WEEK # 9 TOP 10 PLAYS OF THE WEEK

1. A-1, closely guarded in the frontcourt, the official begins a closely guard count as A-1
dribbles the ball for 3 seconds then catches the ball. B-1 continues to closely guard A-1. The
official continues the closely guarded count for 2 seconds and calls a 5 second closely
guarded violation. Is the official correct?

2. Following a timeout, free-thrower A-1 delays the administering of the free throw by not
entering the semicircle. The official places the ball on the floor and starts the 10-second
count. A-1 then enters the circle. Official rules this a violation. Is the official correct?

3. During a jump ball to start the game, A-1 and B-1 simultaneously touch the ball. The ball
then bounces to the floor (within the center circle). B-1 gains possession of the ball and
passes it to B-2. The official rules this a violation and gives the ball to team A at the division
for a throw-in. Is the official correct?

4. A-1 dives for a loose ball and slides after gaining control of the ball. The official rules this a
traveling violation. Is the official correct?

5. A-1 catches a pass in the air and lands on one foot, jumps and lands on both feet
simultaneously then shoots the ball. The official rules this is a traveling violation. Is the
official correct?

6. Player A-1 sets a rear screen on stationary B-2, closer than one normal step. As B-2 turns
and prior to placing a foot to the floor, contacts A-1. Official rules this an illegal screen on

B-2. Is the official correct?

7. A-1 scores a basket. After the ball goes through the net, B1 grabs it and makes a move toward
the end line as though preparing to make a throw-in. However, B1 never legally steps out of
bounds, both feet remain inbounds. B1 passes the ball up the court to a fast-breaking
teammate, who scores a basket. The official cancels team B’s goal and re-administers a
throw-in to team B along team A’s end line. Is the official correct?

8. A-1 is fouled as the horn sounds to end the 4th quarter. Team A is in the bonus. Team A is
leading 60 to 59. The official rules that no free throws will be attempted because the free
throws will not affect the outcome of the game. Is the official correct?

9. A-1, in the frontcourt, deflects a throw-in into the backcourt. A-2 is the first to touch the ball.
The official rules this is a legal play. Is the official correct?

10.On a jump ball to start the extra period, and before either team gains control, B-1 is charged
with a common foul. Team A is in the bonus. The official has the scorer set the
possession arrow toward team B when the ball is at the disposal of A-1 for the first free
throw. Is the official correct?
WEEK # 9 TOP 10 PLAYS OF THE WEEK
1. No – Rule 4 Section 10, Rule 9 Section 10 Art 1a

2. Yes – Rule 8 Section 2

3. No – Rule 6 Section 3 Art 8

4. No – Rule 4 Section 44, Casebook 4.44.5 Sit. B p. 36

5. Nos– Rule 4 Section 44 Art4a

6. Yes – Rule 4 Section 40 Art 4

7. No – Casebook 9.2.2 Sit. C p. 9

8. Yes – Rule 5 Section 6 Exception 3

9. Yes – Rule 4 Section 12 Art 1,2,& 6, Rule 9 Section 9 Art 1

10. Yes – Rule 4 Section 3 Art 2