Throw-in question

[deecee]

False.

score 2 point basket because the throw in did end but it was not a shot attempt.

[just another ref]

This was such a bad question that I didn't know what to think. If you say it's false that they disallowed the 3 point basket does that mean that they scored a 3 point basket? It obviously should be false that the ball should be ruled dead.

THERE WAS NO 3 POINT BASKET TO DISALLOW. I have issues here no matter what the "correct" answer turns out to be.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This was such a bad question that I didn't know what to think. If you say it's false that they disallowed the 3 point basket does that mean that they scored a 3 point basket? It obviously should be false that the ball should be ruled dead.

THERE WAS NO 3 POINT BASKET TO DISALLOW. I have issues here no matter what the "correct" answer turns out to be.

i knew the 3 point thing was the issue. what you have to do is break it down. There were 3 things that were wrong and then we get to the goofy part. you know the first things cant be true. dead wrong. have to go with that when you see the goofy part.

in another way, you just know the question cant be true so it has to be false. test writers dont think many times...

[BigCat]

lets have another one of the 11 if you have time

[bwburke94]

I am not an official. As with all similar questions, I am assuming "true or false" to mean "true or false: the administering official is correct."

The answer is FALSE, because for it to be TRUE, then the rationale of "the throw-in has not ended" must be the correct reason a 3-point basket is not scored.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by BigCat

lets have another one of the 11 if you have time

Officials observing the court during the pre-game notice that the chairs used for team benches are placed in front of the existing permanent bleachers and that there is only 3 feet of open space in front of the empty chairs. The officials rule that this bench area is legal for the game.

True or False


Spaces for non-jumpers and free throw lane spaces along the free throw lane are the same width and depth.

True or False

[Nevadaref]

I would answer true for both questions in post #8.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Officials observing the court during the pre-game notice that the chairs used for team benches are placed in front of the existing permanent bleachers and that there is only 3 feet of open space in front of the empty chairs. The officials rule that this bench area is legal for the game.

True or False


Spaces for non-jumpers and free throw lane spaces along the free throw lane are the same width and depth.

True or False

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I would answer true for both questions in post #8.

I have false for the 2nd one.

The jump circle "spaces" don't have a width. Players within 3 feet of the circle can be at any interval they wish as long as one is not behind the other.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I would answer true for both questions in post #8.

Nevadaref: I'm still trying to figure out why we both answered true for the jump ball circle three foot width space question?

Any insight?

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Officials observing the court during the pre-game notice that the chairs used for team benches are placed in front of the existing permanent bleachers and that there is only 3 feet of open space in front of the empty chairs. The officials rule that this bench area is legal for the game.

True or False


Spaces for non-jumpers and free throw lane spaces along the free throw lane are the same width and depth.

True or False

True for the first one. 3 feet is supposed to be the minimum. false for the second one for reasons Cameron stated. As far as width for non jumpers, I do believe non jumpers have to stay within their frame…stay in their spot--cant spread their legs out wide to take up more room. They are entitled to a "spot" on floor not multiple spots.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I do believe non jumpers have to stay within their frame … can't spread their legs out wide to take up more room.

Sounds logical, but, citation please.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Officials observing the court during the pre-game notice that the chairs used for team benches are placed in front of the existing permanent bleachers and that there is only 3 feet of open space in front of the empty chairs. The officials rule that this bench area is legal for the game.

True or False


Spaces for non-jumpers and free throw lane spaces along the free throw lane are the same width and depth.

True or False

The answer key which he sent said true for both, but I say false for both.

As for the first, 1-2-1 says 3 feet of unobstructed space. The question says there are 3 feet of space in front of the empty chairs. Where do the players put their feet? This is a classic example of something which will never be significant anywhere other than on the test.

As for the second, as pointed out by others, the spaces for non-jumpers have no width, and even if they did, if the (imaginary) lines defining the spaces emanate from a circle the result would be a trapezoidal effect, so any way you slice it, they are not the same as free throw spaces.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by just another ref

The answer key which he sent said true for both ...

Was there a reference, or a citation, for the true answer for the jump ball circle three foot width space question?