Tough Questions ???

[BillyMac]

For those that may be interested, here are the most incorrectly answered questions locally on our IAABO Refresher Exam.

Correct answers, according to IAABO, are listed.

3) A-1’s throw-in is caught by A-2 while straddling the division line. A-2 fumbles the ball into the frontcourt and recovers the ball while still straddling the division line. The official rules this is a backcourt violation. Yes.

8) B-2, who is guarding thrower A-1 on an alternating-possession throw-in, breaks the plane of the boundary line. The official sounds the whistle and issues a warning to Team B. The official awards the ball to Team A and instructs the scorer not to turn the possession arrow when the throw-in is completed because this is no longer an alternating-possession throw-in. No.

17) A-1 is fouled and injured on an unsuccessful try for goal. A-6 enters to replace A-1. Prior to A-6 entering the semicircle to attempt the free throws, A-7 reports to replace A-6. The official beckons A-7 into the game. No.

47) During an alternating-possession throw-in, thrower A-1 holds the ball through the plane of the boundary line and B-1 grabs it, resulting in a held ball. The official awards the ball to Team A and rules it is still an alternating-possession throw-in. Yes.

49) During an interrupted dribble by A-1, A-1 recovers the ball with both hands and begins a new dribble. The official rules this is a legal play. No.

57) As time expires in the second quarter, A-1 is fouled and entitled to two bonus free throws. As the official reports the foul, Team B’s head coach is charged with a technical foul. Both the bonus free throws and technical foul free throws are administered as part of the second quarter. Yes.

70) With four seconds remaining in regulation time, Team B scores a goal, making the score 62-61 in favor of Team A. B-1 interferes with the ball before it is at Team A’s disposal. The official ignores the interference by B-1, and allows time to expire. Yes.

[Nevadaref]

3. Is an old NFHS question which BktBallRef always Included in his backcourt quiz. Miss him on the forum and hope that he is doing well.

8. The correct ruling for this used to be the opposite of the Iaabo answer until just this season as the NFHS published what it deems a clarification in an editorial change, but is really a rule change. A foul or violation by the defense does not end an AP throw-in. Now the ensuing throw-in following a foul is not an AP throw-in, nor is it one after a defensive kicking violation or excessive arm swinging violation, however, it will be an AP following a boundary plane violation. That’s poor and doesn’t follow the principle. This will make this aspect of throw-in administration harder to teach as people need to memorize the situation instead of understanding the principle.

17. Easy. A6 is now the designated FT shooter. Any potential sub for A6 must withdraw until after the FT attempts.

47. A bit quirky, but not hard. A held ball occurs during an AP throw-in. Since the throw-in has not ended, the arrow still points to Team A, so award a new AP throw-in to Team A.

49. Someone could only get this wrong by not knowing the definition of an interrupted dribble (deflects off the dribbler and gets away or just gets away). Since there is no touch by an opponent, no new dribble is permitted after ended the dribble by grabbing the ball with both hands.

57. Simple rule for when a period ends, people shouldn’t miss this.

70. This has been a case play for years, but was just added to the rules book this season as an editorial change. Anyone who attended an instructional meeting prior to taking the exam or actually opened the rules book and looked at the changes shouldn’t get this question wrong.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

3) A-1’s throw-in is caught by A-2 while straddling the division line. A-2 fumbles the ball into the frontcourt and recovers the ball while still straddling the division line. The official rules this is a backcourt violation. Yes.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

3. Is an old NFHS question which BktBallRef always Included in his backcourt quiz. Miss him on the forum and hope that he is doing well

I had to think this one through.

I'm not confident that I would get this correct in the heat of a real game.

Right, or wrong, in real game, I'm bound to take some heat from one coach.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

8) B-2, who is guarding thrower A-1 on an alternating-possession throw-in, breaks the plane of the boundary line. The official sounds the whistle and issues a warning to Team B. The official awards the ball to Team A and instructs the scorer not to turn the possession arrow when the throw-in is completed because this is no longer an alternating-possession throw-in. No.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

8. The correct ruling for this used to be the opposite of the IAABO answer ... That’s poor and doesn’t follow the principle. This will make this aspect of throw-in administration harder to teach as people need to memorize the situation instead of understanding the principle.

I still struggle with the kicked ball alternating possession throwin scenario.

About twenty years go it was considered an inbound touch, an illegal touch, but nevertheless an inbound touch, ending the throwin, and the alternating possession arrow was reversed.

For the past twenty years the interpretation has been the opposite (illegal inbound touch, throwin didn't end, don't switch the alternating possession arrow).

I see this more on exams than I do in real games (only once in twenty years).

For grizzled veterans, the rules are easy, it's the rule changes that are difficult, especially the 180 degree changes, some on very rare plays.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

17) A-1 is fouled and injured on an unsuccessful try for goal. A-6 enters to replace A-1. Prior to A-6 entering the semicircle to attempt the free throws, A-7 reports to replace A-6. The official beckons A-7 into the game. No.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

17. Easy. A6 is now the designated FT shooter. Any potential sub for A6 must withdraw until after the FT attempts.

Unless A6 trips on his own shoelace on the way to the free throw line and is injured, or suddenly develops a massive nose bleed.