Basketball Rules and Fouls

A team gains possession after a turnover in their backcourt. With seven seconds left on the eight-second clock, a player is closely guarded and passes the ball to a teammate near the mid-court line. The teammate catches the ball just as the clock expires. What is the correct ruling?

During a fast break, a player dribbling at high speed briefly moves their hand under the ball, scooping it forward to maintain control. The referee doesn't immediately call a violation, but stops play a few seconds later. Why might the referee have delayed the call?

A shot bounces high off the rim, appearing it might go in. A defender jumps and blocks the ball while it is directly above the cylinder of the hoop. What should the referee call?

A player sets a screen. The defender runs into the screener, who is still in motion. What foul should be called?

During a heated game, a defender continuously uses their hands on the opposing player, a known ball handler, in an attempt to disrupt their movement. The referee warns the defender once but the behavior continues. What is the next course of action?

Two players are vying for a rebound. Player A jumps, and Player B jumps on the back of player A to gain a better position to secure the rebound. What foul should the referee call?

A defender attempts to steal the ball and makes contact with the ball handler's arm instead of the ball. What foul should be called?

A player intentionally uses their leg to cause an opponent to lose balance and fall. What type of foul is this?

During a game, a player commits a foul that involves excessive or violent contact that could potentially cause injury to the opponent. What type of foul is this?

A defensive player commits a foul on purpose, mainly to stop the game clock and prevent the opposing team from potentially scoring. What kind of foul is this?

A player is fouled while shooting a three-point shot, but the shot still goes in the basket. What is the correct procedure according to basketball rules?

A player is called for a technical foul. What is the standard penalty awarded to the opposing team?

A player commits a flagrant foul. What are the penalties for such a foul?

A player commits an intentional foul. What penalties does the opposing team receive?

A team has exceeded their foul limit in a quarter. What is the standard situation for subsequent personal fouls?

While dribbling down the court, a player extends their non-dribbling arm to keep a defender at a distance, without making significant contact. Is this legal?

A player is driving to the basket, and a defender slides in front to take a charge. The offensive player collides with the defender, who is knocked to the ground. However, replays show the defender was still moving slightly when contact occurred. What is the correct ruling?

A player setting a screen takes a wide step outside of the normal screening position, impeding a defender's path even though contact is minimal. How should the referee interpret this action?

Near the end of a close game, a player is intentionally fouled. Knowing his team is over the foul limit, the player attempts to 'flop' or exaggerate the contact to ensure two free throws instead of a one-and-one. How should the referee respond?

A player is fouled attempting a three-point shot, and the referee incorrectly awards only two free throws. The coach argues vehemently, receives a technical foul, and continues to argue. What escalates the referee's response?