2009 ABOA REFRESHER EXAM

1. 2009 ABOA REFRESHER EXAM PREPARED BY; MORGAN MUNROE INTERPRETER

2. 1. The 24 second clock sounds in error with Team a in control of the ball. When play resumes shall the shot clock be reset to 24 seconds?

3. YES 1. The 24 second clock sounds in error with Team a in control of the ball. When play resumes shall the shot clock be reset to 24 seconds?

4. 2. Play is interrupted because of a cut to A4. Team A is granted a time-out. At the end of the time-out, A4’s bleeding is stopped and the wound is securely covered. May A4 remain in the game without penalty?

5. YES 2. Play is interrupted because of a cut to A4. Team A is granted a time-out. At the end of the time-out, A4’s bleeding is stopped and the wound is securely covered. May A4 remain in the game without penalty?

6. 3. The officials erroneously fail to award A4 with two free throws. Team A completes the throw-in and scores a field goal. The error is discovered at this time. Shall the error be corrected?

7. NO 3. The officials erroneously fail to award A4 with two free throws. Team A completes the throw-in and scores a field goal. The error is discovered at this time. Shall the error be corrected?

8. 4. On a final free throw by A4, after the ball has struck the ring, defensive player B4 tips the ball into the basket, while attempting to clear the rebound. The official counts the free throw and credits A4 with one point. Is this correct?

9. NO 4. On a final free throw by A4, after the ball has struck the ring, defensive player B4 tips the ball into the basket, while attempting to clear the rebound. The official counts the free throw and credits A4 with one point. Is this correct?

10. 5. While Team A is in control of a live ball, A4 commits a foul on B4, immediately followed by a personal foul by B5 on A5. This is Team B’s 3rd foul in the period. Shall the referee charge both fouls and award the ball to Team A without a reset on the shot clock?

11. YES 5. While Team A is in control of a live ball, A4 commits a foul on B4, immediately followed by a personal foul by B5 on A5. This is Team B’s 3rd foul in the period. Shall the referee charge both fouls and award the ball to Team A without a reset on the shot clock?

12. 6. B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul on three-point shooter A4 and the try is successful. Then A4 commits a technical foul. Shall the referee count the basket, cancel the penalties and award possession to Team B for a throw-in from behind the end line?

13. NO 6. B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul on three-point shooter A4 and the try is successful. Then A4 commits a technical foul. Shall the referee count the basket, cancel the penalties and award possession to Team B for a throw-in from behind the end line?

14. 7. The 24-second signal sounds while the ball is in the air on a try for goal by A4. The ball has struck the ring and is rolling on it when B4 touches the ball. Has B4 committed basket interference?

15. NO 7. The 24-second signal sounds while the ball is in the air on a try for goal by A4. The ball has struck the ring and is rolling on it when B4 touches the ball. Has B4 committed basket interference?

16. 8. Team A scores a field goal with 2.02 remaining in the fourth quarter. With the ball rolling on the floor, should the timer stop the clock at 2:00 remaining?

17. NO 8. Team A scores a field goal with 2.02 remaining in the fourth quarter. With the ball rolling on the floor, should the timer stop the clock at 2:00 remaining?

18. 9. With 7 seconds expired of the eight seconds to advance the ball from his backcourt, A4, from his backcourt, deliberately bounces the ball off the leg of B4 who is in Team A’s front court. The ball bounces back to A4 who recovers the ball in his backcourt. Does A4 have a new eight seconds to advance the ball to the front court?

19. yes 9. With 7 seconds expired of the eight seconds to advance the ball from his backcourt, A4, from his backcourt, deliberately bounces the ball off the leg of B4 who is in Team A’s front court. The ball bounces back to A4 who recovers the ball in his backcourt. Does A4 have a new eight seconds to advance the ball to the front court?

20. 10. A5 attempts a 3-point field goal near the end of a period. While the ball is in the air, the signal sounds to end the period. After the signal, B5 causes the backboard to vibrate in such a way as to cause A5’s attempt to be unsuccessful. Shall Team A be awarded three points?

21. yes 10. A5 attempts a 3-point field goal near the end of a period. While the ball is in the air, the signal sounds to end the period. After the signal, B5 causes the backboard to vibrate in such a way as to cause A5’s attempt to be unsuccessful. Shall Team A be awarded three points?

22. 11. On a throw-in from out-of-bounds, shall the 24-second shot clock be started as soon as it touches or is touched by any player in the court?

23. no 11. On a throw-in from out-of-bounds, shall the 24-second shot clock be started as soon as it touches or is touched by any player in the court?

24. 12. A4 is injured. After 25 seconds have passed, Coach A decides to leave A4 in the game at the expense of a time out. Coach A now requests to use the time remaining in the time out to instruct his players. Shall the request be granted?

25. yes 12. A4 is injured. After 25 seconds have passed, Coach A decides to leave A4 in the game at the expense of a time out. Coach A now requests to use the time remaining in the time out to instruct his players. Shall the request be granted?

26. 13. Team A is granted a time-out. After 30 seconds have elapsed, Team A is ready to play. Shall play resume immediately?

27. no 13. Team A is granted a time-out. After 30 seconds have elapsed, Team A is ready to play. Shall play resume immediately?

28. 14. On a last or only free throw, does the free throw end as soon as the ball hits the ring?

29. yes 14. On a last or only free throw, does the free throw end as soon as the ball hits the ring?

30. 15. During a time-out, A10 reports to the scorekeeper to substitute and then returns directly to the huddle. When play resumes, A10 comes directly onto the court as one of the five players. Is this substitution procedure legal?

31. yes 15. During a time-out, A10 reports to the scorekeeper to substitute and then returns directly to the huddle. When play resumes, A10 comes directly onto the court as one of the five players. Is this substitution procedure legal?

32. 16. B5 is assessed a technical foul. Can substitute A10 enter the game and shoot the free throw resulting from B5’s technical foul?

33. yes 16. B5 is assessed a technical foul. Can substitute A10 enter the game and shoot the free throw resulting from B5’s technical foul?

34. 17. A4 commits a 3-second violation after which B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul. A technical foul is then charged to Coach A. Shall play resume with the alternate possession procedure?

35. no 17. A4 commits a 3-second violation after which B4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul. A technical foul is then charged to Coach A. Shall play resume with the alternate possession procedure?

36. 18. A5 commits a fifth personal foul but is not notified by the officials that he is disqualified. Play resumes with A5 still in the game. A5 commits an additional contact foul. It is then discovered that A5 should have been disqualified. Shall A5’s 6th foul be charged to Coach A?

37. no 18. A5 commits a fifth personal foul but is not notified by the officials that he is disqualified. Play resumes with A5 still in the game. A5 commits an additional contact foul. It is then discovered that A5 should have been disqualified. Shall A5’s 6th foul be charged to Coach A?

38. 19. Dribbler A4 loses control of the ball. A5 then fouls B5. Is this a team control foul?

39. yes 19. Dribbler A4 loses control of the ball. A5 then fouls B5. Is this a team control foul?

40. 20. Once a player has assumed an initial legal guarding position, may that player legally move laterally, without regard to time or distance, directly into the path of an opponent who is dribbling the ball?

41. yes 20. Once a player has assumed an initial legal guarding position, may that player legally move laterally, without regard to time or distance, directly into the path of an opponent who is dribbling the ball?

42. 21. A4 releases a try for goal. The 24 second signal sounds after which B4 deflects the ball while still in its upward flight. Does the ball become dead immediately?

43. yes 21. A4 releases a try for goal. The 24 second signal sounds after which B4 deflects the ball while still in its upward flight. Does the ball become dead immediately?

44. 22. A5 releases a try for a goal. The ball misses the ring, after which a held ball occurs between A2 and B2, before either team can again establish control. The alternating possession arrow favours Team A. Shall the shot clock be reset?

45. no 22. A5 releases a try for a goal. The ball misses the ring, after which a held ball occurs between A2 and B2, before either team can again establish control. The alternating possession arrow favours Team A. Shall the shot clock be reset?

46. 23. While airborne, A4 catches the ball, lands on one foot, jumps off that foot, lands on both feet, jumps and releases a try for goal. Is this a violation?

47. no 23. While airborne, A4 catches the ball, lands on one foot, jumps off that foot, lands on both feet, jumps and releases a try for goal. Is this a violation?

48. 24. Team A has three timeouts left in the second half. Coach A requests a timeout. At the end of the timeout, Coach A requests another timeout. Shall the request for a second consecutive timeout be granted?

49. yes 24. Team A has three timeouts left in the second half. Coach A requests a timeout. At the end of the timeout, Coach A requests another timeout. Shall the request for a second consecutive timeout be granted?

50. 25. While dribbling in his/her back court, A4 steps on the mid-court line and touches the surface beyond the line. A4 continues to dribble in the back court. Is this a violation?