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Basketball Quiz 34 (Questions 331-340)

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Question # 331 - On a jump, the tossed ball must be touched by both one or both jumpers after it has reached its highest point. If the ball contacts the floor without being touched by a jumper, the referee shall toss it again.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 332 - The ball becomes dead immediately upon a player-control foul.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 333 - A-1 is handed the ball for a throw-in at a designated spot on its baseline. Because of defensive pressure, A2 reaches across the plane of the baseline and catches a short throw in from A-1. Ruling: no violation, continue play.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 334 - After releasing a free throw, A-1 loses his balance and falls forward. Before the free throw try touches the rim, A-1's foot crosses the plane of the free throw line, but does not touch the floor in the lane until the ball hits the rim. Ruling: no violation.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 335 - A-1 releases a free throw try. Knowing the attempt will fail, he runs out the back of the free throw circle to play defense before the free throw try hits the rim. Ruling: violation.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 336 - It is a violation to fake a free throw.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 337 - It is a violation to fake an opponent into a lane violation on a free throw attempt.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 338 - "Disconcerting" an opponent while he/she is attempting a free throw is a technical foul.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 339 - It is not basket interference to touch the net when the ball is on or within the basket, so long as neither the rim nor the ball move as a result of the touching.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 340 - During pre-game warmups, after the officials' jurisdiction has begun, A-1 attempts to rebound a teammate's lay up; he grabs the rim and shakes it, to "fire up" the home crowd. Ruling: technical foul on A-1; indirect technical on Coach A.

    A) True
    B) False


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