IHSA BASKETBALL TEST COMPREHENSIVE
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◉ The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: Answer: the tossed
ball leaves the officials hands
◉ An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: Answer:
simultaneous floor or free-throw violations occur
◉ Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul?
Answer: all of the above
◉ During the game's opening jump ball, one of the officials notices
the game clock is running as the Referee makes the toss to start the
game. The other official notices that team A jumper (A4) touches the
ball before it reaches the highest point. Ruling: Answer: The official
should blow his/her/their whistle and stop the game. After
conferring with the Referee, the game clock should be reset, and the
opening jump ball repeated.
◉ Designated throw-in spot for Team A. A3 violates when
he/she/they: Answer: backs straight up as far as possible.
, ◉ Free throw restrictions end for which of the following players
when a free throw touches the ring? Answer: All of the above
◉ A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point shot attempt. A1 is
injured on the play and cannot shoot the free throws. Team A has
seven eligible players on the bench. A1's free throws must be shot
by: Answer: any player from Team A who is selected by the Head
Coach of Team A.
◉ Which of the following is goaltending? Answer: Both a & b
◉ Which of the following results in a violation? Answer: A3, while
dribbling, touches A1, who is standing out of bounds.
◉ A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point try. A1 then directs
profanity at B1 and is assessed a technical foul. How are the
penalties for these fouls assessed? Answer: Since both fouls are two
shot fouls, the penalties offset, and no free throws are shot. Team A
is then awarded the ball because the ball was in their possession at
the point of interruption.
◉ B1 is assessed a technical foul. A6 is on the bench for Team A. The
Head Coach from Team A would like to have A6 enter the game and
shoot the free throws for the technical foul. Which of the following
best describes what can happen? Answer: A6 may enter the game to
SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: Answer: the tossed
ball leaves the officials hands
◉ An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: Answer:
simultaneous floor or free-throw violations occur
◉ Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul?
Answer: all of the above
◉ During the game's opening jump ball, one of the officials notices
the game clock is running as the Referee makes the toss to start the
game. The other official notices that team A jumper (A4) touches the
ball before it reaches the highest point. Ruling: Answer: The official
should blow his/her/their whistle and stop the game. After
conferring with the Referee, the game clock should be reset, and the
opening jump ball repeated.
◉ Designated throw-in spot for Team A. A3 violates when
he/she/they: Answer: backs straight up as far as possible.
, ◉ Free throw restrictions end for which of the following players
when a free throw touches the ring? Answer: All of the above
◉ A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point shot attempt. A1 is
injured on the play and cannot shoot the free throws. Team A has
seven eligible players on the bench. A1's free throws must be shot
by: Answer: any player from Team A who is selected by the Head
Coach of Team A.
◉ Which of the following is goaltending? Answer: Both a & b
◉ Which of the following results in a violation? Answer: A3, while
dribbling, touches A1, who is standing out of bounds.
◉ A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point try. A1 then directs
profanity at B1 and is assessed a technical foul. How are the
penalties for these fouls assessed? Answer: Since both fouls are two
shot fouls, the penalties offset, and no free throws are shot. Team A
is then awarded the ball because the ball was in their possession at
the point of interruption.
◉ B1 is assessed a technical foul. A6 is on the bench for Team A. The
Head Coach from Team A would like to have A6 enter the game and
shoot the free throws for the technical foul. Which of the following
best describes what can happen? Answer: A6 may enter the game to
