2009

ABOA REFRESHER EXAM

PREPARED BY;
MORGAN MUNROE
INTERPRETER
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1.
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The 24 second clock sounds in error
with Team a in control of the ball.
When play resumes shall the shot
clock be reset to 24 seconds?
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1.
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The 24 second clock sounds in error
with Team a in control of the ball.
When play resumes shall the shot
clock be reset to 24 seconds?

YES
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2.
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Play is interrupted because of a cut
to A4. Team A is granted a time-out.
At the end of the time-out, A4’s
bleeding is stopped and the wound is
securely covered. May A4 remain in
the game without penalty?
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2.
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Play is interrupted because of a cut
to A4. Team A is granted a time-out.
At the end of the time-out, A4’s
bleeding is stopped and the wound is
securely covered. May A4 remain in
the game without penalty?

YES
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3.
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The officials erroneously fail to award
A4 with two free throws. Team A
completes the throw-in and scores a
field goal. The error is discovered at
this time. Shall the error be corrected?
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3.
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The officials erroneously fail to award
A4 with two free throws. Team A
completes the throw-in and scores a
field goal. The error is discovered at
this time. Shall the error be corrected?
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NO
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4.
On a final free throw by A4, after the
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ball has struck the ring, defensive

player B4 tips the ball into the basket,
while attempting to clear the rebound.
The official counts the free throw and
credits A4 with one point. Is this
correct?
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4.
On a final free throw by A4, after the
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ball has struck the ring, defensive

player B4 tips the ball into the basket,
while attempting to clear the rebound.
The official counts the free throw and
credits A4 with one point. Is this
correct?
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NO
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5.
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While Team A is in control of a live ball,
A4 commits a foul on B4, immediately
followed by a personal foul by B5 on
A5. This is Team B’s 3rd foul in the
period. Shall the referee charge both
fouls and award the ball to Team A
without a reset on the shot clock?
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5.
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While Team A is in control of a live ball,
A4 commits a foul on B4, immediately
followed by a personal foul by B5 on
A5. This is Team B’s 3rd foul in the
period. Shall the referee charge both
fouls and award the ball to Team A
without a reset on the shot clock?
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YES
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6.
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B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul
on three-point shooter A4 and the try
is successful. Then A4 commits a
technical foul. Shall the referee count
the basket, cancel the penalties and
award possession to Team B for a
throw-in from behind the end line?
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6.
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B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul
on three-point shooter A4 and the try
is successful. Then A4 commits a
technical foul. Shall the referee count
the basket, cancel the penalties and
award possession to Team B for a
throw-in from behind the end line?
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NO
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7.
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The 24-second signal sounds while
the ball is in the air on a try for goal
by A4. The ball has struck the ring
and is rolling on it when B4 touches
the ball. Has B4 committed basket
interference?
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7.
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The 24-second signal sounds while
the ball is in the air on a try for goal
by A4. The ball has struck the ring
and is rolling on it when B4 touches
the ball. Has B4 committed basket
interference?
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NO
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8.
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Team A scores a field goal with 2.02
remaining in the fourth quarter.
With the ball rolling on the floor,
should the timer stop the clock at
2:00 remaining?
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8.
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Team A scores a field goal with 2.02
remaining in the fourth quarter.
With the ball rolling on the floor,
should the timer stop the clock at
2:00 remaining?
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NO
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9.
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With 7 seconds expired of the eight
seconds to advance the ball from his
backcourt, A4, from his backcourt,
deliberately bounces the ball off the leg of
B4 who is in Team A’s front court. The ball
bounces back to A4 who recovers the ball in
his backcourt. Does A4 have a new eight
seconds to advance the ball to the front
court?
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9.
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With 7 seconds expired of the eight
seconds to advance the ball from his
backcourt, A4, from his backcourt,
deliberately bounces the ball off the leg of
B4 who is in Team A’s front court. The ball
bounces back to A4 who recovers the ball in
his backcourt. Does A4 have a new eight
seconds to advance the ball to the front
court?
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yes
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10.
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A5 attempts a 3-point field goal near
the end of a period. While the ball is
in the air, the signal sounds to end
the period. After the signal, B5
causes the backboard to vibrate in
such a way as to cause A5’s attempt
to be unsuccessful. Shall Team A be
awarded three points?
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10.
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A5 attempts a 3-point field goal near
the end of a period. While the ball is
in the air, the signal sounds to end
the period. After the signal, B5
causes the backboard to vibrate in
such a way as to cause A5’s attempt
to be unsuccessful. Shall Team A be
awarded three points?
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yes
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11.
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On a throw-in from out-of-bounds,
shall the 24-second shot clock be
started as soon as it touches or is
touched by any player in the court?
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11.
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On a throw-in from out-of-bounds,
shall the 24-second shot clock be
started as soon as it touches or is
touched by any player in the court?
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no
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12.
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A4 is injured. After 25 seconds have
passed, Coach A decides to leave A4 in
the game at the expense of a time out.
Coach A now requests to use the time
remaining in the time out to instruct
his players. Shall the request be
granted?
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12.
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A4 is injured. After 25 seconds have
passed, Coach A decides to leave A4 in
the game at the expense of a time out.
Coach A now requests to use the time
remaining in the time out to instruct
his players. Shall the request be
granted?
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yes
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13.
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Team A is granted a time-out. After
30 seconds have elapsed, Team A is
ready to play. Shall play resume
immediately?
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13.
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Team A is granted a time-out. After
30 seconds have elapsed, Team A is
ready to play. Shall play resume
immediately?
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no
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14.
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On a last or only free throw, does
the free throw end as soon as the
ball hits the ring?
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14.
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On a last or only free throw, does
the free throw end as soon as the
ball hits the ring?
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yes
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15.
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During a time-out, A10 reports to
the scorekeeper to substitute and
then returns directly to the huddle.
When play resumes, A10 comes
directly onto the court as one of the
five players. Is this substitution
procedure legal?
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15.
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During a time-out, A10 reports to
the scorekeeper to substitute and
then returns directly to the huddle.
When play resumes, A10 comes
directly onto the court as one of the
five players. Is this substitution
procedure legal?
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yes
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16.
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B5 is assessed a technical foul. Can
substitute A10 enter the game and
shoot the free throw resulting from
B5’s technical foul?
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16.
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B5 is assessed a technical foul. Can
substitute A10 enter the game and
shoot the free throw resulting from
B5’s technical foul?
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yes
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17.
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A4 commits a 3-second violation
after which B4 commits an
unsportsmanlike foul. A technical
foul is then charged to Coach A.
Shall play resume with the alternate
possession procedure?
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17.
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A4 commits a 3-second violation
after which B4 commits an
unsportsmanlike foul. A technical
foul is then charged to Coach A.
Shall play resume with the alternate
possession procedure?
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no
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18.
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A5 commits a fifth personal foul but is
not notified by the officials that he is
disqualified. Play resumes with A5 still
in the game. A5 commits an additional
contact foul. It is then discovered that
A5 should have been disqualified. Shall
A5’s 6th foul be charged to Coach A?
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18.
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A5 commits a fifth personal foul but is
not notified by the officials that he is
disqualified. Play resumes with A5 still
in the game. A5 commits an additional
contact foul. It is then discovered that
A5 should have been disqualified. Shall
A5’s 6th foul be charged to Coach A?
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no
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19.
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Dribbler A4 loses control of the ball.
A5 then fouls B5. Is this a team
control foul?
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19.
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Dribbler A4 loses control of the ball.
A5 then fouls B5. Is this a team
control foul?
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yes
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20.
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Once a player has assumed an initial
legal guarding position, may that
player legally move laterally, without
regard to time or distance, directly
into the path of an opponent who is
dribbling the ball?
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20.
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Once a player has assumed an initial
legal guarding position, may that
player legally move laterally, without
regard to time or distance, directly
into the path of an opponent who is
dribbling the ball?
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yes
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21.
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A4 releases a try for goal. The 24
second signal sounds after which B4
deflects the ball while still in its
upward flight. Does the ball become
dead immediately?
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21.
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A4 releases a try for goal. The 24
second signal sounds after which B4
deflects the ball while still in its
upward flight. Does the ball become
dead immediately?
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yes
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22.
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A5 releases a try for a goal. The ball
misses the ring, after which a held ball
occurs between A2 and B2, before
either team can again establish control.
The alternating possession arrow
favours Team A. Shall the shot clock be
reset?
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22.
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A5 releases a try for a goal. The ball
misses the ring, after which a held ball
occurs between A2 and B2, before
either team can again establish control.
The alternating possession arrow
favours Team A. Shall the shot clock be
reset?
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no
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23.
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While airborne, A4 catches the ball,
lands on one foot, jumps off that
foot, lands on both feet, jumps and
releases a try for goal. Is this a
violation?
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23.
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While airborne, A4 catches the ball,
lands on one foot, jumps off that
foot, lands on both feet, jumps and
releases a try for goal. Is this a
violation?
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no
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24.
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Team A has three timeouts left in
the second half. Coach A requests a
timeout. At the end of the timeout,
Coach A requests another timeout.
Shall the request for a second
consecutive timeout be granted?
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24.
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Team A has three timeouts left in
the second half. Coach A requests a
timeout. At the end of the timeout,
Coach A requests another timeout.
Shall the request for a second
consecutive timeout be granted?
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yes
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25.
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While dribbling in his/her back court,
A4 steps on the mid-court line and
touches the surface beyond the line.
A4 continues to dribble in the back
court. Is this a violation?
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25.
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While dribbling in his/her back court,
A4 steps on the mid-court line and
touches the surface beyond the line.
A4 continues to dribble in the back
court. Is this a violation?
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no
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26.
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Defensive player B1 leaps from his
front court, intercepts a pass thrown
by A1, and lands in his back court. Is
this a violation?
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26.
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Defensive player B1 leaps from his
front court, intercepts a pass thrown
by A1, and lands in his back court. Is
this a violation?
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no
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27.
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During a fight, substitutes A10 and
A11 leaves the team bench area. As
a result of both players leaving the
team bench area shall two technical
fouls be charged to Coach A?
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27.
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During a fight, substitutes A10 and
A11 leaves the team bench area. As
a result of both players leaving the
team bench area shall two technical
fouls be charged to Coach A?
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no
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28.
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Does the ball become live when the
official enters the lane to administer
a free throw?
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28.
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Does the ball become live when the
official enters the lane to administer
a free throw?
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no
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29.
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With the score tied at 65-65, A4 is
fouled in the act of shooting
immediately before the signal
sounds to end the fourth period. A4’s
try is unsuccessful and A4 is
awarded two free throws. Before the
first free throw, Coach B requests a
timeout. Shall the request be
granted?
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29.
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With the score tied at 65-65, A4 is
fouled in the act of shooting
immediately before the signal
sounds to end the fourth period. A4’s
try is unsuccessful and A4 is
awarded two free throws. Before the
first free throw, Coach B requests a
timeout. Shall the request be
granted?
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no
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30.
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During playing time, player A4 is
running near the sideline in front of
Team B’s bench area. Substitute B10
trips player A4. Does this foul count
in the Team B total?
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30.
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During playing time, player A4 is
running near the sideline in front of
Team B’s bench area. Substitute B10
trips player A4. Does this foul count
in the Team B total?
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no
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31.
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The possession arrow favours Team
A. Before the beginning of the first
overtime period, Coach A is assessed
a technical foul. Shall play resumes
with a throw-in by Team A after
completing the free throw activity?
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31.
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The possession arrow favours Team
A. Before the beginning of the first
overtime period, Coach A is assessed
a technical foul. Shall play resumes
with a throw-in by Team A after
completing the free throw activity?
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no
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32.
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In the final 2 minutes of the game, A1
is called for a traveling violation as he
takes off in the lane for a lay-up. Coach
A requests and is granted a time-out.
After the time out, shall the throw-in
take place at the center line opposite
the scorer’s table?
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32.
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In the final 2 minutes of the game, A1
is called for a traveling violation as he
takes off in the lane for a lay-up. Coach
A requests and is granted a time-out.
After the time out, shall the throw-in
take place at the center line opposite
the scorer’s table?
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no
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33.
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Airborne shooter A1 releases the
ball, lands on one foot, and charges
into B1 who is in legal position. Is
this a team control foul?
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33.
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Airborne shooter A1 releases the
ball, lands on one foot, and charges
into B1 who is in legal position. Is
this a team control foul?
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no
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34.
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Player A1 is assessed his third
technical foul during the game. By
rule, shall A1 be ejected?
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34.
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Player A1 is assessed his third
technical foul during the game. By
rule, shall A1 be ejected?
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no
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35.
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A1 attempts a 3-point field goal. B4
leaps from the 2-point field goal area
and deflects the ball. The ball enters
the basket. Shall A1 be credited with
3 points?
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35.
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A1 attempts a 3-point field goal. B4
leaps from the 2-point field goal area
and deflects the ball. The ball enters
the basket. Shall A1 be credited with
3 points?
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no
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36.
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Team A scores a field goal with 1:36
left in the 4th period. A10 requests
that he be permitted to replace A1 at
this time. Shall the substitution be
granted?
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36.
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Team A scores a field goal with 1:36
left in the 4th period. A10 requests
that he be permitted to replace A1 at
this time. Shall the substitution be
granted?
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no
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37.
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A1 is injured and play is interrupted.
Team B is granted a timeout. At the
end of the timeout, A1 is ready to
play. Shall A1 be allowed to remain
in the game?
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37.
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A1 is injured and play is interrupted.
Team B is granted a timeout. At the
end of the timeout, A1 is ready to
play. Shall A1 be allowed to remain
in the game?
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yes
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38.
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While the ball is in the air as a result
of a try for goal by A4, the 24-
second signal sounds. The ball
strikes the ring and bounces above it
with still the possibility to enter the
basket, when B2 knocks the ball off
the rim. Has B2 committed
interference?
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38.
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While the ball is in the air as a result
of a try for goal by A4, the 24-
second signal sounds. The ball
strikes the ring and bounces above it
with still the possibility to enter the
basket, when B2 knocks the ball off
the rim. Has B2 committed
interference?
no
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39.
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Coach A is charged with a technical
foul. Then players A4 and B4 are
charged with technical fouls. Shall
Team B lose its right to possession
as a result of the subsequent foul?
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39.
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Coach A is charged with a technical
foul. Then players A4 and B4 are
charged with technical fouls. Shall
Team B lose its right to possession
as a result of the subsequent foul?
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no
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40.
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While Team A is in control, B4 is
injured and the game is interrupted.
When play resumes, should the shot
clock be reset to 24 seconds?
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40.
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While Team A is in control, B4 is
injured and the game is interrupted.
When play resumes, should the shot
clock be reset to 24 seconds?
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yes
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41.
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During the interval between the 1st
and 2nd quarters, B6 disrespectfully
addresses an official. Shall a
technical foul be assessed to the
Team B coach?
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41.
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During the interval between the 1st
and 2nd quarters, B6 disrespectfully
addresses an official. Shall a
technical foul be assessed to the
Team B coach?
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no
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42.
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During an alternating possession
throw-in by A1, A1 throws the ball
so it lodges directly between the
basket and the backboard. As a
result, shall team B be awarded an
alternating-possession throw-in?
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42.
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During an alternating possession
throw-in by A1, A1 throws the ball
so it lodges directly between the
basket and the backboard. As a
result, shall team B be awarded an
alternating-possession throw-in?
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yes
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43.
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A1 scores a basket. B1 takes the ball
out of bounds for the throw-in. B1
bounces the ball out of bounds to B2
who is also standing out of bounds
behind the end line. B2 then passes the
ball onto the court to B3. Is this play
legal?
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43.
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A1 scores a basket. B1 takes the ball
out of bounds for the throw-in. B1
bounces the ball out of bounds to B2
who is also standing out of bounds
behind the end line. B2 then passes the
ball onto the court to B3. Is this play
legal?
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yes
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44.
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Does the 5-second closely guarded
rule apply in the back court?
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44.
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Does the 5-second closely guarded
rule apply in the back court?
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yes
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45.
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Do team control and the act of
shooting both ALWAYS end at the
same time?
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45.
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Do team control and the act of
shooting both ALWAYS end at the
same time?
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no
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46.
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From the front court, a pass from A5
to A3 is deflected into A’s back court
by B1. The ball is bouncing freely in
A’s back court. Shall an 8-second
count start as soon as the ball
touches the back court?
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46.
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From the front court, a pass from A5
to A3 is deflected into A’s back court
by B1. The ball is bouncing freely in
A’s back court. Shall an 8-second
count start as soon as the ball
touches the back court?
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no
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47.
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The 3-second rule only applies while
the ball is in the frontcourt,
excluding throw-in situations. Is this
correct?
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47.
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The 3-second rule only applies while
the ball is in the frontcourt,
excluding throw-in situations. Is this
correct?

yes
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48.
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A4 has been dribbling the ball for 3
seconds in Team A’s backcourt when a
double foul is committed by A2 and B2.
When play resumes, shall Team A have
only the 5 seconds remaining to bring
the ball into Team A’s frontcourt?
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48.
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A4 has been dribbling the ball for 3
seconds in Team A’s backcourt when a
double foul is committed by A2 and B2.
When play resumes, shall Team A have
only the 5 seconds remaining to bring
the ball into Team A’s frontcourt?
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yes
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49.
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On a try for goal by A5, the ball
lodges between the backboard and
the rim. The alternating possession
arrow favours Team A. Shall the 24-
second device be reset?
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49.
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On a try for goal by A5, the ball
lodges between the backboard and
the rim. The alternating possession
arrow favours Team A. Shall the 24-
second device be reset?
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no
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50.
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A10 is beckoned onto the floor by an
official to replace A4. While leaving
the court, A4 impolitely addresses an
official and a technical foul is
assessed. Shall the foul count in
Team A’s player foul total in that
period?
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50.
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A10 is beckoned onto the floor by an
official to replace A4. While leaving
the court, A4 impolitely addresses an
official and a technical foul is
assessed. Shall the foul count in
Team A’s player foul total in that
period?
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no