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Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Here's a few questions my local kids rec league has on a test for first year officials (usually HS kids). NF rules.

1) A1 is standing inbounds in front count and makes a shot into the correct basket. No fouls or violations occurred, yet the basket does not count. Why?

A's coach called timeout before shot

2) During play, A1 punches B1 in the face, yet none of the officials calls a foul. Why?

Referee did not see it, can't call what you don't see

3) Team A has three all of their timeouts remaining. During a dead ball, A1 requests a timeout but the official does not grant it. Why?

Team B is up by 25 points with 5 seconds left and A took a beating all game. Referee wants game to end already!

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EDIT: I'm not being serious for 1 and 3. This was just a joke.