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If a thrower-in steps on the court while holding the ball during an alternating possession throw-in, it results in a throw-in violation, and the alternating possession arrow is reversed immediately in favor of the opposing team.
If a thrower-in steps on the court while holding the ball during an alternating possession throw-in, it results in a throw-in violation, and the alternating possession arrow is reversed immediately in favor of the opposing team.
True (A)
If, during an alternating possession throw-in, the thrower-in takes more than 8 seconds to release the ball, it is considered a violation.
If, during an alternating possession throw-in, the thrower-in takes more than 8 seconds to release the ball, it is considered a violation.
False (B)
When a jump ball situation occurs with no time remaining on the shot clock and the alternating possession arrow favors Team A, Team A still gets the ball.
When a jump ball situation occurs with no time remaining on the shot clock and the alternating possession arrow favors Team A, Team A still gets the ball.
False (B)
If A1's shot is in the air as the shot clock expires, and the ball misses the ring completely, no shot clock violation occurs if the possession arrow favors team A.
If A1's shot is in the air as the shot clock expires, and the ball misses the ring completely, no shot clock violation occurs if the possession arrow favors team A.
If a shot is in the air when the shot clock sounds, and the ball rebounds from the ring, but does not enter the basket, and the alternating possession arrow favors the shooting team, they get a throw-in with 14 seconds on the shot clock.
If a shot is in the air when the shot clock sounds, and the ball rebounds from the ring, but does not enter the basket, and the alternating possession arrow favors the shooting team, they get a throw-in with 14 seconds on the shot clock.
If A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds and the ball enters the basket, the goal counts and the game resumes with a throw-in for Team A from behind its endline.
If A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds and the ball enters the basket, the goal counts and the game resumes with a throw-in for Team A from behind its endline.
When there is a technical foul called immediately after a shot clock violation, the technical foul is resolved before any consideration of the shot clock violation.
When there is a technical foul called immediately after a shot clock violation, the technical foul is resolved before any consideration of the shot clock violation.
Following a shot clock violation, if a technical foul is then assessed to the team that committed the shot clock violation, the opposing team is awarded both the ball and free throws.
Following a shot clock violation, if a technical foul is then assessed to the team that committed the shot clock violation, the opposing team is awarded both the ball and free throws.
Team control begins the instant a player of that team secures a live ball, regardless of whether they are holding, dribbling, or preparing for a throw-in.
Team control begins the instant a player of that team secures a live ball, regardless of whether they are holding, dribbling, or preparing for a throw-in.
If a player airborne from Team B taps a ball over the boundary line, and it is subsequently caught by Team A, Team A maintains possession and retains the original shot clock time.
If a player airborne from Team B taps a ball over the boundary line, and it is subsequently caught by Team A, Team A maintains possession and retains the original shot clock time.
If a player airborne from Team B secures possession of a ball over the boundary line, then it is caught by Team A back on the court, Team A gets a fresh 14 seconds on the shot clock.
If a player airborne from Team B secures possession of a ball over the boundary line, then it is caught by Team A back on the court, Team A gets a fresh 14 seconds on the shot clock.
The act of shooting begins the moment a player starts moving the ball in any direction.
The act of shooting begins the moment a player starts moving the ball in any direction.
A player driving to the basket who comes to a stop without moving the ball upwards is considered to be in the act of shooting.
A player driving to the basket who comes to a stop without moving the ball upwards is considered to be in the act of shooting.
The continuous motion of shooting during a drive starts when the ball rests in the player's hands, either after dribbling or catching, and they initiate the shooting motion.
The continuous motion of shooting during a drive starts when the ball rests in the player's hands, either after dribbling or catching, and they initiate the shooting motion.
If a player is fouled after they stop dribbling but before moving the ball upwards to shoot, the foul is automatically considered a shooting foul.
If a player is fouled after they stop dribbling but before moving the ball upwards to shoot, the foul is automatically considered a shooting foul.
When a referee places the ball on the floor for a throw-in, team control is automatically established for the team entitled to the throw-in even if no player has physically touched the ball.
When a referee places the ball on the floor for a throw-in, team control is automatically established for the team entitled to the throw-in even if no player has physically touched the ball.
If a team is granted a time-out after a double disqualifying foul in their backcourt and chooses a frontcourt throw-in after the time-out, they receive 14 seconds on the shot clock.
If a team is granted a time-out after a double disqualifying foul in their backcourt and chooses a frontcourt throw-in after the time-out, they receive 14 seconds on the shot clock.
If a team is in control of the ball with 20 seconds on the shot clock in its frontcourt when players from both teams are disqualified for fighting, and the team then takes a timeout, they will resume play with 20 seconds on the shot clock.
If a team is in control of the ball with 20 seconds on the shot clock in its frontcourt when players from both teams are disqualified for fighting, and the team then takes a timeout, they will resume play with 20 seconds on the shot clock.
When a team is awarded a throw-in from the backcourt and takes a timeout, the coach's decision to switch the throw-in location to the frontcourt after the timeout can be reversed if the opposing coach immediately calls another timeout.
When a team is awarded a throw-in from the backcourt and takes a timeout, the coach's decision to switch the throw-in location to the frontcourt after the timeout can be reversed if the opposing coach immediately calls another timeout.
If a team has a backcourt throw-in and takes a timeout, they are allowed to switch to a frontcourt throw-in, and this decision can be changed if the same coach calls a subsequent timeout before the throw-in.
If a team has a backcourt throw-in and takes a timeout, they are allowed to switch to a frontcourt throw-in, and this decision can be changed if the same coach calls a subsequent timeout before the throw-in.
In a situation where players are disqualified for fighting when a team is in the frontcourt, the subsequent throw-in will occur at the exact location where the ball was when the fight started, regardless of sideline or baseline proximity.
In a situation where players are disqualified for fighting when a team is in the frontcourt, the subsequent throw-in will occur at the exact location where the ball was when the fight started, regardless of sideline or baseline proximity.
If a team commits a foul in their backcourt, and both teams receive unsportsmanlike fouls, after a timeout, the team that was originally fouled will always inbound from the backcourt with 24 seconds on the shot clock.
If a team commits a foul in their backcourt, and both teams receive unsportsmanlike fouls, after a timeout, the team that was originally fouled will always inbound from the backcourt with 24 seconds on the shot clock.
With 1:32 remaining in the fourth quarter, a fight breaks out in team A's backcourt leading to disqualifications, and team A calls a timeout; if they choose to inbound from the frontcourt after the timeout, they will receive a full 24 seconds on the shot clock.
With 1:32 remaining in the fourth quarter, a fight breaks out in team A's backcourt leading to disqualifications, and team A calls a timeout; if they choose to inbound from the frontcourt after the timeout, they will receive a full 24 seconds on the shot clock.
With 1:18 on the clock in the fourth quarter, if team A is awarded a backcourt throw-in and then calls a timeout, and subsequently chooses to inbound from the frontcourt, team B can influence this decision by calling a timeout immediately after team A's timeout.
With 1:18 on the clock in the fourth quarter, if team A is awarded a backcourt throw-in and then calls a timeout, and subsequently chooses to inbound from the frontcourt, team B can influence this decision by calling a timeout immediately after team A's timeout.
A defensive player can legally extend their arm over the boundary line to distract the thrower during a throw-in with 2:30 left in the fourth quarter.
A defensive player can legally extend their arm over the boundary line to distract the thrower during a throw-in with 2:30 left in the fourth quarter.
If a defensive player interferes with a throw-in by crossing the boundary line, and the referee did not issue a prior warning, a technical foul is immediately assessed.
If a defensive player interferes with a throw-in by crossing the boundary line, and the referee did not issue a prior warning, a technical foul is immediately assessed.
A referee is required to issue an 'illegal boundary line crossing' signal, before handing the ball to the thrower-in, even in the first quarter.
A referee is required to issue an 'illegal boundary line crossing' signal, before handing the ball to the thrower-in, even in the first quarter.
A thrower-in commits a violation if they bounce the ball to a teammate on the court rather than passing it.
A thrower-in commits a violation if they bounce the ball to a teammate on the court rather than passing it.
Directly handing the ball to a teammate who is in the out-of-bounds area is a legal throw-in.
Directly handing the ball to a teammate who is in the out-of-bounds area is a legal throw-in.
During a throw-in, no part of any player's body, offensive or defensive, can legally be over the boundary line before the ball is passed onto the court.
During a throw-in, no part of any player's body, offensive or defensive, can legally be over the boundary line before the ball is passed onto the court.
If a thrower-in places the ball on the floor and a teammate picks it up to initiate the throw-in, it's a foul and the opposing team gets possession.
If a thrower-in places the ball on the floor and a teammate picks it up to initiate the throw-in, it's a foul and the opposing team gets possession.
If player A1 hands the ball to A2 in the out-of-bounds area it is a violation and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in from the same spot.
If player A1 hands the ball to A2 in the out-of-bounds area it is a violation and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in from the same spot.
If a thrower-in bounces the ball, which touches the inbounds area, they can immediately catch it again without it touching another player.
If a thrower-in bounces the ball, which touches the inbounds area, they can immediately catch it again without it touching another player.
If the thrower-in causes the ball to touch the out-of-bounds area after releasing it, it is a violation.
If the thrower-in causes the ball to touch the out-of-bounds area after releasing it, it is a violation.
During a throw-in from the backcourt, if the ball goes out-of-bounds without touching anyone, the shot clock is reset to 14 seconds.
During a throw-in from the backcourt, if the ball goes out-of-bounds without touching anyone, the shot clock is reset to 14 seconds.
If a player with one foot touching the boundary line catches the ball during a throw-in, it is considered an out-of-bounds violation on the thrower-in.
If a player with one foot touching the boundary line catches the ball during a throw-in, it is considered an out-of-bounds violation on the thrower-in.
A thrower-in positioned in the frontcourt close to the center line can pass the ball to any teammate on the court.
A thrower-in positioned in the frontcourt close to the center line can pass the ball to any teammate on the court.
During a throw-in at the start of a quarter, the thrower-in at the center line extended can only pass the ball to a teammate in the backcourt.
During a throw-in at the start of a quarter, the thrower-in at the center line extended can only pass the ball to a teammate in the backcourt.
A player taking a throw-in behind the sideline can change their frontcourt/backcourt status by taking a lateral step before the throw.
A player taking a throw-in behind the sideline can change their frontcourt/backcourt status by taking a lateral step before the throw.
When a throw-in goes out-of-bounds after deflecting off a player's hand, the shot clock should be reset to 14 seconds in the frontcourt.
When a throw-in goes out-of-bounds after deflecting off a player's hand, the shot clock should be reset to 14 seconds in the frontcourt.
If a technical foul occurs against team A in their backcourt, and they had 24 seconds on the shot clock, after the free throw, team A resumes play with a throw-in and the shot clock remains at 24 seconds.
If a technical foul occurs against team A in their backcourt, and they had 24 seconds on the shot clock, after the free throw, team A resumes play with a throw-in and the shot clock remains at 24 seconds.
With 1:50 left in the fourth quarter, A1 commits a technical foul while dribbling in the frontcourt. Team A calls a timeout. After the timeout and free throw, Team A resumes with the time remaining on the shot clock.
With 1:50 left in the fourth quarter, A1 commits a technical foul while dribbling in the frontcourt. Team A calls a timeout. After the timeout and free throw, Team A resumes with the time remaining on the shot clock.
If a technical foul is called against the offensive team with 1:55 left in the fourth quarter and they are granted a timeout, and the throw-in is in their backcourt, the offensive team will get a full 30 seconds on the shot clock.
If a technical foul is called against the offensive team with 1:55 left in the fourth quarter and they are granted a timeout, and the throw-in is in their backcourt, the offensive team will get a full 30 seconds on the shot clock.
If a technical foul is called with 2:00 or less in the fourth quarter and the throw-in is in the front court, the shot clock is reset to 14, regardless of how much time was previously on the clock.
If a technical foul is called with 2:00 or less in the fourth quarter and the throw-in is in the front court, the shot clock is reset to 14, regardless of how much time was previously on the clock.
A1 is dribbling in the backcourt with 1:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and is assessed a technical foul. After a timeout by Team A, the coach must inform the crew chief of the throw-in location.
A1 is dribbling in the backcourt with 1:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and is assessed a technical foul. After a timeout by Team A, the coach must inform the crew chief of the throw-in location.
After a technical foul is called on A1, and Team A is granted a timeout, any player from team B can attempt the free throw.
After a technical foul is called on A1, and Team A is granted a timeout, any player from team B can attempt the free throw.
With 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, A1 is called for a technical foul while in the frontcourt. After Team A's timeout and the subsequent free throw by Team B, Team A will inbound the ball from the spot where the foul occurred, with the shot clock reset to 24 seconds.
With 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, A1 is called for a technical foul while in the frontcourt. After Team A's timeout and the subsequent free throw by Team B, Team A will inbound the ball from the spot where the foul occurred, with the shot clock reset to 24 seconds.
If a technical foul occurs with 10 seconds left on the shot clock and 1:00 left in the game, after a timeout and the free throw, the shot clock continues with 10 seconds.
If a technical foul occurs with 10 seconds left on the shot clock and 1:00 left in the game, after a timeout and the free throw, the shot clock continues with 10 seconds.
Flashcards
Throw-in Violation Examples
Throw-in Violation Examples
Stepping on the court, moving hands over the boundary before the throw-in, or taking more than 5 seconds are throw-in violations.
Result of Throw-in Violation
Result of Throw-in Violation
Team B gets the ball, and the alternating possession arrow reverses immediately in their favor.
Jump Ball with No Time on Shot Clock
Jump Ball with No Time on Shot Clock
The alternating possession procedure isn't used; it becomes a shot clock violation, and Team B gets the ball.
Shot Clock & Goal Made
Shot Clock & Goal Made
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Shot Clock & Rebound
Shot Clock & Rebound
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Shot Clock Violation (Missed Ring)
Shot Clock Violation (Missed Ring)
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Shot clock and a technical foul
Shot clock and a technical foul
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Team control starts when...
Team control starts when...
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When does the ball become live during throw-in/free throw?
When does the ball become live during throw-in/free throw?
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Ball over boundary, tapped back in by opponent - Who's got the ball?
Ball over boundary, tapped back in by opponent - Who's got the ball?
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Ball over boundary, caught by opponent, then caught by original team - Who's got the ball?
Ball over boundary, caught by opponent, then caught by original team - Who's got the ball?
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When does the 'act of shooting' start?
When does the 'act of shooting' start?
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Foul before upward motion - Is it a shooting foul?
Foul before upward motion - Is it a shooting foul?
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Continuous movement shooting starts when...?
Continuous movement shooting starts when...?
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What defines 'shooting motion'?
What defines 'shooting motion'?
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Late-Game Throw-In Interference
Late-Game Throw-In Interference
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Throw-In Interference Penalty
Throw-In Interference Penalty
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Team Warning
Team Warning
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Throw-In Pass Rule
Throw-In Pass Rule
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Throw-In Violation Penalty
Throw-In Violation Penalty
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No Body Over Boundary Line
No Body Over Boundary Line
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Illegal Throw-In Action
Illegal Throw-In Action
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Illegal Hand-Off Throw-In
Illegal Hand-Off Throw-In
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Advancing the Ball After Timeout
Advancing the Ball After Timeout
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Shot Clock Reset After Frontcourt Advancement
Shot Clock Reset After Frontcourt Advancement
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Shot Clock Reset After Backcourt Advancement
Shot Clock Reset After Backcourt Advancement
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Cancellation of Disqualifying Fouls
Cancellation of Disqualifying Fouls
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Resuming Play After Disqualifications
Resuming Play After Disqualifications
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Shot Clock After Disqualification and Frontcourt Advancement
Shot Clock After Disqualification and Frontcourt Advancement
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Irreversible Decision to Advance
Irreversible Decision to Advance
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Timeouts and Advancing the Ball
Timeouts and Advancing the Ball
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Thrower-in Re-Touching Ball
Thrower-in Re-Touching Ball
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Throw-in Out-of-Bounds
Throw-in Out-of-Bounds
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Out-of-Bounds Throw-in Result
Out-of-Bounds Throw-in Result
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Shot Clock Reset After Throw-in Violation
Shot Clock Reset After Throw-in Violation
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Catching Ball Out-of-Bounds
Catching Ball Out-of-Bounds
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Result of Catching Ball Out-of-Bounds
Result of Catching Ball Out-of-Bounds
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Backcourt Throw-in Options
Backcourt Throw-in Options
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Frontcourt Throw-in Restriction
Frontcourt Throw-in Restriction
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Technical Foul in Backcourt
Technical Foul in Backcourt
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Technical Foul in Frontcourt
Technical Foul in Frontcourt
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Late-Game Technical Foul & Timeout
Late-Game Technical Foul & Timeout
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Backcourt Throw-In Shot Clock
Backcourt Throw-In Shot Clock
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Frontcourt Throw-In Shot Clock
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Coach Notification After Time-out
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Free Throw After FOul
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Resuming game play
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Study Notes
- The document presents the FIBA Official Interpretations of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024.
- The interpretations took effect on October 1st, 2024.
- The document applies equally to all genders and is to be read accordingly.
- If inconsistencies or errors are found, report them to [email protected].
Teams and Player Equipment (Article 4)
- All team players must have arm and leg compression garments, including undershirts/shorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid color.
- Wearing different color headbands by different players is not permitted.
- Wearing scarf-style headbands is not allowed.
- Headbands should not have opening/closing elements or protruding parts.
- Non-compression t-shirts are not allowed under the uniform
- Compression garment (undershirt) may be worn with any length up to the bottom of the neck and any length on and below the shoulders.
Player Injury and Assistance (Article 5)
- If an injured player is assisted on the court by team personnel they must be substituted.
- Providing assistance from the team's bench area without delaying restarting the game doesn't require the assisted player's substitution.
- Time is not limited for removing a seriously injured player if the doctor considers it dangerous to move them quickly.
- Players designated by their head coach to start can be substituted for an injury.
- Players who receive treatment between free throws must be substituted.
- In both cases, opponents can also substitute players.
- If a player cannot immediately continue play (within ~15 seconds) because of an injury must be substituted.
- During a time out the player may continue to play as long as the end signal sounds before a substitute beckons.
Head Coach Duties (Article 7)
- Each team's head coach or representative must provide the scorer a team list with names and numbers of team members.
- Head coach ensures that the team list matches the shirt of the players.
- Before the game, each coach confirms the 5 starting players to the scorer confirming names and numbers.
- If shirt numbers or the name of a player is omitted on the team list, the wrong name is to be added/corrected before the game without penalty.
- If shirt numbers or the name of a player is omitted on the team list, the referee stops the game at a convenient time to correct.
- Injured players can be permitted to sit on the team bench.
- The teams decide who, of the maximum 12 team members eligible to play, shall be entered on the scoresheet.
- Additional a maximum if 8 accompanying delegation members can be added to the team bench.
- Teams must confirm 5 players before start of game and any correction must be before the game, otherwise error is disregarded.
- The head coach shall personally confirm the players who are to start th game by marking a small "x" beside each player's number.
- if head coach and first assistant coach are disqualified, the team's captain shall act as the new head coach.
Playing Time and Score (Article 8)
- An interval of play starts 20 minutes before the game.
- Additional it restarts when the game or quarter/overtime ends, except the last one.
- If the backboard has red lights, this signal has precedence over the game clock's signal sound.
- Whether a foul happened before or after the clock sounds to end game is determined whether the clock was sounded before the foul.
- If a foul occurred before the clock, the foul counts, but if after it does not.
- An exception is whether it was a unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul
Start and Stop (Article 9)
- A game will not start unless a minimum 5 players are present in the court.
- However, if 5 players were present at the start, the game may continue even if those players are reduced.
- If by confusion the wrong team is attacking and defending the wrong basket situation must be corrected as soon as it recognised.
- Before corrections all points scored etc apply.
- At the start of each game it shall start with jump ball at the centre circle.
- If a personal foul occurs between the tip off, it counts toward B fouls but B gets the ball.
- A technical foul before the game is only attempted by designated starting of B.
- Other designated players cannot attempt.
- Players being injured during the game can be subbed by another player.
- The starting 5 can be replaced in one shot clock.
Status of the Ball (Article 10)
- When a player shoots until the release it is not considered dead until after the shot.
- However, this has no standing if person is charged with technical foul.
Jump Ball (Alternate Possession) (Article 12)
- If jump ball has no results first to gain possession the first time through the throw.
- Prior to start with A1 was charged one player of 5 team is able to retrieve.
- Non jumping and high top point for ball it needs to awarded by team B.
- In or out of court it is up to court if it's from the front court.
- As soon as ball has been tapped of the team can use it.
How Balls are Played (Article 13)
- Only play with your hands.
- Using other parts of body results in penalty
- You are not permitted to increase a player's head high or reach.
Control of the Ball Article (14)
- team control starts with the start of the court and ends throw in or free throw.
Act of Shooting (Article 15)
- Starting to move the ball for a possible scores it is considered the start if action.
When Goal Made (Article 16)
- A goal is defined by the place in the court where the shot was released.
- Minimum amount of time has to be able to shot before it can actually count close to the over time.
- Certain amount if seconds have to been with shooter etc.
Throw In (Article 17)
- The thrower can not enter the court.
- Must stay in the court.
- However, can pass amongst team mates in the end line,
- Defensive team can not try to interfere with the ball. Throw Must pass not hand team mate on court or there well be a throw in.
- If a timeout was used can select what team would like to shoot.
Time Out Substitution (Article 18.19)
- Time out cannot be granted before or after. has started until game has been ended.
When a Time Out Opportunity Can Occur (Article 18,19)
- A team can only call a time out if made after the first free throw the time out/sub can be granted if last free throw is successful, the free throw is followed by a throw-in, or ball remains deat
- Is not applicable if the ball after the shooter the 2 or 3 has made it.
Players Fouls (Article 23)
- Illegal contact with an opponent while the play is going causes foul.
Dribbling Article (24) -
- Do not dribble back and forth in motion
- Do not touch the ball after it's been landed if other player has touched.
Goal Tending and Interference (Article 31)
- During free-throw when the players must alternate in the free-throw areas.
Goal tending and Interference Violations
- If the ball touching if above and below is interference, it's also same if it's on ring etc.
- After Clock has finished there can be no extra contact for scoring.
Contacts General Principles (Article 33)
- Can be contacted, if they can make goal they will.
Statement A Personal Foul A Fouls (Article 34-39)
- An illegal contact with an opponent.
- Double personal result team get's another go.
- Cannot interfere with the arms and causes problems.
Special Situations Article (42)
- For various penalties follow order which violation/foul happened determining the penalties and the canceled.
Article 44 Corrections, The errors in free shots may constitute.
- And they if they are not made in time they are automatically cancelled.
- When A referee must follow procedures to ensure the time clock is accurate.
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