TRAINING SESSON #3 Rule Quiz

Is it ever OKAY for a defender to put one hand on a dribbler?

• No it is never okay - this is an automatic foul.

• Yes it is okay provided the hand does not stay on the dribbler.

• Yes a defender may put one hand on and keep it there for a long as they wish, provided the dribbler's RSBQ is not disrupted.

• Yes it is okay provided the hand does not stay on and the dribbler's RSBQ is not disrupted.

Is it a legal action, according to what you understand using the FIBA RULEBOOK AND INTERPRETATION book as your guide, for a legal defender to reach across a dribbler, make contact with their body, and knock the ball out of their hands?

• No

• Yes, provided the dribbler's RSBQ is not interrupted

Once a defensive payer has established an initial guarding position, they may move to guard an opponent, but may not....

• extend their arms

• extend their shoulders

• extend their hips or legs

• all of the above

Once a defensive player has established a legal guarding position, the defensive player may turn within his cylinder to avoid injury.

• YES

• NO

When guarding a player who controls (holding or dribbling) the ball, the elements of time and distance do not apply.

• False

• True

• I have ho idea!

Dribbler A1 drives to the basket and is in the act of shooting. Defender B1 is legal, but standing in the no-charge semi-circle. Instead of shooting, A1 passes the ball to A2 who is following him. A1 then charges into B1. What is the correct ruling?

• No call due to the no-charge semi-circle rule being in effect

• Blocking foul on B1

• Charging foul on A1

• No idea!

Team A has 2 team fouls and team B has 3 team fouls in the quarter. Dribbler A1 and defender B1 are charged with a personal foul on each other at approximately the same time. Will free throws be awarded?

• No free throws since both fouls are equal

• Yes both teams will shoot free throws and the game will resume with AP

Team A has 2 team fouls and team B has 5 team fouls in the quarter. Dribbler A1 and defender B1 are charged with a personal foul on each other at approximately the same time. Will free throws be awarded?

• No free throws as this is considered a double foul and free throws are not awarded for a double foul

• Yes because the penalties on both teams are not equal, therefore it is not considered a double foul.

A defender must establish an initial legal guarding position without causing contact before taking his position.

• True

• False

• No idea!

When a defender moves to maintain a legal guarding position on a dribbler, they may move laterally or backwards, but not _______________ the player with the ball.