Kamloops Basketball Officials Association

Play 1:

With 1:15 remaining in the 4th period and 10 seconds showing on the shot clock, A1 drives into the restricted area and charges into B2 who is in legal guarding position. The official calls a team control foul on A1 and awards a throw-in to Team B on the baseline. Prior to the throw-in, Team B requests and is granted a time-out.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Following the time-out, the throw-in shall be awarded to Team B at the throw-in line opposite the scorer’s table in Team B’s front court. The shot clock shall be re-set to 24/30.

Reference: Art. 17.2.4; 50.2

Play 2:

A2 dribbles along the baseline toward the basket and gathers the ball in an attempt to score. A2 then releases the ball, but the attempt to score a field goal misses the ring. When A2 returns to the floor, he/she gains control of the ball before the ball touches any other in-bounds players. A2 then starts to dribble the ball.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: When A2 releases the ball in attempt to score a field goal, team control ends. A2 shall be entitled to play the ball and start a dribble. The shot clock shall continue to run even after A2 has released his/her try for goal because the ball has not hit the ring.

Reference: Art. 24.2; 29.1.1; 14.1.3

Play 3:

A1 is dribbling the ball in the back court and attempts to pass the ball to a teammate in A’s front court. The pass misses the mark and hits B2, who has one foot in A’s front court and one foot in A’s backcourt, before going out-of-bounds in A’s back court. When the ball went out-of-bounds, the Trail official’s back court count had one second remaining and the shot clock indicated 21 seconds (Boys game), 17 seconds (Girls game).

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The throw-in shall be awarded at the spot in the back court, where the ball went out-of-bounds. By hitting B2, who had one foot in A’s front court, the ball’s status became front court. The shot clock shall not be reset, as there has been no change of team control. If the subsequent Team A throw-in is to a teammate in A’s back court, Team A shall be given a new back court count.

Reference: Art. 29.2.1; 28.1.2; 50.3

Play 4:

On the opening jump ball, jumper A1 taps the ball into the front court where non-jumpers A4 and B4 tie up the ball. The game clock indicates 9:58.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The officials shall re-administer the jump ball, but the jumpers must be A4 and B4. The game clock shall stay at 9:58 and the shot clock shall be set at 24/30, because there has not been any player control yet established.

Reference: Art. 12.1.2; 12.3; 49.2

Play 1:

Jumper B1 taps the opening toss directly out-of-bounds. Team A is awarded a throw-in in A’s front court. A3’s in-bounds pass is deflected by B2 into A’s back court, where A5 recovers the ball near the free throw line and then starts a dribble.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The game clock shall start when jumper B1 taps the ball, but the shot clock shall not. When A3 is awarded the ball for the subsequent throw-in, Team A is deemed to have team control. When the ball is passed in-bounds and B2 touches the ball, the game clock and shot clock shall start simultaneously. When A5 recovers the ball, the shot clock continues to run and the back court count shall begin. When A5 recovers the ball, the AP arrow shall be set to favour Team B.

Reference: Art. 49.2; 50.1; 28.1.1; 12.5.2

Play 2:

A2 dribbles along the baseline toward the basket and gathers the ball in an attempt to score. After A2 is airborne, he/she loses control of the ball and the ball hits the bottom of the backboard. When A2 returns to the floor, he/she gains control of the ball before the ball touches any other in-bounds players. A2 then starts to dribble the ball.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: When A2 loses player control and the ball hits the bottom of the backboard, team control remains in effect. A2 is allowed to regain control of the ball, but may only pass or shoot. Starting another dribble is only permitted if, after gathering the ball, A2 attempts a try for goal that hits the bottom of the backboard.

Reference: Art. 24.2; 14.1.1; 14.1.2; 14.1.3

Play 3:

With 46 seconds remaining in the 4th period and 12 seconds remaining on Team A’s shot clock, Team B is assessed a bench technical foul. Following A5’s final free throw for the technical foul, Team A is granted a time-out.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: New Interpretation – January 2011. The penalty for the technical foul results in 2 free throws followed by possession of the ball at the centre line extended opposite the Scorer’s table. Because a technical foul carries a specific penalty, the ball shall not be advanced to the throw-in line even though the team entitled to the ball in the final 2 minutes of the 4th period or the final 2 minutes of any extra period is granted a time-out. The shot clock shall be reset to 24/30. The technical foul shall be charged to the Head Coach as a ‘B’ or Bench Technical foul.

Reference: Art. 38.4.1; 38.4.2; 50.2

Play 4:

A1’s field goal attempt is successful with 2:02 remaining in the 4th period.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The game clock shall not stop during the subsequent throw-in. The game clock is to be stopped; only when 2:00 or less is displayed as the ball passes through the basket.

Reference: Art. 49.2

Play 1:

A1, while in the act of shooting a lay-up, is deliberately fouled by B2 and the try is successful. The official calls an unsportsmanlike foul on B2, counts the basket and awards A1 one free-throw.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The foul by B2 would be a team foul and shall be recorded on the score sheet as a ‘U’ foul. Teams shall not occupy any lane spaces for A1’s free-throw and a throw-in shall be awarded to Team A at the centre line extended opposite the scorer’s table and the shot clock shall be re-set to 24/30.

Reference: Art. 16.2.1; 36.1.3; 36.2.2; 50.2.1

Play 2:

B2 is assessed a technical foul and Team A is awarded 2 free-throws and possession of the ball. A6 enters the game to replace A1 and goes to the free-throw line to attempt the free-throws. Following the final free-throw, but prior to the throw-in, the horn sounds and A1 requests to re-enter the game to replace A6.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Once a player enters the game, he/she must remain in the game until the game clock starts and stops again. Once a player is substituted for, that player may not re-enter until the game clock has started and stopped again. No sub for a sub.

Reference: Art. 19.2.4; 38.4.2

Play 3:

With 1.20 remaining in the 4th period, B3 commits an unsportsmanlike foul on A2 with 12 seconds remaining on the shot clock. A2 is awarded 2 free-throws plus Team A is awarded a throw-in at centre. Following the final free-throw, Team A’s coach requests and is granted a time-out.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: New Interpretation – January 2011. Whenever a team is awarded a throw-in at the centre line extended for an unsportsmanlike, technical or disqualifying foul, the throw-in shall be administered at the centre line extended opposite the scorer’s table and the shot clock shall be re-set to 24/30. Even though a time-out is granted to the team that is awarded the centre line throw-in in the final 2 minutes of the 4th period or the final 2 minutes of any extra period, the ball shall not be advanced to the throw-in line in the front court.

Reference: Art. 36.2.2; 37.2.3; 38.4.2

Play 4:

With 32 seconds remaining in the 1st extra period, B2 scores a basket and the game clock is stopped. The horn sounds indicating that Team A has requested a time-out.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: In the final 2 minutes of the 4th period or the final 2 minutes of any extra period, following a time-out awarded to the team that is entitled to a throw-in in that team’s back court, the ball shall be advanced to the throw-in line in their front court opposite the scorer’s table. The shot clock shall be re-set to 24/30.

Reference: Art. 17.2.4

Play 1:

With time running out in the 3rd period, after A1 releases the ball on a try for goal, the horn sounds to end the period. The ball then enters the basket.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Even though the horn has sounded to end the 3rd period, the ball remains alive, but when the horn sounds, the covering official (usually the Trail) shall immediately blow the whistle while indicating the correct stop clock signal, to inform the players that the period is over and playing time has ended. After blowing the whistle, the covering official shall immediately count the basket and Team A shall be credited with 2/3 points.

Reference: Art. 9.8; 10.3; 10.4

Play 2:

A1, while holding the ball, attempts a pass to A3 when B2 steps into the passing lane and slaps the ball to the floor. B2 then takes a couple of steps, picks up the ball and starts to dribble.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Play shall continue without interruption from an official. B2 slapping or batting the ball from the hands of an opponent, is not considered to be a controlled act.

Reference: Art. 14.1.1; 14.1.3

Play 3:

During transition, A3 is running down the floor while looking back over his/her shoulder in anticipation of receiving a pass, when B1 takes a position 3 or 4 steps from A3 with both feet on the floor and facing A3. A1 makes an outlet pass to A3, who jumps into the air to gain control of the ball, but before landing on the floor, crashes into B1. Just prior to contact, B1 starts moving backwards.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: By taking a position 3 or 4 steps from A3 with both feet on the floor and facing A3, B1 has established legal guarding position on a player with or without the ball. When A3 jumps to receive the pass, B1 already occupies the space where A3 will land; therefore A3 is responsible for contact. Once A3 has gained control of the ball, time and distance are no longer a factor and B1, having already established legal guarding position on A3, is not required to be stationary when contact occurs. B1 however, must not be moving directly or obliquely towards A3 when contact occurs.

Reference: Art. 33.3; 33.4; 41.2.2

Play 4:

A2 is cutting toward the basket when he/she receives a very hard pass from A4. The ball hits A2’s hands but the pass is so hard to handle, the ball pops into the air. A2 takes a couple of steps and while the ball is still in the air, catches the ball, takes another step and lays the ball into the basket.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: A2’s action is legal as he/she did not have or gain player control of the ball when he/she attempted to catch the hard pass from teammate A4. A2 and Team A shall be credited with 2 points.

Reference: Art. 14.1.1

Play 1:

On the opening jump ball, jumper B1 legally taps the ball, then catches the ball before it touches one of the eight non-jumpers or hits the floor. The official calls a violation on B1 and awards a throw-in to Team A in A’s front court. A2’s throw-in is deflected by B4 and the ball rolls into A’s backcourt where A3 retrieves it just around the top of the circle.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: When B1 caught the opening tap and the violation was assessed, no player or team control had yet been established. On the throw-in by A2, the game clock and shot clock shall start when B4 deflected the ball into A’s backcourt. When A3 retrieves the ball in A’s backcourt, the backcourt count (8/10) starts and at the same time, the possession arrow is now set toward B’s basket as A3 was the first player to establish control of the ball within the playing surface.

Reference: Art.12.2.6; 12.5.2; 49.2; 29.1.1; 28.1.1

Play 2:

A1 is fouled in the act-of-shooting a successful field goal and is awarded one free-throw. Just as A1 is about to release the free-throw, B2 yells instructions across the key to his/her teammates. A1’s free-throw attempt misses the ring.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: B2’s action shall be ruled as distracting or disconcerting the free thrower. A1 shall be awarded a replacement free throw and A1’s violation for missing the ring shall be ignored.

Reference: Art. 43.2.4

Play 3:

A2 attempts a jump-shot; the shot hits the ring but is unsuccessful. In an attempt to get the rebound, A5 taps the ball and the ball is then deflected by A1 and the ball goes into A’s backcourt. A2 is the first player to get control the ball in A’s backcourt.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Team control ends as soon as A2’s shot is released. A5’s tapping the ball does not establish player or team control, nor does the deflection by A1. When A2 retrieves the ball in A’s backcourt, Team control is established and the backcourt count (8/10) and shot clock (24/30) shall begin.

Reference: Art. 14.1.3; 28.1.1; 29.1.1; 30.1.2

Play 4:

A2 jumps to attempt a shot or a pass when B4 places a hand(s) on the ball or slightly grazes the ball while A2 is airborne which causes A2 to return to the floor without the ball ever leaving A2’s hands.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: A2 has committed a traveling violation for illegally picking up his/her pivot foot and returning his/her pivot foot to the floor without releasing the ball.

Reference: Art. 25.2.2

Play 1:

A2 receives a pass from A5 and is setting up to attempt a 3-point shot on the Trail’s side of the court. But before A2 can release the shot, a double foul is called on A4 and B4 by the Lead Official. The double foul occurs near the low block just outside the restricted area. When the fouls were called, there were 6 seconds remaining on the shot clock. A4’s foul is Team A’s 4th team foul and the foul by B4 is Team B’s 5th team foul of the period. The AP arrow favours Team B.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: After charging both fouls, a throw-in shall be awarded to the team in control of the ball, or entitled to the ball when the double foul occurred. Because this is a double foul situation, no free throws shall be awarded. Team A, who had team control when the double foul occurred (the shot had not yet been released) is awarded a throw-in at the out-of-bounds spot, nearest to where the infraction took place. The shot clock shall remain at 6 seconds and the AP arrow shall not apply.

Reference: Art. 35.1.1; 35.2; 50.3

Play 2:

During the 2nd period, A2 is charged with a Technical Foul. Prior to the free throws, the horn sounds to indicate that substitute B6 wants to enter the game. After B6 enters the game, 2 free throws are awarded to Team B.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: A2’s foul is recorded against A2 and shall also be recorded as a Team A team foul. Any Team B player, including B6 shall be permitted to attempt the free throws followed by a throw-in at the centre line extended opposite the Scorer’s table.

Reference: Art. 38.4.1; 38.4.2; 43.2.2

Play 3:

During the 3rd period and while the game clock is running, Coach A requests a time out. A short time later, Coach B requests a time-out. A2 then scores a lay-up and the timer correctly stops the clock and blows the horn to indicate that a time-out(s) has been requested.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Although Coach B’s request for time-out came after Coach A’s request, Team B shall be granted the charged time-out. When a team is scored upon, the non-scoring team (Team B) shall be granted the time-out. Following the time-out, the officials shall inquire if Team A still wants a time-out. If Team A does not, then play shall resume immediately.

Reference: Art. 18.2.7

Play 4:

With 48 seconds remaining in the 4th period, A3 scores a 2-point field goal, but the timer fails to stop the clock. The official notices the mistake, blows the whistle and has the timer reset the game clock to 48 seconds. Coach A then requests a time-out.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Even though Team A had scored a field goal, the time-out shall be granted to the scoring team because an official has stopped or interfered with the game.

Reference: Art. 18.2.8

Play 1:

A1 gathers the ball during a drive toward the basket; then jumps into the air and releases a try for goal. While the ball is in the air, A1 crashes into B2 who had attained legal guarding position before A1 left the floor, and the try for goal enters the basket. The official calls a charging foul against A1. This is Team A’s 5th team foul of the period.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The official shall count the basket, call the charging foul on A1 (using the signal indicated in square #42 on page 58 of the 2010 FIBA Rule book) and go to the other end of the court, awarding 2 free throws to B2. Although the foul is considered a charge, it is not a team control foul, because the ball was clearly out of the shooter’s hand before contact occurred.

Reference: Art. 14.1.3; 41.2.1

Play 2:

With time running out in the 3rd period, A4 releases a shot for goal from just out-side the 3-point line. While the ball is in the air, the horn sounds to end the 3rd period. The ball hits the ring and bounces directly above the basket when B1 taps the ball away.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: As soon as the horn sounds to end the period, the covering official (usually the Trail) shall blow the whistle immediately, indicating the play shall stop. When B1 touches the ball after the whistle has sounded, and while the ball still has a chance to enter the basket, B1 has committed basket interference and Team A shall be credited with 3 points.

Reference: Art. 32.1.5

Play 3:

While the ball is in the air on a try for goal by A4, A2 and B2 simultaneously foul each other and are assessed a double foul. The ball enters the basket and the AP arrow favours Team A.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Because the fouls occurred while the ball was in flight, the official shall count the basket. Both fouls shall be charged and Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from anywhere on their baseline. Although there was no team possession when the fouls occurred, Team A’s successful try for goal entitles Team B to the subsequent possession, and the AP arrow is not affected.

Reference: Art. 35.1.1; 35.2

Play 4:

During the 2nd period and with 12 seconds remaining on the shot clock, A3 is called for traveling. Frustrated with the call, A3 pushes B5. The official calls an unsportsmanlike foul on A3.

Question: What is the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Because the foul involves contact during playing time, and while the ball is dead and the clock stopped, it must be charged as an Unsportsmanlike, or Disqualifying foul (not a Technical foul) and recorded as a “U” foul to A3 and a team foul against Team A. B5 shall be awarded 2 free throws and Team B shall also be awarded possession of the ball at the centre line extended with a full reset (24/30) of the shot clock.

Reference: Art. 36.1.1

Play 1:

A3 drives for the basket and attempts a lay-up. Just as A3 is about to release the ball, defender B5 makes contact on the back of A3’s hand that is in contact with the ball. The attempt by A3 hits the backboard but try for goal is unsuccessful.

Question: What judgment or ruling should the official make?

Answer: The official should rule that B5’s contact on A3’s hand is illegal and call a personal foul on B5. The official should award A3 two free throws because the hand is not considered part of the ball.

Reference: Art. 15.1.1; 34.1; 34.2.2

Play 2:

A2 is at the free-throw line to attempt his/her final free throw. Just as A2 is about to release his/her free-throw attempt, A2 steps on the free throw line. After the ball is clearly in the air, defender B5 makes a quick move from outside the 3-point area and enters the free throw lane just as the ball enters the basket.

Question: What is the correct procedure and administration?

Answer: When A2 steps on the free throw line, or enters the restricted area before the ball hits the rim, the official shall blow the whistle and cause the ball to become dead immediately. A3’s free throw is disallowed and any subsequent violation is ignored. Thus, B5’s violation is ignored, as it occurred after the ball was dead. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in at the free-throw line extended.

Reference: Art. 43.3.1

Play 3:

Team A is in control of the ball in (a) Team A’s backcourt with the shot clock indicating 22 seconds; (b) Team A’s front-court with the shot clock indicating 10 seconds; when the game is stopped by an official for an injury to a Team B player.

Question: What would be the proper procedure?

Answer: When play resumes, in (a) a throw-in is awarded to Team A in A’s back court with the shot clock being reset to 24/30 seconds and a new back court count shall also be administered; in (b) a throw-in is awarded to Team A in A’s front court with the shot clock to be set at 14 seconds.

Reference: Art. 29.2.1; 50.2. Bullet 2

Play 1:

As the 3rd period is about to end, B1 fouls A1 while A1 is in the act of shooting. The horn sounds to end the 3rd period while the attempt is in flight. The try by A1 is not successful and A1 is awarded free throws. Team B now requests a time-out.

Question: What would be the correct administration and procedure due to the horn sounding to end the 3rd period?

Answer: Because the period has ended and the Interval of Play is in effect, the time-out is denied, as time-outs are only permitted during Playing Time. The officials shall award free throws to A1, but the officials shall instruct the Timer not to start the clock for the Interval of Play until after the free throws have concluded. The foul by B1 is considered part of the 3rd period. The 4th period shall start with the team that is entitled to the next AP arrow throw-in.

Reference: Art. 8.8; 9.8; 10.4, 12.5.4

Play 2:

A1 is dribbling the ball in the front court and is fouled by B3. It is Team B’s 3rd team foul of the 2nd period. The shot clock indicates 7 seconds.

Question: What would be the proper procedure and administration in (a) High School Girls game using the 24 second clock; (b) High School Boys game using the 30 second clock?

Answer: A throw-in shall be awarded to Team A in A’s front court and administered at the nearest point out-of-bounds, to where the foul was committed (except under Team B’s backboard). The shot clock in both Girls and Boys games shall be re-set to 14 seconds.

Reference: Art. 29.2.1

Play 3:

During the 4th period and with 46 seconds remaining in the game, Team A is awarded a throw-in in A’s back court following an out-of-bounds violation. Coach A now requests and is granted a time-out. Following the time-out, Team B coach requests a time-out.

Question: What would be the correct procedure and administration?

Answer: Team A is granted a charged time-out, followed by granting Team B a charged time-out. Following B’s time-out, the ball shall be advanced to Team A’s throw-in line in A’s front court opposite the scorer’s table. The throw-in is advanced due to Team A’s time-out. Multiple time outs by either or both teams are permitted at anytime during Playing Time. The shot clock shall remain as it was when the game was stopped.

Play 1:

A1 receives a pass from A3 and squares up to attempt a 3-point field goal. A1 releases the 3-point shot when defender B3 while standing the 2-point area of the floor, jumps and legally deflects the try for goal. The ball then continues towards the basket and passes through the net.

Question: What is the status of the try goal because of B3’s deflection?

Answer: The legal deflection in the 2-point area by defender B3 does not change the status of the 3-point try for goal. Credit Team with 3 points.

Reference: Art. 11.1; 16.2.1

Play 2:

A2, while dribbling ball across the centre line, loses control of the ball when B1 bats ball into A’s backcourt and chases after it with a clear path to basket. While B1 is attempting to gain control of the ball, A5, in an attempt to get to the ball, fouls B1 from behind.

Question: Because B1 had a clear path to the basket, shall the foul be ruled unsportsmanlike?

Note: to clear up any misunderstanding or misinterpretation by yours truly (Bill Denney); the following has been revised ... hopefully for the last time!

Answer: The fact that team A still has control of the ball does not prevent the foul by one of its players to fall under Article 36.1.3. The foul should be called unsportsmanlike if the foul is committed from behind or laterally "…in an attempt to stop a fast break and there is no opponent between the offensive player and the opponents’ basket". This does not necessarily imply that the defensive team who has deflected the ball must first gain control of the ball for Article 36.1.3 to apply. The key is the attempt to stop a fast break. If the player who deflected the ball or one of his teammates is not in control of the ball, the judgement as to whether a fast break exists or not may somewhat differ from when a player is dribbling the ball with a clear path to the basket. This cannot be black and white.

Play 3:

A4 is fouled in the act-of-shooting by B2 and the attempt is successful making the score Team B 66 – Team A 65. A4 is awarded one free throw with 2/10th of a second remaining in the 4th period. A4’s free throw hit the ring when A3 jumps and tips the ball into the basket prior to the horn ending the period.

Question: What should the officials rule on the above play situation?

Answer: The official should credit Team A with 2 points making the final A-67 – B-66. When the ball hit the ring on the final free throw attempt, the free throw ended. A3 tip in would be a 2-point field goal. With less than 3/10th remaining in any period, A3 is permitted to tap or immediately dunk the ball prior to the sounding of the horn.

Reference: Art. 16.2.1; 16.2.5

Play 1:

A1 is dribbling ball in the backcourt, when defender B2 knocks the ball out-of-bounds. The shot clock; (a) Girls 19 seconds, (b) Boys 25 seconds. The official’s visible backcourt count is at 4 seconds.

Question: Because there is a difference between the official’s visible backcourt count and the shot clock, what would be the proper procedure?

Answer: In (a) and (b), the official’s back court count shall be ruled correct and the shot clock shall be adjusted to; (a) Girls – 20 seconds, (b) Boys – 26 seconds!

Play 2:

With 35 seconds remaining in a tie game, A1 steals the ball and has a clear path to the basket from the centre line. A1 then ends his/her dribble and is in the act-of-shooting when defender B3 fouls A1 without making any attempt to play the ball and an unsportsmanlike foul is called. The try for goal is successful. The shot clock indicated 11 seconds when the foul was called. Team A coach then requests a time-out.

Question: What would be the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: The basket shall count and A1 would be awarded one free throw plus Team A would be awarded a throw-in at the centre line opposite the scorer’s table. Because Team A was granted a time-out during the final 2 minutes of the 4th period, the ball would be advanced to Team A’s throw-in line is Team A’s front court and the shot clock would be re-set to 14 seconds.

Play 3:

On a fast break in A’s backcourt, A2 attempts a quick outlet pass to A4, who does not see the pass coming. The ball hits A4 in A4’s back while A4 has one foot in the frontcourt and one foot in the backcourt. The ball bounces back to A1 who recovers the ball while still in A’s backcourt.

Question: What would be the proper procedure and administration?

Answer: Because A4 has not established the frontcourt with both feet in the frontcourt when the ball hits A4’s back; the play would therefore not be interrupted by the officials as Team A has not caused the ball to enter the frontcourt. The backcourt count shall continue.
Note: A team causes the ball to enter the front court when; the ball touches or is legally touched by any offensive player who has both feet completely in the front court.

Reference: Art. 28.1.1

Play 1:

During the opening jump ball, jumper A1 taps the ball towards A3 but the ball deflects off A3’s hands (no control) and goes out-of-bounds. The official awards Team B with a throw-in, in Team B’s backcourt. On the ensuing throw-in, B3 passes the ball to B4 but the pass over shoots its mark and goes out of bounds on B’s baseline. A throw-in is awarded to Team A. Thrower-in A4 passes to A5 who catches the ball and attempts a field goal. A5’s try for goal is successful.

Question: Which team is entitled to the next AP Arrow throw-in?

Answer:Team B shall be awarded the next AP Arrow throw-in as A5 is the first in-bounds player to gained control of the ball following the opening jump ball.

Reference: Art. 12.15.2

Play 2:

On the final free throw attempt by A1, the ball is released by A1 just as defender B4 moves from outside the 3 point line towards the basket. While the ball is still in-flight, free-thrower A1 bolts towards the basket. A1’s free throw attempt is successful.

Question: What is the correct interpretation and administration?

Answer: The officials should disallow the free throw and call a double free throw violation on A1 and B4. The double violation creates a jump ball AP Arrow throw-in. The throw-in shall be awarded to the team that is entitled to the next alternating-possession throw-in and administered at the free-throw line extended.

Reference: Art. 43.3.3

Play 3:

In Team A’s frontcourt, A3 is dribbling near the top of the 3-point line when defender B5 fouls A3. The shot clock indicates (a) 10 seconds; (b) 21 seconds. The foul by B5 is Team B’s 3rd team foul of the 2nd period.

Question: What would be the proper administration?

Answer: A personal foul shall be assessed to B5. A throw-in shall be awarded to Team A at the closest point to the foul, which would be on the nearest sideline. In; (a) the shot clock shall be reset to 14 seconds; (b) the shot clock shall not change, it shall be set at 21 seconds.

Reference: Art. 29.2.1