NFHS Basketball / Test Yourself In the following you are given a situation and at least two possible answers. Test created by Bob McFadden, Commissioner, Mid-Columbia Basketball Officials Association / January, 2011 In the following you are given a situation and at least two possible answers. Test created by Bob McFadden, Commissioner, Mid-Columbia Basketball Officials Association / January, 2011

A technical foul on a team trainer a. Also results in a direct technical foul to the head coach. b. Also results in an indirect technical foul to the head coach. c. Results in two free throws for the opposing team. a. Also results in a direct technical foul to the head coach. b. Also results in an indirect technical foul to the head coach. c. Results in two free throws for the opposing team.

QuestionQuestion If a player swings his or her elbows and makes non-incidental contact with an elbow to an opponent’s head, what kind of foul may result?

a. Common Foul b. Intentional Foul c. Flagrant Foul a. Common Foul b. Intentional Foul c. Flagrant Foul

If two team A bench personnel leave the confines of the bench during a fight but do not participate in the fight, what is the result? QuestionQuestion

a. Flagrant technical fouls charged to each offender. b. Both offenders are ejected. c. Team A’s head coach is charged with one indirect technical foul. d. Team A’s head coach is charged with two indirect technical fouls. e. No free throws are shot as a result. f. Two free throws are shot as a result. a. Flagrant technical fouls charged to each offender. b. Both offenders are ejected. c. Team A’s head coach is charged with one indirect technical foul. d. Team A’s head coach is charged with two indirect technical fouls. e. No free throws are shot as a result. f. Two free throws are shot as a result.

a. It starts when the ball touches the player’s hand? b. It starts when the player directs the ball toward the basket? c. It ends when the ball is no longer touching the player’s hand? d. It ends when it is successful, it is certain it is not successful, the ball touches the floor or the ball becomes dead? a. It starts when the ball touches the player’s hand? b. It starts when the player directs the ball toward the basket? c. It ends when the ball is no longer touching the player’s hand? d. It ends when it is successful, it is certain it is not successful, the ball touches the floor or the ball becomes dead? Which is true of a tap?

QuestionQuestion A1 is fouled, but the officials erroneously allow the free throws to be shot at the wrong basket. A1 makes both free throws. If the time frame in which to correct this error has not expired, what is the result?

a. The two free throws made at the wrong basket are counted toward team B’s total since they were in team B’s goal. b. The two free throws made at the wrong basket are counted toward team A’s total. c. The two free throws made at the wrong basket are cancelled d. The free throws are readministered to A1 at the correct basket. a. The two free throws made at the wrong basket are counted toward team B’s total since they were in team B’s goal. b. The two free throws made at the wrong basket are counted toward team A’s total. c. The two free throws made at the wrong basket are cancelled d. The free throws are readministered to A1 at the correct basket.

Which of these are true of free throws for a technical foul? QuestionQuestion

a. The coach can designate which player shall attempt the free throws. b. the captain can designate which player shall attempt the free throws. c. An entering substitute can attempt the free throws. d. One of the existing five players on the floor must attempt the free throws. e. The same player must attempt both free throws. a. The coach can designate which player shall attempt the free throws. b. the captain can designate which player shall attempt the free throws. c. An entering substitute can attempt the free throws. d. One of the existing five players on the floor must attempt the free throws. e. The same player must attempt both free throws.

After A1 ends a dribble, when is it legal for A1 to pass the ball such that it hits off the options below, rebounds back to A1, and A1 starts another dribble? QuestionQuestion

a. When the passed ball hits A2 before rebounding back to A1. b. When the passed ball hits B2 before rebounding back to A1. c. When the passed ball hits an official who is inbounds before rebounding back to A1. d. When the passed ball hits an official who is out of bounds before rebounding back to A1. a. When the passed ball hits A2 before rebounding back to A1. b. When the passed ball hits B2 before rebounding back to A1. c. When the passed ball hits an official who is inbounds before rebounding back to A1. d. When the passed ball hits an official who is out of bounds before rebounding back to A1.

Which are true of fighting? a. It results in a flagrant foul. b. Only players can be penalized for fighting. c. It can occur when the ball is live. d. It can occur when the ball is dead. e. Contact must be made in order for it to be a fight. Which are true of fighting? a. It results in a flagrant foul. b. Only players can be penalized for fighting. c. It can occur when the ball is live. d. It can occur when the ball is dead. e. Contact must be made in order for it to be a fight. QuestionQuestion

QuestionQuestion Which of these are true of a player who is screened outside his or her visual field?

a. The player is expected to avoid contact with the screener. b. The player is expected to stop or attempt to stop upon contact with the screener. c. The player may displace a screener who does not have the ball. d. The player may displace a screener who has the ball. a. The player is expected to avoid contact with the screener. b. The player is expected to stop or attempt to stop upon contact with the screener. c. The player may displace a screener who does not have the ball. d. The player may displace a screener who has the ball.

What is true if severe contact occurs when two opponents are in equally favorable positions while going for a loose ball? (note that there is only one correct response to this question) What is true if severe contact occurs when two opponents are in equally favorable positions while going for a loose ball? (note that there is only one correct response to this question) QuestionQuestion

a. A foul should be called on the offensive player. b. A foul should be called on the defensive player. c. A double foul should be called. d. A double intentional foul should be called. e. It shall be ruled incidental contact, and no foul called. a. A foul should be called on the offensive player. b. A foul should be called on the defensive player. c. A double foul should be called. d. A double intentional foul should be called. e. It shall be ruled incidental contact, and no foul called.

Team A’s school colors are blue and gold. Team A is the home team and wearing white jerseys. Which color headbands and wristbands may team A legally wear in this game? QuestionQuestion

a. White b. Black c. Beige d. Blue e. Gray f. Gold a. White b. Black c. Beige d. Blue e. Gray f. Gold

Which are true if A1 is ejected for committing a flagrant personal foul on B1? QuestionQuestion

a. Team A’s head coach has 20 seconds to replace A1 b. Team A’s head coach has 60 seconds to replace A1 c. A1 is confined to team A’s bench d. A1 must leave the playing court and floor area e. Any player from team B may attempt the free throws f. B1 must attempt the free throws a. Team A’s head coach has 20 seconds to replace A1 b. Team A’s head coach has 60 seconds to replace A1 c. A1 is confined to team A’s bench d. A1 must leave the playing court and floor area e. Any player from team B may attempt the free throws f. B1 must attempt the free throws

AnswersAnswers 1. b,e ( penalty) 2. a,b,c (4-19-2, , ) 3. a,b,c,h (10-4-5, A) 4. a,d (4-41-4, , ) 5. c,d (2-10-1d, , , 8-1, 8-2, B) 1. b,e ( penalty) 2. a,b,c (4-19-2, , ) 3. a,b,c,h (10-4-5, A) 4. a,d (4-41-4, , ) 5. c,d (2-10-1d, , , 8-1, 8-2, B)

6. a,b,c (8-3) 7. a,b (4-4-4, 7-1-2a2, 9-5-3) 8. a,c,d (4-18-1) 9. b,c (4-40-7) 10. e (4-27-2) 11. a,b,c,d,f (3-5-3a) 12. a,c,f ( Note, , 10-3 Note , 10.5) 6. a,b,c (8-3) 7. a,b (4-4-4, 7-1-2a2, 9-5-3) 8. a,c,d (4-18-1) 9. b,c (4-40-7) 10. e (4-27-2) 11. a,b,c,d,f (3-5-3a) 12. a,c,f ( Note, , 10-3 Note , 10.5)