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Basketball Quiz 5 (Questions 41-50)

This is a self-grading exam. The questions are posed for 2001-2002 NFHS (National Federation of High School) Rules, and the references are the NFHS rules and NFHS Case Book (2001-2002 edition). Answers are entered by clicking the button corresponding to your selection. The examination is scored by clicking 'Grade Test' at the bottom of the form. Correct answers and explanations are found through 'View Rules' button on each answer.  You may bypass taking the examination and simply view the answers by clicking the answer hyperlinks.


Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question #42-There is no player control during an interrupted dribble.  CHANGE in rule explanation for 2002-2003.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 43-During a free throw by 'A-1', while the ball is rolling around on the rim, 'B-1' leaps up  and slaps the ball off the rim.  RULING? Violation by 'B-1'.  Award 'A-1' one point and 'B' gets the ball out of bounds anywhere along the end line.  CHANGE IN ANSWER AND RULING FOR 2002-2003!

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

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

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 50-'A-1' is dribbling when he stumbles and falls to the floor on one knee.  'A-1' stops his  dribble and holds the ball while on one knee.  'A-1' then stands up.  RULING? This is a  traveling violation on 'A-1'.

    A) True
    B) False


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