NASO 03 / 04 NF Rules Quiz

[Larks]

http://www.referee.com/quiz/Images/b...all2003_04.pdf

[dblref]

The link doesn't seem to work. Anyone else having trouble?

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by dblref
The link doesn't seem to work. Anyone else having trouble?

It just worked for me.

Beware when takiing the test -- some poorly written questions, and one (maybe more?) incorrect answer.

[Larks]

Originally posted by dblref
The link doesn't seem to work. Anyone else having trouble?

Its a PDF so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can get at

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

I havent taken it yet so I am curious which is wrong / weird.

[mdray]

question 17 -- it says "d" is correct -- I don't think so -- attempting a free throw at the wrong basket is a correctable error

[Nevadaref]

Originally posted by mdray
question 17 -- it says "d" is correct -- I don't think so -- attempting a free throw at the wrong basket is a correctable error

It is correct see 5-2-2, but it is also a correctable error situation, if you catch it in time. However, until you do, or if you cannot correct it, it counts for 1 pt. for team A and is credited to A1.

This exact question was on one of the NFHS tests last year.

[mdray]

thanks for that clarification....so if the error is noticed "too late", you just score the free throw point as if it had been scored in the correct basket? I learn something new so often on this forum!

[Nevadaref]

But I don't see why c is not listed as correct for #17 though.

[yankeesfan]

Originally posted by Nevadaref
But I don't see why c is not listed as correct for #17 though.

i believe because it states .3 seconds or less that it is not a correct answer. anything less than .3 can not be allowed, the shot would be no good. if anyone can clarify this for us, please do so. the key words in here are (or less).

[Nevadaref]

It's rule 5-2-5 and it says, "...When play is resumed with a throw-in or free throw and three-tenths (.3) of a second or less remains on the clock, no field goal may be scored by a try for goal. In this situation a tap could score.

So either they goofed or they are thinking of some petty technicality, which will only serve to confuse more people than it helps.

[mdray]

c is not correct because the .3 restriction only applies during a throw-in or free-throw....I think, because those words are not specifically included in "c", then that is not a "scoring parameter requirement"

[Nevadaref]

Like I said petty technicality which only confuses more than it helps/instructs.

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by Nevadaref
Like I said petty technicality which only confuses more than it helps/instructs.

Disagree. Too many officials think the .3 applies to all plays -- even a player receiving a (non-throw-in) pass or a rebound.

[Nevadaref]

Bob,
While I agree with you whole-heartedly that the .3 rule does not apply to a regular pass when the ball is already in play, I have to disagree with you that too many officials think it does. I, personally, do not know any that believe this. I truly hope that this is the case where you are. If not we have bigger problems!
But more importantly, I think that the wording on the test is quite poor, just saying .3 seconds remains on the clock doesn't give enough information to determine if it is a true statement or not. They need to tell us whether or not the play resumed from a stoppage with that amount of time. I believe that the wording actually implies that the clock was stopped, but that's not really worth debating.

I also agree that mdray has to be right as to why c. is not listed as a correct answer. I just believe that stating it this way on the quiz will only serve to confuse more people than it instructs and education should be the point of the quiz.