foul on team B.
c . Intentional foul on B1 .
d. Legal play.
36. The top assistant coach is assessed an unsporting technical foul in the first half. In the second half, the head coach is ejected and the top assistant coach replaces the head coach. How many more subsequent technical fouls are required before that newly activated head coach would be ejected? (10-5 Pen. Note, 10-6 Pen. Note)
a . A single direct technical foul . b. A single indire ct (bench) technical foul.
c. Two direct technical fouls.
d. Three indirect (bench) technical fouls.
37. B5 is in a marked free-throw lane space during A1’s free-throw attempt. It is a violation if B5 does which of the following prior to A1 releasing the ball? (9-1-3d, 9-1-3g)
a. Breaks the free-throw lane-line plane with his or her foot, but the foot does not touch the floor.
b. Breaks the free-throw lane-line plane with his or her hand and touches the hand to the floor.
c. Breaks the free-throw lane-line plane with his or her foot and touches the foot to the floor.
d All the above
38. Which of these te chnical fouls cause a direct technical foul to be charged to the team’s head coach? (10-6-2, 10-6 Pen.)
a The head coach failing to replace a disqualified player within 15 seconds
b. The assistant coach disrespectfully addressing an official.
c. Bench personnel being assessed a technical foul.
d. None.
39. A3 is awarded one free throw after being fouled during a successful try. Team B is granted a timeout prior to the free-throw administration. Upon return from the timeout, the administering official incorrectly tells both teams, “two shots.” A3 misses the free throw and the ball is not rebounded. All players remain standing along the free-throw lane lines motionless in anticipation of another free throw. The officials then realize their error. Which team gets the ball? (4-36-2c, 6-4-4f)
a. Team A because they had been getting most of the missed freethrow rebounds in the game.
b. Team B because opponents of the free throw shooting team usually get the rebound anyways.
c Use the alternating-possession arrow to determine which team gets the ensuing throw-in .
d. The officials should wait to s ee who gets the ball and not stop the game.
40. A1’s free-throw attempt comes to rest on the flange. All of the following are true, except which? (4-20-3, 6-4-4d)
a. The free throw ended when the ball came to rest on the flange.
b. If it was the first attempt of two, play will resume with A1’s second attempt.
c. If it was the second attempt of two, play will resume with an alternating-possession throw-in.
d A1 shall re ceive a substitute free throw
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41. Which of these scenarios result in a violation? (4-15-3, 4-44-3c, 9-5)
a A1 jumps t o try for goal, but realizing it will be blocked, drops the ball to the floor and starts a dribble
b. A1 dribbles a se cond time after losing control of the first dribble because an opponent touches the ball.
c. A1 jumps to try for goal, but the ball is knocked out of his or her hands. A1 retrieves the ball in the air, lands and starts a new dribble.
d. A1 loses the ball in an attempt to end his or her dribble. A1 takes three steps to where the ball is and is able to retrieve the ball. A1 after picking the ball up off the floor passes to teammate A3.
42. In which of these situations may A5 be ruled for a three-second violation while A5 is standing in the free-throw lane in his or her frontcourt? (4-12-6, 9-7-1)
a. During a throw-in by A1.
b When A1 has poss ession of the ball in team A’s frontcourt; while the ball is loose following A1’s interrupted dribble
c. When A1 has poss ession of the ball in team A’s backcourt.
d. None of the above.
43. A player who has been withdrawn may re-enter during the next opportunity to substitute: (3-3-4)
a Aft er the clock has properly started following his or her replacement
b. When the opponents have committed a violation or foul before the game clock has been properly started.
c. When an official’s or scorer’s error occurs in reporting/ recording a foul which results in a player being replaced.
d. All of the above.
44. A25 is ruled for a playercontrol foul. How should the fouling player’s number be reported to the scorer? (2-9-1)
a Use a two-handed signal that displays a “two” with the right hand and a “five” with the left hand
b. Us e a two-handed signal that displays a “two” with the left hand and a “five” with the right hand.
c. Use a one-handed signal showing a “two” followed by a “five.”
d. Either a or c would be correct.
45. B5 is called for goaltending on A1’s try for goal. Which is true of team B’s subsequent throw-in? (7-5-7)
a. It shall be a designated-spot throw-in at the division line.
b. It shall be a designated-spot throw-in along the end line.
c It shall b e a non-designated-spot throw-in along the end line
46. A1 is dribbling the ball in the backc ourt opposite the scorer’s table near the division line. B2 establishes legal guarding position while defending A1, who lowers his shoulder and knocks B2 to the floor. A charging foul is ruled on A1. It is the sixth foul of the first period against team A. How is play resumed? (7-5-3a, 7-5-4)
a. Team B is in the bonus, so B1 goes to the free-throw line for a one-and-one bonus.
b. Team B is in the bonus, so B1 is awarded two free throws.
c Team B is awarded a frontcourt designated-spot throw-in at the 28-foot mark opposite the scorer’s table
d. Team B is awarded a frontcourt designated-spot throw-in on the sideline nearest the spot of the foul.
47. Team A is wearing red uniforms. The officials notice that A12 has a red hair-control device, A22 has a white hair-control device and A32 has a yellow haircontrol device. (3-5-4d)
a. Only A12’s hair-control device is legal because it matches the predominant color of the team jersey.
b. A12 and A22 have legal hair-
control devices because the predominant jersey color and white are approved colors; A32 has an illegal hair-control device.
c. All of the hair-control devices are illegal because they do not match.
d All of the hair-control devices are legal, because there are no color restrictions on hair-control devices
48. A1’s succ essful try is in flight when A2 commits a personal foul against B3. Team B is in the bonus. How is play resumed? (4-8-1a, 4-12-6)
a. One-and-one free throw attempt to B3.
b . Two free throws to B3 .
c. Designated-spot throw-in to team B.
d. Non-designated spot throw-in to team B.
49. Which are true of a passed ball? (4-6, 4-22)
a. Goaltending can occur on a pass, and; goaltending can occur on a throw-in.
b . Basket interference can occur on a pass, and; basket interference can occur on a throw-in .
c. Goaltending can oc cur on a throw-in.
d. Neither a or b.
50. Players may wear mouthguards. (3-8)
a True
b. False.
51. While A1’s try is in flight, A2 and B2 are called for a double foul. All of the following are true, except which? (4-36-1, 7-5-3, 7-5-7)
a. If A1’s try is successful, it shall count.
b . Regardless whether A1’s try is successful or not, play is resumed with an alternating-possession throw-in .
c. No fre e throws shall be shot. d. The throw-in shall be on the endline.
52. After the game’s opening jump ball has been tipped, but before it is controlled by any player, A1 fouls B2. When shall the alternating-possession arrow be set to point toward team A’s basket? (4-3-3a)
a. Immediately after A1’s foul is reported.
b. Prior to the ball being put at the disposal of team B for the throwin.
c . Aft er the ball is placed at the disposal of team B for the throwin
d. After team B’s throw-in ends.
53. Which of the following combinations results in A1 being ejected? (4-14-1)
a . Two technical fouls are charged to A1 for misconduct or unsporting behavior
b. One intentional foul charge d to A1 and one technical foul charged to A1 for misconduct or unsporting behavior.
c. Two intentional fouls are charged to A1.
d. All of the above.
54. Team A has the alternatingpossession arrow to start the second half. Thrower A1 steps over the boundary line and touches the floor inbounds prior to releasing the ball on a throw-in. What is the result? (4-42-5c, 6-4-4, 6-4-5, 9-2-5)
a. Team A receives a throw-in.
b. The alternating-possession arrow remains with team A.
c. Team B receives a throw-in and the arrow stays with team A.
d . Team A has committed a throw-in violation, resulting in a loss of possession and the alternating-possession arrow . The alternating-possession arrow is switched to team B and team B is awarded a throw-in for team A’s throw-in violation . Since this is no longer an alternating-possession throw-in, the arrow remains with team B following its throw-in
55. Team A has team c ontrol of the ball in its backcourt for nine seconds when A1 is granted a timeout. How many seconds does team A have to advance the ball into its frontcourt following the timeout? (9-9)
a 10 s econds
b. Nine se conds.
c. One second.
d. Zero seconds.
56. All of the following are situations when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in or freethrower, except: (4-4-7)
a. Handed to the thrower or freethrower.
b Released by the administering official when bouncing the ball to the thrower or free-thrower
c. Caught by the thrower or freethrower after being bounced to him or her.
d. Placed at a spot on the floor.
57. A1 passes the ball to A2, who is running down the court. A2 touches and immediately fumbles the ball in the air and takes several steps while fumbling the ball before finally securing the ball. Which of the following is true? (4-21, 4-44)
a . This results in a traveling violation.
b A2 may not dribble the ball after securing it.
c . A2 do es not have a pivot foot after securing the ball.
d The play is legal and A2 may pivot, dribble, pass or shoot
58. A1 releases a successful threepoint attempt while airborne. Before either foot returns to the floor, A1 crashes into B2, who has legally established a guarding position. Team B is in the bonus. (4-1-1, 4-19-6)
a. The basket counts if the ball goes in.
b A1 has committ ed a playercontrol foul and the basket is canceled
c. The contact by A1 is ignored.
d. B2 has committed a blocking foul and the basket shall count awarding one free throw for A1.
59. When does a disqualified player become bench personnel? (4-14-2)
a When the official notifies the co ach that the player has been disqualified
b. When the official notifies the player that he or she has been disqualified.
c. Immediately upon the official ruling the foul that disqualifies the player.
d. When the official reports the foul that has disqualified the player.
60. When may cheerleaders or other entertainment be allowed on the court? (5-11-2, 5-11-3)
a. During both a 30- or 60-second timeout.
b D uring a 60-second timeout .
c. During a 30-se cond timeout.
d. There are no regulations.
61. Which is true if A1 voluntarily goes out of bounds to avoid several defenders in order to re-enter the playing floor to potentially receive a pass? (9-3-3)
a. Technical foul charged to A1.
b. Violation charged to A1.
c Violation on A1 if A1 is the first player to touch the ball once inbounds after re-entry
d. No penalty.
62. Which of these acts cause a designated-spot throw-in? (7-5-3)
a. After a basket by A1, A1 kicks team B’s attempted throw-in pass.
b. A1 scores a basket and team A immediately requests a timeout.
c Basket interference by A3 while A2’s try is on the ring
d. Goaltending by A2 on B3’s shot.
63. Just after the opening tip, it is dis covered that three team A starters are wearing different numbers on their jerseys than the numbers indicated in the scorebook. What is the penalty? (3-2-2c, 4-19-13, 10-1-2c Pen.)
a. No technical fouls are charged.
b. Team A is charged with three direct technical fouls.
c. All three team A starters are
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given a technical foul.
d Team A is charged with one administrative technical foul and the numbers in book shall be corrected
64. Which of these results in a violation by team A during A1’s designated-spot throw-in? (9-9-3)
a. A2, who is in team A’s frontcourt, deflects the ball from the frontcourt to the backcourt, and then goes to the backcourt to gain control of the ball.
b. A2 leaps from team A’s frontcourt, catches the ball, and lands with both feet in team A’s backcourt.
c. A2 leaps from team A’s frontcourt, catches the ball, lands with one foot in team A’s frontcourt, and then A2’s second foot lands in team A’s backcourt.
d No violation as all are legal plays
65. The first marke d free-throw lane spaces may be occupied as follows: (8-1-4b)
a. By either team.
b. These spots can be empty.
c Opponents of the free thrower must occupy those two marked free-throw lane spaces unless the free throws are for a technical foul or intentional foul .
d. By a teammate of the sho oter if one of the opponents does not want that space.
66. A1 sets a stationary screen with one foot on or outside a boundary line. B1 makes contact with A1 in the torso. (4-40-2)
a Personal foul on A1 .
b. Pers onal foul on B1.
67. Which of the following result in an alternating-possession throw-in? (4-36-2c, 6-4-4f)
a. A technical foul on team A while the ball is dead.
b. A double personal foul when a team is in control of the ball.
c A double personal foul when no team has control of the ball
d. A double te chnical foul on B5 and A5 after a made basket and before the ball has been picked up.
68. Prior to the start of the game team A is assessed a technical foul for failing to have the roster, including starters, in the scorebook before the 10-minute mark of warmups. That technical foul is classified as: (10-1-1, 10-1-1 Pen.)
a. A team technical foul. Loss of a coaching box.
b An administrative technical foul . No loss of a co aching box .
c. A team technical foul. No loss of a coaching box.
d. An administrative technical foul. Loss of a coaching box.
69. During pregame warmups, the game officials notice that B25 is wearing his hair in free-flowing braids that feature hard plastic beads at the end of the hair. Team B is wearing white uniforms and the beads are also white. (3-5-4d)
a. The beads are legal because they match the primary uniform color of team B.
b. The beads would be legal no matter the color because they are a hair-control device and are not subject to color restrictions.
c The beads are illegal because they are not tightly secured and could cause injury to other players as the hair moves around d. The beads are illegal because players are never allowed to wear hard plastic items in their hair.
70. The throw-in that follows the free throws for a single flagrant personal foul committed against the offense in its backcourt shall be: (7-5-3b)
a. Given to the offended team at the division line.
b Given to the offended team at the spot nearest the foul
c. Given to the offended team at the point of interruption.
d. Given to the team entitled to the alternating-possession arrow at the division line.
71. Team B’s coach is standing and giving instructions to his or her players out of bounds in front of the team B bench and is two steps from the end line. Is this allowed? (1-13-2)
a. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue an administrative warning for a first offense and a direct technical foul for a second offense.
b. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue an direct technical foul for a first offense.
c. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue an administrative warning for a first offense and an indirect technical foul for a second offense.
d . There is no penalty . Team B’s coach is legally within the 28-foot coaching box
72. The official b ounces the ball to A1 who has two free throws coming. The ball hits A1’s leg and bounces away, and while the ball remains in the free-throw semicircle B3 requests a timeout. (5-8-3b, 6-1-2c)
a. Ignore the request and return the ball to A1.
b. The timeout request is granted but not until after A1’s first free throw.
c Grant B3’s request for a timeout at that point d. None of the ab ove.
73. If a substitute illegally enters a game, when does that substitute become a legal player? (3-3-3)
a. When the ball is legally touched by an inbounds player.
b. A substitute becomes a player when checking-in to the scorer’s table.
c When the ball b ecomes live d. A player becomes bench personnel upon receiving his or her fifth foul.
74. A1 is making a throw-in along the sideline in team A’s backcourt.
A1 makes the throw-in to A2 who is standing in team A’s frontcourt.
B2 tips the pass immediately off the throw-in. A2 jumps from team A’s frontcourt, catches the pass in the air and lands in team A’s backcourt. What is the result? (9-9-1)
a. Legal play because team A did not have team control during the throw-in.
b. Legal play because there was no team control gained in the frontcourt by team A.
c. Backcourt violation because team A had team control while making the throw-in.
d Backcourt violation because B2’s touching ended the throw-in Since no exception then applies, A2 possessed the ball with frontcourt status and lands in the backcourt causing the violation .
75. These guarding/contact principles dictate the legality of the various situations: (4-23-1)
a. A player must maintain a set position when attempting to take a charge.
b. After obtaining an initial legal position, the guard must continue to face the opponent to maintain legal position.
c . Ext ending an arm, shoulder, hip or leg in the path of an opponent is not considered legal if contact occurs with that opponent
d. Both feet must always remain on the floor in order to take a charge after obtaining initial legal guarding position.
76. Which of the following is not a kicking violation? (4-29, 9-4)
a . A1’s pass t o A2 unintentionally hits B3’s foot
b. B3 intentionally deflects the pass b etween A1 and A2 with his or her thigh.
c. B3 intentionally deflects the pass between A1 and A2 with his or her knee.
d. B3 intentionally deflects the pass between A1 and A2 with his or her foot.
77. How many bonus free throws are awarded to A1 after a common foul is committed by defender B2 when team A is in the bonus? (4-8-1)
a. One-and-one free throws always.
b Two free throws always
c. One-and-one fre e throws after the seventh, eighth and ninth team fouls, and two free throws after there are at least 10 team fouls.
d. No free throws if it’s the first team foul in the last two minutes of a quarter.
78. Which of the following causes the principle of verticality to not be in effect for a defender? (4-45-1, 4-45-2)
a . Legal guarding position was never legally obtained
b. The defensive player moves laterally after having gained a legal guarding position and is run into by the dribbler.
c. The defender jumps vertically after obtaining legal guarding position.
d. None of the above.
79. If an official erroneously cancels a goal in the first quarter, when is the last available time in which the error can be corrected? (2-10-1e, 2-10-3)
a. Before the second quarter begins.
b. Before the second half begins.
c. Before the referee approves the final score at the end of the game.
d B efore the second live ball after the error occurs
80. How many free throws are awarded for an intentional foul?
(10 Penalties 4)
a. One free throw in all situations.
b. No free throws if committed by the team in control.
c. One free throw if committed on a successful two-point or threepoint try.
d Two free throws if committed on a successful two-point try and three free throws if committed on an unsuccessful three-point try
81. Team B’s c oach is standing and giving instructions to his or her players out of bounds in front of the edge of the scorer’s table and is two steps beyond the 28-foot mark toward the division line. Is this allowed? (1-13-2)
a. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue an administrative warning for a first offense and a direct technical foul for a second offense.
b. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue a direct technical foul for a first offense.
c Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 28-foot coaching box Issue an administrative warning for a first offense and a direct technical foul for a second offense
d. There is no p enalty. Team B’s coach is legally within the 28-foot coaching box.
82. A1 loses his or her contact lens during a live ball, and A1 calls a timeout because the lens was lost. The contact lens is immediately found, and A1 leaves the game in order to replace the contact lens. What should be done with the timeout? (5-8-3, 5-11-4 Exc. A)
a. Team A will be charged a 30-second timeout.
b. Team A will be charged with a full timeout.
c. Team A’s head coach can choose what length timeout to use.
d Team A’s timeout is canceled, and play shall resume immediately
83. Team A is awarded a throw-in by the alternating-possession process. Before the throw-in is completed, B5 is ruled for a foul on A4. It is team B’s fourth team foul and team A is awarded a designated-spot throw-in nearest the foul. Does the alternating-possession arrow change in favor of team B after the foul is committed? (6-4-5)
a No, the poss ession arrow will not be changed . The arrow will
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still be in team A’s favor
b. Yes, the poss ession arrow will be in favor of team B.
c. Yes, the possession arrow will change when the throw-in for the foul is completed.
d. None of the above.
84. During an alternatingpossession throw-in by A1, B2 intentionally kicks the throw-in pass. (4-42-5, 6-4-5)
a. The AP arrow should now point toward team B’s basket.
b . The AP arrow should stay pointed toward team A’s basket
c. The AP arrow should change toward team B’s basket prior to the throw-in and then be changed toward team A’s when the ball is kicked.
d. None of the above.
85. A1 is dribbling the ball in front of her team bench when she begins to lose her balance. Teammate A6, sitting on the bench, reaches out and braces
A1 so that she does not fall out of bounds (7-1-1):
a. As long as A1 does not touch the boundary line, this is legal.
b. As long as A6 does not touch the boundary line, this is legal.
c. As long as A6 does not touch the ball, this is legal.
d . A1 is out of b ounds, having gained an advantage due to being contacted by a player/person who is on or outside a boundary
86. Which of the following is/are true if B2, who is in a marked freethrow lane space, disconcerts free thrower A1? (9-1-3c Pen. 2b, 4d)
a. A substitute throw is awarded if the free throw is made.
b. A substitute throw is awarded if the free throw is missed.
c. A substitute throw is awarded if free thrower A1 violates following the disconcertion.
d . B oth b and c .
87. A1 is holding the ball while b eing guarded by B2 and takes a jab
step toward the basket. There is no contact between the two players, but B2 falls backward to the floor in an effort to persuade the trail official who is observing the play that A1 has committed a playercontrol foul. There have been no previous warnings in the game against team B for faking being fouled. (4-49, 10-2-1h, 10-4-6f)
a. The trail official should blow a whistle and assess a technical foul to B2.
b. The trail official should blow a whistle and signal delay-of-game violation against B2.
c. The trail official should blow a whistle and assess a blocking foul to B2.
d The trail official should allow play to continue and once the ball becomes dead or team B secures possession, blow a whistle and issue a team warning to team B for faking being fouled, which is recorded in the official scorebook .
88. While A1’s try is in flight, team A’s head coach is ass essed a technical foul for yelling at an official. All of the following are true, except which? (6-7-7 Exc. a, 7-5-6a, 10-5-1 Pen.)
a. A1’s try shall count if successful. b. Any team B player shall attempt two free throws.
c . Aft er the free throws, play resumes at the point of interruption .
d. Team B shall always receive the ball for a throw-in after the free throws.
89. When screening a stationary player within his or her visual field, the screen may be set where? (4-40-3)
a . Anywhere short of contact
b. Within two steps of the opponent.
c. Within a step of the opp onent. d. Within a step and half of the opponent.
90. A1 has the ball for a throw-in. The throw-in pass deflects off A2.
As A2 and B2 are attempting to retrieve the loose throw-in pass, A2 illegally pushes B2 from behind and is ruled for a common foul. Team B is in the bonus. (4-12-1, 4-12-2)
a. B2 should be ruled for a foul.
b. B2 will shoot bonus free throws since team A never possessed the ball inbounds.
c A t eam-control foul has been committed . Team B is awarded a throw-in spot closest to where the foul occurred
d. There is no foul on the play.
91. Technical fouls include all but which of the following? (4-19-5)
a. A noncontact foul by a player when the ball is live.
b. A foul by a nonplayer.
c A contact foul when the ball is live .
d. A contact foul when the ball is dead, except a foul committed by an airborne shooter.
92. After A1 releases the try on a free throw, but before the ball touches the ring or flange, B2, who was in a marked lane space, enters the lane, then crosses the free-throw line and enters the semicircle. B2 does not make contact with A1. What is the result? (9-1-3h)
a. No penalty. Play on.
b Violation on B2
c. Te chnical foul on B2.
d. Personal foul on B2.
93. A1 is fouled by B2 during an unsuccessful try for goal. Prior to A1’s free throw, A1 is assessed a technical foul, which is A1’s fifth foul. Who shall shoot the two free throws for B2’s personal foul against A1? (4-14-1, 8-2)
a. A1.
b A1’s substitute .
c. Any of the other four team A players as chosen by team A’s head coach.
d. Any of the other four team A players as chosen by team B’s head coach.
94. A1 passes the ball from behind the three-point line. It is deflected upward by B2, who is also behind team A’s three-point line, and the ball enters the basket from above and passes through the net. Had the deflection of the ball upward not occurred, the ball would have had no chance of entering the basket. How may points are scored for team A? (5-1-1, 5-2-1)
a. Zero points.
b. Two points.
c . Three points .
95. During the dead ball immediately following A1’s successful try with 34.5 seconds remaining in the game, the official notices water on the floor and blows the whistle to stop play. Which of the following are true? (3-3-1d)
a. Only substitutes who had reported prior to the official’s whistle may enter the game.
b. Only team B substitutes are allowed to enter the game.
c . All substitutes are allowed to enter the game
d. No substitutes are allowed to enter the game.
96. At the 10-minute mark prior to the scheduled starting time of the game, team A has not supplied the name and number of each team member to the official scorer. At the five-minute mark, B1 is observed making a pregame dunk.
(10-1-1 Pen., 10-1-2 Pen., 10-2-7 Pen., 10-5-1 Pen.)
a Team A is assessed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul The fouls offset and no free throws are awarded The game begins with a jump ball Neither he ad coach loses access to the coaching box .
b. Team A is ass essed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul. The fouls offset and no free throws are awarded. The game begins with a jump ball. Team B’s head coach loses access
to the coaching box due to the pregame dunk.
c. Team A is assessed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul. Each team is awarded two free throws. The game begins with a jump ball.
d. Team A is assessed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul. Each team is awarded two free throws. Because the team B technical foul occurred second in the sequence, team A starts the game with a throw-in at the division line opposite the table.
97. What is the result if B1 reaches through the end line boundary and slaps the ball being passed between team A players who are out of bounds after a score? (9-2-10, 9-2-10 Pen. 3, 10-4-10)
a . Technical foul on B1
b. Intentional foul on team B.
c. Violation on team B.
d. Flagrant foul.
98. Which are true of coaching boxes? (1-13-2 Note)
a. They are a maximum of 14 feet in length.
b They are a maximum of 28 feet in length
c. They are only allowe d for subvarsity games.
d. None of the above.
99. After A1’s successful try, B2 and B3 are both out of bounds along the endline in team B’s backcourt during team B’s throw-in. B2 passes the ball to B3, and A4 reaches through the boundary and makes contact with the ball before it reaches B3. Which of the following is true? (4-47-1, 7-57, 7-6-4, 10-4-10)
a . A4 is ass essed a technical foul and team A shall receive a warning for delay
b. A4 is assess ed a technical foul only.
c. Team B shall receive a replacement throw-in.
d. A4’s action is legal.
100. In the first quarter, team A is assessed a warning for delay for breaking the throw-in plane during a team B throw-in. In the third quarter, A1, unhappy with a foul call, tosses the ball away instead of handing it to the nearest official. (4-47-5, 10-2-1g)
a. Team A should receive a second warning for delay, as the first warning was for a different type of delay.
b. Team A should receive a second warning for delay, as the first warning took place in the first half and is no longer valid in the second half.
c Team A should receive a team technical foul for a second occurrence of a warning for delay Team B is awarded two free throws and a throw-in at the division line opposite the scorer’s table .
d. A1 should re ceive a player technical foul for a second occurrence of a warning for delay. The technical foul is added to A1’s personal foul count. Team B is awarded two free throws and a throw-in at the division line opposite the scorer’s table.
101. Following a jump ball between A1 and B1, the ball is temporarily possessed by A2 before being tied up by B2. Which of the following is true? (6-4-1, 6-4-3)
a. Any two players may participate in the jump ball.
b. A2 and B2 must participate in the jump ball.
c. The ball is awarded to team A for the alternating-possession throw-in.
d The ball is awarded to team B for the alternating-possession throw-in .
102. Before A1 releases the ball on the second of two free throws, A2 pushes B2. Immediately afterward, A3 steps into the free-throw lane. Team B is in the bonus. All of the following are true, except which? (4-19-7)
a B2 is awarded free throws
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b. A2’s push is a team-control foul.
c. A3’s violation is ignored.
d. A1 shall receive his or her second free throw.
103. On a throw-in touched in the backcourt, which begins when an inbounds player legally touches the ball inbounds? (5-9-4, 9-8)
a . The game clock only .
b. The 10-se cond backcourt count only.
c. The game clock and the 10-second backcourt count.
d. The game clock, the shot clock and the 10-second backcourt count.
104. With team A leading by six points, which of the following is/are true when B1 is fouled on a successful try so near the expiration of time in the fourth quarter that the timer is unable to stop the clock after the foul and the ball is in the air but before time expires. (5-6-2 Exc. 1 and 3)
a B1’s go al is awarded No fre e throw is shot
b. B1 is awarde d two free throws.
c. B1 is awarded one free throw.
d. B1’s goal is canceled.
105. Which of the following is true of fighting? (4-18)
a. It can only occur when the ball is live.
b. It can only occur when the ball is dead.
c . It results in a flagrant foul
d. Only players can be penalized for fighting.
106. After the horn sounds to end the second half with the score tied, A1 is assessed a technical foul for taunting. Which of the following is true? (5-6 Exc. 4)
a. Team B shall shoot free throws immediately to determine if an overtime period is needed.
b. Team B shall shoot free throws to open the overtime period, after which a jump ball is administered.
c Team B shall shoot free throws to open the overtime period, after which team B shall receive a throw-in
d. Team B shall sho ot free throws to open the overtime period, after which the team that has the alternating-possession arrow in its favor shall receive the throw-in.
107. While A1 is dribbling near the 28-foot mark outside the threepoint line, B3 is guilty of a holding foul for impeding the movement of cutting A3 near the free-throw lane line opposite of where A1 is dribbling. Where is the ensuing throw-in? (7-4-6, 7-5-3a, 7-5-4)
a. Nearest to the spot where A1 was dribbling along the sideline. b. On the end line nearest where A3 was fouled.
c On the end line at the three-foot mark nearest where A3 was fouled d. On the sideline nearest where A3 was fouled.
108. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt outside the three-point arc in front of her team’s bench when she is fouled by B2. It is team B’s fourth team foul of the quarter. How is play resumed? (7-5-3, 7-5-4)
a. A1 is awarded two bonus free throws.
b. Team A is awarded a designatedspot throw-in along the sideline nearest to where the foul occurred.
c Team A is awarded a frontcourt designated-spot throw-in at the 28-foot mark on the table side of the floor
d. Team A is awarded a designatedspot throw-in along the endline three feet outside the free-throw lane.
109. Which of the following results in a traveling violation? (4-44-5)
a. A1 in an attempt to end his or her dribble muffs the ball. Taking two steps before he or she is able to control the ball.
b. A1 is holding the ball with one knee on the floor, begins dribbling and stands.
c . A1 is holding the ball with one knee on the floor and stands without moving the pivot foot
d. None of the ab ove.
110. Which is true if A1 commits an intentional foul against B1 during B1’s successful try for goal? (10-7 Pen. 4)
a. B1 shall be awarded 1 free throw.
b . B1 shall be awarded 2 free throws .
c. Any team B player shall be awarded 1 free throw.
d. Any team B player shall be awarded 2 free throws.
111. Multiple team A members on the bench refuse to sit during a live ball. Which of the following is/ are true? (4-19-13, 10-5-4 Pen.)
a. A single technical foul is charged.
b. An indirect technical foul is charged to the head coach.
c. A technical foul is charged to each offender.
d B oth a and b
112. A1 is awarde d two free throws, substitutes A30 and B40 are at the table ready to enter, and team B is granted a timeout prior to A1’s first free throw. When shall A30 and B40 enter the game? (3-3-1a)
a B oth can enter before the first free-throw attempt given there was a timeout .
b. Only B40 can enter before the first free-throw attempt since team B was granted the timeout.
c. After A1’s second free throw, if successful.
d. After A1’s first free throw.
113. While chasing down a loose ball, A1 and B2 collide and the ball rolls out of bounds. A1 begins clutching their knee. Which of the following is false? (3-3-6)
a. If a trainer comes onto the floor to check on A1 without being beckoned, A1 must be removed from the game.
b. If the team A head coach comes onto the floor to check on A1 without being beckoned, A1 must be removed from the game.
c If the officials b eckon the team A head coach to come onto the floor, but the coach does not leave the coaching box, A1 is allowed to remain in the game
d. If the team A head coach comes onto the floor, A1 must be removed from the game, unless team A requests a timeout.
114. Team control does not exist in which of the following? (4-12-2, 4-12-3)
a. During an interrupted dribble.
b . While the ball is in flight during a try
c. When a live ball is b eing passed among teammates.
d. All of the above.
115. After A1’s try is released and is in flight, the official inadvertently blows the whistle, the ball hits the ring, but the try is unsuccessful. What is the result? (4-36-2c, 6-4-4f)
a. The throw-in is awarded to team A regardless the direction of the possession arrow.
b. The throw-in is awarded to team B regardless the direction of the possession arrow.
c Throw-in to the team entitled to the alternating-possession throw-in
d. The throw-in is at the spot nearest to where the try was unsuccessful.
116. A1 has the ball, is airborne and requests a timeout while he or she is going out of bounds or is going into team A’s backcourt. Which is true? (5-8-3a)
a . The official shall grant the timeout in either case
b. The official shall not grant the timeout in either case.
c. The official shall grant the timeout when going out of bounds, but not when going into the backcourt.
d. The official shall grant the timeout when going into the backcourt, but not when going out of bounds.
117. If a player with the ball swings his or her elbows and makes nonincidental contact with an elbow to an opponent’s head, what kind of foul may result? (4-19-2, 4-19-3, 4-19-4, 4-19-6, 4-27)
a. Common foul.
b. Intentional foul.
c. Flagrant foul.
d All of the above
118. A25 and B25 scramble for a loose ball. They gain possession simultaneously, and the nearest official blows his/her whistle in preparation for ruling a held ball. (Official NFHS Basketball Signals)
a. The official should immediately give the signal for a held ball.
b. The official should yell out, “That’s a jump ball” to get the two players to stop tussling with one another for possession.
c. The official, simultaneous with blowing the whistle, should give the stop clock signal with a closed fist, and then give the signal for a held ball.
d The official, simultaneous with blowing the whistle, should give the stop clock signal with an open palm, and then give the signal for a held ball
119. Which of the following is/are true while A1 is holding the ball out of bounds for a throw-in? (412-2d, 6-1-2b, 9-2-4)
a. A1 is in player control.
b. Team A has five seconds for the throw-in to touch an inbounds player.
c . The ball is live; Team A is in team control; A1 has five seconds to release the ball
d. None of the ab ove.
120. What is the result if team
A’s throw-in lodges between the basket and the backboard? (9-2-8)
a. No violation. The alternatingpossession arrow determines which team gets the ensuing throw-in.
b Team A has committed a throwin violation and the ensuing throw-in is awarded to team B .
c. Team A has c ommitted a throwin violation and the ensuing throw-in is awarded based on the alternating-possession arrow.
d. None of the above.
121. All of the following result in a goaltending violation, except which? (4-22, 9-12)
a. B2 touches the ball in upward flight outside the cylinder during A1’s free-throw attempt.
b. B2 touches the ball in downward flight outside the cylinder and above ring level during A1’s freethrow attempt.
c. B2 touches the ball in downward flight outside the cylinder and above ring level during A1’s fieldgoal try.
d B2 t ouches the ball in its downward flight outside the cylinder and above ring level on A1’s inbounds pass
122. Team A is wearing green jerseys with silver trim. What color undershirts may be worn by team A players? (3-5-6)
a. Green.
b. Silver.
c. Black.
d Either gre en or black, as long as all teammates are wearing the same color .
123. A1 is disqualified for receiving a fifth personal foul. Later in the game, A1 re-enters the game as a substitute. The officials recognize it at the first dead ball after A1 re-entered the game. What is the penalty? (10-6-3, 10-6 Pen.)
a. There is no penalty.
b Dire ct technical charged to team A’s head coach
c. Direct technical foul charged to A1.
d. Indirect technical foul charged to team A’s head coach.
124. All of the following are true with regard to the location of a ball in flight, except which? (4-4-3, Basketball Rules Fundamentals #9)
a. A pass from A1, who is in team A’s backcourt, that has passed over the division line and is over the frontcourt, is in team A’s backcourt.
b. A pass from A1, who is in team A’s frontcourt, that has passed over the division line and is over the backcourt, is in team A’s frontcourt.
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c. A pass from A1, who is inbounds, that has crossed the boundary line is inbounds.
d . A throw-in pass from A1 that has crossed the boundary line is inbounds
125. Which of these results in loss of coaching box privileges for the head coach for the rest of the game? (10-5 Pen., 10-6-1a)
a. A technical foul charged to the head coach.
b. A technical foul charged to an assistant coach.
c. A technical foul charged to any other bench personnel.
d All of the above
126. Both A2 and A3 grab a rebound and return to the floor holding the ball. While still holding the ball, A2 takes a step to the right while A3 takes one step to the left. What is the ruling?
(4-44-2a-1)
a. A held-ball violation.
b. Traveling violation on team A because two steps were taken.
c. Team A may use a timeout to get themselves out of the violation.
d . No violation has occurred and either A2 or A3 may possess the ball, then dribble, pass or shoot
127. In the se cond half of the game, A6 desires to enter the game but is wearing an illegal undershirt. Which of the following is true? (3-5-6)
a. A6 may wear the illegal undershirt since the game has already started.
b. A6 may wear the illegal undershirt after team A is assessed a technical foul.
c . A6 may not enter the game while wearing an illegal shirt
d. A6 may wear the illegal undershirt if team B’s head c oach permits it.
128. After A1 ends his or her dribble, which of these people or objects may A1 bounce the ball off of, then go recover the ball and
legally begin another dribble? (4-44, 4-4-5, 9-5-3)
a. Team B’s backboard.
b A2
c. An official.
d. None of the above.
129. With 36.5 seconds left in the last period/half, there is an inadvertent whistle for a foul that stops the clock. A21 has reported as a substitute prior to the whistle. (3-3-1d)
a . A21 may enter the game .
b. Only team B may have substitutes enter.
c. A21 may not enter the game.
d. Any substitutes may enter at this time regardless of if they have checked in or not.
130. All of the following are ruled as correctable errors, except: (2-10-1)
a. Failure to award a merited free throw; and, permitting a wrong player to attempt a free throw.
b Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw-in; and, making a field goal in the wrong basket
c. Attempting a fre e throw at the wrong basket; and, erroneously counting or canceling a score.
d. None of the above.
131. The fourth quarter ends with the score tied, 60-60. As the players for the two teams walk toward their respective benches, A1 curses at one of the officials because no foul was called on a last-second shot attempt. The officials assess a technical foul against A1. (5-6-2 Exc. 4)
a. The free throws awarded to team B are a continuation of the fourth quarter. If any team B player makes either of the two free throws, team B wins the game in regulation, 61-60.
b. The free throws awarded to team B are the start of the extra period. If any team B player makes either of the two free throws, team B wins the game in overtime, 61-60.
c. No free throws are awarded to team B and the extra period starts with a jump ball.
d . The free throws awarded to team B are the start of the extra period Following the two free throws, team B will have a designatedspot throw-in at the division line opposite the table, and team A will have the alternating-possession arrow
132. While A1 has the ball in the frontcourt near the division line, B4 and A4 push each other and are ruled for a double personal foul. (4-19-8, 4-36, 7-5-3a, 10 Pen. 1d)
a. In both situations the fouling players are charged with a personal fouls but no team fouls are charged.
b. Team B is awarded a nondesignated spot throw-in at the boundary nearest to the double or simultaneous personal foul.
c. Play resumes based on the alternating-possession procedure.
d There are no free throws for either team Award team A the ball at the POI
133. A10 checks into the game early in the s econd quarter. After a few possessions, the game officials notice she is wearing a hard plastic hair clip to keep her ponytail in place. (3-5-4d)
a. A10 should be assessed a technical foul for participating while wearing an illegal hair control device.
b The hair clip is illegal because it is hard, protrudes from the head and may be easily dislodged It should be removed when it is noticed and there is no additional penalty
c. Team A’s head c oach should be assessed a technical foul for allowing a player to enter the game wearing an illegal uniform.
d. The hair clip is the same color as team A’s primary jersey color, so it is legal.
134. Which is true about action on and by cutters? (4-7-1, 10-7-1, 10-7-3)
a. “Bump the cutters” is an accepted coaching term that is never a foul.
b. “Bump the cutters” is a coaching term that results in a technical foul.
c . No player, offensive or defensive, can be bumped or displaced off his or her path
d. None of the ab ove.
135. How far is the three-point line from the basket in the middle portion of the court? (1-4-1)
a . 19 fe et, 9 inches .
b. 20 feet, 9 inches.
c. 22 fe et, 1-3/4 inches.
d. 23 feet, 9 inches.
136. Which of the following is true of a flagrant foul? (4-19-4)
a. It may be personal or technical; It is possible to have a non-contact flagrant technical foul.
b. It is possible to have a contact flagrant personal foul; It is possible to have a contact flagrant technical foul.
c. It is possible to have a noncontact flagrant personal foul.
d . B oth a and b .
137. Who may attempt the second of two free throws awarded to team A for a technical foul? (8-3)
a. Any team A substitute that the opposing coach selects.
b. Any of the other four team A players the opposing coach selects.
c. Only the same team A player who shot the first free throw.
d . Any team A substitute; Any of the other four team A players; The same team A player who shot the first free throw
138. During pregame warmups, the officials notice A30, whose team is wearing white uniforms, is wearing a black headband that is three inches wide and features one manufacturer’s logo. The headband has no knots or extensions. (3-5-4b, 3-6-1)
a. A30’s headband is illegal, because his/her team’s predominant jersey color is
different than the headband color.
b. A30’s headband is illegal, because it violates width restrictions.
c A30’s he adband is legal, so long as any other headbands being worn by his/her teammates are also black .
d. A30’s headband is illegal, be cause headbands are not allowed to have any logos.
139. Team A is awarded a designated-spot throw-in along the end line. A1 extends his or her arms over the end line such that part of the forearms, hands, and ball are entirely on the inbounds side of the boundary line. B2 slaps A1 on the wrist and dislodges the ball. (9-2-10 Note 1)
a. No foul. A boundary plane warning is given to team B.
b. Personal foul on B2 since the ball was inside the boundary line.
c. Stop play immediately and ask A1 to back up so this does not occur.
d Intentional foul A1 is awarded two free throws and team A will make the ensuing throw-in .
140. When may a team-calle d timeout be reduced in length? (5-11-2)
a. When the team that called the timeout is ready to play.
b. When the non-calling team is ready to play.
c Only when b oth teams are ready to play .
d. Never. A team-called timeout shall not be shortened.
141. Team A receives a warning for faking being fouled in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, A1, who has four personal fouls, catches a pass from a teammate and turns to face the basket. As defender B2 approaches, A1 bobs her head in an attempt to fool the trail official that B2 has committed illegal contact. (4-49, 10-2-1h)
a. Team A should receive another warning for faking being fouled, as the first warning occurred in
the first half and all warnings reset each quarter.
b. Team A should receive another warning for faking being fouled, as the first warning occurred in the first half and all warnings reset each half.
c. A1 should be assessed a technical foul for faking being fouled. As this is A1’s fifth personal foul, she is disqualified from the game.
d Team A should be assessed a team technical foul for faking being fouled The foul is not added to A1’s personal foul count and she is allowed to remain in the game .
142. A1 has the ball for the first of two free throws. While bouncing the ball, the ball bounces off A1’s foot and rolls away toward the basket. All of the following are true, except which? (9-1-3a, 9-1-3e)
a. The official shall blow the whistle immediately.
b. A1 cannot go retrieve the basketball.
c The official shall re-administer the free throw to A1 .
d. The result is a free-throw violation on A1.
143. After a successful basket by team A, team B may handle the ensuing throw-in in the following legal manner: (7-5-7)
a. Team B may only have two players out of bounds at once.
b. Team B must conform to the designated-spot throw-in guidelines.
c Any team B player can move along the end line while holding or bouncing the ball
d. Team B may bounce the ball off the back wall directly to a teammate inbounds if done within five seconds.
144. Which of the following is/are true of a kicked-ball violation near the end line? (7-5-7b, 9-4)
a Results in a throw-in anywhere along the end line if it occurs on the throw-in that follows a successful try for goal .
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b. Results in a designated-spot throw-in if it occurs on the throwin that follows an awarded goal.
c. Results in a designated-spot throw-in if it occurs on the throwin that follows a successful try for goal.
d. All of the above.
145. A player strikes the backboard with his or her hand. What is the result? (4-6, 10-4-4b)
a. Goaltending.
b . A legal play if attempting to block a shot or a technical foul if the player intentionally and excessively strikes the backboard .
c. Basket interference.
d. Both b and c.
146. A1, with both feet in the air, catches a passed ball, lands on one foot, jumps and finally lands on both feet simultaneously. Which of the following is A1 allowed to do? (4-44-2a-3, 4-44-4, 9-4)
a Lift either fo ot off the floor while maintaining possession of the ball and not returning that foot to the floor .
b. Lift either fo ot off the floor and begin a dribble.
c. This is a traveling violation.
d. None of the above.
147. In which of these scenarios will an overtime period always occur if A1 is assessed a technical foul after expiration of time to end regulation? (5-6-2 Exc. 4)
a . When the s core is tied
b. When team A is ahead by a point.
c. When team B is ahead by a point.
d. None of the scenarios guarantee an overtime period is played.
148. No timeout is charged in which of the following? (5-8-4, 5-11-4 Exc. B)
a. A bleeding player is able to resolve the blood situation during a 20-second time period.
b . When a time out is specifically requested to rectify a correctable error and that error is rectified .
c. When a timeout is specifically
requested to rectify a timing error and that error is not rectified.
d. When a timeout is specifically requested to rectify a correctable error and that error is not rectified.
149. A1 and B2 commit fouls against each other during a live ball. A1’s foul is an intentional foul. B2’s foul is a flagrant foul. How many free throws are awarded and to whom? (4-19-8, 10-7 Pen. 1c)
a . No fre e throws are awarded .
b. A1 and B2 are each awarded two free throws.
c. Any team A player and any team B player are each awarded two free throws.
d. Any team A player is awarded two free throws, and B2 is awarded two free throws.
150. A1 is fouled and awarded two or three free throws. A11 and B20 are waiting to enter the game but are not allowed in because of the multiple free throws substitution rule. Before the first free throw, it is discovered that A2 is bleeding and must be replaced. A11 replaces bleeding A2. Can B20 also enter the game when A11 does? (3-3-1e Note)
a. Only B20 is allowed to enter.
b. B20 cannot enter the game and must still wait until prior to the last free throw.
c. Both A11 and B20 should wait for the second free throw before entering the game.
d B20 is allowed to enter since B20 had legally reported to the table and another player had been directed to leave the game by the officials .
151. At the end of the halftime intermission, team A has yet to inform the scorer of its starters for the second half. What is the result? (3-3-1a Note)
a. Team technical foul to team A.
b. Administrative technical foul to team A.
c . No penalty; the five players who ended the first half shall
start the second half
d. No penalty; the original five starters shall start the second half.
152. When is a screener allowed to be moving even though contact may result with the opponent being screened? (4-40-2c, 4-40-6)
a. When initially setting the screen on a moving opponent who is moving in a different direction than the screener.
b. When initially setting the screen on a stationary opponent who cannot see the screener.
c Aft er initially setting the screen, the screener moves in the same direction and path as the opponent and then slows down or stops .
d. When initially setting the s creen on a stationary opponent who can see the screener.
153. A1 is attempting the first of two free throws. If simultaneous violations occur during A1’s unsuccessful try, what is the result? (6-4-4c, 9-1 Pen. 3)
a. A1 gets a replacement free throw. b A1 shall sho ot the second the second free-throw attempt
c. Team B shall b e awarded a throw-in.
d. An alternating-possession throw-in results.
154. While making a throw-in from the backcourt, A1 passes the ball directly to A3 in the frontcourt. A3 muffs the ball and the ball bounces directly into the backcourt, where A4 retrieves it. (9-9-1)
a. Backcourt violation by team A. b Legal play because there was no team control in the frontcourt by team A
c. A traveling violation by team A.
d. An illegal-dribble violation by team A.
155. A home-team photographer is standing five feet from the end line along the wall within the freethrow lane lines extended. Is this allowed? (1-20)
a. Yes, a photographer may stand in that area provided they are more than three feet from the end line.
b No, a photographer may not stand in that area . However, there is no penalty . Work to have the photographer moved to an area outside of the free-throw lane lines
c. No, a photographer may not stand in that area and a team technical foul should be assessed to the home team.
d. No, a photographer may not stand in that area and an administrative technical foul should be assessed to the home team.
156. Which is true of the color of the team’s shorts? (3-4-5)
a. A perceptible majority of the game shorts must be the color of the neutral zone of the jersey.
b. The game shorts must be the same color as the torso of the jersey.
c . The shorts may be any color, so long as they are like-colored for every team member
d. The shorts may b e white, black, beige or the color of the torso of the jersey.
157. When a player touches the ball or any part of the basket, including the net, while the ball is on or within either basket is what type of violation? (4-6-1, 9-11)
a. Technical foul.
b Basket interference
c. Goaltending.
d. This is not a violation or a foul.
158. Which of these pivot foot movements result in a traveling violation? (4-44-1, 4-44-3a, 4-44-3c)
a. The pivot foot is established, lifted and the player shoots the ball.
b. The pivot foot is established, lifted and the player passes the ball.
c . The pivot foot is established, lifted and the player begins a dribble .
d. The player catches the ball with both feet on the floor and then uses either foot as the pivot foot.
159. A1 has a throw-in along the end line. A1 throws the ball inbounds, but no player touches the ball. A1 runs after the ball and is the first to touch it near the division line. What is the result? (9-2-6, 9-2 Pen.)
a . Throw-in violation by A1 End line throw-in for team B
b. No violation. Play shall resume uninterrupted.
c. Team B receives a throw-in nearest the spot where A1 touched the ball at the division line.
d. None of the above.
160. Team A requests a 60-second timeout, which is granted by the official. After 30 seconds have passed, team A is ready to play. Team B wants to use the entire timeout. Can the length of the timeout be shortened? (5-11-2)
a. Yes, if the team A is ready to play. Team B will not be able to use the entire timeout.
b. Yes, team A must declare before the timeout it only would like to use 30 seconds.
c. No, team B can use 90 seconds if they would like.
d No, t eam B is entitled to use the entire timeout .
161. Which are true of c orrecting bookkeeping or timing errors? (211-11, 5-10)
a . A timing error must be corrected in the half or extra period in which it occurred, and; a bookkeeping mistake can be corrected at any time until the referee approves the final score b. A timing error can b e corrected at any time until the referee approves the final score, and; a bookkeeping mistake must be corrected in the half or extra period in which it occurred.
c. Both a and b.
d. Neither a or b.
162. During the dead-ball period that follows a traveling violation by B1, B2 taunts A1, followed by
A3 taunting B2. Which of the following is true? (10-4-6c)
a. B2 and A3 are charged with a double technical foul.
b B oth teams shall shoot free throws .
c. A1 and B2 shall shoot the free throws.
d. The fouls are of equal gravity.
163. During the first half of the game, B2 is called for a goaltending violation during A1’s try for goal. The official scorer fails to record the two points that shall be awarded to team A for that goaltending violation. Which of the following is true of the scorer’s mistake? (2-11-11)
a It can b e rectified at any time until the referee approves the final score
b. It must b e corrected during the first dead ball after the clock properly starts.
c. It must be corrected before the first half ends.
d. It must be corrected before the second half begins.
164. A1 jumps for a try for goal, and defender B2 knocks the ball out of A1’s hands prior to A1 releasing the shot. A1 controls the loose ball while in the air, returns to the floor in possession of the ball, and begins a dribble. What is the result? (9-5-3)
a. Jump ball.
b. Traveling violation.
c. Double dribble violation.
d Legal; play continues .
165. Team A is issue d a technical foul for an excessive timeout. How is play resumed? (10-2-3, 10-2 Pen.)
a. Team A is not granted a timeout.
b. Team A is awarded a timeout and assessed a technical foul for the excessive timeout.
c. Team B shoots two free throws and play is resumed with a throwin for team B at the opposite division line.
d B oth b and c
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166. During A1’s first of two free throws, A2 and B3 are both in marked free-throw lane spaces and commit simultaneous free-throw violations. A1’s try is successful. What is the result? (9-1 Pen. 3)
a . B oth violations are penalized and the free throw is canceled
b. A2’s violation is ignored.
c. Alternating-possession throw-in.
d. A1’s free throw shall count.
167. How long does the head coach have to replace a disqualified player? (2-12-5)
a. 10 seconds.
b . 15 s econds
c. 20 se conds.
d. 30 seconds.
168. Any of the following patches may be worn between the base of the front neckline and shoulder seam of the jersey, except which? (3-4-2)
a. American flag.
b Stat e flag
c. Commemorative patch.
d. Memorial patch.
169. The difference between the penalty administration for an intentional personal foul and a direct technical foul includes which of the following? (7-5-4b, 8-2, 8-3)
a. The player who must shoot free throws.
b. The spot where the ball will be thrown in after the free throws.
c. Whether the foul counts toward
the team’s bonus.
d B oth a and b .
170. To which team and where is the throw-in that follows a double technical foul that occurs while team A has control of the ball? (4-198b, 4-36-2a, Rule 10 Pen. 1c)
a. Team A at the division line.
b. Team A at the point of interruption nearest the spot of the double technical foul.
c . Team A at the point of interruption nearest the spot where the ball was located .
d. To the team with the alternatingpossession arrow nearest the point of interruption at the spot of the double technical foul.
171. The head coach may make a request to the official timer to alert the officials to determine if which of the following may have occurred? (5-8-4, 10-6-1c)
a . A corre ctable error; a timing mistake; a scoring mistake; and, an alternating-possession mistake
b. A technical foul on the opposing coach.
c. An intentional or flagrant foul.
d. Both a and b.
172. Which of the following are true regarding the team’s roster and five starters prior to the start of the game? (4-19-10, 10-1-1, 10-12, Rule 10 Pen. Summary 1d)
a If b oth teams fail to submit their rosters prior to the
10-minute mark before the game, no free throws are shot
b. If both teams fail to submit their rosters prior to the 10-minute mark before the game, each team shall be awarded two free throws.
c. If both teams change a designated starter prior to the beginning of the game, each team shall be awarded two free throws.
173. A1 steps out of bounds along the endline to avoid a defender and then steps back inbounds and immediately receives a pass from A2. Which of the following is the result? (9-3-3)
a. No penalty. Continue play uninterrupted.
b. A1 shall be assessed a technical foul.
c A1 has committ ed a violation
174. After which of these unsuc cessful free-throw attempts shall the ball remain live? (8-6-1, 8-6-2, 10 Pen. 3)
a. The first free throw after a common foul with five defensive team fouls.
b The second free throw after a common foul with five defensive team fouls .
c. The se cond free-throw attempt after a flagrant foul.
d. The second free-throw attempt after an intentional foul.
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point line, the lead:
a. Moves to the close-down position.
b. Moves onto the court.
c. Rotates over to the other side.
d Backs off the end line and moves toward the sideline
175. Where should the non-administering official stand during a 30-second timeout?
a. Top of the three-point arc.
b. Opposite the table at the block.
c . At the intersection of the division line and the center-restraining circle tableside .
d. At the interse ction of the division line and the center-restraining circle opposite the table.
177. The lead administers all the following throw-in situations except:
a. When the ball goes out of bounds on the frontcourt end line.
b. When the ball goes out of bounds in the frontcourt on the trail’s side of the court below the free-throw line.
c When the ball go es out of bounds on the backcourt end line .
d. When the ball goes out of bounds in the frontcourt on the lead’s side of the court below the free-throw line.
178. Which is true of the lead position?
a. The close-down position is the best position from which to work.
b. The wide-angle position is the best position from which to work.
c. It is best to work in the close-down position or from a pinch-the-paint position.
d There are no sweet spots The lead should move to establish and maintain his/her best look at a play .
176. When
the ball drops below the free-throw line extended on the lead side of the court, near the three-
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179. On a foul ruled by the tableside trail that results in bonus free throws for A1, which position on the court will that official now assume?
a. Lead tableside.
b. Lead opposite.
c . Trail .
d. Both a and b are ac ceptable.
180. When is it acceptable for the lead to pause short of the end line?
a. Anytime it is necessary to backtrack.
b On quick-transition plays that the trail may not be able to officiate .
c. Only when there are less than five players in the frontcourt.
d. None of the above
181. Where should the non-administering official stand during a 60-second timeout?
a. Top of the three-point arc.
b. Opposite the table at the block.
c. At the intersection of the division line and the center-restraining circle tableside.
d At the intersection of the division line and the center-restraining circle opposite the table .
182. On free throws, the trail official will:
a. Switch with the lead.
b. Stand beyond the division line.
c Stand tableside .
d. Stand opposite the table.
183. The lead rules a rebounding foul on team A that will not result in free throws. The ball will be inbounded by team B and move down the court. Do the officials switch positions?
a. The lead will report the foul and put the ball back in play as quickly as possible.
b . Yes Even though it is considered a long-switch situation, the lead and trail will switch
c. No. Long switches never occur in two-person officiating.
d. Both A and C.
184. After completing the proper sequence when making a foul ruling at the spot the ruling official should:
a. Immediately depart the area where the foul occurred and get to the foul reporting area as quickly as possible.
b. Move to the reporting area while completing the proper sequence.
c Stand in area where the foul occurred while completing the proper preliminary signaling sequence and momentarily pause and hold after to ensure the dead-ball action is OK prior to departing the area to report the foul
d. All of the above.
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185. The proper sequence when making a foul ruling at the spot of foul is:
a. Whistle, pointing at the player committing the foul and verbalize fouling player’s number.
b. Whistle and stop clock with open hand, followed by pointing at the player committing the foul and verbalize fouling player’s number.
c . Whistle and stop clock with fist, followed by verbalize fouling player’s number and signal how play is to be resumed (i .e . designated throw-in spot, one shot, two shots, three shots, etc .)
d. Whistle and stop clock with open hand, followed by verbalize fouling player’s number and signal how play is to be resumed (i.e. designated spot, one shot, two shots, three shots, etc.).
186. When should the lead mark an attempted threepoint shot?
a. The trail should mark every three-point attempt.
b. The lead should only mark an attempted three-point shot when the trail does not mark it first.
c. The lead should mark any attempted three-point shots from above the free-throw line extended on the lead’s side of the floor.
d The lead should mark any attempted three-point shot below the free-throw line extended on the lead’s side of the floor
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187. Which official is responsible for all backcourt throw-ins?
a. Lead.
b. Center.
c Trail
d. All of the ab ove.
188. If the lead official rules a foul on the offense opposite the table with no free throws, who replaces the lead to become the new trail?
a. Lead.
b. Center.
c. Trail.
d No swit ch Old le ad reports the foul and returns to administer throw-in as new trail
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189. The center official who rules a foul opposite the scorer’s table on the offense becomes the:
a . New lead .
b. Center.
c. New trail.
d. None of the above.
190. When going to report a shooting foul, the reporting official should:
a. Walk and report.
b. Walk and report – go opposite.
c . Run to reporting area, stop and report – go tableside
d. Run to reporting area, stop and report – go opposite.
191. What position should the lead take before rotating?
a The close-down position
b. The wide-angle position.
c. Between the close-down position and wide-angle position.
d. Any of the above.
192. In the frontcourt after reporting a shooting foul, the ruling official should:
a. Go opposite the table.
b. Remain tableside.
c. Always assume the trail position.
d Both b and c .
193. The trail official while opposite the table calls a player-control foul in the frontcourt on A2. The official reports the foul and will now become:
a. The new lead tableside.
b . The new lead opposite the table
c. The new center
d. The new trail.
194. When has the lead considered to have completed a rotation?
a. Once more than halfway across the free-throw lane.
b. Once in the free-throw lane.
c . Once across the opposite free-throw lane line .
d. Once within two steps of the opp osite close-down position.
195. Which official will also chop on an end line frontcourt throw-in administered by the lead?
a. Neither. Only the lead official chops.
b. Center official.
c Trail official .
d. All of the ab ove.
196. If the ball goes out of bounds in team A’s frontcourt along the center’s sideline and will now become team B’s ball, who handles the throw-in?
a Old le ad becomes new trail .
b. Center.
c. Old trail.
d. The closest official.
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197. Which official has primary responsibility for the last-second shot ruling?
a. Table-side official.
b . Official opposite table
c. Center official.
d. Trail official.
198. On a successful three-point try, which officials should signal a successful goal?
a. Lead and trail when the try originates from corner on the lead’s side of the court.
b. Center and trail only when not a try from the corner on the lead’s side of the court.
c Center and trail on every three-point try
d. None of the above.
199. B1 obtains possession of a loose ball and starts to dribble when he or she is fouled by A1. The old lead/ new trail rules a foul in the backcourt. Team B is not in the bonus. The official reports the foul and will now become:
a. Lead tableside.
b. Lead opposite the table.
c. Center.
d Trail .
200. The proper sequence when making an out-ofbounds ruling is:
a. Whistle, pointing direction of ensuing throw-in and verbalize team color.
b. Whistle and stop clock with open hand, followed by pointing at who caused the ball to go out of bounds and finally verbal team color with pointing direction of ensuing throw-in.
c. Whistle and stop clock with fist, followed by pointing direction of ensuing throw-in with same hand as stop-clock signal and verbalize team color.
d Whistle and stop clock with open hand, followed by pointing direction of ensuing throw-in with same hand as stop-clock signal and verbalize team color
CIF MODIFICATIONS
201. The shot clock periods for boys and girls play in California are:
a. 35 seconds for girls and 30 seconds for boys.
b . 30 s econds for girls and 35 seconds for boys .
c. 30 se conds for both.
d. 35 seconds for both.
202. A1 is in the frontcourt and attempts a two-point try. During the attempt, A3 and B4 are ruled for a double foul in the area near the key by team A’s basket. How is play resumed and is the shot clock reset?
a. The double foul causes the ball to be dead.
b. The shot clock shall be reset if the shot contacts the ring.
c. Two points shall be awarded to team A if the try is successful.
d . B oth b and c .
203. A1’s try is blocked by B1, sending the ball into team B’s frontcourt. As B2 moves to recover the ball, the shot-clock horn sounds. Officials call a shot-clock violation and award the ball to team B:
a. At the division line.
b. At a designated spot out-ofbounds near where B1 blocked the ball.
c . At a designat ed spot out-ofbounds near where the ball was when the horn sounded and whistle blew .
d. None of the ab ove.
204. A2 and B2 foul each other at the same time while A1 is holding the ball in the backcourt. How is played resumed?
a. Play is resumed at the point of interruption, reset the shot clock.
b . Play is resumed at the point of interruption, no shot-clock reset
c. Play is resumed with the
alternating-possession arrow, reset the shot clock.
d. Play is resumed with the alternating-possession arrow, no shot-clock reset.
205. With 15 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s try for goal is an air ball, and team A recovers the ball.
a. Play continues.
b. The shot clock will not be reset.
c. The shot clock will be reset.
d B oth a and b .
206. During the game, one of the shot clocks stops working. What are the options?
a. Turn off the shot clock and play without a shot clock.
b Play the game with the one shot clock .
c. Turn off the shot clock and play with an alternate-timing device at the table.
d. Play the game with one shot clock and have teams change directions each quarter.
207. The ball is inbounded after a made basket in the backcourt.
A1 begins to dribble up court with pressure with the shot clock showing 20 seconds in a girls game (25 seconds in a boys game) but the official’s count has yet to reach 10. What is the option?
a. A backcourt violation has occurred regardless of the official’s count.
b. Stop the game and have the shot-clock operator put time back on the shot clock to match the official’s count.
c . There is no violation until the official’s count reaches 10
d. Stop the game and ask a partner(s) what c ount they have.
208. With 10 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a pass to A2. B1 extends a leg to deflect the pass
and the ball hits B1’s thigh.
a. A kicked-ball violation is ruled. Reset shot clock to 15 seconds.
b A kicking violation is ruled and the shot clock is fully reset
c. No violation, play continues.
d. None of the above.
209. A4 is holding the ball in the lane area when team A’s coach is assessed a technical foul. Which of the following is not true?
a. Reset the shot clock.
b. Award team B two free throws.
c. The throw-in spot is at the division line.
d The throw-in is the out-ofbounds spot nearest where A4 was holding the ball .
210. After A1’s succ essful goal, the ball is inbounded to B2, who dribbles for a few seconds, becomes confused and shoots toward team A’s basket. The ball does not enter the basket but hits the ring, after which B1 recovers the ball and correctly begins to move the ball up the court toward its frontcourt. Is the shot-clock reset after the ball hits team A’s basket?
a. Play should stop.
b. The shot clock should be reset.
c The shot clock should not be reset
d. None of the ab ove.
211. A1 shoots the ball and it lodges between the basket and backboard. The alternatingpossession arrow points to team A. What is the call?
a. The ball is awarded to team A for a throw-in, no shot-clock reset.
b . The ball is awarded to team A for a throw-in, full shot-clock reset
c. Play is resumed at the point of interruption, no shot-clock reset.
d. Play is resumed at the point of interruption, reset the shot clock.
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212. The fourth quarter begins with team A leading by 40 points. Team B has not used any of its timeouts. Team A commits multiple turnovers to start the fourth quarter while Team B goes on a three-point shooting tear, and with prudent use of its timeouts, Team B cuts Team A’s lead to 10 points with three minutes remaining in the game. Does the game clock continue to run in accordance with the 40-point “Mercy Rule”?
a. No. Since the game has become competitive, the Mercy Rule is set aside.
b. Yes. But if the game goes to overtime, normal timing rules will apply.
c . Yes Once the 40-point margin is reached, the game clock runs for the duration of the game, regardless of the score
d. By mutual agreement of both head coaches and the referee, the rule may be set aside.
213. A1’s try for goal hits the ring and then the shot-clock horn sounds.
a. Legal play.
b. Ignore the horn and play continues.
c. Call a shot-clock violation on team A.
d . B oth a and b .
214. Team B’s head c oach is assessed a technical foul for berating an official. Team A has the ball in its frontcourt and the shot clock shows 23 seconds. Where is the resulting throw-in after the free throws for the technical foul? Shall the shot clock be reset?
a. Play shall be resumed with a throw-in at half court after all technical fouls.
b. Play shall be resumed at the point of interruption nearest to where the ball was located when the technical foul was ruled.
c. The shot clock shall be reset.
d . B oth a and c .
215. Before the game, both coaches approach the officials and ask to play the game without a shot clock. What are the options?
a. Agree to the coaches’ request and play the game without a shot clock.
b. Inform the coaches you must start the game with a shot clock but can discontinue the use of the shot clock after the first dead ball.
c. Give both coaches a technical foul for unsporting conduct.
d . Refuse the coaches’ request and insist that a shot clock must be used
MAKEUP EXAM
1. Team A leads, 73-70, in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter. Team B scores on a layup, and as the ball passes through the net, B1 interferes with the ball following the goal. There are 4.6 seconds remaining in the game when this occurs and team B has not received any previous warnings for delay (9-2-10 Note 2):
a. A player technical foul should be assessed to B1. Team A is awarded two free throws and a division-line throw-in opposite the scorer’s table.
b. A team technical foul should be assessed to team B. Team A is awarded two free throws and a division-line throw-in opposite the scorer’s table.
c . The officials should ignore B1’s actions as there are less than five seconds remaining in the game and team A is not required to make a throw-in before time expires
d. A warning for delay should be assessed to team B, with team A required to make a non-designated spot throw-in from the endline.
2. If an official erroneously cancels a goal in the first quarter, when is the last available time in which the error can be corrected? (2-10-1e, 2-10-3)
a. Before the second quarter begins.
b. Before the second half begins.
c. Before the referee approves the final score at the end of the game.
d B efore the second live ball after the error occurs
3. A1’s legal throw-in is b ouncing untouched in team A’s backcourt. An official improperly whistles a timeout for team B. Is that timeout request granted? (
a . Team B’s timeout is granted .
b. Team B’s time out is not granted.
c. An inadvertent whistle must be ruled.
d. Play shall resume as if no whistle went off.
4. Team A has the alternating-possession arrow to start the second half. Thrower A1 steps over the boundary line and touches the floor inbounds prior to releasing the ball on a throw-in. What is the result? (4-42-5c, 6-4-4, 6-4-5, 9-2-5)
a. Team A receives a throw-in.
b. The alternating-possession arrow remains with team A.
c. Team B receives a throw-in and the arrow stays with team A.
d Team A has committed a throw-in violation, resulting in a loss of possession and the alternatingpossession arrow The alternating-possession arrow is switched to team B and team B is awarded a throwin for team A’s throw-in violation Since this is no longer an alternating-possession throw-in, the arrow remains with team B following its throw-in
5. Which of these pivot foot movements result in a traveling violation? (4-44-1, 4-44-3a, 4-44-3c)
a. The pivot foot is established, lifted and the player shoots the ball.
b. The pivot foot is established, lifted and the player passes the ball.
c The pivot foot is established, lifted and the player begins a dribble
d. The player catches the ball with both feet on the floor and then uses either foot as the pivot foot.
6. While in the backcourt, A1 dribbles for eight seconds and passes to A3 who continues to advance the ball to frontcourt. A3 reaches the division line with one foot in the backcourt and one in frontcourt as the count reaches 10. (4-4-6, 9-8)
a. Saved by the bell, no violation and game continues.
b. As long as team A requests a timeout before the official blows the whistle the 10-second violation should be ignored.
c Ten-second violation on team A since one foot still in the backcourt
d. A traveling violation should be ruled.
7. Team B’s coach is standing and giving instructions to his or her players out of bounds in front of the team B bench and is two steps from the end line. Is this allowed? (1-13-2)
a. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue an administrative warning for a first offense and a direct technical foul for a second offense.
b. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14foot coaching box. Issue an direct technical foul for a first offense.
c. Team B’s coach is not allowed to be outside the 14-foot coaching box. Issue an administrative warning for a first offense and an indirect technical foul for a second offense.
d There is no penalty Team B’s coach is legally within the 28-foot coaching box
8. After A1’s try is releas ed and is in flight, the official inadvertently blows the whistle, the ball hits the ring, but the try is unsuccessful. What is the result? (4-362c, 6-4-4f)
a. The throw-in is awarded to team A regardless the direction of the possession arrow.
b. The throw-in is awarded to team B regardless the direction of the possession arrow.
c Throw-in to the team entitled to the alternatingpossession throw-in
d. The throw-in is at the spot nearest to where the try was unsuccessful.
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9. During pregame warmups, the game officials notice that A30 has hard, plastic beads in her hair. Her hair is wrapped tight with elastic hair ties, keeping the beads tight to the head: (3-5-4d)
a. The beads are illegal, and it is the referee’s responsibility to tell A30 that she must remove them in order to participate.
b. The beads are illegal, and the referee should bring it to the attention of the team A head coach, who should then address the issue with A30.
c. The beads are legal, but only if they match the primary color of team A’s uniforms.
d . The beads are legal because they are secured tightly to the head and, as a hair-control device, are not subject to any color restrictions
10. Any of the following patches may be worn between the base of the front neckline and shoulder seam of the jersey, except which? (3-4-2)
a. American flag.
b . Stat e flag
c. Commemorative patch.
d. Memorial patch.
11. Team A receives a warning for faking being fouled in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, A1, who has four personal fouls, catches a pass from a teammate and turns to face the basket. As defender B2 approaches, A1 bobs her head in an attempt to fool the trail official that B2 has committed illegal contact (4-49, 10-2-1h):
a. Team A should receive another warning for faking being fouled, as the first warning occurred in the first half and all warnings reset each quarter.
b. Team A should receive another warning for faking being fouled, as the first warning occurred in the first half and all warnings reset each half.
c. A1 should be assessed a technical foul for faking being fouled. As this is A1’s fifth personal foul, she is disqualified from the game.
c Team A should be assessed a team technical foul for faking being fouled . The foul is not added to A1’s personal foul count and she is allowed to remain in the game
12. How far is the thre e-point line from the basket in the middle portion of the court? (1-4-1)
a . 19 fe et, 9 inches .
b. 20 feet, 9 inches.
c. 22 fe et, 1-3/4 inches.
d. 23 feet, 9 inches.
13. Which of the following results in a traveling violation? (4-44-5)
a. A1 in an attempt to end his or her dribble muffs the
ball. Taking two steps before he or she is able to control the ball.
b. A1 is holding the ball with one knee on the floor, begins dribbling and stands.
c A1 is holding the ball with one knee on the floor and stands without moving the pivot foot
d. None of the ab ove.
14. After the game’s opening jump ball has been tipped, but before it is controlled by any player, A1 fouls B2. When shall the alternating-possession arrow be set to point toward team A’s basket? (4-3-3a)
a. Immediately after A1’s foul is reported.
b. Prior to the ball being put at the disposal of team B for the throw-in.
c Aft er the ball is placed at the disposal of team B for the throw-in .
d. After team B’s throw-in ends.
15. While A1 has the ball in the frontcourt near the division line, B4 and A4 push each other and are ruled for a double personal foul. (4-19-8, 4-36, 7-5-3a, 10 Pen. 1d)
a. In both situations the fouling players are charged with a personal fouls but no team fouls are charged.
b. Team B is awarded a non-designated spot throw-in at the boundary nearest to the double or simultaneous personal foul.
c. Play resumes based on the alternating-possession procedure.
d There are no free throws for either team Award team A the ball at the POI .
16. Team A is awarded a throw-in by the alternatingpossession process. Before the throw-in is completed, B5 is ruled for a foul on A4. It is team B’s fourth team foul and team A is awarded a designated-spot throw-in nearest the foul. Does the alternating-possession arrow change in favor of team B after the foul is committed? (6-4-5)
a No, the poss ession arrow will not be changed The arrow will still be in team A’s favor .
b. Yes, the poss ession arrow will be in favor of team B.
c. Yes, the possession arrow will change when the throw-in for the foul is completed.
d. None of the above.
17. A player who has been withdrawn may re-enter during the next opportunity to substitute: (3-3-4)
a Aft er the clock has properly started following his or her replacement
b. When the opponents have committed a violation or foul before the game clock has been properly started.
c. When an official’s or scorer’s error occurs in reporting/recording a foul which results in a player being replaced.
d. All of the above.
18. Team A has team control of the ball in its backcourt for nine seconds when A1 is granted a timeout. How many seconds does team A have to advance the ball into its frontcourt following the timeout? (9-9)
a . 10 s econds
b. Nine se conds.
c. One second.
d. Zero seconds.
19. When may a team-called timeout be reduced in length? (5-11-2)
a. When the team that called the timeout is ready to play.
b. When the non-calling team is ready to play.
c . Only when b oth teams are ready to play .
d. Never. A team-called timeout shall not be shortened.
20. Team A is awarded a designated-spot throw-in along the end line. A1 extends his or her arms over the end line such that part of the forearms, hands, and ball are entirely on the inbounds side of the boundary line. B2 slaps A1 on the wrist and dislodges the ball. (9-2-10 Note 1)
a. No foul. A boundary plane warning is given to team B.
b. Personal foul on B2 since the ball was inside the boundary line.
c. Stop play immediately and ask A1 to back up so this does not occur.
d . Intentional foul . A1 is awarded two free throws and team A will make the ensuing throw-in .
21. A1 is holding the ball while being guarde d by B2 and takes a jab step toward the basket. There is no contact between the two players, but B2 falls backward to the floor in an effort to persuade the trail official who is observing the play that A1 has committed a playercontrol foul. There have been no previous warnings in the game against team B for faking being fouled (4-40, 10-2-1h, 10-4-6f):
a. The trail official should blow a whistle and assess a technical foul to B2.
b. The trail official should blow a whistle and signal delay-of-game violation against B2.
c. The trail official should blow a whistle and assess a blocking foul to B2.
d . The trail official should allow play to continue and once the ball becomes dead or team B secures possession, blow a whistle and issue a team warning to team B for faking being fouled, which is recorded in the official scorebook
22. While A1’s try is in flight, A2 and B2 are calle d for a double foul. All of the following are true, except which? (4-36-1, 7-5-3, 7-5-7)
a. If A1’s try is successful, it shall count.
b Regardless whether A1’s try is successful or not, play is resumed with an alternating-possession throw-in
c. No fre e throws shall be shot.
d. The throw-in shall be on the endline.
23. A1, with both feet in the air, catches a passed ball, lands on one foot, jumps and finally lands on both feet simultaneously. Which of the following is A1 allowed to do? (4-44-2, 4-44-4, 9-4)
a Lift either fo ot off the floor while maintaining possession of the ball and not returning that foot to the floor
b. Lift either fo ot off the floor and begin a dribble.
c. This is a traveling violation.
d. None of the above.
24. Which of the following is true of fighting? (4-18)
a. It can only occur when the ball is live.
b. It can only occur when the ball is dead.
c It results in a flagrant foul
d. Only players can be penalized for fighting.
25. A25 is ruled for a player-control foul. How should the fouling player’s number be reported to the scorer? (2-9-1)
a Use a two-handed signal that displays a “two” with the right hand and a “five” with the left hand .
b. Us e a two-handed signal that displays a “two” with the left hand and a “five” with the right hand.
c. Use a one-handed signal showing a “two” followed by a “five.”
d. Either a or c would be correct.
26. A1 jumps for a try for goal, and defender B2 knocks the ball out of A1’s hands prior to A1 releasing the shot. A1 controls the loose ball while in the air, returns to the floor in possession of the ball, and begins a dribble. What is the result? (9-5-3)
a. Jump ball.
b. Traveling violation.
c. Double dribble violation.
d Legal; play continues .
27. During pregame warmups, the game officials notice that B25 is wearing his hair in free-flowing braids that feature hard plastic beads at the end of the hair. Team B is wearing white uniforms and the beads are also white: (3-5-4d)
a. The beads are legal because they match the primary uniform color of team B.
b. The beads would be legal no matter the color because they are a hair-control device and are not subject to color restrictions.
c The beads are illegal because they are not tightly secured and could cause injury to other players as the hair moves around
d. The beads are illegal because players are never allowed to wear hard plastic items in their hair.
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28. A5 makes a nice move and scores a two-point goal. Thinking that a foul should have been ruled, A5 complains loudly and is assessed a technical foul. While the official reports the technical foul on A5, team A’s coach is whistled for a technical foul. How many free throws does team B shoot and where is the ball put into play after shooting the free throws? (7-56a, 10-4-6a, 10-4 Pen., 10-5-1a, 10-5 Pen. 1a)
a. Two free throws and a throw-in along the end line. b Four free throws for team B and a designated-spot throw-in at the division line opposite the table for team B
c. Four free throws for team B followed by a nondesignated spot throw-in along the end line for team B.
d. Four free throws and the ball put in at the point of interruption.
29. Which of these results in a violation by team A during A1’s designated-spot throw-in? (9-9-3)
a. A2, who is in team A’s frontcourt, deflects the ball from the frontcourt to the backcourt, and then goes to the backcourt to gain control of the ball.
b. A2 leaps from team A’s frontcourt, catches the ball, and lands with both feet in team A’s backcourt.
c. A2 leaps from team A’s frontcourt, catches the ball, lands with one foot in team A’s frontcourt, and then A2’s second foot lands in team A’s backcourt.
d . No violation as all are legal plays
30. Which of the following is true of pregame dunking? (10-2-7, 10-5-1i)
a . When the ball is de ad (including during warmups, timeouts and intermissions), and a team member dunks, stuffs, drives, forces, pushes or attempts to force the ball through the basket with the hand(s), a technical foul shall result
b. The officials shall s ound their whistle upon entering the court for the pregame to inform the players dunking is no longer allowed.
c. Both teams should be warned for their first occurrence of dunking and then a technical foul shall result on any of the following dunks.
d. All of the above.
31. Team A is wearing red jerseys with red numerals that are outlined by a white border (3-4-3):
a. The jerseys are legal if the border is at least ¼ inch in width.
b. The jersey are legal if the border is at least ½ inch in width.
c. The jerseys are legal no matter the width of the border.
d . The jerseys are not legal
32. A1 is dribbling the ball in the backc ourt opposite the scorer’s table near the division line. B2 establishes
legal guarding position while defending A1, who lowers his shoulder and knocks B2 to the floor. A charging foul is ruled on A1. It is the sixth foul of the first period against team A. How is play resumed? (7-53a, 7-5-4)
a. Team B is in the bonus, so B1 goes to the free-throw line for a one-and-one bonus.
b. Team B is in the bonus, so B1 is awarded two free throws.
c Team B is awarded a frontcourt designated-spot throw-in at the 28-foot mark opposite the scorer’s table
d. Team B is awarded a frontcourt designated-spot throw-in on the sideline nearest the spot of the foul.
33. In which of these scenarios will an overtime period always occur if A1 is assessed a technical foul after expiration of time to end regulation? (5-6-2 Exc. 4)
a When the s core is tied .
b. When team A is ahead by a point.
c. When team B is ahead by a p oint.
d. None of the scenarios guarantee an overtime period is played.
34. When screening a stationary player within his or her visual field, the screen may be set where? (4-40-3)
a Anywhere short of contact .
b. Within two steps of the opponent.
c. Within a step of the opp onent.
d. Within a step and half of the opponent.
35. Team A is wearing red uniforms. The officials notice that A12 has a red hair-control device, A22 has a white hair-control device and A32 has a yellow haircontrol device. (3-5-4d)
a. Only A12’s hair-control device is legal because it matches the predominant color of the team jersey.
b. A12 and A22 have legal hair-control devices because the predominant jersey color and white are approved colors; A32 has an illegal hair-control device.
c. All of the hair-control devices are illegal because they do not match.
d All of the hair-control devices are legal, because there are no color restrictions on hair-control devices .
36. Which is true ab out action on and by cutters? (4-71, 10-7-1, 10-7-3)
a. “Bump the cutters” is an accepted coaching term that is never a foul.
b. “Bump the cutters” is a coaching term that results in a technical foul.
c No player, offensive or defensive, can be bumped or displaced off his or her path .
d. None of the ab ove.
37. At the 10-minute mark prior to the scheduled starting time of the game, team A has not supplied the name and number of each team member to the official scorer. At the five-minute mark, B1 is observed making a pregame dunk (10-1-1 Pen., 10-1-2 Pen., 10-2-7 Pen., 10-5-1 Pen.):
a Team A is assessed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul The fouls offset and no free throws are awarded . The game begins with a jump ball Neither he ad coach loses access to the coaching box
b. Team A is ass essed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul. The fouls offset and no free throws are awarded. The game begins with a jump ball. Team B’s head coach loses access to the coaching box due to the pregame dunk.
c. Team A is assessed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul. Each team is awarded two free throws. The game begins with a jump ball.
d. Team A is assessed an administrative technical foul and team B is assessed a team technical foul. Each team is awarded two free throws. Because the team B technical foul occurred second in the sequence, team A starts the game with a throw-in at the division line opposite the table.
38. A technical foul on a team’s athletic trainer: (10-5-1 Pen.)
a. Also results in an ejection of the head coach.
b. Also results in a direct technical foul to the head coach.
c . Als o results in an indirect technical foul to the head coach
d. Can never been ruled on a team’s athletic trainer.
39. After A1 ends his or her dribble, which of these people or objects may A1 bounce the ball off of, then go recover the ball and legally begin another dribble?
(4-4-4, 4-4-5, 9-5-3)
a. Team B’s backboard.
b . A2
c. An official.
d. None of the above.
40. Who may attempt the second of two free throws awarded to team A for a technical foul? (8-3)
a. Any team A substitute that the opposing coach selects.
b. Any of the other four team A players the opposing coach selects.
c. Only the same team A player who shot the first free throw.
d Any team A substitute; Any of the other four team A players; The same team A player who shot the first free throw .
41. Which of the following are true regarding the team’s roster and five starters prior to the start of the game? (4-19-10, 10-1-1, 10-1-2, Rule 10 Pen. Summary 1d)
a If b oth teams fail to submit their rosters prior to the 10-minute mark before the game, no free throws are shot .
b. If both teams fail to submit their rosters prior to the 10-minute mark before the game, each team shall be awarded two free throws.
c. If both teams change a designated starter prior to the beginning of the game, each team shall be awarded two free throws.
42. All of the following result in a goaltending violation, except which? (4-22, 9-12)
a. B2 touches the ball in upward flight outside the cylinder during A1’s free-throw attempt.
b. B2 touches the ball in downward flight outside the cylinder and above ring level during A1’s free-throw attempt.
c. B2 touches the ball in downward flight outside the cylinder and above ring level during A1’s field-goal try.
d B2 t ouches the ball in its downward flight outside the cylinder and above ring level on A1’s inbounds pass .
43. Team A is wearing green jerseys with silver trim. What color undershirts may be worn by team A players? (3-5-6)
a. Green.
b. Silver.
c. Black.
d Either gre en or black, as long as all teammates are wearing the same color
44. When is a screener allowed to be moving even though contact may result with the opponent being screened? (4-40-2c, 4-40-6)
a. When initially setting the screen on a moving opponent who is moving in a different direction than the screener.
b. When initially setting the screen on a stationary opponent who cannot see the screener.
c Aft er initially setting the screen, the screener moves in the same direction and path as the opponent and then slows down or stops .
d. When initially setting the s creen on a stationary opponent who can see the screener.
CBOA EXAMS: MAKEUP EXAM
45. After which of these unsuccessful free-throw attempts shall the ball remain live? (8-6-1, 8-6-2, 10 Pen. 3)
a. The first free throw after a common foul with five defensive team fouls.
b . The second free throw after a common foul with five defensive team fouls
c. The se cond free-throw attempt after a flagrant foul.
d. The second free-throw attempt after an intentional foul.
46. In B1’s attempt to block A1’s shot, B1 jumps into teammate B3, pushing B3 into A1 and causing contact and a foul. Who is the foul on? (4-19-1)
a. A1.
b. B1.
c . B3 .
d. No foul.
47. During pregame warmups, the officials notice A30, whose team is wearing white uniforms, is wearing a black headband that is three inches wide and features one manufacturer’s logo. The headband has no knots or extensions. (3-5-4b, 3-6-1)
a. A30’s headband is illegal, because his/her team’s predominant jersey color is different than the headband color.
b. A30’s headband is illegal, because it violates width restrictions.
c A30’s he adband is legal, so long as any other headbands being worn by his/her teammates are also black .
d. A30’s headband is illegal, be cause headbands are not allowed to have any logos.
48. On a throw-in touched in the backcourt, which begins when an inbounds player legally touches the ball inbounds? (5-9-4, 9-8)
a . The game clock only .
b. The 10-se cond backcourt count only.
c. The game clock and the 10-second backcourt count.
d. The game clock, the shot clock and the 10-second backcourt count.
49. Which of these acts cause a designated-spot throwin? (7-5-2b)
a. After a basket by A1, A1 kicks team B’s attempted throw-in pass.
b. A1 scores a basket and team A immediately requests a timeout.
c . Basket interference by A3 while A2’s try is on the ring
d. Goaltending by A2 on B3’s shot.
50. In the first quarter, team A is assessed a warning for delay for breaking the throw-in plane during a team B throw-in. In the third quarter, A1, unhappy with a foul call, tosses the ball away instead of handing it to the nearest official (4-47-5, 10-2-1g):
a. Team A should receive a second warning for delay, as the first warning was for a different type of delay.
b. Team A should receive a second warning for delay, as the first warning took place in the first half and is no longer valid in the second half.
c Team A should receive a team technical foul for a second occurrence of a warning for delay Team B is awarded two free throws and a throw-in at the division line opposite the scorer’s table
d. A1 should re ceive a player technical foul for a second occurrence of a warning for delay. The technical foul is added to A1’s personal foul count. Team B is awarded two free throws and a throw-in at the division line opposite the scorer’s table.
SIGNAL EXAM
CBOA EXAMS: SIGNAL EXAM
OFFICIALS SIGNAL EXAM
From the signals chart, identify the signal number for each signal:
Goal counts
Kicking
Stop clock
No score
60-second timeout
Palming/carrying
Visible counts Holding
Traveling violation
Stop clock for foul
Beckoning substitutes
Delayed lane violation
10-second violation
Double foul
5-second violation
Backcourt/first to touch from out of bounds violation
3-second violation
Excessive swinging elbows
Tipped ball
Throw-in and free throw designated spot/violation
Player/team control
Illegal use of hands
Pushing/charging
Signal Free Throw
Hand check
3-point attempt score/made
Intentional foul
Technical foul
Blocking
Directional signal
Not closely guarded
Points scored
Illegal dribble
Flopping
Start clock
Move along endline on throw-in
Stop clock for jump/held ball
Stop clock for foul (optional bird dog)
30-second timeout
OFFICIALS SIGNAL EXAM
OFFICIALS SIGNAL EXAM
CALIFORNIA RULE MODIFICATIONS
Check for Understanding
CHAPTER 2 CFU
CHAPTER 3 CFU
LESSON PLAN: CALIFORNIA RULE MODIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 1
cif bylaws
The following modifications to the NFHS Basketball Rules have been adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF):
ARTICLE 160 BASKETBALL
1600. GIRLS MODIFICATION
» The National Federation Basketball Rules shall b e modifie d for girls basketball as follows:
» A. Utilization of 30-s econd shot clock.
» B. No 10-se cond rule in backcourt.
» C. Utilization of five (5)-second count for holding the ball only.
1601. BOYS MODIFICATION
» The National Federation Basketball Rules shall b e modifie d for boys basketball as follows:
» A. Utilization of a 35-s econd shot clock.
1602. UNIFORMS
» The National Federation boys and girls uniform rules shall b e waived to allow for the wearing of a shirt with diagonal or tailed lettering at the non-varsity level.
1604. OFFICIAL NATIONAL FEDERATION AUTHENTICATION MARK
» Only balls with the National Federation authentication mark shall be used in the sports of baseball, basketball, field ho ckey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball and water polo.
1606. MERCY RULE
» At the conclusion of the third quarter or any p oint thereafter, if there is a point differential of 40 or more points, a running clock shall be instituted for the remainder of the game regardless of the score. This Bylaw applies to all levels of play.
CHAPTER 2
CALIFORNIA RULE MODIFICATIONS
CRM2.1 NFHS RULES PLUS SHOT CLOCK
» The NFHS basketball ruleb ook is, and shall be, the official rulebook for boys’ and girls’ play.
» The exc eption is with the use of a shot clock for boys' and girls' play.
» The use of a shot clo ck has been adopted by the State CIF Federated Council.
CRM2.2 SHOT-CLOCK RULES
» The rules governing the shot clo ck for high school basketball games in California are similar to those in NCAA Men’s and Women’s games.
» One exc eption it that a kicked ball results in a full shot-clock reset.
CRM2.3 BACKCOURT COUNT
» Boys: There IS a 10-second backcourt count.
» Girls: There is NO 10-second backcourt count.
CRM2.4 CLOSELY GUARDED IN BACKCOURT
» Boys: There is NO five-second count while being closely guarded in the backcourt when holding or dribbling the ball.
» Girls: A v iolation occurs when a player holds the ball for five seconds while being closely guarded in the backcourt.
CRM2.5 CLOSELY GUARDED IN FRONTCOURT
» Boys: A v iolation occurs when a player holds or dribbles the ball for five seconds while being closely guarded.
» Girls: A v iolation occurs when a player holds the ball for five seconds while being closely guarded anywhere on the floor. There is NO closely guarded count while a player is dribbling.
CRM2.6 SHOT-CLOCK RULES
» More information can be found in the CBOA Me chanics Illustrated book.
» Shot-clock cas eplays (or rules) are not found in the NFHS rulebook.
CRM2.7 RULE 1 - COURT AND EQUIPMENT
» SECTION 20 - Shot-Clock Displays
» ART 1 - A visible shot clock is required for high school boys' and girls' basketball games.
When two visible shot-clock floor displays are used, they should be placed six feet beyond the endlines intersecting the sidelines extended and shall be positioned in the corner of each frontcourt to the right of the basket. The two visible clocks may also be displayed above or behind each backboard, or on scoreboards located at the ends of the court. If this is not possible, an alternative timing device must be available and operated at the scorers table. This may be in the form of a stop watch or stop/start clock, etc.
CRM2.8 RULE 2 - OFFICIALS AND THEIR-DUTIES
SECTION 14 - Shot-clock Time Period
A 35-second shot clock is used in the boys’ game and a 30-second shot clock is used in girls’ basketball. The shot clock is used for the entire game, including overtime periods.
CRM2.9 SECTION 15 - DUTIES OF THE SHOTCLOCK OPERATOR
» The shot-clock op erator shall control a separate timing device which should have a horn with a different sound from that of the game clock. An alternative timing device shall be available. In addition, the shot-clock operator shall:
» ART 1 - Start the timing device when:
» An inb ounds player legally touches the ball on a throw-in.
» A team initially gains poss ession of the ball after a:
» 1) Jump Ball.
» 2) Reb ound.
» 3) Lo ose Ball.
» ART 2 - Stop the timing device and fully reset the shot clock when play continues when:
» The defense gains p ossession of the ball.
» A foul o ccurs (by either team except double and simultaneous fouls).
» A held ball oc curs and the defense is awarded the ball through the alternating-possession procedure.
» A try for goal is attempted and hits the rim or enters the basket.
» A violation occurs (most violations are by the offensive team which becomes a change of possession and the shot clock is reset).
LESSON PLAN: CALIFORNIA RULE MODIFICATIONS
» The defense c ommits a violation by:
» 1) Kicking the ball.
» 2) Striking the ball with a fist.
» 3) Causing the ball to pass through the basket from below.
» ART 3 - Stop the timing device and restart the shot clock, without a reset, when play begins under the following circumstances:
» The ball is deflecte d out-of-bounds by a defensive player.
» A timeout is called.
» A player becomes injured or displaces eyeglasses or a contact lens.
» A held ball or other jump ball situation occurs and the offensive team retains possession of the ball through the alternating-possession procedure.
» After a double p ersonal foul, a double technical, or simultaneous fouls when there is team control; play shall resume at the point of interruption.
» ART 4 - Sound the horn at the expiration of the shot clock period (This does not stop play unless recognized by the official’s whistle).
» ART 5 - Allow the timing device to continue:
» During a loos e-ball situation if the offense retains possession.
» When a field goal is attempte d at the wrong basket.
» A field-goal try does not hit the rim or enter the basket.
» ART 6 - Turn off the timing device when the game clock has less time then the shot clock after a reset.
CRM2.10 RULE 9 - VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES
» SECTION 8 - TEN SECONDS
» (BOYS ONLY) A player shall not be, nor may his team be, in continuous control of a ball which is in his backcourt for 10 seconds.
CRM2.11 SECTION 10 - CLOSELY GUARDED
» ART 1 - A player shall not while closely guarde d-
» (BOYS ONLY) In his frontcourt holds the ball for five seconds or dribble the ball for five seconds.
» (BOYS ONLY) In his frontcourt control the ball for five seconds in an area enclosed by screening teammates.
» (GIRLS ONLY) Hold the ball without dribbling for five seconds anywhere on the court.
» (GIRLS ONLY) Control the ball for five seconds in an area enclosed by screening teammates anywhere on the court.
» ART 2 - (BOYS ONLY) A closely guarded count shall not be started during an interrupted dribble.
» ART 3 - (BOYS ONLY) A closely guarded count shall be terminated during an interrupted dribble.
» PENALTY: (Section 10) The ball is dead when the violation occurs and is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation.
CRM2.12 SECTION 14
» ART 1 - The team in control shall attempt a try for goal within 35 seconds for boys and within 30 seconds for girls after gaining team control. The try shall leave the shooter’s hand before the expiration of the allotted shot-clock period, and subsequently strike the basket ring or enter the basket before or after the allotted shot-clock period.
» PENALTY: The ball becomes dead or remains dead when the violation occurs. The ball is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation.
CHAPTER 3 SHOT CLOCK
CRM3.1 CIF-SHOT CLOCK HISTORY
» Since the 1998-99 season both the boys’ and girls’ basketball rules include the use of a shot clock in their games.
» Although the girls have utilized a 30-second clock for more than three decades, high interest by fans, media, and with support from boys’ coaches, caused the CIF to approve a 35-second shot clock for the boys’ game which add a new and exciting element to the game.
» The girls’ game remains using a 30-s econd shot clock.
CRM3.2 DIFFERENCE IN SHOT-CLOCK TIME PERIOD
» The effects of the use of a shot clock for boys and girls play have some similarities and differences that are important to know and understand.
» The ball must have left the shooter’s hand (a try) prior to the shot-clock period expiring and before the horn sounds.
» In boys’ games a 35-second shot clock is used.
» In girls’ games a 30-se cond shot clock is used.
CRM3.3 STARTING THE SHOT CLOCK
» In both boys’ and girls’ games, the shot clock will b e started when:
» 1. A player inbounds legally touches the ball on a throw-in, or
» 2. A team initially gains poss ession of the ball following a jump ball, rebound or loose ball.
CRM3.4
SHOT-CLOCK RESET
» Boys: A try for a goal must touch the ring or enter the basket from above for the 35-second shot clock to be reset.
» Girls: A try for a goal must touch the ring or enter the basket from above for the 30-second shot clock to be reset.
CRM3.5 SHOT-CLOCK
SIGNALS
» Boys and Girls: The signals are the same for both.
CRM3.6
SIGNAL FOR SHOT-CLOCK RESET
» Used to indicate a full shot-clock reset when any of thes e situations occur:
» The ball hits the ring on a try or tap and then p ossession is gained by either team.
» A foul by any player.
» Exc ept double and simultaneous fouls.
» A change of poss ession.
» Defensive-kicking violation.
» Striking the ball with the fist (any player).
» Ball passes through the basket from below
» Other situations when the official needs to direct the shot-clock operator to reset the clock.
CRM3.7 SIGNAL FOR SHOT-CLOCK VIOLATION
»Used to indicate a shot-clock violation, resulting in a change of p ossession with the ball awarded to the defensive team for a designated-spot throw-in.
Stop ClockShot-Clock Reset
LESSON PLAN: CALIFORNIA RULE MODIFICATIONS
CRM3.8 ADDITIONAL SHOT-CLOCK INFO
» The shot-clock horn do es not stop play; only the officials’ whistle stops play.
» If the shot clock indicates :00 and the horn has not sounded, time has not expired.
» The timing devic e shall be turned off when the game clock shows less than a shot-clock period after a reset (35 boys, 30 girls).
» The timing devic e shall be allowed to continue during a loose-ball situation if the offense retains possession or when a field-goal try is attempted at the wrong basket.
» On a try that miss es the ring after the shotclock horn sounds, do not wait to see if team A or team B gets possession. Rule the violation as soon as it is clear the try will not hit the ring.
» In games using a shot clock that displays tenths of seconds, the same scoring rules apply as in NFHS Rule 5-2-5. When play is resumed with a throw-in and three tenths (0.3) of a second or less remain on the shot clock, only a tap can score.
CRM3.9 ALTERNATING-POSSESSION SITUATIONS
» Applies in both b oys’ and girls’ games.
» When there is time remaining on the shot clock, during team control, the shot clock will not be reset when a defensive player causes a held ball or when other jump-ball situations occur and the possession arrow favors the offensive team.
» Examples are:
» Team B player caused a held ball.
» The ball went out of b ounds simultaneously touched by opponents.
» The ball went out of b ounds and the officials do not know who last touched the ball (or disagree).
» When a double foul occurs.
» When a simultane ous foul occurs.
SHOT-CLOCK CASEPLAY INTERPRETATIONS
The following caseplay interpretations should help clarify shot-clock situations that may arise during a game. Officials should know and understand these scenarios.
A. BASIC SITUATIONS
1. A try for goal hits the ring and then the horn s ounds.
Ruling: Officials should ignore the horn and play continues. The shot clock is reset for either team in possession.
2. A try for goal hits the ring and no horn sounds. Ruling: The shot clock is reset for either team gaining possession and play continues.
3. A try for goal by team A misses the ring and then the horn sounds.
Ruling: Violation; covering official sounds whistle, signals game clock to stop and taps his/ her head. Ball awarded to team B at the endline.
4. A try for goal by team A misses the ring and no horn sounds. Team A rebounds.
Ruling: Shot clock continues to run for team A.
5. A try for goal by team A misses the ring and no horn sounds. Team B rebounds.
Ruling: Shot clock is reset for team B.
B. BALL IN AIR WHEN HORN SOUNDS
1. A try for goal is in the air when the horn s ounds. Ball goes in.
Ruling: Goal counts, play continues.
2. A try is in the air when the horn sounds. Ball hits ring.
Ruling: No violation, shot clock is reset for either team gaining possession.
3. A try by team A is in the air when the horn sounds. Ball misses the ring.
Ruling: Violation; official awards ball to team B at endline.
C. INADVERTENT WHISTLES
1. A try for goal is in the air when the horn s ounds and the official inadvertently blows the whistle. Ball goes in.
Ruling: Goal counts. The official will bounce the ball to player inbounding ball. The player may run the endline.
2. A try is in the air when the horn sounds and the official inadvertently blows the whistle. Ball hits the ring. Ball does not enter basket.
Ruling: Official blows the whistle and uses alternating-possession arrow to award ball to appropriate team.
3. A try is in the air and the official inadvertently blows the whistle. Ball misses the ring.
Ruling: Official blows the whistle and uses alternating-possession arrow to award ball to appropriate team. If team A has AP arrow, no reset.
D. BLOCKED SHOTS
1. A try by team A is in the air when the horn s ounds. The ball is blocked by B1 and misses the ring.
Ruling: Violation; shot clock is reset and the ball is awarded to team B.
2. A try by team A is in the air and blocked by B1 and then the horn sounds. The ball misses the ring.
Ruling: Violation; shot clock is reset and the ball is awarded to team B.
3. A try by team A is in the air when the horn sounds and then the ball is blocked by B1. The ball goes out of bounds.
Ruling: Violation; shot clock is reset and the ball is awarded to team B at out-of-bounds spot.
4. A try by team A is in the air and blocked by B1. The ball goes out of bounds.
Ruling: The ball is awarded to team A at outof-bounds spot with remaining time on shot clock.
5. A try by team A is in the air and blocked by B1 toward out of bounds when the horn sounds. The ball hits out of bounds.
Ruling: Violation; the ball is awarded to team B at out-of-bounds spot. Shot clock is reset.
E. CHANGE OF POSSESSIONS
1. A try by team A is blocked by B1 and team B gains possession and then the horn sounds.
Ruling: Official disregards the horn since no violation occurred. Team B had possession of the ball before the horn sounded. Shot clock is reset and play continues.
LESSON PLAN: CALIFORNIA RULE MODIFICATIONS
A try by team A is blocked by B1 and then the horn sounds after which team B gains possession.
Ruling: Violation; ball is awarded to team B at closest out-of-bounds spot when horn sounded.
2. A try by team A is blocked by B1 and then team A gains possession.
Ruling: Shot clock continues to run.
3. A try by team A is blocked by B1 sending the ball into team B’s frontcourt; as B2 moves to recover the ball, the shot clock horn sounds.
Ruling: Violation; ball is awarded to team B out of bounds at the spot closest to where the ball was when horn sounded and whistle blew.
F. HELD BALL / ALTERNATING POSSESSION (AP)
1. A try by team A for goal misses the ring and team A rebounds after which team B creates a held ball. Team A has possession arrow.
Ruling: Team A is awarded ball out of bounds with remaining time left on shot clock.
2. A try by team A for goal misses the ring and team A and team B simultaneously gain possession of ball creating a held ball. Team A has possession arrow.
Ruling: Team A is awarded the ball out of bounds and a full reset of the shot clock.
3. A try for goal by team A lodges on the ring/ basket support. Team A has possession arrow. Ruling: Team A is awarded ball out of bounds and the shot clock is reset (team control ends on try for goal).
4. As A1 is holding the ball in the frontcourt, B2 creates a held ball. When play stops, the shot clock shows one second left and the AP arrow throw-in is awarded to team (a) A, or (b) B.
Ruling: In (a), the shot clock remains set at one second as team A’s throw-in is administered. In (b), the shot clock is fully reset. In both cases the shot clock will be restarted after the throw-in is legally touched by either team.
5. With team A in possession and the shot clock running, the ball is batted away from A1 and rolls out of bounds with two seconds left on the shot clock. The officials don’t know who last touched the ball. The AP throw-in is awarded to team (a) A, or (b) B.
Ruling: In (a), the shot clock remains set at two seconds as team A’s throw-in is administered. In (b), the shot clock is fully reset.
G. PASSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
1. A pass by A1 is deflected by B1 and the ball hits the ring.
Ruling: Shot clock is not reset and play continues.
2. A pass by A1 is deflected by A2 and the ball hits the ring.
Ruling: Shot clock is not reset and play continues.
3. A try for goal misses the ring but A2 taps the ball, which hits the ring.
Ruling: Shot clock is reset and play continues (a tap is a try for goal).
4. A throw-in by team A is deflected by team B. (a) Team A recovers the ball, or (b) team B recovers the ball.
Ruling: In (a), shot clock continues to run with time remaining and in (b), the shot clock is reset for team B.
H. FOULS
1. A try by A1 is blocked by B1 and then the horn sounds. B1 fouls A1 on the try and the ball misses the ring.
Ruling: Penalize the foul and disregard the shot-clock horn and violation.
2. A try by A1 is blocked by B1 but is fouled by B1 and then the horn sounds. The ball misses the ring.
Ruling: Penalize the foul and disregard the shot-clock horn and violation.
I. SHOT-CLOCK OPERATOR ERRORS
1. A try by A1 is attempted with three seconds on the shot clock and the ball misses the ring. A2 gets the rebound. The shot-clock operator erroneously resets the clock on A2’s possession. Team A runs its offense for 10 seconds and then the timer signals for the official to stop play and indicates an error was made by resetting the shot clock.
Ruling: Official calls a shot-clock violation. Ball is awarded to team B at endline (if official has knowledge, time can be corrected on game clock).
CHAPTER 4
cboa supplements to the nfhs basketball rules book
The CBOA has created or modified the following rule sections and articles as supplements to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book to reflect the rule modifications adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
» Rule 5, Section 8 TIME-OUT, STOPPING PLAY
» ART. 5 (addendum)…At the conclusion of the third quarter or any point thereafter, if there is a point differential of forty (40) or more points, a running clock shall be instituted for the remainder of the game, regardless of the score. This rule modification shall apply to all levels of play.
NOTE: This article will only be applied in conjunction with items set forth in Article 1, a thru c.
» Rule 5, Section 12 SHOT CLOCK (addendum)
» ART 1…A 30-second shot clock shall be implemented in girls games and a 35-second shot clock shall be implemented in boys games. This rule modification shall apply to all levels of play.
» ART 2… The shot clock shall be started when:
a. An inb ounds player legally touches the ball after the throw-in has been released; b. A team gains initial control following a jump ball or unsuccessful try for goal, and c. There is a change of team c ontrol.
» ART. 3… A shot-clock period is the period of time beginning when the ball is legally touched on a throw-in or when team control is established or re-established after loss of team control and the shot clock is properly started. The shot-clock period ends when the shot clock is properly started for the next shot-clock period.
» ART 4… A shot-clock try for field goal is defined as the ball having left the shooter’s hand(s) before the sounding of the shot-clock horn and then striking the ring or flange, or entering the basket.
» ART 5… The team in control must attempt a try for a field goal, as in Rule 4.41, within 30 seconds (girls) or 35 seconds (boys) after the shot clock period begins.
» ART 6… It is a violation when a try for field goal does not leave the shooter’s hand before the expiration of the allotted shot-clock time (as indicated by the sounding of the shot-clock horn) or when it does leave the shooter’s hand before the expiration of the allotted shot-clock time and the try does not subsequently strike the ring or flange or enter the basket.
»Rule 9, Section 4 TRAVEL, KICK, FIST, BALL ENTERS BASKET FROM BELOW PENALTY (addendum) …with a full reset of the shot clock .
» Rule 9, Section 8 TEN SECONDS
» Girls only – This r ule shall not apply
» Rule 9, Section 10 CLOSELY GUARDED
» ART 1…
a Girls only – Delete “In his/her frontcourt” Delete “or dribble the ball for five seconds ” b . Girls only – Delete “In his/her frontcourt”
CRM LESSON PLAN check for understanding
LESSON PLAN: CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER TWO
1. Shot-clock rules for the state of California are found in which publications?
a. CBOA Membership Handbook.
b. NFHS rulebook.
c. Mechanics Illustrated.
d B oth a and c
2. High scho ol timeouts may be:
a. 30 seconds.
b. 60 seconds.
c. 45 or 90 seconds.
d B oth a and b .
3. In California, the coaching box is how long?
a. Six feet.
b. 10 feet.
c 14 fe et
d. 28 feet.
4. What is the backcourt rule for high school girls’ games?
a. There is no backcourt count.
b. There is a five-second closely guarded count while holding the basketball.
c. There is a 10-second backcourt count.
d B oth a and b .
5. What is the backcourt rule for high school boys’ games?
a. There is no backcourt count.
b. There is a five-second closely guarded count while holding the basketball.
c . T here is a 10-second backcourt count .
d. Both a and b.
6. What is true about closely guarded counts in the frontcourt for girls’ games?
a. There is no closely guarded count while dribbling the basketball.
b. The closely guarded count occurs while dribbling or holding the basketball.
c . T he closely guarded count occurs while holding the basketball .
d. None of the ab ove.
7. What is true about closely guarded counts in the frontcourt for boys’ games?
a. There is no closely guarded count while dribbling the basketball.
b. The closely guarded count occurs while
dribbling or holding the basketball.
c. The closely guarded count occurs while holding the basketball.
d None of the above
8. What o ccurs during an interrupted dribble?
a. For girls there is no effect to the closely guarded count.
b. For boys the closely guarded count shall start or continue.
c. For boys the closely guarded count shall not start or continue.
d B oth b and c
9. For veteran officials, a pregame conference is not necessary.
a. True, if at least one official has more than five years of service.
b. True, if at least one official has more than 15 years of service.
c. True, if at least one official has more than 25 years of service.
d False
10. Each of the four quarters of a high school varsity game shall be:
a. Five minutes.
b. Six minutes.
c Eight minut es .
d. 20 minutes.
CHAPTER THREE
11. The shot clock is 35 seconds for boys and 30 seconds for girls.
a True
b. False, 30 for boys and 35 for girls.
c. False, they are both the same.
d. False, CIF does not have a shot clock.
12. If a try is released before the shot-clock horn sounds and does not enter the basket until after the horn sounds, the goal:
a Shall count
b. Shall not count.
c. Ball should b e awarded at the division line opposite the table.
d. Both a and c.
13. Any violations by the defense will give the offense a full reset of the shot clock.
a True
b. False, only if under 20 s econds.
c. False, only if under 15 seconds.
d. False, only if under seven seconds.
14. The ball is in the air on a try and the shot-clock horn sounds. The officials should:
a. Blow the whistle.
b. Call a technical foul.
c . Withhold the whistle
d. Give the team a warning for delay.
15. The shot clock will start on a throw-in when:
a . T hrown ball touches a player on the court
b. Throw-in is released.
c. Thrown ball touches the court inbounds.
d. Thrown ball touches an official.
16. Which of the following is true of the shot-clock operator?
a. The shot-clock operator must be the same as the game-clock operator.
b . T he shot-clock operator must be the different than the game-clock operator
c. None of the ab ove.
d. Both a and b.
17. What is required of the shot-clock operator?
a. The same timing device as the game-clock can be used.
b . A different timing device than the gameclock must be used
c. The same horn as the game clock is allowe d.
d. Both b and c.
18. What is true of the shot-clock horn?
a . T he shot-clock horn should be different from the game-clock horn
b. The shot-clock horn can b e the same as the game-clock horn..
c. None of the above.
d. Both a and b.
19. When shall the shot-clock operator start the shot clock?
a. When a player inbounds legally touches the ball on a throw-in.
b. When a team gains possession after a loose ball or rebound.
c. When a team gains possession after the jump ball.
d . All of the above
20. What is true about the shot clock relating to a kicking violation?
a. The shot clock should only be reset to 15 seconds when the shot clock is under 15 seconds.
b. When the shot clock is under 15 seconds, there should be a full reset.
c T here always is a full reset
d. None of the ab ove.
check for understanding N LESSON PLAN
LESSON PLAN: CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER ONE
1. Continuous motion applies to a try or tap for a field goal or free throws, when there is a foul by _______, not just a defensive foul on the shooter.
a. The offense.
b . Any defensive player .
c. Either team.
d. None of the ab ove.
2. Which of these combinations result in a double dribble after A1 receives the ball on a pass?
a. A1 dribbles and fumbles. The ball is touched by B1 and A1 dribbles again.
b A1 dribbles, fumbles and dribbles again
c. A1 fumbles, dribbles and fumbles the ball again.
d. A1 dribbles, holds the ball and loses control of the ball. The ball bounces away and A1 runs and retrieves the ball by grabbing it.
3. What is required of a personal foul?
a. Illegal contact.
b. Occurring during a live ball.
c. Except for fouls committed by or on an airborne shooter.
d All of the above
4. Which is true of the ball touching the backb oard?
a. The ball is treated the same as touching the floor inbounds when touching the front of the backboard.
b. The ball is treated the same as touching the floor inbounds when touching the edges of the backboard.
c. When the ball touches the thrower's backboard, it is not part of a dribble.
d . All of the above
5. When can a goal not be c ounted?
a. If the ball enters the basket before a playercontrol foul.
b. If the ball enters the basket after a playercontrol foul.
c B oth a and b
d. None of the ab ove.
CHAPTER TWO
6. What is the lead's primary area of coverage?
a T he entire free-throw lane, the area from the nearest free-throw lane line to the sideline below the free-throw line .
b. Hal of the fre e-throw lane, the area from the nearest free-throw lane line to the sideline below the free-throw line.
c. The entire free-throw lane, the area from the nearest free-throw lane line to the sideline up to the division line.
d. None of the above.
7. In a two-person game, primary responsibility for a last-second try for goal lies with:
a. Referee.
b Trail
c. Umpire.
d. Sc orer.
8. During a free throw with lane spaces occupied, the trail official shall observe:
a. Players on the nearest lane line.
b Free thrower, flight of ball .
c. Only the coaches.
d. All of the above.
9. When the trail official signals a successful threepoint field goal, the lead official:
a. Shall mirror the signal.
b. Shall only mirror the signal in three-person mechanics.
c Shall not mirror the signal
d. Shall always mirror the signal.
10. When making visible counts the officials shall also count audibly.
a. True, on three-second counts.
b. True, on five-second counts.
c. True, on 10-second counts.
d False
CHAPTER THREE
11. Officials shall silently and visibly count seconds for:
a . Clos ely guarded counts .
b. Thre e-second counts.
c. 30-second timeouts.
d. 60-second timeouts.
12. The signal for illegal use of hands is:
a. Clap both hands together.
b A clos ed fist across the forearm
c. A open hand across the forearm.
d. None of the above.
13. What is the signal for a foul?
a . St opping the clock by sounding the whistle and raising the arm closest to the table in a fist .
b. Stopping the clock by s ounding the whistle and raising the arm farthest from the table in a fist.
c. Stopping the clock by sounding the whistle and raising the arm closest to the table in an open palm.
d. Stopping the clock by sounding the whistle and raising the arm farthest from the table in an open palm.
14. What is the signal for a violation?
a. Stopping the clock by sounding the whistle and raising the arm closest to the table in a fist.
b. Stopping the clock by sounding the whistle and raising the arm farthest from the table in a fist.
c . St opping the clock by sounding the whistle and raising the arm closest to the table in an open palm
d. Stopping the clock by s ounding the whistle and raising the arm farthest from the table in an open palm.
15. Which of the follow is true of reporting a fouling player's number?
a. The number should be presented verbally.
b. The number should be presented visually.
c . T he number should be presented both verbally and visually .
d. None of the ab ove.
CHAPTER FOUR
16. How should your movement be?
a. Movement should be purposeful.
b. When movement is purposeful it sets the tone for high expectations.
c. None of the above.
d B oth a and b
17. Which is true of an official's responses to coaches?
a. More is better.
b. Lengthy responses never lead to rebuttal.
c Responses that are short and to the point usually get the best result
d. Resp onses that are short and to the point never get the best result.
18 What is true of an official's non-verbal communication?
a Non-verbal communication is important .
b. Verbal communication is not important.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
19. Who is best to get the last word?
a. Always the aggressors.
b. Never the coach.
c. Both and b.
d B est to let the coach have the last word
20. What is true of closure to coaches communication?
a. Closure is a rarity.
b. Officials should respond, listen and leave.
c. Officials should make their point in a direct and professional way without seeking approval for agreement.
d All of the above .