BASKETBALL OFFICIATING STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ While A-1's try is in flight, a double personal foul is committed.
The try is successful. The official resumes play by awarding the ball
to Team B for a throw-in. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1 catches a pass from A-2, fumbles the ball, immediately catches
it and starts a dribble. A-1 ends his/her dribble and fumbles the ball
again. A-1 recovers the ball. The official rules this an illegal dribble.Is
the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ While dribbling from the backcourt to frontcourt, A-1 has both
feet in the frontcourt while the ball is being dribbled in the
backcourt. The official ends the 10-second count. Is the official
correct?
Answer: No
◉ While the ball is at the disposal of a player for a throw-in, the ball
is live. Is this correct?
Answer: Yes
, ◉ During a throw-in when B-1 may move along the end line, A-1
intentionally fouls B-2 near the endline. Following the free throws,
the official awards the ball back to Team B and rules the throw-in
tobe a designated spot throw-in. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1 is holding the ball in the frontcourt while closely guarded.
When A-1 starts his/her dribble, the official continues the 5-second
closely guarded count. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ A-1 dribbles the ball off the foot of B-1 and the ball rolls away. A-1
recovers the ball with both handsand begins another dribble. The
official rules this a legal play. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1 commits his/her fifth foul and is disqualified. Prior to Team A
replacing A-1, Team B requests atime-out. Official denies the
request. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1's throw-in is touched inbounds but is not controlled. The
official rules the throw-in ends when the ball touches or is touched
by a player. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes