NFHS=National Federal of High School 2002-2003 Basketball Rules (2002-
Casebook=National Federal of High School 2002-2003 Basketball Casebook
Fundamental=National Federal of High School 2002-2003 Basketball Rules p. 74
Simplified/Illustrated=National Federal of High School 2002-2003 Basketball Rules Simplified and Illustrated

1-  Only rectangular backboards are legal in high school games.

False.  NFHS 1-7-1. Fan-shaped boards are also legal.

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3-  Lane spaces are marked only eight inches deep, but they are actually thirty-six inches deep.

True.  NFHS 1-5-2

4-  A possession arrow or other visible display shall be located on the scoreboard to show team possession for the alternating possession procedure.

False.   NFHS 1-16.  The visible display shall be located on the scorer's table.  (It may also be located in other places as well.)

5-  Sidelines, endlines, and other lines marked on the court, shall be a minimum of two inches wide and these lines shall be black in color.

False.   NFHS 1-2-1.  The lines shall be of a CONTRASTING color, not necessarily black.

6-  A team may view a videotape of the first half of play, during the intermission, if the viewing is done in their dressing room.

False.   NFHS 10-1-3.  This would be a team technical foul--not assessed to any particular person or coach, but one that counts toward the team total fouls.

7-  All rectangular backboards shall be padded according to specifications.  This padding must be gray in color.

False.  NFHS 1-9-1.  The padding must be a single color, not necessarily gray.

8-  Each basket shall be a single metal ring, its flanges and braces, and a white mesh net suspended beneath the ring.  The ring and its attaching flanges shall be a bright orange in color.

True.  NFHS 1-10-1,2.

9-  If no basketball provided by the home team meets specifications, the referee may select  a ball provided by the visiting team.

True.  NFHS 1-12-3.

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11-The referee will notify a player of his disqualification from the game.

False.  NFHS 2-8-4 and Casebook 2-8-4.  The calling official does the notification, head coach first then player.

12-The referee shall inspect and approve all game equipment.

True. NFHS 2-4-1.

13-Team B leads by one point with seconds remaining in the 4th quarter.  A-1 releases the ball on a field goal try, but the noise level makes it impossible for the umpire (the  covering official) to hear the horn.  The umpire signals a good goal.  The referee  definitely hears the horn before A-1 releases the shot, but does not realize that the Umpire counts the goal.  The officials leave the court and are not aware of the problem until the scorer comes into their dressing room.  RULING­ Count the goal.  Team 'A' wins.

True.  NFHS 2-2-4.  Casebook 2-2-4C.
 

14-The officials arrive at the game site at 6:00 pm for a game scheduled for 6:30 pm. As they arrive, they see a team 'A' member dunk the ball.  RULING­ No technical foul.  Jurisdiction starts at 6:15 pm for the officials.  (15 minutes  prior to game time).

False.  NFHS 2-2-2.  Jurisdiction begins when officials arrive on the court.

15-The umpire calls traveling at the same time that the referee calls a foul on 'B-1'.  RULING­ The referee's call takes precedence over the call of the umpire.

False.  NFHS 2-6.  Casebook 2-6A.  Officials must determine which happened first.

16-Player 'A-1' injures his head by falling to the floor, and in the opinion of the officials,  'A-1' was unconscious for a short period of time.  RULING­ 'A-1' may not return to the game until written authorization is given by a physician.

True.  NFHS 2-8-5.  Casebook 2-8-5.

17- 'A-1' jumps and releases a try for a 3-point goal.  The try is successful.  The covering official does not signal a 3-point goal.  The coach of team 'A' rushes to the scorer's table and requests a full time out to discuss a correctable error.  It's determined that neither official clearly observed 'A-1s' location before the try.  RULING­ Two-point goal. Charge team 'A' with a full time out.

True.  NFHS 5-8-4, 5-11-3.  Casebook 2-10-1G.  A "time-out" request that does not result in a correction must be assessed to the team.  If a correction results, then no assessment.

18-'A-1' has been awarded two free throws.  By error, the ball is allowed to remain alive after the first free throw is missed.  'A-2' rebounds the miss and scores a field goal. 'B-1' then takes the ball and throws it in to 'B-2'.  Play continues until a foul is called on 'A-3'. RULING­ Take away the 2 point goal by 'A-2', allow 'A-1' to shoot the second of his free throws, with players occupying lane spaces.

False.  NFHS 2-10-1,2.  Casebook 2-10-1B.  A-2 goal counts.  Too late to correct error.  The window closed when B-2 touched ball after B-1's throw-in.

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20-The signal to end the 4th quarter cannot be heard by either official, as a goal by 'A-1'  enters the basket.  RULING­ The final decision rests with timer since he was observing the game clock as time expired.

False.  Casebook 2-13.  Final decision always rests with REFEREE.

21-Team 'B' has only four players on the floor during pregame warmups.  The coach of team 'B' states that several more players will arrive soon.  At game time, only four players are available.  RULING­ Allow the game to begin with team 'B' having four  players.

False.  NFHS 3-1-1.  Must start with 5.  Can finish with fewer.

22-Prior to the game, the coach of team 'A' tells the officials that he has two players with  the number '5' on their jerseys.  The coach states that one player wearing number '5' is a freshman and will not play in the game.  RULING­ No infraction, since only one team member with number '5' will participate.

False.  NFHS 3-2-2e, 10-1-2e and penalty.  Casebook 3-2-2B.  Duplicate numbers technical foul is assessed when discovered.  A maximum of only 1 technical foul per team in the game is assessed regardless of the number of violations of 10-1-2.

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24-During a 30 second time out, 'A-1' goes to the scorer's table to substitute for 'A-2'.  The 20 second warning has sounded.  RULING­ 'A-1' is not allowed to substitute at this time.

True.  NFHS 3-3-1a and Casebook 3-3-1A.  A-1 can substitute at the next substitution opportunity.

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26-All starters for team 'A' are wearing undershirts.  Two of these starters have undershirts that have cut-off and hemmed sleeves.  The other 3 players have normal length sleeves.  Ruling­ Team 'A' players may not wear these undershirts because they all do not match.

False.  NFHS 3-4-6.  Casebook 3-4-6.  The undershirts do not have to be alike among the players; only requirement is that both sleeves be alike on each individual player.

27-Player 'B-1' fouls 'A-1'.  As 'A-1' goes to the foul line, he pulls his shirt out of his pants. Ruling­ Remove 'A-1' immediately from the game.  Allow 'A-1s' substitute to shoot the free throws.

False.  Casebook 3-4-15.  Tell him to put shirt tail in, clear lane, shoot free throws, then direct him to leave till next sub opportunity.  Ball to B on baseline (spot if last throw missed, run end line if last throw made).

28-Team 'A' is wearing white jerseys.  The numbers are also white, with a one-fourth inch  red border and a one-fourth inch blue border.  RULING­ Illegal jerseys.

False.  NFHS 3-4-4.  Casebook 3-4-4.  Three colors are allowed:   red, white, & blue in this case.

29-Substitute 'B-1' is wearing an illegal undershirt.  The jersey is dark blue and the undershirt is white.  RULING­ 'B-1' may wear the undershirt after he is assessed a  technical foul.

False.  NFHS 3-5-4.  Illegal pants, illegal shirt, and illegal numbers may be worn after a technical--"buy way" into game. All else--illegal undershirt, illegal compresson shorts, jewelry, etc.--must be removed prior to continued participationóno technical foul assessed.

30-Team 'A' submits its roster and starters to the scorer 12 minutes prior to gametime.  At  5 minutes prior to gametime, head coach of 'A' changes 2 starters and adds 3 names to the squad list.  RULING­ Team 'A' will be assessed 5 technical fouls.

False. NFHS 3-2-2 and 10-1-2 with penalty.  Casebook 3-2A, Only 1 administrative team technical assessed (not an indirect to the head coach) as maximum for game, regardless how many changes.  (If roster and starters not done by 10 minute mark, this is also an administrative technical.)

31-A ball which is touching a player is in front court if neither the ball or player is touching the backcourt.

True.  NFHS 4-4-2.

32-A ball which touches an official who is standing on a sideline is deemed to be out of bounds.

True.  NFHS 4-4-4, 7-1-2b.  Casebook 4-4-4.

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34-Extra periods are 4 minutes in length.  They are an extension of the fourth quarter.

True.  NFHS 5-7-3.

35-When a player screens a moving opponent, the screener must allow the opponent time and distance to avoid contact.  This distance need not exceed 2 strides.

True.  NFHS 4-39-5.

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37-Successive time outs can only occur when the same team calls two or more time outs in  a row.

False.  NFHS 4-42-2.  When EITHER team calls second or additional timeout.  (Example:  Timeout A, timeout B,...)

38-Each team is allowed 3 full and 3 thirty second timeouts per regulation game.

False.  NFHS 5-12-1.  Only 2 thirty-second timeouts allowed.

39-Each team is allotted 1 additional full time out during an extra period.  Unused timeouts can accumulate and may be used at any time.

True.  NFHS 5-12-1.  (Don't get hung up on prohibition about successive timeouts after fourth quarter or extra periods, or that a timeout can't be used before game starts, as in 5-12-3,4.)

40-A full length time out can be shortened if only the team calling the time out is ready to play before the time out is over.

False.  NFHS 5-11-1.  It can be shortened only when BOTH teams are ready to play.

41-Team 'B' wishes to warm up at the goal nearest to their bench prior to the game. RULING­ Allow 'B' to warm up at that basket.  The visiting team has choice of goals.

False.  NFHS 4-5-2.  Prior to start of game, each team shall warm up at basket OPPOSITE bench location.

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44-Kicking the ball is intentionally or unintentionally striking the ball with the knee or any  part of the leg or foot below the knee.

False.  NFHS 4-29; 9-4.  Must be intentional.  Let the unintentional go.  (NCAA says ANY part of the leg.)

45-An airborne player leaps from his frontcourt to save a bad pass.  He catches the ball and  passes it to a teammate who is also in the frontcourt.  The airborne player then lands in the backcourt.  RULING­ Legal play.

True.  NFHS 4-35-3.

46-Only the first extra period starts with a jump ball, even though several extra periods may be played.  All other extra periods will begin with the alternating possession  procedure.

False.  NFHS 4-28-1; 6-2-1,2.  Each extra period starts with a jump ball.  Only quarters 2, 3, and 4 begins with A-P throw in.

47-Blocking is illegal personal contact which interferes with a player's freedom of movement.

False.  NFHS 4-7-1; 4-26.  This is a definition of holding.  "Blocking" is illegal personal contact which impedes the progress of an opponent (would include tripping, etc.).

48-A technical foul is a foul by a non player, a non contact foul by a player, or an intentional or flagrant contact foul while the ball is dead, except a foul by an airborne shooter.

True.  NFHS 4-19-5.

49-It is legal for a player to hold his hands and arms in front of his face for protection and to absorb force from an imminent charge by an opponent.

True.  NFHS 4-24-3.

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51-'A-1' is dribbling when he stumbles and falls to the floor on one knee.  'A-1' continues to dribble and stands up.  RULING­ Traveling violation on 'A-1'

False.  NFHS 4-43-5.  Casebook 4-43-5-C.  "Continues to dribble" is the key.  There is no such thing as traveling during a dribble (NFHS 4-15-1; Rule Fundamental #6).

52-'A-1" is high in the air on a jump shot.  'A-1' releases the ball and it goes through the  basket.  Prior to returning to the floor, 'A-1' falls on 'B-1' who was in a set position. RULING­ Foul is on 'A-1', but award 'A-1' the goal since the ball had cleared the basket before the foul.

False.  NFHS 4-1-1; 4-19-6; 5-1-2.  Rule Fundamental #20. A player control foul (because A1 is an airborne shooter) cancels any basket, whether the foul occurs before or after the ball goes through the basket.

53-A common foul can be committed by an airborne shooter.

True.  NFHS 4-19-2; 4-19-6; 4-8-1.

54-A personal foul can only occur while the clock is running.

False.  NFHS 4-19-1.  6-1-2; 5-9.  Will usually occur while ball is alive (but clock is not always running while ball is alive:  jump ball prior to touch, throw-in prior to inbounds touch, free throw prior to touch after miss, etc.)

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56-'A-5' leaps up and dunks the ball.  He then grasps the rim to keep from falling on teammate 'A-2'.  RULING­ Charge 'A-5' with a technical foul.

False.  NFHS 10-3-5-exception. Casebook 10-3-5-A,B,D. This is an allowable exception to the rule--to prevent injury.

57-'A-1' and 'B-1' foul each other at the same time during a live ball.  RULING­ Award both 'A-1' and 'B-1' two free throws each; this is a double foul.

False.  NFHS 4-19-7a note.  Double personal foul.  No free throws, go with A-P arrow for throw-in at designated spot nearest foul.

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59-'A-1' and 'B-1' slug each other at the same time, as the referee moves to throw the ball  up to begin the first overtime period.  RULING­ Both 'A-1' and 'B-1' are disqualified.  No free throws are awarded; start the overtime with a jump ball.

True.  NFHS 4-19-7b; 4-19-4; 6-3-3f note; 10-3-10 penalty.  Double flagrant technical foul before initial setting of A-P arrow.

60-An intentional foul is always a personal foul.

False.  NFHS 4-19-3.  Could be technical (during dead ball).

61-A double personal foul is a common foul.

False.  NFHS 4-19-2.  Definition of common foul excludes double or multiple fouls.

62-A throw in count begins when the ball is placed at the disposal of the thrower or to the team entitled to it.

True.  NFHS 4-41-3.  Casebook 4-41-3.
63-A throw in count ends when the ball is legally touched inbounds by a player.

False.  NFHS 4-41-4.  The count ends when the ball is released directly toward the court.  The definition in 63 describes when the "throw in" ends.

64-'A-1' scores on a try for a field goal.  'A-2' slaps the ball out of bounds toward a sideline so that 'B' players cannot immediately get to it.  RULING­ Assess 'A-1' with a technical  foul.

False.  NFHS 10-1-5d; 4-46-3.  Casebook 10-1-5D. This is a team warning initially (blow whistle, go to table and have warning recorded, then advise head coach), and then subsequent delays are assessed with a technical foul.

65-A substitute becomes a player when he legally enters the court.  Or if entry is not legal, the substitute becomes a player when the ball becomes alive.

True.  NFHS 3-3-3.  Casebook 3-3-3B.

66-'A-1' is to shoot one free throw.  'B-2' enters the lane while 'A-1s' attempt is in flight.  RULING­ Award 'A-1' another free throw if the try is not successful.  If the try is  successful, ignore the violation by 'B-2'.

True.  NFHS 9-1 penalty 2-a,b.  Use delayed violation signal.

67-'A-1' is to shoot one free throw.  'A-2' enters the lane while 'A-1s'  attempt is in flight.   RULING­ Award 'A-1' another free throw if the try is not successful.  If the try is  successful, ignore the violation for 'A-2'.

False.  NFHS 9-1 penalty 1; 6-7-8.  The ball becomes dead immediately when the offense commits a free throw violation.

68-'A-1', 'A-2', and 'A-3' are all charged with technical fouls for dunking during pregame warmups.  During the first quarter, team 'A' commits 4 personal fouls.  RULING­ Team 'B' is not yet in the bonus situation.

False.  NFHS 4-8-1,2. Casebook 4-8-2.  The pregame T's count toward team totals (all fouls count toward team totals).
 

69-The head coach of team 'A' is disqualified prior to the game because 'A-1', 'A-2', and  'A-3' dunked the ball during pregame warmups.

True.  NFHS 10-3-5 and penalty; Casebook 10-3-5C. He is assessed an "indirect" technical for EACH of these T's for dunking prior to the game. First means he loses coaching box privileges. Third one results in disqualification.

70-The head coach of team 'A' is assessed a technical foul when an additional name and number are added to the official scorebook with two minutes remaining prior to game time.

False.  NFHS 10-1-2 and penalty.  (Compare Casebook 10-1-3A.) This is an administrative team technical foul (max of one is assessed in game).

71-Player 'A-1' is disqualified after committing his 5th personal foul.  Several minutes later, 'A-1' re-enters the game and is fouled in the act of shooting.  Officials then discover that 'A-1' has already fouled out.  RULING­ Assess 'A-1' with a flagrant technical foul and disqualify him.  The head coach of team 'A' is assessed an indirect technical foul.  'A- 1s' substitute is then allowed to shoot the free throws awarded to 'A-1'.

True.  NFHS 10-3-2 and penalty.  Casebook 10-3-2.

72-'A-1' dribbles toward his goal for an uncontested layup.  His shot is short and does not touch the goal or backboard.  'A-1' catches the try and dribbles across the lane to shoot again.  Ruling­ Violation; double dribble.

False.  NFHS 4-15; 4-40; 4-12-6.  Casebook 4-12 Comment; 4-43B.  Player and team control ended on the shot.

73-Contact which occurs unintentionally in an effort by opponents to secure a loose ball, may be violent and severe, and still not constitute a foul.

True.  NFHS 4-27-2.  Called incidental contact.  This rule is worth knowing well.

74-No team or player control foul exists during a throw-in or during a free throw.

False.  NFHS 4-12-6.  Casebook 4-12 Comment.  Free throw is ommitted from the list.  During a free throw a player is holding a live ball inbounds.  No team or player control during dead ball, jump ball, throw in, or while ball is in flight on a try or tap for a goal.

75-Teams line up and go the wrong direction to start the game.  They play for 4 minutes before the error is discovered.  RULING­ All points scored, fouls committed, and time consumed shall stand.  Teams will be allowed to "go the wrong way" for the remainder of the first half.

False.  NFHS 4-5-4.  Casebook 4-5-4.  The only wrong thing in statement is that the teams shall go the correct way for the remainder of the first half (toward the goal opposite their bench).

76-A dribble may be started by pushing the ball to the floor with both hands.

True.  NFHS 4-15-1.  The dribble ENDS when both hands touch the ball, but it can begin with a two-handed push.

77-Player 'A-1' bends over and touches the ball to the floor once or more than once.  He then stands up and begins to dribble.  RULING­ Violation for a double dribble.

False.  NFHS 4-15-4 note 3.  Touching the ball to the floor one or more times while holding the ball does not constitute a dribble.

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79-No goal is scored if an untouched throw-in enters a goal.

True.  NFHS 5-1-1, 9-2-7.  This is a throw-in violation that cancels the goal.

80-The clock starts when the ball becomes alive on a jump ball.

False.  NFHS 5-9-2, 6-1-2.  Ball becomes alive when the ball leaves the refs hand.  Clock starts when the ball is legally touched.

81-The game ends, if, at the end of any extra period, the score is not tied.

True.  NFHS 5-7-2.
 

82-Time out occurs and the clock, if running, shall be stopped, when an official sounds his  whistle for a violation.

True.  NFHS 5-8-1c.

83-As players line up for the jump ball to start the game, the coach of team 'A' asks for a time out.  RULING­ Grant 'A' a time out.

False.  NFHS 5-12-4.  Casebook 5-12-4A.  No timeout allowed until the game begins.

84-Team 'A' has used one full time out during regulation play.  Team 'A' will have 3 full time outs and 2 thirty second time outs to use during the first extra period.

True.  NFHS 5-12-1.  Each team gets 3 fulls and 1 thirty during regulation, and an additional full timeout for EACH extra period.  The unused timeout accumluate and may be used at any time.

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86-The score is tie at 60-60 at the end of regulation play.  Teams 'A' and 'B' have one full  time out each remaining.  Prior to the beginning of the overtime, team 'A' asks for a full time out.  Team 'B' then asks for a full time out.  RULING­ Grant each time out.

False.  NFHS 5-12-3; 4-42-2. Casebook 5-12-3-A,B. Successive timeouts are not allowed after playing time has expired for fourth period or an extra period.  Grant Team A's timeout request, deny Team B's.

87-A head coach can orally or visually request a time out while his team is holding the ball.

True.  NFHS 5-8-3.  Only the head coach's request from the bench is allowed (no other bench personnel can make a valid request).

88-Team 'A- has no time outs left.  The coach of 'A' asks for a time out, while 'A-1' is  holding the ball.  RULING­ Do not grant team 'A' a time out; they have none  remaining.

False.  NFHS 5-8-3; 5-12-2; 10-1-7.  Casebook 10-1-7.  An extra timeout is assessed a technical foul (can be "bought").  After the timeout period, give other team 2 free throws and then throw-in of the ball at the division line.

89-Play ends with the score tied at 60-60.  Prior to the first overtime, team 'A' coach curses an official.  RULING­ Allow 'B' to shoot 2 technical free throws.  If either shot is good, then no overtime will be played.

False.  NFHS 5-6-4.  Assess the free throws at the start of the extra period.  The only time the free throws would be assessed as above would be if the score were not tied and the free throws would decide if the game would be tied, won, or lost (such as in Casebook 5-6-4A).

90-The clock must always be running when the ball is alive.

False.  NFHS 6-1-2; 5-9.  Ball is alive on jump ball, free throw, and throw in prior to clock starting.  Ball is also alive on shots in flight after clock stops at end of period or when foul is called.

91-Extra periods are 4 minutes in length for boys games and 3 minutes in length for girls games.

False.  NFHS 5-7-3.  4 minutes for each.

92-Neither team has a time out left at the end of regulation play.  Team 'A' requests a time out prior to the start of the first extra period.  RULING­ Award team 'A' a time out and assess them with a technical foul.

True.  NFHS 5-12-2,4.  Casebook 5-12-4.  The "extra timeout" is not available until the overtime period begins.  In the above situation, the overtime period would start with assessment of Technical foul penalty.  When ball handed to Team B for throw in, set the A-P arrow toward Team A.

93-The ball becomes alive on a jump ball when it leaves the referee's hand.

True.  NFHS 6-1-2a.

94-To start the second, third, and fourth quarter, the referee shall hand or place the ball at  the disposal, at the division line, on either side of the floor, to the team in alternating  possession.

False.  NFHS 6-3-2.  The location shall be at the division line OPPOSITE the scorers table.
95-When the referee is ready to toss the ball and until it is tossed, non-jumpers shall not move onto the circle.

True.  NFHS 6-4-2a.  Casebook 6-4-2.  Nor may they change position around the center restraining circle.

96-On the jump, jumper 'A-1' taps the ball 3 times before any other player touches it. RULING­ Legal play

False.  NFHS 6-4-7d.  Casebook 6-4-7.  Two touches by the jumper is the max allowed.

97-'A-1' attempts a 2 point field goal with one second on the clock, in the second quarter. The try is partially blocked by 'B-1' after the buzzer sounds.  The try goes into the  basket.  RULING­ No basket since the ball was touched after time expired.

False. NFHS 6-7-6 exception and note. Casebook 4-40-4-A.  The ball does not become dead until the try ends if it was already in flight prior to sounding of a period-ending horn.  Subsequent touching by a defender does not end the try.

98-'A-1' and 'B-1' are jumpers to start the game.  The ball is tossed up and jumper 'A-1' taps it toward a sideline.  'B-2' and 'A-2' attempt to gain control of the ball and simultaneously bat it out of bounds.  RULING­ Re-jump between any two players.

False.  NFHS 7-3-2.  Casebook 6-3-1c.  B2 and A2 get the jump honors.

99-A ball is out of bounds if it passes over the top of a rectangular backboard.

True.  NFHS 7-1-2 note.  Casebook 7-1-2A.  In either direction (from front to back, or from back to front).

100-A ball is out of bounds if it hits the side of a rectangular backboard.

False.  NFHS 4-4-5; 7-1-2c.  Casebook 7-1-2A.  A backboard has 6 sides; only the back (rear) side is considered out of bounds.  The other 5 sides are OK--same as touching the floor inbounds.

101-Since all flagrant fouls are technical fouls, the throw in spot after free throws shall be at midcourt opposite the scorers table.

False. NFHS 4-19-4. Some flagrant fouls are technical, but some can be personal (and the throw in would be from a designated spot nearest where the foul occurred).

102-Free throws awarded because of a technical foul may be attempted by any player of the offended team, including an entering substitute.

True.  NFHS 8-3; 3-2-2a. And they may be attempted by multiple players (A6 shoots first shot, A7 shoots second shot...see Casebook 8-2 Situation).

103-Penalties for fouls are administered in the order that the fouls occur.

True.  NFHS 8-7.  Put the ball in play after the last foul's penalty as if it were the only foul that occurred.

104-'A-1' is intentionally fouled by 'B-1', during a live ball.  RULING­ 'A-1' will shoot 2 free throws and no players will occupy lane spaces.  Team 'A' will then throw the ball in from the midcourt line.

False.  NFHS 8-5-3.  The throw in is from a designated spot nearest to where the intentional foul occurred.  The midcourt line is utilized for technical fouls.

105-A try for a free throw will be made within 10 seconds after the ball has been placed at the disposal of the free thrower at the free throw line.

True.  NFHS 8-4; 9-1-3.  The visible count is with a slight wrist flick on the side away from the free thrower (do not want to distract the thrower).

106-Two free throws are awarded to team 'A' because 'B-1' dunked the ball in pregame warmups.

True.  NFHS 10-3-5 and penalty.  This is a technical foul which results in 2 free throws.

107-Team 'A' has only 5 players left.  'A-1' is fouled and injured so that he cannot remain in the game.  RULING­ Any one of the 4 remaining team 'A' players can shoot the free  throws.

True.  NFHS 8-2.  Team A keeps playing with the 4 players.  If the injured player recovers to the point that he can return to the game, he is allowed to do so (unless rendered unconscious, then need MD written approval).

108-It is a violation when during a designated throw-in by 'A-1', 'A-2' is out of bounds.

True.  NFHS 9-2-12.  Only the thrower is allowed out of bounds on a designated spot throw in.

109-It is a violation when a closely guarded count is reached in 'A's' backcourt.

False.  NFHS 4-10; 9-10-1.  Closely guarded count is applicable only in front court.  However, the 10-second backcourt count should be ongoing.

110-It is a violation for 'A-1' to strike the ball with his fist.

True.  NFHS 9-4.

111-It is a violation if in 'A's' frontcourt, 'A-1' passes the ball to 'A-2', but 'B-1' deflects the ball into the backcourt where 'A-2' is the first to touch it.

False.  NFHS 9-9.  Casebook 9-9-2A.  Team B was last to touch the ball in front court before it went into backcoard; therefore, A can legally touch the ball first.

112-On a throw in, player 'A-1' leaps in the air from the frontcourt and catches the throw in.  'A-1' then lands in the backcourt.  RULING­ Backcourt violation.

False.  NFHS 9-9 exception 1.  This is one of the "exceptions" to the backcourt violation rule.  Key is "airborne" and on throw-in and jump ball, any player may come down anywhere inbounds and he/she will be legal regardless of which foot hits first and where.  Once both feet are down, then normal frontcourt/backcourt regulations apply.

113-It is a violation to touch the ball during a try for a field goal while the ball is on the ring or in the cylinder above the ring.

True.  NFHS 4-6; 9-11.  Called basket interference.

114-'A-1' tries for a 2 point goal.  The ball lodges between the rim and the backboard.  RULING­ Violation by 'A-1'.  Ball out of bounds to team 'B'.

False.  NFHS 6-3-3d.  Casebook 6-3-3C. This is a jump ball situation.  Ball is dead with no team control.  Go to A-P arrow for designated spot throw in on baseline.

115-'A-1' throws the ball in from near midcourt.  The untouched throw in lodges between the rim and the backboard.  RULING­ Violation by 'A-1'.  Ball belongs to 'B' at the original  throw in spot.

True.  NFHS 9-2-8; 8-6-1. Casebook 9-2-8.  Thrower failed to pass the ball directly onto the court so that it was touched by an inbounds player.  If an A-P throw in, team A would also lose the arrow.

116-'A-1' is dribbling in backcourt.  'A-2' is standing in the lane in frontcourt.  'A-2' remains in the lane for more than 3 seconds.  RULING­ Three second violation on 'A-2'.

False.  NFHS 9-7.  Casebook 9-7A. Three second restrictions are applicable only while ball is in team control in the front court.

117-'A-1' has the ball in backcourt at a 9 second count.  He passes the ball toward 'A-2', in  the frontcourt.  'A-2' catches the ball at a 12 second count.  RULING­ No 10 second backcourt violation.  The ball was released by 'A-1' prior to the 10 second count expiring.

False. NFHS 9-8; 4-4-3.   Casebook 9-8-A,B.  The ball has to achieve front cournt status within the 10 seconds after the count begins.

118-'A-1', in front court, dribbles while closely guarded for 5 seconds.  RULING­ Violation by 'A-1'.

True.  NFHS 4-10; 9-10.  Casebook 9-10-1A.

119-Goaltending can only occur during field goal tries.

False.  NFHS 4-22-2; 9-12; 10-3-11.  Can also occur on free throws (touching the ball at any point it is in flight on a try for a free throw)óthis is also a technical foul in addition to a violation.
 

120-'B-1' waves his hand directly in the face of 'A-1' who does not have the ball.  RULING­ technical foul on 'B-1'.

True.  NFHS 10-3-8d.  Casebook 10-3-8 A.  This is illegal (unsporting conduct) because A1 does not have the ball.

121-'B-1' waves his hand directly in the face of 'A-1' who is attempting a try for a field goal.  RULING­ technical foul on 'B-1'.

False.  NFHS 10-3-8d.  Casebook 10-3-8 A.  This is a legal guarding maneuver.

122-'A-1' catches a throw-in pass with one foot on the floor in 'A's' frontcourt, and the other foot not touching the floor.  The non pivot foot then comes down in 'A's' backcourt.  RULING­ No violation.

False.  NFHS 9-9.  Casebook 9-9-1A.  The backcourt exception clause is not applicable because A-1 is not airborne.

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124-'A-1' is dribbling in backcourt near the midcourt line.  The ball is dribbled into frontcourt, even though both feet of 'A-1' remain in backcourt.  RULING­ No violation.

True.  NFHS 4-4-6.  All 3 points (ball and both feet) must be in frontcourt during a dribble for frontcourt status to be attained.

125-'A-1' scores a field goal.  'B-1' takes the ball out of bounds for a throw in and passes it to 'B-2' who is also out of bounds along the end line.  'B-2' then passes the ball to 'B-1' who is now in bounds.  RULING­ Legal play.

True.  NFHS 7-5-7.  This is NOT a designated spot throw in when restrictions exist about additional players being out of bounds.  Note:  the 5-second throw-in count continues until ball is passed directly inbounds.

126-'A-1' passes the ball from out of bounds along his baseline to 'A-2' who is in the backcourt.  RULING­ Backcourt violation.

False.  NFHS 9-9; 4-12.  No team control in front court (never team nor player control during a throw in); thus, ball can be passed whereever.

127-'A-1' passes the ball from out of bounds along his baseline to 'A-2' who is in frontcourt. 'A-2' muffs the pass and the ball rolls into the backcourt, where 'A-2' recovers it. RULING­ backcourt violation.

False.  NFHS 9-9.  Casebook 4-12-6.  Although A touched the ball in the frontcourt, such touching does not constitute "team control" in the front court.  The recovery by A-2 in the backcourt is the initial establishment of team control following the throw in.  This is all legal.

128-'A-1' scores a field goal.  'B-1' immediately calls a time out.  RULING­ After the time out, 'B' must put the ball in play from a designated throw in spot along the endline.

False.  NFHS 7-5-7.  Casebook 7-5-7B.  B can run the endline.

129-'B-1' goaltends a free throw try by 'A-1'.  RULING­ 'B' must throw the ball in from a designated spot along the endline.

False.  NFHS 7-5-7.  Casebook 7-5-7A.  Goal tending of a free throw is a technical foul.  Team A will shoot 2 FTs with lane clearned, and then Team A will inbound the ball at midcourt.

130-'B-1' is holding the ball out of bounds for a throw in.  'A-1' reaches through the boundary plane and slaps the ball out of 'B-1's' hands.  RULING­ technical foul on  'A-1'.

True.  NFHS 9-2 penalty 3; 10-3-12.  Hitting the ball on a throw in is a technical foul; hitting the player throwing the ball is an intentional personal foul.

131-'B-1' is holding the ball out of bounds for a throw in.  'A-1' reaches through the boundary plane and fouls 'B-1'.  RULING­ technical foul on 'A-1'.

False.  NFHS 9-2 penalty 3; 10-3-12.  Casebook 103-12 A and C.  This is an Intentional Foul.  Hitting the ball through the boundary plane is a technical foul (2 free throws and ball at division line); hitting the player is an intentional foul (2 free throws and ball at designated spot).

132-'A-1' is dribbling the ball near the sideline when he brushes against 'B-2' who is standing on the sideline.  RULING­ no violation.

True.  NFHS 7-1-1.  Casebook 7-1-1A.  The ball would have to hit B-2 to be out of bounds.  If A-1 brushed against an official, fan, or some other object (other than a player) that is out of bounds, then A-1 would be out of bounds.

133-The captain is the team's designated player on the court who is the team's  representative.  The captain must be one of the 5 players on the court and must have been one of the team's pregame captains.

False.  NFHS 3-1-2.

134-There are 4 lane spaces on each side of the lane.

True.  NFHS 1-5-2.  Casebook 8-1-2 Comment.

135-If the ball is to remain alive when the last free throw is not successful, only the first lane space on each side of the lane is required to be occupied.

True.  NFHS 8-1-3a.  Casebook 8-1-2 Comment and A.  And it must be occupied by an opponent of the free thrower.
 
136-'A-1' dunks in pregame warmups.  'B-1', who is not a starter, legally enters to attempt the free throws.  'B-1' replaces 'B-2'.  After the free throws, 'B-2' returns to the starting  lineup.  RULING­ legal

False.  NFHS  3-3-4; B-1 can be replaced, but not by B-2.  The restriction is on the player who comes OUT of the game (may not return until the first substitution opportunity after the clock has legally started).

137-'A-1' dunks in pregame warmups.  'B-1', who is not a starter, legally enters to attempt  the free throws.  'B-1' replaces 'B-2'.  'B-1' misses the first free throw.  Team 'B's' coach replaces 'B-1' with 'B-3', who attempts the second free throw.  RULING­ Not a legal substitution.

False.  NFHS 3-3-4; 8-3.  Casebook 8-1-2B.  Simplified/Illustrated p. 55 8-3.  This is legal.  Each free throw for technical fouls may be attempted by a different player.

138-'A-1' is to shoot 2 free throws.  Prior to his release on the first try, 'A-2' fouls 'B-2', RULING­ clear all lane spaces and allow 'A-1' to shoot his free throws.  If 'B' is in the bonus, allow 'B-2' to shoot his free throw/throws, with players in lane spaces.

True.  NFHS 4-19-8; 7-5-5; 8-6-1.  Casebook 6-7-B.  This is a false double foul.  Administer in the order in which they occur, and resume play as if the last foul were the only foul to occur.  A2s foul is a personal foul (ball is alive on FT try).

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140-'A-1' is to shoot 2 free throws.  Prior to his release on the first try, 'A-2' and 'B-2' push each other at the same time.  RULING­ clear all lane spaces and allow 'A-1' to shoot his free throws.  Then allow 'A-2' and then 'B-2' to shoot their free throws if either is in the bonus.

False.  NFHS 4-19-8.  Casebook 8-7-A.  The pushing is a double personal foul against A-2 and B-2, which results in NO free throws.  Go with A-P arrow for throw-in.

141-Players in marked lane spaces may move into the lane as soon as the ball is released by the free thrower.

Fale.  NFHS 9-1-9 note.  Casebook 9-1-9.  Cannot move into lane until ball hits ring or backboard or the free throw ends.

142-Free thrower 'A-1' may move into the lane as soon as he releases the ball on his try.

False.  NFHS 9-1-7 and note under 9-1-9.  Same restrictions as lane personnel.

143-'A-1' is holding the ball.  He fumbles, recovers, and then dribbles.  RULING­ double dribble violation.

False.  NFHS 4-15-4 note 2.  Casebook 4-15-1.  Simplified/Illustrated 4-15-4.  Can fumble-dribble-fumble.  Cannot dribble-fumble-dribble.
 

144-'A-1' is closely guarded in his frontcourt.  'A-1' dribbles for 3 seconds while closely  guarded, and then holds the ball for 2 seconds while still closely guarded.  RULING-- Violation by team 'A'.  Team 'B's' ball.

False.  NFHS 9-10.  Casebook 9-10-1A.  Separate 5-second counts for dribbling and for holding.  Switch hands when switching counts.

145-Basket interference and goaltending cause the ball to immediately become dead.

True.  NFHS 6-7-9; 9-10 and 11.  Casebook 9-11 and 12 Comment.

146-Basket interference can only occur on tries for a field goal.

False.  NFHS 9-11 penalty; 10-3-11.  Casebook 9-11-12D.  Can also occur on a free throw (when it is a technical foul).

147-'B-1' slaps the ball off the ring during a 3 point try by 'A-1'.  RULING­ award team 'A'  3 points.

True.  NFHS 9-11 penalty.  Casebook 9-11-1C.  A small technicality is that the goal does not count, but the points are awarded as though it did (see Casebook 4-19-6-C).

148-Taunting is an unsportsmanlike foul penalized by a technical foul, on the player and an indirect technical on the head coach.

False.  NFHS 10-3-8c and penalty.  Technical foul assessed to the player only.  Head coach gets indirect T when a technical is assessed to bench personnel, dunking during warm up, playing after disqualified.
 
149-'A-1' is fouled in the act of shooting a 3 point goal.  The try is not successful.  Substitute 'A-2' and 'B-2' are awaiting entrance into the game.  RULING­ Allow both substitutes to enter after the 2nd free throw ends.

True.  NFHS 3-3-1c.  May come in before the FINAL attempt.

150-'A-1' is fouled in the act of shooting a 3 point goal.  The try is not successful.  Substitutes 'A-2' and 'B-2' are awaiting entrance into the game.  'A-1' immediately  calls a time out after the foul is called.  RULING­ Both substitutes cannot enter during the time out.

False.  NFHS 3-3-1a.

151-'A-1 is to have a throw in from a designated spot.  After being handed the ball, 'A-1'  backs up 4 feet. RULING­ Violation for 'A-1' leaving the designated throw in spot.

False.  NFHS 4-41-6.  Casebook 4-41-6.  The spot is 3 feet wide and an unlimited depth (to the wall).

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153-The head coach of team 'A' requests a full time out, while 'A-1' is holding the ball.  The scorer informs the officials that team 'A' has no full or 30 second time outs remaining. RULING­ Award team 'A' a full time out, but assess team 'A' with a technical foul.

True.  NFHS 5-8-3a; 5-12-2; 10-1-7.  Casebook 10-1-7.  When one is legitmately requested, then it should be awarded.

154-'A-1' is fouled by 'B-1'.  The calling official moves to the table to report the foul.  The  coach of team 'B' asks for a full time out.  Thereafter, the scorer reports to the officials that 'B-1' has fouled out.  RULING­ 'B-1' must be removed from the game before a time out can be given to team 'B'.

True.  NFHS 5-8-3b.  Casebook 5-8-3A.  Do not be too quick to award the timeout, especially late in game.  Once it is awarded, it cannot be revoked (see Casebook 5-8-3E).

155-'A-1' requests a time out while he is airborne over a sideline, and holding the ball.  RULING­ Grant team 'A'  a time out.

True.  NFHS  5-8-3a.  Casebook 5-8-3D.

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157-'A-1' requests a time out while his pass is in flight toward 'A-2'.  RULING­ Grant team  'A' a time out.

False.  NFHS 5-8-3a; 4-12-1 and 2.  Casebook 5-8-3D.  No player control during a pass (there is team control).  A timeout request cannot be honored when the ball is loose between players.

158-Team 'A' has 6 players on its roster.  Two of those players foul out.  In a gesture of sportsmanship, team 'B' elects to play with 4 players also.  RULING­ Allow team 'B' to play with 4 players.

False.  NFHS 3-1-1.  Casebook 3-1-1.  If a team has 5, they have to play with 5.

159-'A-14' enters the game.  Several trips up and down the floor later, the scorer notifies  the officials that there is no 'A-14' on the scorebook.  RULING­ Charge team 'A' with a technical foul and write 'A-14's' name and number in the book.

True.  NFHS 3-2b; 10-1-2b and penalty  Casebook 3-2-2C.  This technical (maximum of 1 per game) is charged when discovered.  If other administrative problems (add names, change number, identical numbers), make the corrections as needed but no more technical fouls (see Casebook 3-2-2 situations).

160-Prior to the jump to start the game, the scorer notifies the officials that all team 'A' members are wearing different numbers than those recorded in the score book. RULING­ Charge team 'A' with a technical for each change in numbers.

False.  NFHS 3-2-2c; 10-1-2c.  Casebook 3-2-2D.  Only 1 technical foul is charged (maximum number per rule).

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162-Substitute 'A-1' reports to the scorer wearing the number "8" on his jersey.  RULING­ The number "8" cannot be worn.  If 'A-1' wishes to play, he must change to a legal number.

False.  NFHS  3-4-3; 10-3-3 penatly.  Illegal number, illegal shirt, and illegal pants can be worn but a T is assessed for each (see Casebook 3-4 A & B) if discovered before ball becomes live.  Other illegal equipment cannot be worn and must be removed (no T).

163-'A-1' is a designated starter.  During pregame warmups, 'A-1' is injured.  RULING­ A technical foul will be assessed to team 'A' if the designated 5 starters do not start.

False.  NFHS 3-2-2a.  Casebook 3-2B.

164-'A-1' is injured during the first quarter and it takes 3 minutes before he can be moved from the floor.  RULING­ Assess team 'A' with 3 time outs.

False.  NFHS 5-8-2 note; 3-3-5.  Casebook 3-3-4A.

165-'A-1' is injured and blood covers his shirt.  'A-1' is removed from the game and the injury is bandaged.  The coach of team 'A' informs the officials that 'A-1' will  be wearing another number because of the blood on his original jersey.  RULING­ Legal. No technical is assessed; make the change in the official score book.

True.  Casebook 3-2-2E.

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167-'A-1's' try for a field goal rebounds directly into 'A's' backcourt where 'A-2' is the first to  touch it.  RULING­ Backcourt violation on team 'A'.

False.  NFHS 9-9.  Casebook 4-12-2.  Neither player nor team control on a try.

168-'A-1' is fouled by 'B-1'.  'A-1' then shoves 'B-1'.  RULING­ Double personal foul.

False.  NFHS 4-19-7 & 8.  This is a false double foul (personal foul by B1 during live ball, technical foul by A1 during dead ball).  Assess penalties for both fouls in the order in which they occur.

169-Three team 'A' substitutes enter the court during a fight.  RULING­ The 3 substitutes are disqualified and the coach of team 'A' is indirectly charged with a technical foul.   Team 'B' is also awarded 6 technical foul shots for the 3 subs entering the floor during the fight.

False.  NFHS 10-4-4 and penalty.  Casebook 10-4-4A.  Per rule: only 2 technical foul shots because only 1 T is administered, although 3 subs charged with flagrant Ts and head coach is indirectly charged with T.  See Summary of Penalties for All Fouls 8-b-1 on p. 66.

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171-'A-1' attempts a 3 point try.  'B-1' leaps from the 2 point area and partially blocks the try.  The try goes into the basket.  RULING­ A 3 point goal is scored.

True.  NFHS 5-2-1.  Casebook 5-2-1C.  Touching by B1 does not end the try.

172-'A-1' is fouled while dribbling the ball.  There is no bonus in effect and there are two-tenths of a second remaining in the quarter.  'A-1' throws the ball in to 'A-2' who catches it and throws it into the basket as the horn goes off.  RULING­ Good goal if 'A-2' released the ball prior to the horn sounding.

False.  NFHS 5-2-5.  Casebook 5-2-5A.  By rule, a catch and throw is not allowed with three-tenths of a second or less remaining.  Only a tap is allowed, and then it must be judged to be away from the hand when the horn sounds.

173-'A-1' is fouled while dribbling the ball.  There is no bonus in effect and there are  two-tenths of a second remaining in the quarter.  'A-1' throws the ball in to 'A-2' who taps the ball into the basket as the horn goes off.  RULING­ Good goal if 'A-2's' tap was in flight prior to the horn sounding.

False.  NFHS 5-2-5.  Casebook 5-2-5A.  By rule, only a tap can be allowed when three-tenths of a second or less remains, and then it must be judged to be away from the hand when the horn sounds.

174-'A-1' is out of bounds for a throw in.  'A-1's' throw in hits 'B-1' and directly deflects to 'A-1' who catches it ('A-1' is still out of bounds).  RULING­ 'B's' ball at that spot.

True.  9-2-10; 9-3; 7-2-2; Casebook 7-2-2.

175-It is possible for 2 'A' players to be legally out of bounds on a throw in.

True.  NFHS 7-5-7.  After a goal or awarded goal, the team making the thrown in can run the end line and may pass the ball along the end line to a teammate(s) outside the boundary line (5 second count continues).

176-'A-1' makes a throw in pass from 'B's' endline to 'A-2' who is on the other end of the  court.  The pass is overthrown and touches no one.  RULING­'B's' ball at the original throw in spot.

True.  9-2-2; 7-5-2.  Casebook 7-4; 9-22B.  Violation is by the thrower.

177-'A-1' makes a throw in pass from 'B's' endline to 'A-2' who is on the other end of the court.  The pass hits the face of the backboard and deflects to 'A-2', who lays it into the basket.  RULING­ Legal play.

True.  NFHS 4-13.  Casebook 7-1-2A.  Fundamental #19.  The face of the backboard is a part of the court.

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179-After 'B-1' obtains a legal guarding position, he is not required to have either or both feet on the floor or continue facing the opponent to maintain legal position.

True.  NFHS 4-23-3a.  He can move in just about any direction except toward the opponent when contact occurs.

180-To obtain a legal guarding position, the guard must have both feet touching the floor and the front of the guard's torso must be facing the opponent.

True.  NFHS 4-23-2.

181-Guarding opponents with the ball or an opponent without the ball employs the same exact guidelines.

False.  NFHS 4-23-4 and 5.  See rules for differences, especially related to time and distance factors for opponents moving without the ball.

182-A guard may take a normal guarding position with arms outstretched horizontally and when an opponent runs past, the guard need not put his arms down and if there is contact, the foul is on the opponent.

False.  NFHS 4-24-6.  This is not within the players vertical plane (see NFHS 4-44).

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184-A player is entitled to an erect (vertical) position even to the extent of holding arms above the shoulders.

True.  NFHS 4-44; 4-24-1.  Principle of verticality.

185-No time out is assessed if a player loses a contact lens.

True.  NFHS 5-11-3 exception 1.  Timeout is called (NFHS 5-8-3a) but is not assessed against a team.  Same if an error or mistake is corrected, prevented, or rectified (NFHS 5-8-4).

186-The head coach of team 'A' is charged with a technical foul and is immediately disqualified if he is detected using chewing tobacco.

False.  NFHS 10-4-3 and penalty.   Not a disqualifying (flagrant) foul, but it is a direct technical (of which he only gets 2 before disqualification).

187-Points may be awarded for goaltending and for basket interference.

True.  NFHS 9-11 and 12 and penalty.  Casebook 9-11 and 9-12.  Fundamental # 7.  The only infractions for which points are awarded are goaltending by the defense and BI at the opponents basket.

188-No violation occurs if a player touches the ball outside the cylinder while reaching  through the basket from below.

False.  NFHS 4-6-3; 9-11-3.  This is another dimension of basket interference.

189-A free throw try ends when the try touches another player.

True.  NFHS 4-20-3.

190-If 'B-1' fouls 'A-1' and then 'B-1' is replaced, 'B-1' may re-enter the game after 'A-1' has attempted the first of his two free throws.

False.  NFHS 3-3-4.

191-A goal from a free throw counts one point for the free throwers team and is credited to the free thrower.

True.  NFHS 5-2-2.

192-A goal from the field counts for 2 or 3 points for the throwers team and is credited to the thrower.

False.  NFHS 5-2-1.  A goal from the field counts 2 points for the team into whose basket it is thrown, unless it is a successful try or thrown ball from the field by a player located behind the 19-foot-9 inch line (counts 3 points).

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194-To legally screen an opponent, a player must face that opponent.

False.  NFHS 4-39-2a.  The screener may face in any direction.  (See Simplified/Illustrated pp. 83-89 for Screening Principles discussion.)

195-To screen an opponent from behind, the screener must allow the opponent 2 normal steps backward without contact.

False.  NFHS 4-39-4.  Only 1 step backward must be allowed if out of the opponents field of view.

196-A tap starts when the ball leaves the hand or hands of a player.

False.  NFHS 4-40-7.  Starts when the players hand touches the ball.

197-Bonus free throws begin with a team's 10th foul in each half and on the first foul in an extra period.

False.  NFHS 4-8-1.  Begin with seventh foul in each half (if first free throw is successful), and beginning with tenth foul in each half the bonus FT is awarded whether or not the first FT is successful.  Extra periods are an extension of the fourth quarter.

198-A dribble ends when the dribbler simultaneously touches the ball with both hands.

True.  NFHS 4-15-4c.

199-A technical foul charged to an assistant coach is also charged directly to the head coach.

False.  NFHS 10-4 penalty; 4-19-5e.  It is charged indirectly to the head coach.

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201-The coaching box will extend the length of that team's bench.

False.  NFHS 1.13.  In Louisiana, the box is only 6 feet long.

202-The head coach of team 'B' asks for a time out while the ball is dead after a walking   violation on 'A-1'.  The coach does not indicate a 30 second time out.  RULING­ Give  'B' a full time out.

True.  Simplified/Illustrated p. 42 5-8-3.

203-For a head coach to have a time out request honored, the official must see a visual request.

False.  NFHS 5-8-3.  The head coach (not an assistant coach) or any player (on the court) may visually or orally request a timeout.

204-Substitute 'A-5' runs directly onto the court without being beckoned into the game. RULING­ A technical foul is assessed to 'A-5' and also indirectly to the head coach of  team 'A'.

False.  NFHS 10-2 penalty; Casebook 10-2-1 A & B.  A substitute technical is not assessed indirectly to the head coach.

205-Neither the dribble or traveling violation rule is in effect during a jump ball, free throw, or throw in.

True.  Fundamental 5.

206-It is impossible to travel while dribbling.

True.  NFHS 4-15-4 note 1; 4-43.  Fundamental 6.  Travel rule applies to holding the ball.

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208-An officials whistle never causes the ball to become dead.

False.  Fundamental 16.  An officials whistle seldom causes the ball to become dead (it is already dead).

209-Continuous motion applies only to field goal tries.

False.  NFHS 4-11-1.  Fundamental 17.  It also applies to free throws.

210-While the ball is alive, a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless there is a tap or try for a goal.

True.  NFHS 4-12-4.  Fundamental 1.  Team control ends when a ball is in flight on a try or tap for a goal, the ball becomes dead, or an opponent gains control.

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212-A double foul can be either personal or technical.

True.  NFHS  4-19-7.  Fundamental 15.

213-A score cannot count unless the clock is running when the score was made.

False.  NFHS 5-1-2.  Fundamental 18.  Whether the clock is running or not has no influence on the counting of a score.

214-Halftime is normally 10 minutes in length.  It may be extended to 15 minutes, if the visiting team has been properly notified.

True.  NFHS 5-5-1.
 
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216-Time between the fourth quarter and the first extra period (overtime), is 2 minutes.

False.  NFHS 5-7-1.  The time is 1 minute.

217-Fouls counting toward the bonus start over at the beginning of the first extra period.

False.  NFHS 5-7-3; 4-8.  An extra period is an extension of the fourth quarter.  The foul count carries over from the fourth quarter and continues to accumulate.

218-Team 'A' does not list its players in the official scorebook in numerical order.   RULING­ Assess a technical foul to team 'A'.

False.  NFHS 2-11-1 note.  This is only a recommendation, not a requirement.
 
219-The official scorebook shall remain at the scorers table throughout the game, including halftime intermission.

True.  NFHS 2-11-11.

220-With 3 minutes left in the game, the visitor scorekeeper states that the scoreboard is incorrect.  RULING­ The referee will compare scores with the official scorebook, and if the mistake cannot be found, he will accept the record of the official scorebook.

True. NFHS 2-11-11.

221-The timer shall notify the referee more than 3 minutes prior to the start of each half so that the referee can notify each team.

True.  NFHS 2-12-1.

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224-A chalkboard could be used as a legal scoreboard.

True.  NFHS 1-15.  There must be a visible scoreboard (chalkboard could work) and a visible game clock.  (I'm not 100% sure of this answer.)

225-A 2 inch by 3 inch AMERICAN flag is legal on a jersey.  It may be located anywhere on the jersey.

False.  NFHS 3-4-14.  It may not be located on the jersey in a place that interferes with the visibility of the players number.

226-Team 'A' comes onto the floor for pregame warmups with 12 inch square manufacturer's logos on the front and back of their warmup shirts.  RULING­ Team 'A'  may not wear these shirts during warmups.

False.  NFHS 3-6.  Casebook 3-6B.  Simplified/Illustrated 3-6 p. 21.  There are no restrictions on warmup apparel.

227-Player 'A-1' comes onto the floor wearing a plaster cast on his wrist.  The cast is entirely covered with soft foam rubber.  RULING­ 'A-1' is allowed to legally participate.

False.  NFHS 3-5-1.  Casebook 3-5A.  The finger, hand, wrist, or elbow cannot have any hard substance, even if properly padded.

228-'A-1' comes onto the floor wearing red compression shorts beneath his white game  pants.  RULING­ Legal since his jersey is white.

False.  NFHS 3-5-5 exception.  Compression shorts that extend beneath the game pants but end above the needs are allowed, but they must be of a single color similar to the predominant color of the pants.

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230-A false double foul can only involve personal fouls.

False.  NFHS 4-19-8.

231-Players 'A-1' and 'B-1' both have their hands firmly on a live ball.  Neither can gain control without undue roughness.  RULING­ Held ball; jump at the nearest circle.

False.  NFHS 4-25-1.  This is a held ball, but players do not jump.  Ball is awarded according to the Alternating-Possession arrow.

232-Player 'A-1' attempts a try for a field goal.  'B-1' places his hand on the ball so that  'A-1' cannot release it.  RULING­ Held ball; jump at the nearest circle.

False.  NFHS 4-25-2.  Key here is airborne player prevented from releasing ball to pass or try for goal.  This is a held ball, but players do not jump.  Ball is awarded according to the Alternating-Possession arrow.

233-Team 'A' uses all of its time outs during the intermission between the first and second  quarters.  RULING­ Legal time outs.

True.  NFHS 5-12-1 & 3; 4-42-2.  The only restrictions on when successive timeouts can be used is after expiration of playing time for fourth quarter and for extra periods (limited to use of just 1 timeout by EITHER team during these intermissions).

234-The ball becomes dead when a goal is scored.

True.  NFHS 6-7-1.  It becomes live following a goal when it is at the disposal of the thrower for the throw in (at which time the official begins the 5 second throw in count).

235-Player 'A-1' is intentionally fouled near his baseline.  RULING­ 'A-1' will shoot 2 free  throws and team 'A' will get the ball for a throw in at the midcourt line opposite the scorers table.

False.  NFHS 7-5-11.  The throw in spot is not at midcourt (used for technical fouls), but at the out-of-bounds spot nearest the foul.

236-'A-1' is in player control during a dribble or while holding a live ball out of bounds for a  throw in.

False.  NFHS 4-12-1.  There is no player control during a throw in (NFHS 4-12-6).  Player control is holding or dribbling a live ball in bounds.

237-'A-1' attempts to dunk the ball during pregame warmups.  RULING­ No infraction since 'A-1' did not actually dunk the ball.

False.  NFHS 10-3-5.  Attempting to dunk is also a T.  Also this is indirectly assessed to the head coach.

238-'A-1' attempts to throw in to 'A-2'.  'A-2' is standing on a sideline when he catches the  ball.  RULING­ Team 'B-'s' ball at the spot where 'A-2' violated.

False.  NFHS 7-2-2; 9-2-10 penalty.

239-'A-2' fouls 'B-1' while 'A-1's' field goal try is in flight and then 'B-2' commits basket  interference.  RULING­ Ignore the interference.

False.  NFHS 9-11 penalty; 6-7-9.  Casebook 6-7A; 9-11-1E.  Ball becomes dead on basket interference by B, and award 2 points to A (assuming the try was a 2-point try).  How many free throws for A1?

240-Both the foul and the violation shall be penalized if during a try for a field goal by 'A-1',  'B-1' commits a personal foul and then 'B-2' goaltends.

True.  NFHS 9-11 penalty.  How many free throws for A?

241-If 'B-1' goaltends and airborne shooter 'A-1' then commits a player control foul, the goaltending is ignored.

False.  NFHS 9-12 penalty.  Casebook 4-19-6C.  Two points for Team A; B takes ball out at spot nearest foul.

242-'A-1' becomes confused and shoots the ball at 'B's' basket from beyond the 3 point  line.  The ball goes into the basket.  RULING­ Award team 'B' 3 points.

False.  NFHS 5-2-1.  Three points only when you shoot it into your basket.  All other baskets field are just 2 points.

243-'A-1' becomes confused and shoots the bal toward 'B's' basket.  'A-1' is fouled by 'B-1'  during the shot.  RULING­ Award 'A-1' two shots if the attempt is missed; and one shot if the attempt is successful.

False.  NFHS  4-40-2.  Casebook 4-40-2.  A player is not in the "act of shooting" if not shooting toward his basket.  Just a regular personal foul.

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245-The ball becomes dead when it is apparent that the last free throw for a technical foul is unsuccessful.

True.  NFHS 6-7-2b.

246-The ball becomes dead when it is apparent that the last free throw for a personal foul is unsuccessful.

False.  NFHS 6-7-2.  The free throw ends in this situation, but the ball is very much alive.

247-One free throw is awarded to team 'A' if team 'B' calls an excess time out.

False.  NFHS 10-1-7 penalty.  Casebook 5-12-4-B.  Two free throws for all technical fouls.