NFHS Basketball Rules Study

Team A is dribbling the ball in its backcourt outside the three-point line when Team B commits a common foul before the bonus. Team A will be granted a throw-in from:

If electronic devices are used during the game, they may only be used for:

The following items are allowed on the front of the uniform above the number:

When bench personnel are beckoned onto the court due to an injured player, the player is subject to removal from the game unless:

If a player is bleeding or has blood on the uniform, the player:

The following act(s) can be considered faking being fouled:

When a player does not immediately pass the ball to an official when the whistle sounds, the official shall:

If the net is contacted while the ball is on or within either basket and it does not affect the try for a goal, the official may:

If a state utilizes the 35-second shot clock, it may:

To start the second, third and fourth quarters, the ball shall be put in play by a:

An alternating-possession throw-in is used when:

If the alternating-possession procedure has not been established and the ball goes out of bounds and was last touched simultaneously by two opponents, play is resumed by:

A ball that goes out of bounds will be inbounded:

Which of the following is a violation by a player:

Once the sideline throw-in begins, in which scenario has a violation occurred?

How does a game begin when fouls occur during pre-game in equal numbers and offset?

A team captain may request a defensive match-up:

Fighting is:

A throw-in is:

A game may be forfeited if:

The ball is out of bounds when it touches or is touched by:

The ball is awarded out of bounds after:

When the official administers a free throw, the ball shall be placed at the shooter's disposal by:

The maximum time allotted for a free throw is:

A player may legally jump from the player's frontcourt, secure control of the ball with both feet off the floor and return to the floor with one or both feet in the backcourt during:

A player shall not dribble a second time after the player's first dribble has ended, unless it is after the player has lost control because of:

Unsporting fouls include:

The shot clock shall begin:

Which of the following is goaltending?

A player is defined as:

The designated spot for a throw-in after a violation that occurs inside the three-point line will take place at:

The player inbounding the ball may not:

Which of the following constitutes basket interference?

With 59.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter, play is resumed with a throw-in. The ball is legally touched by a player inbounds and immediately goes out of bounds. What is the correct ruling?

At any point during the game, the referee determines the game clock failed to start properly after a throw-in. Which of the following may be used to correct the time on the game clock?

After a whistle stops play, and during the same dead-ball period before the ball becomes live, both teams are assessed technical fouls. Team A is assessed one technical foul, and Team B is assessed two technical fouls. How should play be resumed?

Team A is awarded a throw-in at one of the eight designated spots on the sideline. During the throw-in, A1 releases the ball and it goes out of bounds on the opposite sideline without being touched by the offense or defense, committing a throw-in violation. Where should the ensuing throw-in be administered?

Prior to the opening jump ball, the referee steps into the center restraining circle and is standing in position with the ball, preparing to administer the jump. Before the ball is tossed, a nonjumper from Team B steps closer to the circle, moving to a new position within 3 feet of the restraining circle. What is the correct ruling?

During pregame warm-ups, a substitute from Team A dunks a dead ball. Two minutes later, and before the opening jump ball, a substitute from Team B also dunks a dead ball. What is the correct ruling?

Which of the following actions best describes behavior that may result in a warning for faking being fouled?

During the first quarter, A1 is observed wearing the uniform bottom below the hips and the team jersey (designed to be worn inside the uniform bottom) is not tucked in. What is the correct ruling?

A1 is fouled in the act of shooting and the ball does not enter the basket. The official properly rules a shooting foul but mistakenly awards a throw-in to Team A instead of the appropriate free throws. Which type of error has occurred?

During a game, a discrepancy is discovered between the official scorebook and a non-official scorebook regarding the team score. The officials are unable to identify the source of the error. What is the correct procedure?

During the second quarter, A1 checks into the game after changing into a jersey with a different number. The change was not reported to the scorer or an official, and A1 participates in play. The officials discover the error after a live ball. What is the correct ruling?

A1 dives for a loose ball and gains control while lying flat on their back on the court. Without releasing the ball, A1 sits up and passes the ball to a teammate. What is the correct ruling?

A1 dives for a loose ball and gains control while sliding across the floor. The player's momentum causes them to slide several feet while maintaining control of the ball. The player does not attempt to stand. What is the correct ruling?

Team A is entitled to the next alternating-possession throw-in. During the administration of the throw-in, A1 moves beyond the designated spot before releasing the ball, resulting in a throw-in violation. What is the correct ruling?

Team A is awarded a throw-in along the sideline. Before the ball is released on the throw-in, A2 sets an illegal screen against a defender. What is the correct ruling?

Which of the following statements regarding electronic devices is correct?

Which of the following correctly describes when a player is NOT considered an airborne shooter?