Article 10 - Status of the ball

Question 1

A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when B2 fouls A2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion.

This is the THIRD team B foul in the quarter. What is our procedure?

Answer 1

A1’s goal, if made, shall count.

The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where B2’s
foul occurred.

Question 2

A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when B2 fouls A2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion.

This is the FIFTH team B foul in the quarter. What is our procedure?

Answer 2

A1’s goal, if made, shall count.

A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw

Question 3

A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when A2 fouls B2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion and the basket is successful.

This is the FIFTH team A foul in the quarter. What is our procedure?

Answer 3

The ball becomes dead when A2 is charged with a team control foul.

A1’s goal shall not count.

The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free throw line extended.

Question 4

A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when A2 fouls B2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion and the basket is NOT successful.

What is our procedure?

Answer 4

The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.

Question 5

When does the ball become live?

Answer 5

• During the jump ball, the ball leaves the hand(s) of the crew chief on the toss.
• During a free throw, the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter.
• During a throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in.

Question 6

True or False:
As long as the clock is running, the ball is still considered live after a field goal is made.

Answer 6

False - The ball becomes dead when any field goal or free throw is made.

Question 7

When does the ball become dead?

Answer 7

• Any field goal or free throw is made.
• A referee blows his whistle while the ball is live.
• The game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime.
• The shot clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball.
• The ball in flight on a shot for a FG is touched by a player from either team after: a referee blows his whistle, the game clock signal sounds, or the shot clock signal sounds.
• It is apparent that the ball will not enter the basket on a FT which is to be followed by another FT or further penalty (FT(s) and/or possession).

Question 8

Do we count the goal if the ball is in flight on a shot for a field goal and a referee blows their whistle?

Answer 8

Yes - the ball does not become dead and the goal counts if made when the ball is in flight on a shot for a field goal and:
- A referee blows his whistle.
- The game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime.
- The shot clock signal sounds.

Question 9

Do we count the goal if the ball is in the control of a player in the act of shooting for a field goal who finishes his shot with a continuous motion which started before the foul?

Answer 9

Yes, as long as:
- After a referee blows their whistle the player doesn’t start an entirely new act of shooting.
- During the continuous motion of a player in the act of shooting the game clock or shot clock signal doesn’t sounds.