NFHS Basketball Rules Test 2018 Study Guide Rated A

NFHS Basketball Rules Test 2018 Study Guide Rated A+ A player shall not, while closely guarded in his/her frontcourt A. Hold the ball for five seconds B. Dribble the ball for five seconds C. Combine holding and dribbling the ball for five seconds D. All of the Above E. A and B The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all instances, EXCEPT, A. Gathering of statistics B. Communication with a player on the court C. Recording Video D. Retrieval of a play from the internet The ball is out of bounds when it touches: A. a player out of bounds B. The ceiling or overhead equipment C. An official out of bounds D. The supports of the backboard E. All of the above All of the following are true statements regarding lane spaces being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT: A. A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are permitted B. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or offense C. The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral zone D. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space E. Players who do not occupy a marked lane space, other than the thrower, must be behind the free throw line extended and behind the three point arc What type of penalty is assessed when a player leaves the playing court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust, or intimidation? A. A technical foul B. An intentional foul C. A flagrant foul D. A double foul E. A common foul A situation in which there is a foul by both teams at approximately the same time, but the fouls are not committed by opponents against each other, is known as: A. A simultaneous foul B. A double foul C. A false double foul D. A multiple foul During a jump ball, it is a violation: A. If a jumper catches the tapped ball before it has touched the floor B. If a jumper touches the ball before it reaches its highest point C. If a jumper touches the ball more than twice D. All of the above After the ball is at the disposal of the thrower: A. A teammate may not replace the thrower B. A new thrower may take the ball C. The thrower may return the ball to the official D. All of the above If A1's personal foul is followed with a technical foul by B1 before the clock starts, it creates a false double foul situation A. True B. False During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball touch the court entirely in the frontcourt A. True B. False A held ball occurs when an opponent places his or her hand(s) on the ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or releasing it on a try A. True B. False A designated spot throw in shall be made by: A. The team captain B. Any player C. A player designated by the official D. Player closest to the spot when the whistle is blown The ball is in A's backcourt when it is in flight on a pass from A1, who is in A's frontcourt, to A2, who is in A's backcourt A. True B. False All of the following statements are true regarding a closely guarded situation, EXCEPT: A. A closely guarded count continues during an interrupted dribble B. A closely guarded count only takes place in a team's frontcourt C. A violation occurs when a dribbling player is closely guarded for five seconds D. The closely guarded distance is measured from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball handler Team A is awarded an alternating possession throw in. The arrow will be switched toward Team B in all of the following EXCEPT: A. After A1's throw in pass is touched by A2 B. After Team A commits a throw in violation C. When a foul is committed by either team before the throw in ends D. After A1's throw in pass is touched by B2 E. After A1's throw in pass is touched by A2, who is standing on a boundary line During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in A's frontcourt if one of the dribbler's feet, A1, is on the division line and the other foot and the ball are touching on A's frontcourt. A. True B. False Traveling is moving a foot in any direction in excess of prescribed limits while holding the ball. Which of the following statements is also true? A. A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor may pivot using either foot B. On a catch with both feet on the floor, when one is lifted, the other becomes the pivot C. The pivot foot may be lifted before the ball is released to start a dribble D. All of the above On a throw in, the ball becomes live when: A. The ball is touched B. The ball is at the thrower's disposal C. The ball is possessed D. All of the above If A1's try or tap is legally touched in flight: A. The ball is dead B. The touching is ignored C. Only two points may be scored D. The clock stops A free throw ends: A. When the try is successful B. When it is certain the try will not be successful C. When the try touches the floor or any player D. When the ball becomes dead E. All of the above When free thrower A1 purposefully fakes a try, it results in: A. A technical foul assessed to A's head coach B. A violation on A1 C. A team technical on Team A D. An unsporting technical on A1 Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play is: A. A false double foul B. A flagrant foul C. A technical foul D. An intentional foul A warning to a coach/team for misconduct is an administrative procedure by an official, which is: A. Recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the head coach B. Verbally reported to the other officials on the court C. Mandatory before giving a technical D. Verbally reported to the opponent's head coach Which of the following will result in an intentional foul? A. Contact away from the ball who is clearly not involved with a play B. Contact with the thrower on a throw in C. Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting D. Excessive contact while the ball is live or until the airborne shooter returns to the floor E. All of the above If the referee determines that the clock was not started or stopped properly, or if the clock did not run, the referee: A. May correct by using officials count B. May correct by using the exact time observed by an official C. May correct with information provided from either head coach D. Both A and B The ball is in A's backcourt when A1, while holding the ball, has one foot touching the division line and the other touching the frontcourt A. True B. False If the error is made while the clock is running and the dead ball, it must be recognized by an official before the second live ball following the error in order to be corrected A. True B. False The ball is awarded out of bounds for: A. A team control foul B. A held ball, after alternating possession procedure is established C. A common foul before the bonus rule is in effect D. All of the above A bonus is the second free throw awarded for a common foul, except a player control or team control foul A. True B. False When the ball is awarded to the wrong team for a throw in, in order for it to be corrected, it must be rectified A. Before the throw in ends B. Before the ball is handed to the thrower C. Before the ball is bounced to the thrower D. Before the ball is released by the thrower E. Before the official blows the whistle