NIRSA Regional Basketball Officials Test

With Team A in control of the ball, a double foul is called on A2 and B2. The ball is awarded to the team according to the alternating possession arrow.

A ball that is on top of the backboard must hit the supports to be considered out of bounds.

On a free throw attempt, the official blows the whistle to stop play immediately if the defense enters the lane before the ball hits the rim.

A player who has released the ball on a rebound tap for goal is not considered an airborne shooter.

If a player knocks the initial tap out of bounds without gaining control, the other team is awarded both the ball and the possession arrow.

A closely guarded situation can occur in the backcourt.

Goaltending occurs when a player touches the try or tap for goal while the ball is in downward flight, it is above the ring, and it has the possibility of entering the basket.

A player who dives, then possesses the ball and continues to slide across the floor has committed a traveling violation.

A free-throw must be attempted within 10 seconds of administration.

During Team A's throw-in, B1 commits a throw-in plane violation. Team B already has a warning from huddling on a free throw earlier in the game. The penalty for the throw-in plane violation is a second warning.

Technical fouls charged between periods are administered at the beginning of the next period.

A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor, may use either foot as their pivot foot.

The division line is considered part of the frontcourt.

Excessively swinging elbows without making contact is a violation.

Free-throws shall not be awarded for a player-control foul.

The score when the horn sounds in a game is Team A-54 Team B-53. Before the officials approve the final score, player A3 directs profanity at the officials. Since the game is over, no sanction can be administered.

Team A is advancing the ball from its backcourt toward its frontcourt. A1 passes the ball to A2. A2 catches the ball while both feet are straddling the mid-court line. A2 uses the foot in the backcourt as a pivot and pivots the free foot into the backcourt. This is a backcourt violation.

A1 attempts a try after ending the dribble. The try hits nothing or any other player. A1 catches the ball. This is a violation.

An official should keep both a closely guarded count and a 10-second count for crossing the division line simultaneously.

A1 is driving to the goal for an uncontested lay-in. B1 curses at the official. The official should wait for A1 to finish the drive before assessing a technical foul.

A1 is in the 3-second area of the team’s free throw lane while Team A is in possession of the ball in its frontcourt. A1 jumps out-of-bounds to avoid a 3-second violation. There is no infraction.

During a jump ball A1 leaves the frontcourt, and while in the air secures the ball and lands with his foot on the division line. This is a backcourt violation.

B1 is assessed a technical foul for dunking the basketball before the start of the game. A6 enters for A1 to shoot the free throws. This is legal.

During a designated spot throw-in, the thrower is not allowed to move his or her feet.

A timing error may be corrected if the officials have definite knowledge of the time involved.

A throw-in that enters the basket is a violation.

A player holds a ball for just under 5 seconds, dribbles in place for just under 5 seconds, then holds the ball in place for just under 5 seconds, before passing the ball. This is legal.

A1 is dribbling in A’s frontcourt and ends the dribble there. B1 slaps the ball out of A1’s hands, after which the ball strikes A1’s leg and trickles in the backcourt. A1 picks up the ball. This is a backcourt violation.

A game ends in a regulation tie. A1 gets a technical foul before the beginning of overtime. B1 makes one of two free throws. The game ends with no overtime.

B1 has obtained a legal guarding position and moves to maintain it. B1 moves laterally and contact with A1 is on B1’s chest but B1’s feet are off the ground. This is a player control foul on A1.

A1 is fouled by B1, but A2 shoots the free throw. After the first free throw an error is detected and the referee shall cancel the free throw.

A1 dives on the floor to get a loose ball and after securing possession begins a dribble. A1 gets up while dribbling. This is a traveling violation.

A1 shoots the ball and the rebound is tapped by A2 into the backcourt where A3 recovers it. This is a backcourt violation.

A1 is injured when fouled on a try. A6 replaces A1 to shoot the free throws. A7 replaces A6 upon completion of the free throws. This is legal.

If a player catches the ball in the air, lands on one foot, then hops onto two feet, has not committed a traveling violation. However, the player is not allowed to pivot.

On the opening tap, the referee will always become the trail official.

For all fouls called in the front-court, the calling official will go towards the table.

The Lead official should watch the ball on all shots to make sure it goes through the basket.

The center may move high toward the division line to better officiate the play.

The lead official must be prepared to signal a legal three-point try in a fast break situation where the center or trail officials have not assumed their positions.

The term ‘strong-side’ refers to the side of the court the ball is on

The center official is responsible for the closest sideline and the entire backcourt.

Prior to rotating, the Lead official should assume the ‘close-down’ position.

In a front-court set, the Lead official is responsible for signaling a 3-point attempt.

On end line throw-ins in the frontcourt where the team is inbounding under their own basket, the lead official should always be between the thrower and the basket.