TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE RULES

In the following Five Caseplays, OF is the Offensive team with the ball. OF1 refers to which of the five offensive players are in the example.  DF refers to the Defensive team.

Caseplay 1: OF1 is trying to in-bound the ball from the Frontcourt sideline near half-court.  Even though OF1 throws the ball high, DF1 is still able to jump and touch the ball.  After DF1’s touch, with the ball still in the air, OF2, standing in the frontcourt, jumps and catches the ball in the air and lands on the other side of the division line (backcourt). What is the ruling?

a. Legal catch by OF2.
b. Backcourt violation by OF2.
c. Throw-in violation.

Caseplay 2: From the end line in the backcourt, OF1 has thrown-in the ball to teammate OF2 who is a few feet away.  OF2 throws the ball long and OF3 catches the ball with one foot on each side of the division line (half-court line).  OF3 then lifts the foot in the frontcourt and places it into the backcourt.  OF3 then either passes the ball or starts a dribble in the backcourt.  What is the ruling?

a. Backcourt violation by OF3.
b. Legal play.
c. Throw-in violation.

Caseplay 3: During a throw-in by thrower OF1, The hands or arms of DF1 cross the boundary line but do not touch throw-in player OF1. What is the ruling?

a. Legal.
b. Legal as long as throw-in player OF1 is not touched.
c. Delay-of-game violation if first violation.
d. Automatic Technical foul against DF1.


Caseplay 4: OF1 is shooting the first of two free throws. After OF1 has released the ball and before it touches anything (rim, backboard, net) DF1 violates by entering the free throw lane too soon.  After DF1 violates, OF2 behind the three point line violates.  What is the ruling?

a. The violation by DF1 is acknowledged but the violation by OF2 is ignored since DF1 has already violated.  If the free throw is good, the violation by DF1 will be ignored.  If the free throw is not successful, then OF1 will have a substitute free throw.

b. The violation by OF2 is acknowledged and the violation by DF1 is disregarded.  The shot will not count but OF1 will shoot the remaining foul shot.

c. Both violations by DF1 and OF2 are recognized.  If the shot is made, it will not count. OF1 will shoot the second free throw with the lanes cleared.  After the second free throw, there will be an alternating-possession throw-in along the end line.

d. Both violations by DF1 and OF2 are recognized.  If the shot is made, it will not count. OF1 will shoot the second free throw with players lined up as required.  After the second free throw, the ball will remain live.

Caseplay 5:  Dribbler OF1 is driving to the basket.  OF1 becomes airborne for the shot.  While airborne, DF1 momentarily touches the ball while still in airborne OF1's hands.  OF1 returns to the floor still holding the ball.  What is the ruling?

a. Up-and-down.
b. Held Ball.
c. Jump Ball.
d. Traveling.
e. Double Dribble.
f. Legal since DF1 touched the ball.

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Caseplay 1: b, backcourt violation.  OF2's position as it relates to the court was on the floor in the frontcourt.  Therefore, when the ball was first touched by DF1 the ball received frontcourt status.  When OF2 grabbed the ball in the air after jumping off the floor in the frontcourt and landed in the backcourt, the ball changed positions from frontcourt to backcourt.

Caseplay 2: b, legal play. In order for the ball to establish frontcourt status, all three parts must be in the frontcourt.  The three parts are the ball and both feet.  In this caseplay, one foot remained in the backcourt, so the ball was still in the backcourt.  Since the ball was still backcourt, the player was legally able to lift the foot in the frontcourt and place it into the backcourt with the other foot.

Caseplay 3: c, delay-of-game violation.  The hands and/or arms may not break the imaginary line above the boundary line.  In doing so, a delay-of-game violation shall be recorded in the book.  If this or any additional  delay-of-game violation occurs, it is an automatic technical.

Caseplay 4: c, the explanation is in the answer. See above Caseplay 4. Note: The throw-in goes to an alternating-possession because there is no team control once the ball has left the shooters hands and is in the air.

5. d, traveling.  When dribbler OF1 left the floor and became airborne, so did his/her foot.  The momentary touch by DF1 does not cause a held ball.  When OF1 returns to the floor, OF1 has traveled.  Note: The pivot foot may be lifted from the floor but may not be put back down on the floor until the ball has been passed or a goal attempted.  If the pivot is placed back down on the floor without passing or shooting, then a travel has occurred.

FIRST CLASS for Basketball: Rules & Caseplays ... Starts late-SEPTEMBER 2009 at BRCC in Weyers Cave. See Poster ABOVE for details on how to sign-up.