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Called time out after inbounding ball. Ref didmt grant until ball was close to top of key. Where do you inbound the ball? Spot of where called or granted ?

Asked by Coach V over 8 years ago

It is based on where the ball was when timeout was granted. Then draw a diagonal from the edge of the free throw line to the baseline sideline intersection. If the ball was toward the backcourt side of this area (trapezoid) then sideline throwin. If inside the trapezoid but not 3 seconds, draw a perpendicular to the endlibe.

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Can you set a screen on both sides of a player at the top of the key? (Pin them from both sides so the guard can pick whichever way they want to go) they looked at me crazy when i told them it seemed wrong in 3rd grade.

Asked by Brad Yarnall over 9 years ago

Yes you can. The same blocking and picking rules apply.

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Hello, if a high school player dribbles the ball above his head is that called a violation? I am told no... But what if the player maintains control of that said ball by having his forearm also pressed against the ball?

Asked by Jason Konopisos almost 9 years ago

There is no specification of the height for dribbling. If your hand is above the ball play on, unless the dribbler cups the hand to pull the ball back.

683 Votes

Is it illegal for a defensive player to purposely start blowing in the offensive players face? I assume this would fall under an unsportsmanlike conduct foul, but not sure.

Asked by Alan over 8 years ago

This is a new one for me! Yes, I would call it unsportsmanlike.

680 Votes

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is it legal for a Referee per fiba ball rules to ask the scorer to rewrite a scoresheet game of a couple of players numbers are ineligible to read on the scoresheet?

Asked by is it legal for a Referee to ask the scorer to rewrite a scoresheet if there was aerror on the scoresheet where the nos looked messy an a bit ineligabke to read about 9 years ago

Sorry, I am no expert on Fiba rules.

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If a player was shooting a 3, and another defender flies by and touches the ball but ball goes in the basket then is it counted or not ?

Asked by HS over 9 years ago

It would count as a three point shot. It does not matter where the defender is standing.

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If I am in the Triple Threat position and have not dribbled when faking my shot can I go up on the balls of my feet? I read that you cannot fake a shot going up on the balls of your feet even though I have not jumped for the shot.

Asked by Doug about 9 years ago

Yes, as long as you keep your pivot foot in place, or if you have no pivot foot, you keep both feet down. Not sure why you would do this, even if it is legal.

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Called time out after inbounding ball. Ref didmt grant until ball was close to top of key. Where do you inbound the ball? Spot of where called or granted ?

Can you set a screen on both sides of a player at the top of the key? (Pin them from both sides so the guard can pick whichever way they want to go) they looked at me crazy when i told them it seemed wrong in 3rd grade.

Hello, if a high school player dribbles the ball above his head is that called a violation? I am told no... But what if the player maintains control of that said ball by having his forearm also pressed against the ball?

Is it illegal for a defensive player to purposely start blowing in the offensive players face? I assume this would fall under an unsportsmanlike conduct foul, but not sure.

Also on Jobstr...

is it legal for a Referee per fiba ball rules to ask the scorer to rewrite a scoresheet game of a couple of players numbers are ineligible to read on the scoresheet?

If a player was shooting a 3, and another defender flies by and touches the ball but ball goes in the basket then is it counted or not ?

If I am in the Triple Threat position and have not dribbled when faking my shot can I go up on the balls of my feet? I read that you cannot fake a shot going up on the balls of your feet even though I have not jumped for the shot.

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Called time out after inbounding ball. Ref didmt grant until ball was close to top of key. Where do you inbound the ball? Spot of where called or granted ?

Can you set a screen on both sides of a player at the top of the key? (Pin them from both sides so the guard can pick whichever way they want to go) they looked at me crazy when i told them it seemed wrong in 3rd grade.

Hello, if a high school player dribbles the ball above his head is that called a violation? I am told no... But what if the player maintains control of that said ball by having his forearm also pressed against the ball?

Is it illegal for a defensive player to purposely start blowing in the offensive players face? I assume this would fall under an unsportsmanlike conduct foul, but not sure.

Also on Jobstr...

is it legal for a Referee per fiba ball rules to ask the scorer to rewrite a scoresheet game of a couple of players numbers are ineligible to read on the scoresheet?

If a player was shooting a 3, and another defender flies by and touches the ball but ball goes in the basket then is it counted or not ?

If I am in the Triple Threat position and have not dribbled when faking my shot can I go up on the balls of my feet? I read that you cannot fake a shot going up on the balls of your feet even though I have not jumped for the shot.

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