NFHS BASKETBALL RULES EXAM |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
100% RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
The ball becomes live when - (answer)On a jump ball, when it leaves officials hand, on a throw
in, when its at disposal of player, on a free throw when the ball is at disposal of shooter
Ball awarded out of bounds - (answer)Player control of team foul, common foul before bonus is
in effect, and a jump ball
Technical Foul - (answer)If you grab the rim at any time except for dunking, preventing injury,
or attempt to stuff ball, also if you strike the backboard making it vibrate
Bench Technical - (answer)Disrespect official/player, using innapropriate language, fighting
Throw ins - (answer)Designated out of bounds spot throw in behind the backboard shall be made
from the nearer free throw line extended
Traveling - (answer)A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floormay pivot using
either foot, once he picks up one foot the other is the pivot.
,Closely Gaurded - (answer)A closely gaurded count shall not be started during an o
Illegal dribble - (answer)A player shall dribble a second time unless, there was a try for a field
goal, touched by opponent, or the ball is fumbled
Basket interference - (answer)Basket Interference occurs when a player touches the ball, or the
hoop in general when the ball is within the hoop
Alternating possession - (answer)When a held ball occurs, when the ball goes out of bounds,
simultaneous floor or free throw violations, live ball lodged inbetween backboard and rim,
simultaneous basket interference.
Alternating possession note - (answer)When the alternating possession procedure has not been
established, the jump ball shall be in the center restraining circle between the 2 players involved
in the previous action.
Correctable errors - (answer)Officials may correct an error if a rule is inadvertently set aside and
results in.
, Coaching box - (answer)The coaching box is outlined outside the side of the court which the
scorers and timers table and team benches are located
Ball location/backcourt - (answer)if the player evcen touches the backcourt(Foot or ball) its a
violation. If the player catches the ball in backcorut its violation.
DQ player - (answer)A player is official disqualified when notified by an official
Dribble - (answer)A dribble begins by pushing, throwing, or batting the ball to the floor before
your pivot foot is lifted
Free throw - (answer)The free throw ends when the try is successful, when the try touches the
floor, or when the ball becomes dead.
Traveling - (answer)a player holding the ball may not touch the floor with anything but a hand or
a foot.
Shooting tap - (answer)a tap for a field goal is the contacting of the ball with any part of a
players hand in a attempt to direct the ball into the basket
100% RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
The ball becomes live when - (answer)On a jump ball, when it leaves officials hand, on a throw
in, when its at disposal of player, on a free throw when the ball is at disposal of shooter
Ball awarded out of bounds - (answer)Player control of team foul, common foul before bonus is
in effect, and a jump ball
Technical Foul - (answer)If you grab the rim at any time except for dunking, preventing injury,
or attempt to stuff ball, also if you strike the backboard making it vibrate
Bench Technical - (answer)Disrespect official/player, using innapropriate language, fighting
Throw ins - (answer)Designated out of bounds spot throw in behind the backboard shall be made
from the nearer free throw line extended
Traveling - (answer)A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floormay pivot using
either foot, once he picks up one foot the other is the pivot.
,Closely Gaurded - (answer)A closely gaurded count shall not be started during an o
Illegal dribble - (answer)A player shall dribble a second time unless, there was a try for a field
goal, touched by opponent, or the ball is fumbled
Basket interference - (answer)Basket Interference occurs when a player touches the ball, or the
hoop in general when the ball is within the hoop
Alternating possession - (answer)When a held ball occurs, when the ball goes out of bounds,
simultaneous floor or free throw violations, live ball lodged inbetween backboard and rim,
simultaneous basket interference.
Alternating possession note - (answer)When the alternating possession procedure has not been
established, the jump ball shall be in the center restraining circle between the 2 players involved
in the previous action.
Correctable errors - (answer)Officials may correct an error if a rule is inadvertently set aside and
results in.
, Coaching box - (answer)The coaching box is outlined outside the side of the court which the
scorers and timers table and team benches are located
Ball location/backcourt - (answer)if the player evcen touches the backcourt(Foot or ball) its a
violation. If the player catches the ball in backcorut its violation.
DQ player - (answer)A player is official disqualified when notified by an official
Dribble - (answer)A dribble begins by pushing, throwing, or batting the ball to the floor before
your pivot foot is lifted
Free throw - (answer)The free throw ends when the try is successful, when the try touches the
floor, or when the ball becomes dead.
Traveling - (answer)a player holding the ball may not touch the floor with anything but a hand or
a foot.
Shooting tap - (answer)a tap for a field goal is the contacting of the ball with any part of a
players hand in a attempt to direct the ball into the basket
