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NFHS Basketball Rules Book

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Rule 4 · Definitions

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Rule 4-1

Airborne shooter

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Rule 4-2

Alternating possession and arrow

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Rule 4-3

Setting direction of initial arrow

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Rule 4-4

Ball location/status, at disposal

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Rule 4-5

Basket, choice

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Rule 4-6

Basket interference

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Rule 4-7

Blocking, charging

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Rule 4-8

Bonus free throws

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Rule 4-9

Boundary lines

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Rule 4-10

Closely guarded

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