NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Test

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?

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?

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?

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?

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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?

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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?

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?

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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?

Double personal fouls are the same as fouls of equal gravity. Is this correct?

Whether the game clock is running or is stopped has no influence on the counting of a goal. Is this correct?

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?

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?

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?

Team A has control in the frontcourt when dribbler A1 steps on the division line (backcourt violation). Which is true?

May officials use replay on their own when, after ruling a backcourt violation, they doubt the accuracy?

When screening a moving opponent, it does not matter whether the screen is within or outside the opponent's visual field.

A1 and B1 fight; A2 grabs B1 and pulls them away. What is correct?

Lead official rules out of bounds but believes the clock did not stop; replay shows contact 24.3 → whistle/signal 23.7 → clock stopped properly. Is this correct?

During play, A1's pass hits Team B's head coach on the sideline. What is the correct ruling?

Headbands and wristbands have the same maximum width.

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?

A1 fouls B1, and the Lead rules a personal foul. Team B's head coach argues it should be more than a personal. The officials may not use replay on their own; any replay must be through an appeal by the head coach. Is this correct?

Players A1 and A5 do not have their game jerseys tucked into their game shorts. The officials rule this is legal. Is this correct?

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?

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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?

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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.

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?

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 they can determine A1 is not wearing jewelry, A1 may not participate. Is this correct?

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?

When obtaining a legal guarding position on a player with the ball, the guard must:

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?

A1 is bleeding and has blood on their uniform. The officials allow 20 seconds for correction before requiring substitution. Is this correct?

Team A changes uniform numbers in the scorebook after the 10-minute mark but before playing. What is the penalty?

A1, while airborne, contacts B1 in the restricted-area arc. B1 has legal guarding position outside the arc. Is this a player-control foul?

A1 drives into the lane; B1 has both feet on the floor facing A1, but slides laterally at contact. Is B1's movement legal?

A1 sets a moving screen while contact occurs. The official calls a team-control foul. Is this correct?

B1 lightly places two hands momentarily on the dribbler. The official rules no foul. Correct?

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?

A1 dunked during pregame warm-ups. Is this a team technical foul?

A1 commits a disqualifying foul for fighting. The player later participates in the next game. What must occur?

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?

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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?

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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?

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?

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?

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?

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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?

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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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

A1 commits an offensive foul in their backcourt. Which of the following is true?

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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?

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?

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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?

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