OHSAA Referee Class 2 Exam Prep:
Rules Book Definitions
Airborne Shooter - Answer -A player who has released the ball on a try or tap for goal or has
tapped the ball and has not returned to the floor.
-Is considered in the act of shooting.
Alternating Possession and Arrow - Answer -Method of putting the ball in play by a throw in
-Possession arrow is a device located at the scorer's table which is used to indicate the direction
of a team's basket for the alternating-possession procedure.
Setting Direction of Initial Arrow - Answer Set towards opponent's basket when:
1. Player secures ball after the jump ball at the beginning of the game and every overtime
period.
2. The ball is placed at the disposal of the free thrower after a common foul when the bonus
free throw is in effect
3. The ball is placed at the disposal of the free thrower after:
a. A violation during or following the jump before a player secures control
b. The free throws for a noncommon foul
c. A common foul before the bonus free throw is in effect
Rules Book Definitions
Airborne Shooter - Answer -A player who has released the ball on a try or tap for goal or has
tapped the ball and has not returned to the floor.
-Is considered in the act of shooting.
Alternating Possession and Arrow - Answer -Method of putting the ball in play by a throw in
-Possession arrow is a device located at the scorer's table which is used to indicate the direction
of a team's basket for the alternating-possession procedure.
Setting Direction of Initial Arrow - Answer Set towards opponent's basket when:
1. Player secures ball after the jump ball at the beginning of the game and every overtime
period.
2. The ball is placed at the disposal of the free thrower after a common foul when the bonus
free throw is in effect
3. The ball is placed at the disposal of the free thrower after:
a. A violation during or following the jump before a player secures control
b. The free throws for a noncommon foul
c. A common foul before the bonus free throw is in effect
