NFHS BASKETBALL PART II EXAM 2026
FINAL PAPER PROVIDING COMPLETE Q
AND A AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Division line marking Answer: The division line is 2" wide and runs
from sideline to sideline, dividing the court into two halves (p. 2).
⫸ Radius of the center circle Answer: The center circle has a 6' radius
(p. 3).
⫸ Three-point line length in high school Answer: In high school, it is
19' 9" (p. 3).
⫸ Three-point line length in college Answer: In college, it is 20' 9" (p.
3).
⫸ Width of the free throw lane Answer: The free throw lane is twelve
feet wide (p. 4).
⫸ Required dimensions for a backboard Answer: 6' x 4' or 6' x 3.5' (p.
6).
⫸ Size of a basketball net Answer: A #12 mesh net that is 15"-18" long
(p. 8).
, ⫸ Circumference and weight of a men's basketball Answer: It should be
29.5" to 30" in circumference and weigh 20-22 oz. (p. 9).
⫸ Testing a properly inflated basketball Answer: A properly inflated
ball will rebound 49-54 inches when dropped from 6 feet (p. 9).
⫸ Coaching box location Answer: The coaching box begins at the 28'
line/mark and extends toward the endline. It is entirely out of bounds (p.
10).
⫸ Supplemental red light on the backboard Answer: No, it is
recommended but not mandatory. The horn indicates the end of a period
in facilities without a red light (p. 12).
⫸ Use of music and sound effects during a game Answer: They are only
permitted during pre-game, timeouts, intermissions, and postgame.
Artificial noisemakers are prohibited (p. 15).
⫸ Use of electronic devices during a game Answer: They can be used
for coaching purposes but cannot be used to communicate with players
on the court or personnel in other parts of the gym during gameplay (p.
17).
⫸ Who can forfeit a game? Answer: The referee is the only official who
can forfeit a game (p. 4).
FINAL PAPER PROVIDING COMPLETE Q
AND A AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Division line marking Answer: The division line is 2" wide and runs
from sideline to sideline, dividing the court into two halves (p. 2).
⫸ Radius of the center circle Answer: The center circle has a 6' radius
(p. 3).
⫸ Three-point line length in high school Answer: In high school, it is
19' 9" (p. 3).
⫸ Three-point line length in college Answer: In college, it is 20' 9" (p.
3).
⫸ Width of the free throw lane Answer: The free throw lane is twelve
feet wide (p. 4).
⫸ Required dimensions for a backboard Answer: 6' x 4' or 6' x 3.5' (p.
6).
⫸ Size of a basketball net Answer: A #12 mesh net that is 15"-18" long
(p. 8).
, ⫸ Circumference and weight of a men's basketball Answer: It should be
29.5" to 30" in circumference and weigh 20-22 oz. (p. 9).
⫸ Testing a properly inflated basketball Answer: A properly inflated
ball will rebound 49-54 inches when dropped from 6 feet (p. 9).
⫸ Coaching box location Answer: The coaching box begins at the 28'
line/mark and extends toward the endline. It is entirely out of bounds (p.
10).
⫸ Supplemental red light on the backboard Answer: No, it is
recommended but not mandatory. The horn indicates the end of a period
in facilities without a red light (p. 12).
⫸ Use of music and sound effects during a game Answer: They are only
permitted during pre-game, timeouts, intermissions, and postgame.
Artificial noisemakers are prohibited (p. 15).
⫸ Use of electronic devices during a game Answer: They can be used
for coaching purposes but cannot be used to communicate with players
on the court or personnel in other parts of the gym during gameplay (p.
17).
⫸ Who can forfeit a game? Answer: The referee is the only official who
can forfeit a game (p. 4).
