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NFHS Basketball Rules Book

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Rule 6 · Live Ball and Dead Ball

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Rule 6-1

Live ball

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Rule 6-2

Starting game/quarter/extra period

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Rule 6-3

Jump-ball administration

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Rule 6-4

Alternating possession

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Rule 6-5

Ball in play by throw-in

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Rule 6-6

Ball in play by free throw

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Rule 6-7

Dead ball

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