IAABO Rules Quizzes
Test your basketball rules knowledge by answering the quiz questions in your area of expertise or answer them all.
High School
A-1 is closely guarded by B-1 while dribbling in the frontcourt. After three seconds, B-2 moves within 6 feet and takes over guarding A-1 while B-1 moves away. A-1 dribbles for two more seconds while closely guarded by B-2. A-1 has committed a five seconds closely guarded violation. True or False?
True
False
In Team A’s frontcourt, dribbler A-1 has been closely guarded by B-1 for two seconds when A-1 dribbles off their knee. B-1 remains within six feet of A-1 for three seconds while A-1 attempts to recover the loose ball. The official rules a five second closely guarded violation. True or False?
True
False
Team A has four teammates positioned around dribbler A-1, and none of the defenders can get within six feet of the ball. B-1 stays within 6 feet of screening teammates for 5 seconds. The official rules a five second closely guarded violation. True or False?
True
False
While A-1’s try is in flight, A-4 excessively swings arm(s) and/or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball enters the basket. The official cancels the goal and rules a violation on A-4. True or False?
True
False
While A-1’s try is in flight, B-4 excessively swings arm(s) and/or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball enters the basket. The official rules a violation on B4 and counts the goal. The game will resume with Team A’s ball at the spot of the violation. True or False?
True
False
A-1 ends their dribble and is double-teamed by B-3 and B-4. A-1 excessively swings arms/elbows while pivoting but does not contact either opponent. The center official rules a violation on A-1. True or False?
True
False
During rebounding activity, the ball deflects off A-5’s hand and onto the floor. A-5 then catches the ball and throws the ball to the floor. This is the start of a dribble. True or False?
Yes
No
Dribbler A-1 keeps their hand on top of the ball as they dribble, even though sometimes the ball has bounced to shoulder height. This is a legal play. True or False?
Yes
No
Dribbler A-1 is advancing the ball when they allow the ball to come to rest in the palm of the hand before making a crossover dribble to change direction. This is a violation on A-1. True or False?
Yes
No
Dribbler A-1 standing in the frontcourt allows the ball to come to rest in their hand before throwing the ball to the floor to continue dribbling. If A-1 is the first player to touch the ball after it contacts the floor, a “palming violation” has occurred. True or False?
Yes
No
Men's Collegiate
An institutional and a conference logo may both appear on the front of the game jersey. T-F
True
False
A1’s try fails to strike the ring or flange. The ball is loose and goes into the back court. The shot clock is at 23 seconds and B5 intentionally kicks the ball. The shot clock should be at ______ seconds.
45
25
23
20
A1’s try fails to strike the ring or flange. The ball is loose and is in the front court. The shot clock is at 18 seconds and B5 intentionally kicks the ball. The shot clock should be at ______ seconds.
45
25
23
20
Team A inbounds the ball in the backcourt with 29.3 seconds remaining on the game clock and the shot clock off. A1 advances the ball into the front court and attempts a try that strikes the ring and flange is unsuccessful. A3 is first to control the rebound in their front court with 24.7 seconds on the game clock. The shot clock operator shall set the shot clock to 20 seconds once A3 secures control of the ball. T-F
True
False
Following a timeout, and prior to any last second play, the referee may position crew members on the court (L, T, C) to obtain the best possible outcome. T-F
True
False
Women's Collegiate
Substitutions during a time out or during an intermission following the first or third quarters must report to or be in position to report to the official scorer before the warning horn. Substitutions are not permitted after the warning horn. T-F
True
False
An immediate substitute shall be required when the Head Coach or any other bench personnel is beckoned and /or comes onto the playing court to attend a player(s) who has been injured unless a time out is requested by and granted to their team in a dead ball period. T-F
True
False
A1 fouls B1 on a unsuccessful “3” point shot. B6 and B7 can enter the game before the first attempted free throw. T-F
True
False
The Referee will conduct a thorough pre-game discussion. T-F
True
False
The Referee will be a consistent leader that others will readily follow. T-F
True
False
International
A1 dribbles in the back court for 6 seconds and a double foul occurs in the back court. Team A will receive the ball at the spot of the double foul and the “8” second count will not be reset. T-F
True
False
A1 dribbles in the back court for 6 seconds and a double foul occurs in the front court. Team A will receive the ball in the back court at the point of interruption and the “8” second count will not reset. T-F
True
False
A3 who is in the restricted area for less than “3” seconds moves out of bounds at the end line to avoid a “3” second violation. A1 than re-enters the restricted area. The Lead official rules this legal and allows play to continue. T-F
True
False
A1’s try for goal is in flight when the shot clock horn sounds, the ball touches the back board and not the ring. No player possess the ball. The officials rule a shot clock violation. T-F
True
False
A1 dribbles from their back court and ends their dribble while straddling the center line. A1 then passes the ball to A2 who is also straddling the center line. The Trail Official continues their “8” second count. T-F
True
False
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