ANSWER RATIONALES 2026
◉ A-1 secures a rebound and excessively swings his/her arms and
elbows without making contact. The official rules a violation. Is the
official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ Prior to the game, Team A is assessed a technical foul. When the
official places the ball at the disposal of B-1 for the first free throw,
the official has the scorer set the possession arrow toward Team A's
basket. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ A-6 replaces A-5. During the throw-in and prior to the clock
starting Team A commits a common foul. The coach of Team A sends
A-5 to the table to enter the game. The official beckons A-5 into the
game. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ A-1, while closely guarded in the frontcourt, holds the ball for 3
seconds and then starts a dribble. The official starts a new count. Is
the official correct?
Answer: Yes
,◉ As the ball comes through the net on a field goal by A-1, A-2 gives
the ball a tap so Team B cannot readily make the throw-in. The
official issues a warning to Team A for delay for interfering with the
ball. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1 is disqualified and the official has the timer start the 20
second clock. The official instructs the timer to sound the warning
horn 5 seconds prior to the expiration of the 20 seconds. Is the
official correct?
Answer: No
◉ A-1 catches a pass with both hands. After receiving the pass, A-1
fumbles the ball. A-1 recovers the ball and starts a dribble. The
official rules a legal play. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1's throw-in is touched by B-1, who is standing on the boundary
line. The official rules a throw-in violation. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ While A-1's pass is in the air toward A-2, A-3 commits a common
foul. Team B is in the bonus. The official awards Team B a one and
one. Is the official correct?
,Answer: No
◉ A-1 is injured and taken to the locker room. Before A-1 is
replaced, Team A requests a time-out. The official grants the request.
Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ During an interrupted dribble in frontcourt, the official rules a 3
second violation. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1 has released the ball on a throw-in just before the official
reaches the five second count. As the ball is in the air and before it is
touched, the official sounds the whistle and rules a five second
throw-in violation. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ A-1's throw-in goes directly out of bounds without being touched.
The official rules this a throw-in violation and awards Team B the
ball out of bounds nearest the spot where the ball went out of
bounds. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
, ◉ While A-1 is holding the ball, A-1 intentionally shoves B-1. The
official rules a player control foul. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ During a free throw by Team A, Team B decides not to occupy the
third marked lane space. A-3 requests permission to occupy that
space. The official denies the request. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ Following a score by Team A, thrower-in B-1 is moving along the
end line and releases the ball. A-2, near the end line, kicks the ball.
The official awards the ball back to Team B and rules a designated
spot throw-in. Is the official correct?
Answer: No
◉ A-1 is awarded two free throws. While A-1's first free throw is in
flight, a double personal foul is committed. The try is unsuccessful.
The official resumes play by awarding A-1 his/her second free throw
and plays off the make or miss. Is the official correct?
Answer: Yes
◉ A-1 jumps into the air and catches the ball in an attempt to save
the ball from going out of bounds. A-1's momentum is carrying
him/her out of bounds when he/she requests a time-out. The official
denies the request. Is the official correct?