Review NCAA Women's basketball rules test questions and answers by season. These tests are required for official basketball referee certification and cover key rules, procedures, and officiating mechanics.
A foul shall be ruled when a defensive post player does not immediately assume a legal position once the offensive post player gains control of the ball. Is this correct?
In the post, officials are instructed to rule a foul when the defender fails to promptly establish legal position after the offensive post gains control.
Appendix II — Officiating Guidelines (Post Play)
Item 6
"A foul shall be ruled when a defensive post player does not immediately assume a legal position once the offensive post player gains control of the ball."
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Near the end of the fourth quarter, with the score tied, A1's try for goal in the corner is released near the expiration of time on the game clock. Time expires near the time the ball enters the basket. The try is successful. The officials use the available replay system and determine that the try was released before zeroes on the game clock, but the last foot of the shooter was touching out of bounds with 0.7 seconds on the game clock before the foot left the floor; however, when the ball passed through the basket, 0.1 seconds were remaining in the quarter. Which of the following statements is true?
Because replay shows A1 was out of bounds BEFORE becoming airborne, the try is illegal and the score is canceled. Award Team B a designated-spot throw-in where the violation occurred and correct the game clock to the time of the violation (0.7).
Rule 11 (Replay) – end-of-period reviews; last-foot OOB on last shot
11-2.1.a.1 / 11-3.1.q (as adopted in women's rules)
"Officials may review a last-second shot to determine whether the shooter's last foot prior to leaving the floor was out of bounds before release; if so, the goal shall be canceled."
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Rule 7-3.2 – Spot of throw-in after violation
Designated-spot nearest the violation
"Following a violation, the throw-in shall be from the designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred."
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A.R. 5–26 – Timing mistakes—correcting the game clock
Clock corrections may be made when officials can determine the proper time to place on the game clock.
Case Book, p. 48
During a missed try by Team B, A1 is injured behind the play. A2 quickly dribbles the ball into their team's frontcourt and drives to the basket, attempting to score. The officials permit play to continue until Team A ceases to try to score or advance the ball to a scoring position. Is this correct?
Officials should not stop an imminent scoring opportunity to address an injury behind the play unless safety requires it. They may stop once the advantage ends.
Rule 5-11 – Stopping play / timeouts
5-11.2 & 5-11.6 (injury and official's stoppage)
"Officials may stop play for injury; however, they should consider advantage and may allow an immediate scoring opportunity to complete if safe."
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A.R. 5–24 – Official stops play for injury (timing/advantage)
No timeout is charged when the official stops for injury; resume when appropriate. Consider advantage before stopping.
Case Book, p. 47
With 1:02 remaining in the fourth quarter, B1, located in Team B's backcourt, steals the ball from A1. B1 dribbles twice and then passes to B2, who is also located in Team B's backcourt. B2 is still holding the ball when, with 58.6 remaining on the game clock, A3 and B3, located at the top of the key in Team B's frontcourt, are charged with a double foul. There are 27 seconds on the shot clock. Which of the following is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
A double foul results in a point-of-interruption (POI) resumption. Team B retains the ball in the backcourt with the **remaining** 10-second count (about 7 seconds left). Team B may take a timeout to advance; absent advancement, resume with a designated-spot throw-in near the **ball's** location when play stopped. The shot clock is not reset on a double foul with continuous team control.
Rule 6-4 – Double fouls; resumption
6-4.1 (POI after double fouls)
"After a double foul, play shall be resumed at the point of interruption."
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Rule 7-3.2 – Throw-in location
Nearest the ball when play stopped (POI)
"When resuming at POI, use the designated spot throw-in nearest where the ball was located."
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A1 drives toward the basket defended by B1. At the end of the drive, B1 goes down to the floor. The Referee gives the faking being fouled signal for B1's actions while the Umpire 2 signals an offensive foul on A1. Until this point in the game, neither team has been warned for faking being fouled. Which of the following is the correct adjudication?
Multiple answers may be correct
Conflicting signals are resolved by crew communication and honoring primary coverage. If a foul is ultimately ruled on the play, you do not also issue a faking-being-fouled warning on that same play.
Rule 2 – Officials and their duties
Primary/secondary coverage and crew communication
"When officials have differing rulings, they must confer and accept the ruling from the official with primary coverage."
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Rule 10 – Class B technical / warnings
Faking being fouled (warning protocol)
"Warnings for faking are tracked; if a foul is ruled on the play, a faking warning is not also issued for that same action."
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When a Rule 10-10.5 foul is used to tactically or strategically foul, provided the illegal contact does not negate the opponent's advantageous position nor is it excessive, hard, and/or unnecessary, it is to be ruled a personal foul. Is this correct?
The 2025-26 update clarifies that non-excessive, tactical fouls that do not negate an opponent's advantage are penalized as common personal fouls.
Rule 10-10.5.c – Personal fouls (ball handler/dribbler contact standard)
2025-26 change
"Permits more than one brief 'hot stove' touch and clarifies common vs. excessive/illegal contact distinctions."
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A1 ends their dribble on their right foot. They jump off that foot and land at approximately the same time on both feet (left foot then right foot). Which of the following is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
The 2025-26 travel change allows a jump stop/step back when both feet land at approximately the same time. Here, the landing is sequential (left then right), so it's a travel. Because of the hop-sequence, no pivot foot is available.
Rule 9-5.4.a.3 & 9-5.4.b.2 – Traveling
2025-26 adjustment for jump stop/step back
"Permits landing on both feet at approximately the same time on certain plays; sequential landings remain illegal."
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With less than one minute remaining in the game, A1 scores. Team B's head coach requests and is granted a timeout to advance the ball to the 28-foot mark in their frontcourt. Which of the following is true?
By 2025-26 rule, a frontcourt throw-in following a dead ball is set to 20 seconds. Advancing via timeout to the 28-foot mark triggers the 20-second shot clock.
Rule 2-11.6.d – Shot clock administration
2025-26 change
"Set the shot clock to 20 seconds when, following a dead ball, the offense is awarded the ball for a throw-in in its frontcourt."
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Double personal fouls are the same as fouls of equal gravity. Is this correct?
A double personal foul is defined by *opponents committing personal fouls at approximately the same time*—not by whether the fouls have equal severity.
Rule 4 – Definitions (Double Foul)
4-18 / 4-37 (women's numbering; double foul concept)
"A double foul occurs when opponents commit fouls at approximately the same time."
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Whether the game clock is running or is stopped has no influence on the counting of a goal. Is this correct?
Clock status and timing corrections can affect whether a try counts (e.g., if time expired before release or if a timing mistake is corrected).
Rule 5-1 & 5-10 – Scoring and timing corrections
Try must be released before expiration; timing mistakes may be corrected
"Officials may correct timing errors when determinable; a try counts only if released before expiration."
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A.R. 5–25 – Timer fails to start/stop—when corrections are permitted
Outlines when timing mistakes can be corrected relative to a subsequent dead ball and whether a score should stand.
Case Book, p. 48
Team rosters (names and numbers) and starters must be written in the official scorebook by the 10-minute mark on the pregame clock. Is this correct?
By rule, each team must supply its roster and designated starters to the official scorer no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the game.
Rule 3-1.3
Team rosters and starters
"Each team shall supply the names and numbers of players and the five designated starters to the official scorer by the 10-minute mark before the game."
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A defender is permitted more than one measure-up, or 'hot-stove', touch, provided this contact does not affect the dribbler's freedom of movement. Is this correct?
The 2025-26 update to Rule 10-10.5 clarifies that multiple brief 'measure-up' touches are legal if they do not impede the dribbler.
Rule 10-10.5 (b–c)
Ball-handler contact
"Permits more than one instant touch when it does not affect rhythm, speed, balance or quickness."
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With 59.6 seconds remaining, A1 fakes being fouled (first fake). Officials signal the warning; play continues and a goal follows. When is the warning reported to the scorer?
Officials record the warning at the next dead-ball opportunity after the ongoing play concludes.
Rule 10-12.3 Note
"Warnings for faking being fouled shall be reported to the scorer at the next dead-ball opportunity."
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A.R. 10-21 – Timing of recording faking warnings
Warning is entered following completion of the live-ball sequence.
Case Book, p. 102
Team A has control in the frontcourt when dribbler A1 steps on the division line (backcourt violation). Which is true?
A backcourt violation results in a designated-spot throw-in nearest the violation and the shot clock resets to 30 seconds.
Rule 9-9.1 & 7-3.2
"Stepping on the mid-court line in team control is backcourt; resume with throw-in nearest violation."
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Rule 2-11.6 (a)
"Following a violation, shot clock resets to 30 seconds."
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May officials use replay on their own when, after ruling a backcourt violation, they doubt the accuracy?
Replay for out-of-bounds and backcourt determinations requires a head-coach appeal under Rule 11-3. Officials cannot self-initiate review for that specific situation.
Rule 11-3.1 (e)
"Replay may be used only upon a coach's appeal to determine last-touch/out-of-bounds violations."
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When screening a moving opponent, it does not matter whether the screen is within or outside the opponent's visual field.
When screening outside the visual field of a moving opponent, the screener must allow time and distance for avoidance.
Rule 4-38.2 & 4-38.4
"Time and distance apply when screening a moving opponent outside their visual field."
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A1 and B1 fight; A2 grabs B1 and pulls them away. What is correct?
A2's action is preventive, not participation in the fight, provided no violent contact occurs.
Rule 10-5.4 (b)
"Bench personnel or players who leave the bench or participate are penalized; attempts to prevent a fight are not."
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A.R. 10-9
Pulling an opponent away to prevent escalation is not penalized.
Case Book, p. 96
Lead official rules OOB but believes clock didn't stop; replay shows contact 24.3 → signal 23.7 → clock stopped properly. Is this correct?
If replay confirms the clock stopped correctly after the signal, there is no timing mistake.
Rule 11-2.1 (f)
"Officials may review for potential timing errors; no correction if the clock stopped properly."
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During play, A1's pass hits Team B's head coach on sideline. Officials:
Unintentional contact by a coach who is in the coaching box is not a technical foul; the ball is dead and awarded back to the offended team.
Rule 2-8.1 & 7-3.2
"When an external interference (coach) contacts a live ball, rule the ball dead and resume with throw-in to the offended team."
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A.R. 7-14
Coach inadvertently hit by ball → dead ball → throw-in to the passing team.
Case Book, p. 71
Headbands and wristbands have the same maximum width.
Uniform adornments such as headbands and wristbands share the same maximum width of 2 inches.
Rule 1-22 & App. IV
"Headbands and wristbands shall not exceed 2 inches (5 cm) in width and must be the same color."
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Replay may only be used to determine which team caused the ball to be out of bounds when the officials' ruling is appealed by a head coach. Is this correct?
That statement is too narrow. Coaches may appeal several rulings (not only out-of-bounds), and replay is also available to officials on their own for other categories (e.g., certain flagrant evaluations, timing/scoring).
Rule 11 — Replay
Coach's Appeals scope
"Coaches may appeal OOB, backcourt, team-control-change-before-foul (if it affects FTs), and whether the foul was charged to the correct individual; unsuccessful appeals carry timeout/penalty mechanics."
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A1 fouls B1, and the Lead rules a personal foul. Team B's head coach now says it's more than a personal. The officials may not use replay of their own volition; any replay must be through an appeal by the head coach. Is this correct?
In this specific situation, officials should not initiate a review merely to appease the coach; it must be via a coach's appeal. But the blanket claim that replay must always be by appeal is incorrect—officials retain independent replay authority in other categories (e.g., certain flagrant/contact reviews).
Rule 11 — Replay
Coach's Appeals vs. officials' own reviews
"Officials cannot use replay on their own for coach-appeal categories like OOB/backcourt/team-control change; they can still use replay on their own for other items."
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A.R. 4–2 (Appeal) – Coach requests a review to upgrade a personal foul
Officials shall not use replay on their own; if the coach wants a review, they must appeal and accept the timeout risk.
Case Book, p. 32
Players A1 and A5 do not have their game jerseys tucked into their game shorts. The officials rule this is legal. Is this correct?
Beginning in 2025-26, the rule requiring jerseys to be tucked is removed.
Rule 1 — Court and Equipment (Uniforms)
1-22 (2025-26 Rules Change)
"Uniforms: Rule 1-22.10 — eliminate the requirement that game jerseys be tucked."
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A1 jumps into the air to catch a pass from A2. A1 lands on one foot, jumps off that foot, and lands at approximately the same time on both feet (left foot then right foot). Which of the following is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
The updated traveling rule allows a jump stop/step-back landing with both feet at approximately the same time; after such a landing, no pivot foot is established.
Rule 4 — Definitions (Traveling/Jump Stop fundamentals)
Pivot/Jump Stop principles (2025-26 Rules Change)
"Traveling — Rule 9-5.4.a.3 and b.2: permit landing on both feet at approximately the same time on a jump stop/step back. Jump stop resulting in two feet landing together (or approximately together) yields no pivot."
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A1, behind the three-point line, begins the act of shooting when B2 fouls A2 off the ball. The try is successful. Team A is not in the bonus and the shot clock shows 19. Which is correct?
Multiple answers may be correct
When the defensive team commits an off-ball common foul during a legal try that is released and scores, the goal counts. Because Team A is not in the bonus, Team A is awarded the ball for a throw-in at the spot nearest the foul, and—since it's a frontcourt throw-in following a dead ball—the shot clock is set to 20 seconds.
Rule 2-11.6.d — Shot-Clock Operator Duties
Frontcourt throw-in after dead ball (2025-26 Rules Change)
"Set the shot clock to 20 seconds when, following a dead ball, the offense is awarded the ball for a throw-in in their frontcourt. Confirms the 20-second reset on frontcourt throw-ins after a dead ball."
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A.R. 11–6 – Off-ball foul during a try; counting/canceling and administration
Addresses whether the goal counts and subsequent administration when the foul is by/against a teammate of the shooter. Replay administration regarding off-ball fouls during scoring sequences—count/cancel timing must be reviewed immediately.
Case Book, p. 120
While dribbling in their backcourt, A1 has the ball stolen by B1. The shot clock shall be set to ______ seconds once B1 has control of the ball.
Any live-ball change of team control resets the shot clock to 30 seconds.
Rule 2-11.6.b.1 — Shot-Clock Operator Duties
Reset on live-ball control change
"Reset to 30 seconds when the defending team secures control of the ball during play."
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Team A wears uniforms with a white neutral zone and red/blue panels. A1 wears black tights under shorts, A2 wears a red arm sleeve, A3 wears a blue knee sleeve. The officials rule this is legal. Is this correct?
Beginning in 2025-26, undergarments (tights) and knee/leg sleeves on a team must be the SAME legal color; here, the knee sleeve (blue) and tights (black) are not the same color across teammates.
Rule 1 — Court and Equipment (Supplemental Apparel)
1-23 (2025-26 Rules Change)
"Rule 1-23.2 & .6 — require that undergarments (tights) and knee/leg sleeves are the same legal color. Team supplemental apparel color requirements."
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Before the game, officials notice A1 has a bandage on their nose. The officials ask A1 to remove it to ensure no jewelry; A1 refuses. Officials inform A1 and the head coach that until the officials can determine A1 is not wearing jewelry, A1 may not participate. Is this correct?
Officials must not permit illegal/dangerous equipment or jewelry. If they cannot verify compliance, the player cannot participate until corrected/confirmed.
Rule 1 — Court and Equipment (Players' Equipment)
Referee authority
"Referee shall not permit equipment judged dangerous/illegal to be worn."
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A.R. 2–5 – Pre-game equipment/jewelry inspection & participation
Player prohibited from participation until equipment/jewelry issue is resolved.
Case Book, p. 112
When an official is unsure whether A1 committed a charge on B1 or B1 failed to obtain legal guarding position (block), the official shall default to a blocking foul. Is this correct?
There is no 'default to block' provision. Officials must apply guarding principles: to draw a player-control foul, the guard must have established legal guarding position (both feet on the floor, torso facing, and—if airborne opponent—established before the opponent left the floor). Absent that, contact responsibility is adjudicated by those criteria, not by a default rule.
Rule 10 — Fouls and Penalties (Guarding/VERTICALITY)
Legal guarding position requirements
"To obtain initial legal guarding position on a player with the ball: feet on court, torso facing, no time/distance; if opponent is airborne, the guard must obtain position before the opponent left the floor."
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A.R. 10–6 – Block/charge responsibility with ball handler
Outlines factors for responsibility; no 'default' to block.
Case Book, p. 96
When obtaining a legal guarding position on a player with the ball, the guard must:
For a player with the ball who becomes airborne, the defender must have obtained legal guarding position before the opponent left the playing court.
Rule 10 — Section 4 (Guarding), Art. 4.d
Legal guarding vs. airborne opponent
"When the opponent with the ball is airborne, the guard shall have obtained legal guarding position before the opponent left the playing court."
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Team A's bench personnel physically help A1 stay inbounds after saving a loose ball. The officials call a violation on Team A for out of bounds. Is this correct?
Beginning 2025-26, this is a team technical foul if bench personnel physically assist a player with the ball, not merely a violation.
Rule 7 — Out of Bounds (2025-26 Rules Change)
7-1.1
"Bench personnel who physically assist a player with the ball shall be penalized with a technical foul. Defines player, ball, and bench involvement in out-of-bounds situations."
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A1 is bleeding and has blood on their uniform. The officials allow 20 seconds for correction before requiring substitution. Is this correct?
Rule allows 20 seconds to correct a blood issue before the player must be replaced.
Rule 3-6.3
"Bleeding players have 20 seconds to resolve the issue; otherwise, substitution is required."
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A.R. 3-33
Timeout use and re-entry eligibility for a bleeding player.
Case Book, p. 30
Team A changes uniform numbers in the scorebook after the 10-minute mark but before playing. What is the penalty?
Changing numbers after the 10-minute mark triggers an administrative technical foul.
Rule 3-4.2 and 10-12.2.b Penalty
"Uniform/scorebook number discrepancies penalized as administrative technical fouls."
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A1, while airborne, contacts B1 in the restricted-area arc. B1 has legal guarding position outside the arc. Is this a player-control foul?
Restricted-area protection applies only when the defender is in the arc. Here B1 is outside the arc and has LGP, so the contact is a charge.
Rule 10-4.d
"A defender outside the restricted-area arc who has legal guarding position is entitled to verticality."
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A1 drives into the lane; B1 has both feet on the floor facing A1, but slides laterally at contact. Is B1's movement legal?
Once LGP is established, the defender may move laterally or backward to maintain it.
Rule 10-4.b.2
"Legal guarding position may be maintained by lateral/backward movement."
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A1 sets a moving screen while contact occurs. The official calls a team-control foul. Is this correct?
Illegal screen by the offense is a team-control foul.
Rule 10-7.2
"Team-control fouls include illegal screens by the offensive team."
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A.R. 10-8
Offensive screen contact adjudicated as team-control foul.
Case Book, p. 96
B1 lightly places two hands momentarily on the dribbler. The official rules no foul. Correct?
2025-26 revision allows multiple 'hot-stove' touches if they don't impede the dribbler.
Rule 10-10.5.c (2025-26 Rules Change)
"Permits more than one brief touch if not impeding rhythm, speed, balance, or quickness."
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A1 commits their fifth personal foul and must leave. The substitute reports but before beckoned, Team B requests a timeout. May A1 stay in the game?
A disqualified player must leave immediately; timeout by the opponent does not allow them to stay.
Rule 3-6.3.d
"Disqualified player must be replaced before the timeout can be granted."
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A1 dunked during pregame warm-ups. Is this a team technical foul?
Pre-game dunking is a team technical foul administered at game start.
Rule 10-12.2.e
"Dunking during warm-ups is a team technical foul."
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A.R. 10-14
Pre-game dunking adjudicated as team technical.
Case Book, p. 97
A1 commits a disqualifying foul for fighting. The player later participates in the next game. What must occur?
Failure to serve required fighting/abuse suspension leads to a one-game suspension for the player and the head coach.
Rule 10-14 Penalty and 10-15.10 (2025-26 Rules Change)
"Adds a one-game suspension for a player who fails to serve and a one-game suspension for the head coach."
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During A1's interrupted dribble, A1 and B1 give chase after the ball. A1 pushes B1 as B1 is reaching for the ball. Which of the following is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
Under the 2025-26 Coaches' Appeals rule, coaches may appeal whether team control changed before a ruled foul if it could affect the awarding of free throws. Officials cannot use replay on their own for this issue; it must be via a coach's appeal.
Rule 11-4 (Coaches' Appeals) – 2025-26 Change
"Permits appeals on: (1) out-of-bounds, (2) backcourt, (3) whether team control changed before a ruled foul if it could affect awarding FTs, and (4) whether the foul was charged to the correct individual. Unsuccessful appeals: timeout (or excessive timeout tech if none remaining). Officials cannot review (1)–(3) on their own."
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Team A is granted an excessive timeout after B1 is ruled for a traveling violation. Which of the following is correct?
Multiple answers may be correct
Beginning 2025-26, excessive timeouts are Team Technical fouls (not Administrative). Penalty: two free throws to the opponent, then a throw-in for the offended team at the division line opposite the table. Team technicals count toward the team-foul total. On a backcourt division-line throw-in, the shot clock is set to 30 seconds.
Rules 10-12.2.f, .g (moved to Team Technical) – 2025-26 Change
"Excessive timeout is categorized as a Team Technical foul (no warning)."
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Rule 10 (Team/Bench Technicals) – Penalty
Penalty
"Two FTs to the offended team; resume with throw-in at division line opposite the table; counts toward team-foul total."
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Rule 8-6.1.c
Free Throw—Next Play
"After a bench/team technical, flagrant 1 or 2, resume with a throw-in by the offended team at the division line opposite the table."
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Rule 2-11.6.d (Duties of the Shot-Clock Operator) – 2025-26 Change
"Frontcourt throw-ins set to 20 seconds; by implication, backcourt/division-line throw-ins remain 30."
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Any team member or bench personnel who are ejected must report to their team's locker room for the remainder of the game. Is this correct?
Yes. Case plays explicitly state that an ejected individual must report to their team's locker room.
Rule 10-14 (Flagrant 2) – Ejection Penalty
Penalty
"Ejection on F2; case interpretations require reporting to team locker room."
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A.R. 10-59 / A.R. 10-60 – Ejection procedures
Rulings state the ejected player/personnel must report to their team's locker room.
Case Book, p. 109
Dribbler A1 is near their team's bench area when they begin to lose their balance. Player A2 goes out of bounds and, without touching the ball, grabs A1 and prevents them from falling out of bounds. The officials ruled a violation on A2. Is this correct?
No. This is not a violation; it is a Class B/Team Technical-type action depending on who assists. The 2025-26 change also penalizes bench personnel who physically assist a player to stay inbounds. Prior case plays treat player assistance as a technical (illegal assistance).
Rule 7-1.1 – 2025-26 Change (Out of Bounds—Player, Ball)
"Penalize bench personnel who physically assist a player with the ball (e.g., prevent them from going out of bounds)."
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When officials notice any player behavior that suggests a concussion, the official should stop play immediately and call an injury timeout so that an appropriate medical examination can be conducted. Is this correct?
Yes. If a student-athlete exhibits signs/symptoms/behaviors consistent with a concussion, the official shall immediately stop play and remove the player for evaluation.
Rule 8-6 (Free Throw—Next Play) & Medical/Concussion Guidance cross-refs
Administrative sequencing
"Rules framework supports immediate stoppage for safety; NCAA concussion directives require removal and evaluation."
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Team A scores a goal with 53.9 seconds remaining and is immediately granted a timeout. After the timeout, B1's throw-in is intentionally kicked by A1, standing directly in front of the thrower. Which of the following is correct?
Multiple answers may be correct
On a made goal, the thrower has end-line running rights. If the defense intentionally kicks the ball during the throw-in, the original end-line 'run-the-end-line' privilege is retained; re-administer from any point on the end line. The game clock has not yet started, so it remains 53.9. Team B can still take a timeout to advance to the 28-foot spot (last 59.9).
Rule 7-4.6.a.2
"If the ball is intentionally kicked by the defense along the end line during the throw-in, the thrower-in may move and throw-in from any point along the end line."
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Rule 5-14.2 (Advancing the Ball—Last 59.9 Seconds)
Art. 2
"The team granted the timeout may opt to advance the ball to the 28-foot frontcourt spot."
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A1 is fouled in the act of shooting a two-point try by B1. A1 continued their throwing motion and released the try, which entered the basket. After discussion, the foul was deemed a flagrant 1 foul. Which of the following is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
Count the goal via continuous motion. Penalty for a Flagrant 1: two free throws to any member of the offended team, then a throw-in at the division line opposite the table. Since that throw-in is a frontcourt throw-in for the offense, the shot clock is set to 20 seconds (2025-26 change).
Rule 10-13 (Flagrant 1) – Penalty
Penalty
"Two free throws to any member of the offended team; resume with throw-in at division line opposite scorers' table."
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Rule 2-11.6.d – 2025-26 Change
"Frontcourt throw-ins following dead balls for the offense set the shot clock to 20 seconds."
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A.R. 10-13 / 10-14 – Sequencing/penalty administration with F1
Confirms F1 penalty administration and division-line throw-in.
Case Book, p. 97
When officials observe team members with illegal uniforms, jewelry, noncompliant undershirts, and/or noncompliant sleeves or undergarments, the referee must inform the head coach (or assistant) immediately so the situation can be corrected before the game; an illegal uniform must be reported to the assignor immediately after the game. Is this correct?
Yes. The rules place responsibility on the officiating crew to ensure illegal equipment/apparel is addressed before the game and to notify as required afterward (e.g., illegal uniform). (General equipment enforcement and reporting provisions.)
Rule 1 (Players' Equipment/Uniforms) — Enforcement & Reporting
"Referee shall not permit dangerous/illegal equipment; notify coach to correct before play; report uniform violations per conference/assignor policy."
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An appeal is a request by a head coach to the officials, which must be honored by the officials, that they believe a correctable error, or timing, scoring, or bookkeeping mistake occurred, or that the officials' ruling in Rule 5-14.e was incorrect. Is this correct?
Yes. The 2025-26 Coaches' Appeals framework defines what may be appealed and requires officials to honor a proper appeal. Unsuccessful appeals: charged timeout (or excessive timeout technical if no timeouts).
Rule 11-4 – Coaches' Appeals (2025-26)
"Defines permissible appeals and consequences for unsuccessful appeals."
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A1's try for goal is blocked by B1 into Team A's backcourt. When A2 touches the ball in their backcourt, the shot clock displays 13 seconds. Which of the following is true?
A defensive block that does not result in defensive team control does not reset the shot clock; Team A's control continues and the shot clock does not reset.
Rule 2-11.6.d – 2025-26 Shot-Clock Change context
"Reset parameters: offense retains control → no reset; resets occur on change of team control or specified frontcourt throw-ins."
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Dribbler A1 has the ball with their back to the basket outside the lane area. Defender B1 places an extended arm bar on the back of A1. The official immediately rules a foul on B1. Is this correct?
Yes. Rule 10-12.1.c prohibits use of an extended arm bar to impede or displace a dribbler facing or backing to the basket. Contact with an extended arm bar is an illegal use of hands (hand-checking) foul.
10-12.1.c
"A player shall not place and keep an extended arm bar on an opponent with the ball."
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A.R. 10-19
Confirms that a hand-checking foul occurs when an extended arm bar is maintained on the dribbler's back.
Case Book, p. 102
The play sequence to correct a correctable error is the same whether the game clock is running or stopped when an error occurs. Is this correct?
Yes. The correction sequence for correctable errors follows the same order regardless of clock status—determine error, correct within time frame, resume from POI.
2-12.1 through 2-12.4
"Outlines identical procedures for all correctable errors; clock status has no bearing on the sequence."
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A.R. 2-34
Demonstrates identical correction steps whether the clock is stopped or running.
Case Book, p. 33
A1 is wearing a clear, narrow, pliable stem in a traditional piercing hole to prevent the hole from closing. The officials rule that this is not permitted. Is this correct?
Yes. Any jewelry, even clear or flexible, is prohibited. Rule 1-19 and Case Book A.R. 1-30 explicitly include clear retainers as jewelry.
1-19
"Jewelry shall not be worn. Clear, plastic, or flexible retainers are considered jewelry."
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A.R. 1-30
Player wearing clear nose stud or retainer must remove it before participation.
Case Book, p. 17
During A1's throw-in, their pass inadvertently strikes the arm of Team B's head coach, who was barking out directions and never saw the ball. The officials readminister the throw-in under the original conditions. Is this correct?
No. A coach interfering with a live ball constitutes a bench technical foul. The ball becomes dead and Team A is awarded a throw-in nearest the interference spot.
10-6.1.h
"Bench personnel shall not interfere with the ball in play or touch the ball while live."
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A.R. 10-48
Bench interference by coach touching a live ball—technical foul and Team A throw-in at spot of interference.
Case Book, p. 106
Once a defender has obtained a legal guarding position, the defender may move laterally, obliquely, or backward to maintain position, provided such a move is not toward the opponent when contact occurs. Is this correct?
Yes. Rule 4-37.7 allows a legally established defender to move laterally, obliquely, or backward, but not forward into the opponent, when contact occurs.
4-37.7
"A defender with a legal guarding position may move laterally, obliquely, or backward to maintain position without causing contact."
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A.R. 4-38
Confirms lateral/backward movement permitted; forward movement that initiates contact is blocking.
Case Book, p. 53
Post player A1 executes a spin move in the lane, ending their dribble on the right foot, stepping and spinning on the left, then returning the right foot while controlling the ball. Traveling violation?
Yes. By ending on the right, pivoting left, and returning the right foot, A1 lifted and returned the pivot foot before release—travel.
9-5.4.b.2
"A player who lifts the pivot foot and returns it to the floor while holding the ball has traveled."
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A.R. 9-17
Describes similar spin move resulting in traveling.
Case Book, p. 85
A1 commits an offensive foul in their backcourt. Which of the following is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
Offensive foul = team control foul → no reset to 20 because it's a backcourt foul; designated spot nearest the foul; reset to 30 seconds.
7-3.2
"Throw-in nearest to where the foul occurred."
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2-11.6.d
"Backcourt throw-ins reset to 30 seconds; frontcourt to 20."
Page 31
In the post, a foul shall be ruled when a player uses a "swim stroke" arm movement to lower the arm of an opponent. Is this correct?
Yes. Rule 10-12.3 defines illegal use of the arm to dislodge or lower an opponent's arm—commonly the 'swim stroke'.
10-12.3
"Illegal use of the hands or arms includes using the 'swim stroke' motion to displace an opponent."
Page 99
A.R. 10-30
Specifies a swim-stroke arm motion is a personal foul for displacement.
Case Book, p. 104
A1 drives and is fouled in the act of shooting; the ball enters but none of the officials saw it go in. Which is true?
Multiple answers may be correct
Officials may independently use replay to verify whether a scored goal occurred in connection with a called foul, and must do so before the next live ball.
11-2.1.a.1
"Officials may review whether a try was successful and/or released before expiration of time or foul whistle."
Page 123
11-2.3
"Such review must occur before the ball becomes live following the foul."
Page 125
A1 is fouled in the act of shooting by B1; while A1's try is in flight and after the whistle, A2 fouls B2. A1's try is unsuccessful and Team B is in the bonus. What is correct?
Multiple answers may be correct
Because A1 was fouled in the act of shooting (ball in flight) and A2 then fouled B2 after the whistle but before the try ended, both fouls are penalized separately as a false double foul: A1 shoots two FTs, then B2 shoots bonus FTs with no lane spaces.
4-19.8
"Defines false double foul: fouls by opponents not separated by time of ball becoming live or dead."
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10-1 Penalty & 8-6.2
"Sequence of penalties: each foul penalized in order of occurrence."
Page 90
A.R. 10-44
Example of false double foul where first is personal during try and second personal during dead ball.
Case Book, p. 107