Plays of the Week #6

1. A–1, has one foot touching the outer edge of the three point line when
he tries for a goal. Official rules this is a three point try since the foot
was on the line and not touching the court inside line. Is the official
correct?

2. A–1 receives the ball while in the air. A–1 lands on the left foot,
jumps off that foot and lands simultaneously on both feet. Official rules
this a traveling violation. Is the official correct?

3. Prior to A–1 attempting his/her first free throw of two, A–6 reports to
the scorer’s table to substitute for A–2. The scorer sounds the horn and
the official beckons A–6 into the game. Is the official correct?

4. A–1’s try hits the ring and bounces straight up in the imaginary
cylinder above the ring level, when B–1 touches the basket. Official
rules this basket interference. Is the official correct?

5. A–1 while holding the ball inbounds touches a knee to the floor.
Official rules a traveling violation on A–1. Is the official correct?
ANSWER KEY : Plays of the Week #6

1. No—Rule 5 Section 2 Art 1; Rule 4 Section 35

2. No—Rule 4 Section 44 Art 2a3
3. No—Rule 3 Section 3 Art 1c
4. No—Rule 4 Section 6 Art 2. The defender touched the basket
not the ball
5. Yes—Rule 4 Section 44 Art 5a

IAABO November 2005 # 16-20