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Basketball Quiz 6 (Questions 51-60)

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Question # 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'

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

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

    A) True
    B) False

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

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 55-Excessive swinging of the arms or elbows is a technical foul.  CHANGE FOR 2002-2003!

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 58-'A-1' and 'B-1' foul each other at the same time during a dead ball.  RULING? Award  'A-1' and 'B-1' two free throws each; this is a double foul.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 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.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 60-An intentional foul is always a personal foul.

    A) True
    B) False


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