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(c) A player who is present at the beginning of the game but not
entered in the score sheet

(d) A player who has received permission to play from the timekeeper
but is not entered in the score sheet

348. At the start of the game, there are only 6 players of team A present.
Immediately after the start of the game, the missing players arrive.
Player A7 runs directly out on the playing court through the
substitution area. He is not included in the score sheet. Correct
decision?
(a) Disqualification of A7
2-minute suspension for player A7, who must be included in the
score sheet
(c) A7 has to be included in the score sheet
(d) Progressive punishment against the ‘responsible team official’ of
team A

349. During team A's counter-attack, player B7 enters the court as an
additional player and holds A5 in such a way that the clear chance
of scoring is spoiled. Correct decision?
(a) 2-minute suspension for player B7
Disqualification of player B7 without a written report
(c) Disqualification of B7 with a written report
(d) Free-throw
(e) 7-meter throw

350. The referees have awarded a free-throw for team A at the free-
throw line of team B. Now there is a whistle signal from the
timekeeper who stops the clock. The referees inquire about the
reason for the intervention by the timekeeper. The timekeeper
informs the referees that A9 made a faulty substitution. Decision?
(a) Free-throw for A at the free-throw line of team B
Free-throw for team B at the team's own free-throw line
(c) Free-throw for B at the substitution area of team A
(d) 2-minute suspension for player A9

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351. B14 makes a correct substitution while the game is interrupted.
However, a whistle comes from the timekeeper's table. B14 is not
entered in the score sheet. It is found that this player has number 18
in the score sheet. Correct decision?
(a) Progressive punishment against the ‘responsible team official’ of
team B
Free-throw for A at the timekeeper’s desk
(c) The number has to be corrected in the match report
(d) The game is continued with the throw corresponding to the
situation. Written report

352. Team A is going to execute a free-throw after the final whistle. To
that end, first playerA3 and then A4 leave the court to be replaced
by first A5 and then A6 who enter the court. Which of the following
statements is/are correct?
(a) The timekeeper whistles and indicates a faulty substitution of
team A
Player A4 receives a suspension for faulty substitution
(c) Player A6 receives a suspension for faulty substitution
(d) There is no reason for the timekeeper to whistle

353. Player B8 who is not included in the score sheet arrives late and
runs straight from the locker room onto the court to spoil a clear
chance of scoring when pushing in the back the jump-shooting
opponent so that this player loses body control. Correct decision?
(a) 7-meter throw for A
Free-throw for A
(c) Disqualification of player B8 without a written report
(d) Disqualification of player B8 with a written report
(e) Progressive punishment against the ’responsible team official’ of
team B

354. When is it permitted for up to „two persons‟ from one team (team
officials and/or players) to enter the court?
(a) During a match interruption

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During a match interruption and with permission from a referee
(c) When a player is injured
(d) With permission from the timekeeper
355. The referee whistles to indicate a time-out because player A2 is
being given his third 2-minute suspension. As the referee turns to
the timekeeper and scorekeeper to report the disqualification, the
coach of team A runs onto the court to protest against the
suspension. One team official of team A had already previously been
given a warning. Correct decision?
(a) Disqualification of the coach and a reduction of team A by one

player for 2 minutes
Personal warning for the coach
(c) Disqualification of the coach with a written report
(d) 2-minute suspension for the coach
356. During a time-out due to a player’s injury, an additional player of
team A runs onto the playing court although neither one of the
referees has given him permission to enter the court. Correct
decision?
(a) Warning for the player
2-minute suspension for the player
(c) Disqualification of the player
(d) 2-minute suspension for the player and a reduction of his team by
one player for 2 minutes
357. A free-throw for team B is taken as a direct shot on goal just before
the end of the match. The automatic final signal sounds just before
the ball enters the goal. Correct decision?
(a) End of the match
Repetition of the free-throw for B
(c) Repetition of the free-throw for B with whistle signal
(d) 7-meter throw for B

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358. The court referee indicates a time-out because a player of team A is

injured, and he allows the doctor of team A to enter the court. The

coach of team B also enters the court to give advice to his

goalkeeper. Correct decision?

(a) No decision, the signal allows all players and officials to enter the

court

All four officials of team B receives a warning and if the episode

is repeated they must be disqualified
(c) The ‘responsible team official’ of team B receives a warning

(d) Progressive punishment against the coach of team B

359. Goalkeeper A16 has been injured and must be replaced by A5. A5

changes his shirt. After minutes A16 is able to play again and the

coach makes a substitution. A5 is sent in as a court player again

without notification to the scorekeeper. Correct decision?

(a) No punishment, since it is allowed

Free-throw for team B

(c) 2-minute suspension for player A5

(d) Disqualification of player A5

360. The ball is in the air going towards the side line. A3 manages to play

the ball with his hand to A7 before the ball actually reaches the line.

In doing so, A3 has one foot outside the court. A7 catches the ball

and scores a goal. Correct decision?

(a) Throw-in for team B Free-throw for team B

(c) Goal (d) 2-minute suspension for

player A3

361. On the way to the changing rooms (during the half-time break) an

official of team A complains to the referees. The coach of team A

has already received a warning during the first half of the game.

Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for the official of team A

Disqualification

(c) Team A begins the 2nd half reduced by one player

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(d) Written report

362. A4 leaves the playing court beyond the substitution line. When A4

has crossed the side line but not yet arrived in his substitution area,

A11 crosses the line correctly to enter the playing court. What is

the correct decision after the whistle from the timekeeper?

(a) Free-throw against team A where A4 left the court

Free-throw against team A at height of the substitution area of

team A

(c) 2-minute suspension for player A4

(d) 2-minute suspension for player A11

(e) 2-minute suspensions for player A11 and A4

363. B3 makes the first faulty substitution for his team during an

interruption of the match. This was preceded by a free-throw

decision in favor of team B. B3 has neither been warned nor

suspended earlier in the match yet. Correct decision?

(a) Warning for player B3 2-minute suspension for

player B3

(c) Free-throw for team A (d) Free-throw for team B

364. After the referees have awarded a 7-m-throw to team A, A27, who

has been designated to carry out the 7-m-throw, makes a faulty

substitution. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B 7-meter throw for A

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) 2-minute suspension for

player A27

365. Team A has scored a goal. The referees have not yet whistled for the

throw-off to be taken when B10 enters the court before B6 has left

it. Correct decision?

(a) Throw-off Free-throw for A

(c) 2-minute suspension for (d) 2-minute suspension for

player B10 player B6

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366. Team A has only 12 players present at the beginning of the match, as
the two goalkeepers are still missing. Team A therefore starts with
one of the twelve court players as a goalkeeper. Which of the
following alternatives are correct?
(a) The court player, who starts the match as a goalkeeper, must be
registered as number 1, 12 or in the match report
The court player, who starts the match as a goalkeeper, can also be
used as a court player later on
(c) Late-arriving goalkeepers of team A must be registered as number
1, 12 or 16 in the match report
(d) One of the two late arriving goalkeepers can only be used as a court
player

367. During a time-out, player A5 commits the first faulty substitution of
his team. Team A was in possession of the ball when the time-out
was called. Correct decision?
(a) No punishment
Warning for the player A5
(c) 2-minute suspension for player A5
(d) Free-throw for B
(e) Team A remains in possession of the ball

368. Goalkeeper A3 wants to carry out a 7-m-throw. In order to protect
the empty goal, A15 enters the court in a goalkeeper uniform
replacing a court player. Correct decision?
(a) 2-minute suspension for player A3
2-minute suspension for player A15
(c) No punishment
(d) 7-meter throw for team A
(e) Free-throw for team B at height of the substitution area of team A

369. A5 has a clear chance of scoring. The coach of team A insults the
timekeeper, and so the timekeeper whistles just at the moment when
A5 is about to shoot. Correct decision?
(a) Free-throw for B

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Punishment against the coach of team A

(c) Free-throw for A

(d) 7-meter throw for team A

(e) Written report

370. A6 has already been penalized twice with a 2-minute suspension.

Now A6 commits the second faulty substitution of his team. What is

the decision, if he is also guilty of particularly seriously

unsportsmanlike conduct after the referees informing him about the

faulty substitution?

(a) 2-minute suspension for player A6

Disqualification of player A6

(c) Written report

(d) Team A is reduced by one player for 2 minutes

(e) Team A is reduced by two players for 2 minutes

(f) Team A is reduced by one player for 4 minutes

371. During a counter-attack by team A, who has a clear chance of

scoring, B3 commits a faulty substitution. The

timekeeper/scorekeeper do not react, but the court referee has

recognized what happened. Correct decision?

(a) Immediate suspension for player B3 and free-throw for A

Immediate suspension for player B3 and 7-meter throw for A

(c) Wait until the chance of scoring has passed, then suspension for

player B3 and free-throw for team A

(d) Wait until the chance of scoring has passed, then suspension for

player B3 and an appropriate throw according to the situation

372. A shot on goal is saved by goalkeeper A, and the ball is rolling along

the side line near team A's substitution bench. A5, who is sitting

enters the court by one foot to stop the ball so that A4 can pick it up

before crossing the side line. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B Throw-in B

(c) 2-minute suspension for (d) Disqualification of player A5

player A5

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373. 30 seconds before his suspension time is over, A3 enters the court,

however, without interfering with the game. Team A is in possession

of the ball. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B

Free-throw for A

(c) 2-minute suspension for player A3 and team A is further reduced

by one player for 30 seconds

(d) 30 seconds for player A3 and team A is reduced by one player for

2 minutes

(e) Disqualification of player A3 and team A is further reduced by one

player for 30 seconds

374. By carrying out a goalkeeper-throw, goalkeeper A13 swings back

with the ball in a way that the ball goes beyond the goal-line between

the goal posts. Correct decision?

(a) The game continues without Goalkeeper-throw with

interruption whistle signal

(c) Goal for team B (d) Free-throw for team B

375. A5 has been suspended. After 1 minute 45 seconds of the 2-minute

suspension, the coach sends him onto the court. Correct decision?

(a) A5 is given another 2-minute suspension lasting 2 minutes and 15

seconds

Disqualification of A5 and team A is reduced by one player for

the rest of the suspension time (15 seconds)

(c) A5 receives a second suspension, team A is reduced for the

remainder of the suspension (15 seconds)

(d) None of these

376. A2 is suspended for 2 minutes but his coach sends him back onto
the court after one minute. Before the timekeeper’s whistle A2 has

already destroyed a clear chance of scoring for team B. Correct

decision?

(a) Free-throw for B and an additional suspension for A2

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7-meter throw for B, an additional suspension for A2 and a
further reduction of team A for the remainder of A2's suspension
time
(c) 7-meter throw, Disqualification of A2 and a further reduction of
team A for the remainder of A2's suspension time
(d) Written report
377. After his 2-minute suspension has ended, goalkeeper B wants to
rejoin his team which is defending at that moment. He enters the
court wearing his goalkeeper jersey to take up the wing position as
team B's 6th court player. Correct decision?
(a) The game continues without interruption
7-meter throw for team A
(c) Free-throw for team A
(d) 2-minute suspension for goalkeeper B
378. 20 seconds before the end of the match, team A is in the lead with
20:19. Goalkeeper A16 takes his time executing a goalkeeper-throw,
bouncing the ball back and forth in the goal-area. What is correct?
(a) Time-out
Free-throw against A
(c) Whistle signal for goalkeeper-throw
(d) 2-minute suspension for A16
(e) Show the forewarning signal for passive play
379. Goalkeeper B is able to save a shot on goal and start a counter-
attack. In doing so he crosses the goal-area line with his left foot.
Correct decision?
(a) Game continues without interruption
Free-throw for team A
(c) Repeat goalkeeper-throw after restart signal
(d) None of these

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380. Goalkeeper A is standing outside his goal area on the court. While

receiving the ball from a teammate, the goalkeeper steps back with

one foot into the goal area, while the other foot remains where it is.

Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw for team B

The game continues without interruption

(c) Free-throw for team B

(d) 2-minute suspension for the goalkeeper

381. Goalkeeper A1 saves a shot in diving towards the ball, which is

moving in the direction of the playing area. A1 reaches the ball while

sliding to cross the goal-area line and passes the ball in the playing

area to a teammate. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B

The game continues without interruption

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for A after whistle signal

(d) None of these

382. The ball is rolling in the goal area of team A. B8 picks the ball up

and scores a goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A Goalkeeper-throw for A

(c) Goal (d) Throw-off

383. Goalkeeper B stops a shot on goal. The ball is rolling towards the
playing area. In an attempt to stop the ball before reaching A15 who

is waiting at the goal-area line, he slides it with his foot just before

it reaches A15so that it crosses the outer goal line. Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw for team A

Free-throw for team A

(c) The game continues without interruption

(d) Progressive punishment against goalkeeper B since he has

endangered an opponent

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384. Goalkeeper A has not managed to get the ball under control. The
ball moves inside the goal area towards the side line. The goalkeeper
uses his foot to play the ball crossing the outer goal line. Correct
decision?
(a) Goalkeeper-throw for team A
Free-throw for team B
(c) Throw-in for team B
(d) Progressive punishment against the goalkeeper

385. The score is 20:20: B7 intercepts a cross pass from team A to start
a counterattack with nobody of team A being capable to follow him.
A spectator runs onto the court and pulls down B7 to the ground,
leading to tumultuous scenes with even more spectators on the
court. The coach of team B knocks the spectator down who has
stopped B7. Correct decision?
(a) Suspend the match permanently
Time-out; 7-meter throw for B; disqualification of the coach of
team B; reduce team B on the court for two minutes Written report
(c) Time-out; 7-meter throw for B; Disqualification of coach B
(d) Time-out; 7-meter throw for B; 2-minute suspension against
coach of B

386. Goalkeeper A blocks a shot. The ball rolls in the direction of the
playing area where B6 waits alone to pick up the ball. Goalkeeper
A manages to stop the ball with his foot when the ball is on the goal-
area line. Correct decision?
(a) Goalkeeper-throw for A after whistle signal
Progressive punishment against goalkeeper A
(c) Free-throw for B
(d) 7-meter throw for B

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387. The referees have given a free-throw for team B at the free-throw

line of team A. When all the players have taken up their correct

positions, the referee whistles. Before the ball has left the hand of

the thrower, two of his teammates cross the free-throw line of team

A. Correct decision?

(a) Repetition of the free-throw (b) Free-throw for A

for B

(c) With restart signal (d) Without restart signal

388. A3 is standing with both feet in the playing area and catches the ball

rebounding from his goalkeeper. When A3 is correctly obstructed

by B10, he bounces the ball several times in his own goal area.

Correct decision?

(a) The game continues without 7-meter throw for team B

interruption

(c) Free-throw for team B (d) Free-throw for team A

389. Goalkeeper A is standing in the goal area with the ball in his hand,

ready to execute a goalkeeper-throw. Attacker B6 plays the ball

away from goalkeeper A with an open hand. Correct decision?

(a) Goalkeeper-throw for A Free-throw for A

(c) Goalkeeper-throw after (d) Progressive punishment

whistle signal against B6

390. A7 is outside goal area of team B but grabs the ball that is clearly in

the air above the goal area and scores a goal. Correct decision?

(a) Goal for A Free-throw for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) Goalkeeper-throw for B after

whistle signal

391. A8, who is attacked correctly by several opponents, intentionally

rolls the ball into his own goal area where the ball stops. Goalkeeper

A does not pick up the ball. Correct decision?

(a) Goalkeeper-throw (b) Goalkeeper-throw after

whistle signal

(c) 7-meter throw for B (d) Free-throw for B

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392. A5 plays the ball intentionally into his own team's goal area. The

ball hits the goal post and is rolling towards the playing area.

Goalkeeper A picks up the ball and passes it to A7, who scores a

goal. Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw for B Goal

(c) Free-throw for B (d) Goalkeeper-throw for A

393. A risky pass from wing player B3 to pivot B11. When the ball is in

the air, B11 realizes that he will not be able to catch it so he hits it

with his fist to feed B9, who is standing in the middle of the court.

Correct decision?

(a) The game continues without interruption

(b) Free-throw for team A from B9's position

(c) Free-throw for team A from the free-throw line near B11

(d) 2-minute suspension for B11

394. Throw-in for team B. B7 executes the throw-in correctly and

recognizes that goalkeeper A12 is standing far in front of his goal.

B7 throws the ball directly in the direction of the empty goal. Court

player A3 enters the goal area to stop the ball. Decision?

(a) Goal (b) Free-throw for B

(c) 7-meter throw for B (d) Progressive punishment

against A3

395. A4 catches the ball while standing. He then jumps and lands on the

right foot jumps to his left foot to throw. How many steps has A4

taken?

(a) 1 2

(c) 3 (d) 4

396. A player jumps to catch the ball. He lands on both feet

simultaneously. Then he lifts his right foot to take a step to the side

and drags his left foot up to it. How many steps has he taken?

(a) 1 3

(c) 0 (d) 2

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397. A player catches the ball in mid-air, lands on the right foot and moves

off with that foot. Then he puts the left foot down first and then the

right one to throw. How many steps has he taken?

(a) 3 2

(c) 1 (d) 0

398. Team B has scored a goal and A10 takes the subsequent throw-off.

He does not find any other teammate available so his surprises his

goalkeeper A17 by playing the ball back to him, even though the

goalkeeper is standing in his goal area. A17 takes the ball to feed

A9. Correct decision?

(a) The game continues without interruption

(b) 7-meter throw for B

(c) Free-throw for B

(d) Throw-off repeated after correction

399. A5 is fumbling the ball but finally manages to get it under control.

Then he takes three steps, bounces the ball once and takes another

three steps before scoring a goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B (b) Goal

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) Throw-in for B

400. When taking a 7-meter throw, A4 hits the goal post. The ball bounds

back to A4 without touching any teammate or opponent. A4 throws

the ball into the goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B (b) Goalkeeper-throw for B

(c) Goal (d) Throw-in for B

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Answer

301. A 321. C 341. C 361. A,C 381. C
302. A
303. B 322. C 342. D 362. A,C 382. B
304. B
305. C 323. B 343. C 363. B,D 383. B
306. A
307. A 324. B 344. A 364. B,D 384. B
308. B
309. A 325. C 345. D,E 365. A,C 385. B
310. B
326. A 346. A 366. B 386. C
311. C
312. A 327. B 347. A 367. C,E 387. B,D
313. A
328. C 348. C,D 368. B,D 388. A
314. B
315. C 329. D 349. C,E 369. C,E 389. C,D
316. A
317. A 330. B,C 350. A,D 370. A,B,C 390. A
318. A ,F
319. B
320. A 331. C 351. C,D 371. D 391. D

332. C 352. A,C 372. A,C 392. C

333. B 353. A,D, 373. A,C 393. A
334. B E

354. B 374. A 394. C

335. D 355. D 375. C 395. B

336. C 356. D 376. D 396. A

337. A,D 357. C 377. C,D 397. B

338. D 358. D 378. C 398. C

339. B,D 359. A 379. C 399. B

340. D 360. C 380. C 400. C

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Unit 5

401. A5 wants to start an attack. To that end he bounces the ball

repeatedly while taking 5 steps. He then takes the ball up again to

pass it. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for team B (b) Free-throw for team A

(c) The game continues without (d) 7-meter for team B

interruption

402. A free-throw for team B is to be executed after the final whistle.

Before the execution of the free-throw, A8 and A9 leave the court at

the same time. They are replaced first by A10 and immediately

afterwards by A11.Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) The timekeeper whistles and indicates to the referees that there has

been a faulty substitution by team A

(b) 2-minute suspension for A10 due to faulty substitution

(c) 2-minute suspension for A11 due to faulty substitution

(d) The timekeeper must not whistle, as there is no rule violation

(e) A11 must return to the substitution area; either A8 or A9 is allowed

to re-enter the court

403. B6 catches the ball, slips to fall. Lying on his back, he passes the ball

to B9.

(a) Free-throw for A The game continues without

interruption

(c) Free-throw for B (d) None of these

404. A3 runs between two opponents to push the ball in the direction of

his moving path. He grabs the ball again before it has touched the

ground. Now there is open space towards the goal of team B. A3

bounces the ball once to score. Correct decision?

(a) Goal (b) Free-throw for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) None of the above

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405. After bouncing the ball once A7 wants to pass the ball to A5 but A5

is covered by an opponent. A7 becomes so confused in a way that

he drops the ball but manages to catch it again before it has touched

the floor. Correct decision?

(a) The game continues without Free-throw for B

interruption

(c) Free-throw for A (d) None of the above

406. A7 is standing in the Centre of defense when B3 tries to play a

bounce pass. A7 makes concerted efforts to stop the pass with his

foot, and it is not the first time he does this. The ball hits his foot and

bounces into the goal of team A. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B Goal

(c) 7-meter throw for B (d) Progressive punishment

against A7

407. A throw-in is awarded to team A. A8 directly executes a shot on

goal. The ball hits the goalpost, bounces back to A8, who catches the

ball to score. Correct decision?

(a) Goalkeeper-throw for B Goal

(c) Throw-in is retaken after (d) Free-throw for B

whistle signal

408. Goalkeeper A stops a shot and dives for the ball which rolls out

towards the playing area.B7 is unimpeded and ready to pick up the

ball. In the very last moment, goalkeeper A uses his hands to hit the

ball that crosses the outer goal line. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B (b) Throw-in for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for A (d) Free-throw for A

409. When goalkeeper A9 is carrying out a goalkeeper-throw, he drops

the ball that falls down on his foot. From there the ball crosses the

goal-area line into the playing area. Goalkeeper A9 runs after the

ball, picks it up and returns to his goal area in order to repeat the

goalkeeper-throw. Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw against A Free-throw against A

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(c) Time-out (d) Correction, goalkeeper-

throw after whistle signal

410. How is repeated passive play to be penalized?

(a) Free-throw & warning Free-throw & suspension

(c) Free-throw (d) Free-throw &disqualification

411. Following a shot on goal by team A the ball rebounds from the goal

post of team B, hits the referee standing inside the goal area near

the goal and, due to that, the ball crosses the side line and not the

outer goal line. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A Throw-in for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) None of the above

412. Team A executes a throw-in. A5 throws the ball onto the court

where it hits the referee to cross the goal line of team B. Correct

decision?

(a) Repeat the throw after Free-throw for B

whistle signal

(c) Free-throw for A (d) Goal

413. During the attack of team A, pivot A7, who is not in possession of the

ball, blocks opponent B4 with his trunk? Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B Progressive punishment

against A7

(c) Play continues (d) None of the above

414. Wing player A4 has a clear chance of scoring. At the last moment

B7 tries to play the ball out of his hand but only hits his forearm.

The ball misses the goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A (d) Warning for B7

7-meter throw for A (e) No punishment against B7

(c) 2-minute suspension for B7

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415. A3 moves around B4 at the free-throw line. After taking three steps

he wants to shoot but is pushed by B4. Immediately after taking a

4th step he scores a nice goal. No other player from team B would

have been able to intervene. What is the correct decision?

(a) Advantage and therefore goal Progressive punishment

against B4

(c) Free-throw for A (d) 7-meter throw for A

416. A6 launches a counter-attack, goalkeeper B12 leaves his goal area

to gain possession of the ball but collides with A6. However, a

defender might have stopped the player by using legal means.

Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for B12 (d) Free-throw for A

Disqualification for B12 (e) Disqualification for B12,

(c) 7-meter-throw for A written report

417. A2 wants to pass the ball to a teammate into the other half of the

court, but his teammate is held by B5. B5 has already received a

warning for running into an opponent who did not have the ball.

Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A 2-minute suspension for B5

(c) Disqualification of B5 (d) Written report

418. The ball is played to pivot A9, who is standing alone on the line. His

throwing arm is then pulled back by B2. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A (d) Disqualification for B2

7-meter-throw for A (e) Written report

(c) 2-minute suspension for B2

419. What is correct regarding a player who is bleeding on the court?

(a) The player must leave the court immediately and voluntarily

(b) The player can remain on the court until the next interruption of

the game

(c) The player who replaces the bleeding player can enter the court

beyond the substitution line

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(d) The player must not re-enter the court until the next interruption of

the game

(e) If the player refuses to follow the instructions of the referees to

leave the court, he must be punished for unsportsmanlike conduct

420. Shortly after B9 has received a warning for pushing in the first

minute of the match, B7 holds the pivot of team A. (There is no clear

chance of scoring). Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for team A 7-meter throw for team A

(c) Warning for B7 (d) 2-minute suspension for B7

421. A4 receives the ball on the opponent’s goal-area line with only the

goalkeeper in front of him. Before A4 tries to score, B3 pulls him

down in a way that A4 losses the ball. Correct decision?

(a) Warning for B3 (d) Free-throw for team A

Direct 2-minute suspension (e) 7-meter throw for team A

for B3

(c) Disqualification of B3

422. When must a player be disqualified?

(a) For a foul that endangers the health of an opponent

(b) For extremely unsportsmanlike conduct on or off the court

(c) For repeated unsportsmanlike conduct on the court

(d) For faulty substitution during a suspension

423. A team official is complaining and receives a 2-minute suspension.

Before the game is restarted he complains again and is thus

disqualified. Correct decision?
(a) The team is reduced by 2 players for 2 minutes

(b) The team is reduced by 1 player for 4 minutes

(c) The team is reduced by 1 player for 2 minutes

424. Just before the end of the first half, A7 assaults B5 to spoil a clear

chance of scoring. The automatic final signal sounds, before the

referee has time to whistle. Correct decision?
(a) The first half is over; no punishment against A7

(b) The first half is over; no free-throw or 7-meter throw is possible

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(c) Disqualification of A7, written report

(d) 7-meter throw for B

(e) Disqualification of A7

425. A8 receives a 2-minute suspension, as he has pushed an opponent.

He approaches the referee to insult him with the following words:
"You’re stupid, you’re an idiot, you'll never learn!" Before leaving
the court he spits in the referee’s face. Correct decision?

(a) Disqualification of A8, team A is reduced by one player for two

minutes

(b) Disqualification of A8, team A is reduced by two players for two

minutes

(c) Disqualification of A8, team A is reduced by one player for four

minutes, written report

(d) Disqualification of A8, team A is reduced by two players for two

minutes, written report

426. A shot by team A bounds back from the goal post of team B. It

deflects off the foot of B3, who is standing in the playing area, into

the goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A Goal

(c) 7-meter throw for A (d) Goalkeeper-throw for B

427. The ball has been stopped by goalkeeper A and bounces back from
defender A3‟s back, who is standing 2 meters inside the goal area,

into the goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B 7-meter throw for B

(c) Warning/suspension for A3 (d) Goal

428. Goalkeeper B has saved a shot on goal. He wants to launch a counter

attack immediately but drops the ball in a way that it crosses the

goal line. Correct decision?

(a) Goal Repeat the goalkeeper-throw

(c) Throw-in for A (d) Free-throw for A

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429. Goalkeeper A holds the ball for 4 seconds in a position where three-

quarters of the ball have already passed the goal line. Correct

decision?

(a) Goal Free-throw for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for A (d) 7-meter throw for B

430. A3 enters his team's goal area and tries to stop a shot with his foot

but the ball deflects off his foot into the goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B 7-meter throw for B

(c) Goal (d) Goalkeeper-throw for A

431. A6 executes a throw-in in the direction of his goalkeeper. The

goalkeeper notices the ball too late and the ball crosses the goal line.

Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B Goal

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for A (d) Repeat the throw-in after

whistle

432. A11 plays a lob shot over goalkeeper B, who is standing far in front

of the goal. Before the ball crosses the goal line, the manager of team

B who has been sitting in the first spectator row behind the goal

pushes the ball away. Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw for A Goal for A

(c) Disqualification of team B’s (d) Written report

manager

433. With the score at 25-25 and with 2 seconds to go until the final

whistle, an official of home team a, who is not listed in the match

report, intercepts the ball which is flying high in the direction of the

empty goal. Thus a goal for B is spoilt. The action is immediately

followed by the final signal. What is correct?

(a) Final score 25-25 (d) Disqualification of the official

7-meter throw against A (e) Written report

(c) Final score 25-26

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434. Until when can the referees disallow a goal that has been awarded?

(a) Up to the whistle for the throw-off

(b) Up to the final whistle

(c) It must be disallowed if it was scored after the timekeeper

interrupted the game, also if the throw-off was taken before the

interruption was noticed

(d) It can never be disallowed

435. Team A wins the coin toss and decides to start with the ball. The

representative of team B wants to change ends. Correct decision?

(a) Change ends Change ends if team A is in

agreement

(c) Toss again (d) Do not change ends

436. Team A wins the coin toss, and wants to change ends. Team B wants

team A to take the throw off. Correct decision?

(a) Throw-off by team A

(b) Change ends and throw-off by team B

(c) Repeat coin toss

(d) The team representatives must come to an agreement

437. From where can the throw-off be taken?

(a) Up to 3 meters behind the centre line in the team's own half

(b) Up to 3 meters across the centre line on the opponents half of the

court

(c) At the centre of the court with one foot on the centre line, with a

tolerance sideways of about 1.5 meters

438. With the score at 15-15 and just before the end of the game the

visiting team scores to 15-16. The home team wants to take the

throw-off quickly. The player with the ball stands at the center of

the court with one foot in front of the center line and one foot behind

the line. Correct decision?

(a) Correction; then whistle signal for taking the throw-off

(b) The position is correct; whistle signal for taking the throw-off

(c) Time-out; correction; whistle signal for taking the throw-off

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439. Team A is about to take a throw-off. Goalkeeper B is not yet in his

goal area. The court referee still whistles for the match to begin, and

player A9 immediately scores a goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for team A from Repeat the throw-off

the centre line

(c) Goal (d) Free-throw against A

440. A3 takes a throw-in from a position 2 meters outside the side line.

Correct decision?

(a) Nothing, as this is allowed Free-throw for B

(c) Repeat the throw-in (d) Repeat the throw-in after

whistle signal

441. B4 stands with one foot on the side line and the other in the playing

area. He takes the throw-in and directly scores a goal. Correct

decision?

(a) Goal Repeat throw-in for team B

after whistle signal

(c) Free-throw for A (d) Goalkeeper-throw for A

442. A6 executes a throw-in standing with one foot inside the court and

the other one outside the side line. He throws the ball into the goal

of team B. Correct decision?

(a) Repeated throw-in for A after Free-throw for B

whistle signal

(c) Goal (d) Goalkeeper-throw for B

443. Throw-in for A. A7 throws the ball and it hits the referee. A7 picks

up the ball again and throws it into the goal of team B. Correct

decision?

(a) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) Repeat throw-in after whistle

Goal signal

(c) Free-throw for B (e) Free-throw for A

444. When is a goalkeeper-throw considered to have been taken, so that

the ball can be played by a court player?

(a) When the ball is still in the air above the goal area

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(b) When the ball has passed the goal-area line and entered the playing

area

(c) When the ball has left the goalkeeper's hand

(d) When a teammate of the goalkeeper has touched the ball

445. A shot on the goal of team B; the ball rebounds from the crossbar

and hits equipment which hangs from the ceiling over the goal area

of team B; from there the ball falls down precisely into the arms of

the goalkeeper of team B. Correct decision?
(a) Goalkeeper-throw

(b) Throw-in for B

(c) Free-throw for B after restart whistle

(d) Throw-in for B after restart whistle

(e) Mandatory time-out

446. Goalkeeper A is executing a goalkeeper-throw. A player of team B,

who is standing outside the goal-area line, tries to legally gain

possession of the ball. He succeeds in doing so and scores a goal.

Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A Goal

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for team A (d) Progressive punishment

against the player of team B

447. Free-throw for A. When everyone is standing correctly, A10 puts

the ball down to give some instructions. B7 quickly grasps the

situation takes the ball and starts a counter-attack. Correct

decision?
(a) Play continues

(b) Repeat free-throw after whistle signal

(c) Free-throw for A, warning for B7

(d) Free-throw for A, 2-minute suspension for B7

448. B wants to carry out a free-throw, but A11 is only 2 meters away

from the ball and he tries to delay the throw. Correct decision?
(a) Personal punishment against A11, free-throw after whistle signal

(b) Free-throw after whistle signal

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(c) 2-minute suspension for A11

(d) Correct A11's position and free-throw after whistle signal

449. Free-throw for team A. Before A5 can pick up the ball, B6 picks it

up, puts it under his arm and runs towards his goal. After a few

steps he rolls the ball to A5. Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for B6

(b) Free-throw for team A after whistle signal

(c) Warning for B6

(d) Play continues

(e) Time-out

450. During a counter-attack by A5, an official of team B runs from the

bench in the direction of his own goal area. A5 becomes so confused

that he stops running. In the referee's opinion, A5 had a clear

chance of scoring. The guilty official did not touch the opponent,

who had the ball; his shortest distance to A5 was approximately 10

meters. Correct decision? (d) Disqualification of the official
(a) Time-out

Free-throw for A (e) Disqualification of the

(c) 7-meter throw for A official and written report

451. Team A executes a 7-meter throw and the ball enters the goal; but

before the ball left the thrower's hand one of his teammates crossed

the free-throw line. Correct decision?

(a) Goal Repeat the throw

(c) Free-throw for team B (d) Repeat the throw and warn

the guilty player

452. Team A has launched a counter-attack. A5 wants to play the ball to

A7 who is all alone at the opposing team's goal-area line. When A5

throws the ball, an official of team B runs onto the court and catches

the ball. Correct decision?
(a) Free-throw for A

(b) 7-meter throw for A

(c) 2-minute suspension for the official of B

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(d) Disqualification for the official of B

(e) Disqualification for the official of B, written report

453. A5 is alone with goalkeeper B and has a clear chance of scoring.

Team B makes a faulty substitution and the timekeeper whistles

because of this infraction, precisely when A5 is ready to shoot.

Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for the player guilty of faulty substitution

(b) Disqualification of the guilty player

(c) Free-throw for A

(d) 7-meter throw for A

454. Defender B7 sees that pivot A9 would be totally alone with the

goalkeeper, if he received the ball. So, having done the same thing

earlier, he runs through the goal area in order to get around A9, so

that he cannot receive a pass. B7 is already backing outside the goal-

area line, when A9 receives the ball. A9 turns around and runs

straight into B7. Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw for A (d) Progressive punishment

(b) Free-throw for A against B7

(c) Free-throw for B (e) Time-out

455. Which one of the following actions should be defined as "extremely

unsportsmanlike conduct" and therefore be punished with a

disqualification with report:

(a) Repeated defending with the foot or lower leg by a court player

(b) A team official is destroying a clear chance of scoring

(c) Spitting on another person

(d) Repeated delays of the game, with the purpose of wasting time

456. While A3 is taking a 7-meter throw, A5 crosses the free-throw line

after the referee's whistle signal, but before the ball has left the

thrower's hand. Goalkeeper B saves the shot. Correct decision?

(a) Repeat the 7-meter throw Free-throw for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B (d) None of the above

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457. B2 gets ready to execute a 7-meter throw after the referee's whistle

signal. At that moment A5 crosses the free-throw line. In spite of

A5's action B2 scores a goal. Correct decision?

(a) Goal and disqualification of A5

(b) Goal and suspension for A5

(c) Goal

(d) Repeat 7-meter throw and disqualification of A5

458. B3 makes a jump shot, and A9 blocks the ball. The ball falls to the

floor, and A9 picks it up with both hands and starts dribbling in a

counter-attack. He throws the ball into the goal of team B. Correct

decision?

(a) Goal for A Free-throw for B

(c) 2-minute suspension for A9 (d) Time-out

459. B18 takes a shot on the goal of A1. The shot is blocked so that the

ball changes direction and goes clearly in the direction of the outer

goal line (inside the goal area). A1 runs after the ball and manages
to “help” it out over the goal-line with his foot. Correct decision?

(a) Goalkeeper-throw for A Throw-in for B

(c) Free-throw for B (d) Warning against A1

460. B7 (in possession of the ball) is trying to start a counter-attack but

is held by A17. The referee is just about to whistle when he sees that

this might give team B an advantage, as teammate B8 has just

received the ball and takes a shot on the goal of A. Goalkeeper A12

saves the shot and wants to start a counter-attack. Both teams have

already had 3 warnings earlier in the game. Correct decision?

(a) Play on (d) Time-out

(b) 2-minute suspension for A17 (e) Free-throw for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for A12

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461. Free-throw for team B at the free-throw line of A. The referee

overlooks that player B8 is in a position between the free-throw line

and the goal- area line. B8 receives the ball and scores. Correct

decision?

(a) Repeat the free-throw after Free-throw for A

whistle signal

(c) Goal (d) Warning for B8

462. The referees disagree as to which team should have a throw-in. How

should this be handled?

(a) The court referee decides

(b) The goal-line referee decides

(c) The two referees make a joint decision after consultation

(d) Time-out

(e) No time-out but throw-in taken after whistle signal

463. The goalkeeper of team B executes a goalkeeper-throw towards the

goal of team A. No player from either team touches the ball, and it

enters the goal of team A. Correct decision?

(a) Goalkeeper-throw for A

Throw-in for A

(c) Goal

(d) Warning to the goalkeeper of team B for unsportsmanlike conduct

464. When entering the playing hall, the referees meet B4 who wears the
player’s uniform but is not included in the match report for the
match. B4 shouts: “Not these idiots again!” When 12 minutes of the

match have been played, B4 is added to the match report as his
team’s 14th player. This is discovered by the referees. Correct

decision?

(a) Disqualification of B4

(b) B is reduced by one player for 2 minutes

(c) B continues without a reduction on the court

(d) Written report

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(e) B can add another player to complete the team’s allowed number

of 14 players

465. B1 saves a shot and throws the ball to his teammate B4. Now B1 goes

to the side line near his substitution area. He clearly crosses the line

and takes a towel and drinks from a water bottle. He is not replaced

on the court by another goalkeeper. Correct decision?

(a) Play on, as this is allowed

(b) 2-minute suspension of B1 for faulty substitution

(c) Free-throw for A at the substitution area of B

(d) None of the above

466. After a free-throw for team A, an official of team B enters the court

and shouts: "But that should be a free-throw for us!" The officials

of team B have not been punished earlier in the game. Correct

decision?
(a) The ‘responsible team official’ of team B must take the official out

of the hall

(b) 2-minute suspension for the official that must be served by one of

the players

(c) Warning for the official

(d) Free-throw for team A

467. How many warnings should be given to the officials of a team as a

maximum during a match?

(a) None 1

(c) 2 (d) 3

468. A5 has already received a warning and two 2-minute suspensions.

When team B is carrying out a free-throw he does not keep his

distance, which is the first time, he does that. Correct decision?

(a) Warning 2-minute suspension

(c) No punishment (d) Third 2-minute suspension

and disqualification

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469. A3 receives a warning due to a foul on the court that requires

progressive punishment.. After being substituted, the same player

insults the referee from the substitution bench. Correct decision?

(a) Disqualification, combined with a 2-minute suspension

(b) Disqualification, written report. The team is reduced on the court

for 2 minutes

(c) 2-minute suspension

(d) Time out

470. During a counter-attack B9 has his shirt pulled by A4, who has

already received a warning. In spite of this, B9 manages to play the

ball to B8, who scores a goal. The referee wants to penalize A4

afterwards but by then he is already sitting on the substitution

bench. Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for A4; the team must be reduced on the court

(b) A4 may not play for the next 2 minutes (but the team remains

complete on the court)

(c) Punishment no longer possible

(d) Disqualification of A4, the team is reduced by one player for 2

minutes

471. Team A receives a free-throw. B6 has the ball. He brings the ball

with him 4 meters from the place where the free-throw is to be

taken. Correct decision?

(a) Warning for B6

(b) 2-minute suspension for B6

(c) Disqualification of B6

(d) Free-throw for A at the place of the infraction that has led to the

free-throw

(e) Free-throw for A from the place where the ball is

472. A free-throw is awarded against A4, who then takes the ball, crosses

the goal area and puts the ball down. Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for A4 Warning for A4

(c) 7-meter-throw for B (d) Free-throw for B

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473. When does the suspension time of a player start?

(a) When the referee gives the hand signal for the suspension

(b) When the suspended player crosses the side line

(c) When the referee whistles for the game to be restarted

(d) When the timekeeper starts the stopwatch

474. To whom are suspensions to be indicated?

(a) The suspended player, the scorekeeper/timekeeper

(b) The ‘responsible team official’ and the timekeeper

(c) Timekeeper/scorekeeper
(d) The suspended player, the ‘responsible team official’ and the

scorekeeper

475. Goalkeeper A stops a shot, deflecting the ball across the goal line

beside the goal; which hand signal(s) should the referee on the goal

line show?

(a) Number 8: (goalkeeper-throw)

(b) Number 9: (free-throw - direction)

(c) First signal 9, then signal 8

(d) First signal 8, then signal 9

476. When is a player to be disqualified?

(a) For seriously unsportsmanlike conduct

(b) For destroying a clear chance of scoring through actively blocking

a shot or pass by using his foot

(c) For faulty substitution during suspension time

(d) For not putting down the ball at a free-throw against his own team

477. Team B is attacking. A11 takes the ball away from B6 by

committing a foul that endangers the health of B6. Two more

players of A have been between B6 and the goal.

(a) 2-minute suspension for A11 Disqualification of A11

(c) 7-meter throw for B (d) Free-throw for B

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478. B5 has already been suspended twice; once for a progressively

punishable foul and once for throwing away the ball when the

referee warranted a free-throw for the opponents. Now he commits

a second faulty substitution for his team, and before the game is

restarted he also commits an extremely unsportsmanlike conduct.

Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for B5

(b) Disqualification of B5; the team plays for 4 minutes with 5 court

players. Written report

(c) Disqualification of B5; B plays for 2 minutes with 4 court players.

Written report

(d) None of these

479. The coach has already received a warning. At one of the referees'

decisions the doctor of the same team runs several meters onto the

court. Correct decision?

(a) No punishment Warning for the doctor

(c) 2-minute suspension for the (d) Disqualification of the doctor

doctor

480. Which of the following infractions must be punished with a

disqualification and a written report according to the Rules?

(a) An official enters the court for the second time without permission

(b) An official tries to force his team to abandon the game
(c) When a 7-m shooter hits the goalkeeper’s head, whereas the

goalkeeper is not moving his head in the direction of the ball

(d) After a referee decision a player demonstratively throws the ball

into the stands

(e) A player outside the playing court spits on a spectator

481. A2 has been given a 2-minute suspension for a foul and is sitting on

the bench. When there is a throw-in near the bench, A2 shouts at

the referee to insult him. Correct decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for A2

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(b) Disqualification of A2, which causes an immediate 2-minute
reduction of the team on the court

(c) Team A will be reduced by one player for a total of 4 minutes
(d) Team A is further reduced by one player for the remainder of the

initial suspension time for A2
(e) Written report
482. The referees have just awarded team A a throw-in. In this moment
the “responsible team official” of team A requests a team time-out.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) Team time-out is not possible, as the ball is not in play
(b) The timekeeper whistles, stops the clock, and shows Hand Signal

No. 15
(c) The referees confirm the team time-out for team A
(d) The scorekeeper enters the team time-out in the score sheet
483. A player is given a 2-minute suspension for a foul. While leaving the
court he insults the referee, who then shows him the red card. The
player then gets so upset in a way that he hits the referee. Correct
decision?
(a) Written report
(b) The team is reduced by one player on the court for 2 minutes
(c) The team is reduced by one more player on the court for the next

2 minutes
(d) The team plays 4 minutes reduced by one player on the court
484. Being disappointed with a mistake, A3 slaps one of his teammates
into his face. Correct decision?
(a) No action, because it involves a teammate
(b) 2-minute suspension for A3
(c) Disqualification of A3
(d) Written report

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485. A5 is playing the ball when an official of team A complains about
the referees. The referees whistle, give time-out and warn the
official. How should the game be continued?
(a) Free-throw for B at the substitution area after whistle signal
(b) Free-throw for A at the substitution area after whistle signal
(c) Free-throw for A after whistle signal, where the ball was when the
game was interrupted
(d) Throw-in for B at the substitution area

486. A7 has just been suspended for 2 minutes for unfair play. He
immediately says to the referee: "You must be blind, you idiot!"
Correct decision?
(a) Another 2-minute suspension for A7
(b) Disqualification of A7
(c) Team A plays 2 minutes reduced by 2 players
(d) Team A plays 4 minutes reduced by 1 player
(e) Disqualification of A7 with written report

487. A3 has been suspended for 2 minutes. After leaving the court, but
before the restart of the match, A3 is guilty of seriously
unsportsmanlike conduct in the substitution area against the coach
of B. Coach B had just before run out onto the playing court even if
no time-out had been called, but no sanctions had yet been called
against 'bench' B. What is the right decision?
(a) Disqualification of A3
(b) Warning for coach B
(c) Continuation of the game with 4/1 players for A
(d) Continuation of game with 5/1 players for A

488. In entering the hall the referees meet player B4, who already wears
player’s ‟uniform and immediately calls out: "Surely not these
idiots again." The referees verify that B4 is included in the score
sheet for the match. Correct decision?
(a) 2 minutes punishment against B4 at the beginning of the game

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(b) Disqualification of B4, team B plays with only 5 court players at
the beginning of the game

(c) Disqualification of B4; the team may use 14 players; written report
(d) Disqualification of B4; the team may use 14 players in the game,

but must be reduced by one player on the court for 2 minutes;
written report
489. In warming up before the match, player A3 and goalkeeper B
collide by accident. The two players get upset at each other and
goalkeeper B hits A3. A3 hits him straight back. Both players are
included in the score sheet for the match. Correct decision?
(a) Disqualification of goalkeeper B and a 2-minute suspension for
A3. The teams can use 14 players; written report
(b) Disqualification of both players. The teams can use 14 players, but
can only use 5 court players during the first 2 minutes; written
report
(c) Both players receive a 2-minute suspension, which must be served
at the beginning of the match. Written report
(d) Disqualification of both players. The teams may use 14 players.
Written report
490. When a player is disqualified, the team is reduced by one player,
except if the disqualification:
(a) is imposed for seriously unsportsmanlike conduct during the half-
time break
(b) is imposed for an infringement outside the court
(c) is imposed before the match begins
(d) is imposed for insulting the referees
491. Team A has the ball at the free-throw line of team B. Coach B is
complaining about the referees so strongly in a way that they
interrupt the game. How is the game continued?
(a) Following punishment of coach B, free-throw for A from the
substitution area of team B

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(b) Following punishment of coach B, free-throw for A from the 9-m

line of B

(c) Both A & B

(d) None of the above

492. During the half-time break, A7 assaults goalkeeper B on the court.

Correct decision?

(a) Disqualification of A7 and written report

(b) Warning for A7

(c) Caution of A7, because the match was interrupted

(d) None of the above

493. A referee is insulted by a player on the way to the changing rooms

(during halftime). Correct decision?

(a) Disqualification

(b) 2-minute suspension (at the beginning of the second half)

(c) The team is reduced by one player for the first two minutes of the

second half

(d) Written report

494. After the whistle for half-time, B5 collides with A9 on the court and

they start shouting at each other. A9 then pushes B5 in the chest

with both hands, so that B5 almost loses body control. Correct

decision?

(a) 2-minute suspension for A9 at the beginning of the second half

(b) Disqualification of A9, team A plays with only 5 court players for

the first two minutes of the second half

(c) Disqualification of A9; team A starts the second half with 6 court

players

(d) Disqualification of A9 and written report

495. After the game a player shouts to the referee: "You stole the game

from us, you idiot!" Correct decision?

(a) Warning Disqualification

(c) Written report (d) Warning and written report

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496. During the half-time break, while still on the playing court, A9

commits an assault against the coach of B, who subsequently insults

player A9. Action needed?

(a) Disqualification of A9; A starts the first 2 min of the second half

with 5/1 players; written report

(b) Disqualification of coach B; B starts the first 2 min of the second

half with 5/1 players, written report

(c) Disqualification of A9; A in the second half with 6/1 players

(d) Disqualification of coach B; team B plays with 6/1 players in the

second half

497. The automatic final signal from the public clock is not working. The

timekeeper has not noticed the problem and does not react,

although the playing time has already ended. In this case, who shall

give the final signal?

(a) The scorekeeper The court referee

(c) The Delegate (d) One of the referees

498. A player has committed an infraction. The court referee decides a

disqualification and free-throw. The goal referee decides on

suspension and 7- meter throw. How is the player to be penalized

and how is the game to be continued?

(a) 2-minute suspension Disqualification

(c) Free-throw (d) 7-meter throw

499. The game is interrupted by the court referee even though there has

been no violation of the rules by any of the teams. No time-out has

been called. B13 has thrown the ball in the direction of the goal of

A2 immediately prior to the interrupting whistle signal. The ball is

still on its way and after the whistle signal it goes into the goal

without a chance for the goalkeeper to save it. How should the game

be continued?

(a) Free-throw for B Free-throw for A

(c) 7-meter throw for B (d) Goal for B

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500 In case of doubt, who decides about the accuracy of the
timekeeping?
(a) The timekeeper and scorekeeper
(b) The two referees jointly
(c) The timekeeper
(d) The two referees and the timekeeper jointly

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Answer

401. C 421. B,E 441. A 461. A 481. B,E
402. A,B,E 422. 462. C,D 482. B,C,D
403. B 423. A,B 442. A 463. C 483. A,D
404. B 424. 464. A,C, 484. C,D
C 443. C D
405. B 425. A 485. A
406. B,D 426. C,D 444. B C,D 486. D,E
407. B 427. A,B,D
408. C 428. C 445. B 465. B 487. C
409. D 429. B 446. B 466. D 488. D
410. C 430. D 447. A 467. B,D 489. C
411. B 431. B 448. A 468. A 490. B
412. D 432. C 449. A,B,E 469. B,D 491. A
413. C 433. C 450. A,C,E 470. A,D 492. A,C,D
414. B,E 434. B 451. C 471. C 493. B
415. B,D 435. B,D 452. B,E 472. A 494. C
416. B,C 436. C,E 453. A,D 473. A 495. A,B
417. A, B 437. A,C 454. A,D 474. A 496.
418. B,D 438. A 455. B,C 475. B,D 497. D
419. A,E 439. B 456. C 476. A,B 498. B,D
420. A,C 440. C 457. C 477. C 499. A
A 458. A 478. B,E 500. B
C 459. A 479.
D 460. B,C,D 480.

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Unit 6

501. Which punishments need to be explained in the match report?

(a) All disqualifications, except for those after 3 suspensions

(b) All punishments, except caution

(c) All suspensions and all disqualifications

(d) Disqualifications for dangerous fouls or seriously unsportsmanlike

conduct in the last minute of the game if the action is intended to

prevent the opponents from creating a scoring chance

(e) Disqualification due to extremely unsportsmanlike conduct

(f) Any progressive punishment during the last minute of a game, if

the action is intended to prevent the opponents from creating a

scoring chance

502. Who is allowed to address the referees during the game?

(a) Every player The coach

(c) The responsible team official (d) The team captain

503. Team A is leading by 24-23 in the 57th minute, but has one player

less than the opponents on the court. The court referee has given a

free-throw in favour of A3. A6 demonstratively tries to execute this

free-throw several meters away from the correct spot, even though

the referee has shown the correct spot very clearly. Correct

decision?

(a) Correction of the position; restart signal; no other action

(b) Correction of the position; restart signal; the referees show Hand

Signal for passive play

(c) Correction of the position; progressive punishment against A6;

restart signal; the referees show Hand Signal for passive play;

(d) None of the above

504. Counter-attack by player A7: When he shoot on the goal he hits
jumping goalkeeperB12’s head with the ball so that the goalkeeper

clearly collapses. The ball that rebounds from the head of the

goalkeeper goes out to A9, who is standing at the goal-area line and

throws the ball into the empty goal. Correct decision if the referee

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whistled while the ball was over the goal area in the air before

crossing the goal line?

(a) Goal for A 7-meter throw for A

(c) Free-throw for A after (d) Time-out

whistle signal

505. A6 has the ball and is ready to execute a 7-meter throw when coach

B calls goalkeeper B to come out and be replaced. Goalkeeper B is

ready to do as he is told. Correct decision?

(a) No action Warning for coach B

(c) Warning for coach B and (d) Warning for goalkeeper B

goalkeeper B

506. A4 has taken a shot at team B's goal. The ball hits the goalpost and

returns in the direction of the playing area. A6 stands at the goal-

area line and is ready to catch the ball. B4 clearly enters the goal
area in order to hit the ball outside of his team’s outer goal-line.

Correct decision?

(a) 7-meter throw for A Throw-in for A

(c) Free-throw for A (d) Goalkeeper-throw for B

507. A9 is making a jump shot. B5 grabs A9‟s shooting arm from behind

and pulls him down. Two more defenders are still between A9 and

the goal. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A (d) 2-minute suspension for B5

7-meter throw for A (e) Disqualification of B5 with

(c) Disqualification of B5 written report

508. A5 dribbles the ball along the side line. B2 obstructs him correctly.

To go past B2, A5 steps over the side line during his dribbling.

Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A Throw-in for B

(c) Free-throw for B (d) Play continues

509. The “responsible team official” from team A insults the

scorekeeper, without this being noticed by the referees. When the

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game is next interrupted, the scorekeeper informs the referees
about what has happened. Correct decision?
(a) Disqualification of the ‘responsible team official’ of A
(b) 2-minute suspension for the ‘responsible team official’ of team A
(c) Written report
(d) Warning for the ‘responsible team official’ of team A
(e) No personal punishment is possible
510. Team B receives a free-throw, but A5 is still in possession of the ball.
A5 then moves towards the referee and 'politely' gives him the ball.
Correct decision?
(a) 2-minute suspension for A5 and free-throw for B from the spot

where the ball now is
(b) Warning for A5 and free-throw for B from the spot where the ball

now is
(c) 2-minute suspension for A5 and free-throw for B from the spot

where the foul was committed
(d) Warning for A5 and free-throw for B from the spot where the foul

was committed
511. There is a time-out due to an injured a player of team A; the referees

have signaled permission to enter the court, and the doctor of team
A is treating the injured player. The coach of team A pursues player
B5 who, in his opinion, has caused the injury. He follows B5 into the
substitution area of team B and hits him in the face. Correct
decision?
(a) Disqualification of the coach; team A is reduced by one player for

2 minutes on the court; the game is restarted after whistle signal
with the throw that corresponds to the reason for the interruption
(b) 2 minute suspension for the coach; free-throw for B
(c) Disqualification of the coach
(d) Written report
512. Goalkeeper A1 loses the ball while executing a goalkeeper-throw.
The ball bounces in the direction of the playing area where B6 is

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waiting for the ball. A2 dives over the goal area and pushes the ball

(which is in the air) over the side line.

(a) Goalkeeper-throw for A after whistle signal

(b) Throw-in for B

(c) Free-throw for B

(d) 7-meter throw for B

513. When is the defending team allowed to be closer than 3 meters from

the ball during the execution of throws following an interruption of

the game?

(a) As soon as the referee has given the signal for the execution of the

throw

(b) When the ball has left the hand of the player executing the throw

(c) In case of a free-throw or throw-in when the players are positioned

at their own goal area line

(d) b & c both

514. Which of the following infractions must be punished with a

disqualification?

(a) An official enters the court for the second time without permission

(b) A player in possession of the ball is pulled down when running

during a counterattack. The situation is not particularly dangerous

(c) 7-meter throw into the face of the goalkeeper who is not moving

(d) After a referee decision a player throws the ball into the stands as

a protest

(e) The goalkeeper leaves the goal area and gains possession of the

ball but, when moving, he causes a collision with an opponent

515. Shortly before the end of the game the score is 24-23 (A-B). Free-

throw for A about 1 meter outside the 9-meter line of B. All players

first take a correct position, and the referee whistles for the

execution of the free-throw, but then A10, who has the ball, clearly

crosses the free-throw line, with one step in the direction of the goal

of B. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A Time-out

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(c) Suspension of A10 (d) Free-throw against A

516. After a third suspension A9 was disqualified on minute 36 of play.

Wearing his tracksuit he takes a seat in the first spectator row

behind the side line opposite the substitution areas. Directly in front

of him, on minute 55, B3 commits a particularly dangerous foul

against A10. The player remains injured on the floor. Before the

referees can punish B3, A9 runs onto the court and knocks B3 down.

Correct decision?

(a) Time-out

(b) Disqualification of B3, written report

(c) A9 is no involved in the match any more, no remarks possible

(d) Written report about the behavior of A9

(e) Disqualification of B3

517. A warning shall be given for:

(a) Infractions where the action is mainly or exclusively aimed at the

body of the opponent

(b) Infractions when the opponents are executing a formal throw

(c) Failure to put the ball down on the floor when a decision is made

against one's own team

(d) A goalkeeper's attempt to make a substitution when an opponent is

ready to execute a 7-m-throw

518. A14 wants to execute a free-throw (without a whistle signal) and is

(like his teammates) standing in a correct position. Before the ball

has left the hand of A14, A13 and A15 run across the free-throw line

towards the goal-area line. Correct decision?

(a) Correction Free-throw for A after

whistle signal

(c) Play continues (d) Free-throw for B

519. Who can request a 'team time-out'.

(a) One of the team officials (b) A player

(c) Only the 'responsible team (d) The team captain

official'

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520. Team A has the ball at the 9-meter line of team B. The Technical

Delegate interrupts the match and explains to the referees that

coach B has insulted him. Correct action?

(a) Coach B cautioned; written report

(b) Disqualification of coach B; written report

(c) The game is restarted with a free-throw for A at the substitution

area of B

(d) The game is restarted with a free-throw for A at the 9-m line of B

521. Team A has the ball at the 9-meter line of B. The timekeeper

interrupts the game and explains to the referees that coach A has

insulted him. Correct action?

(a) Written report

(b) 2-minute suspension for coach A; written report

(c) The game is restarted with a free-throw for B at the substitution

area of A.

(d) The game is restarted with the throw for A that corresponds to the

game situation

522. In which situations is it mandatory to interrupt the playing time

(=time-out)?

(a) 7-meter throw 2-minute suspension

(c) 'External influence' (d) Disqualification

523. Just after the execution of a throw-off for team B, the referees

recognize that a person who is not in the score sheet is present in the

substitution area of team B. It turns out that it is one of the board

members of the club, but team B has already had four other persons

registered as team officials in the score sheet. Correct decision?

(a) The person must leave the substitution area
(b) The ‘responsible team official’ of B gets a personal punishment

(c) An additional team official must leave the substitution area

(d) The game is restarted with a free-throw for team A

524. What is to be regarded as unsportsmanlike conduct?

(a) Throwing the ball in the face of a defender who is not moving

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(b) Passive behavior of the goalkeeper during the execution of a 7-m-

throw if it is apparent that he is not willing to save the shot

(c) Trying to mislead the referees through fake actions

(d) Actively blocking a shot by using a foot or lower leg

(e) Repeated entering the goal area for tactical reasons

(f) An act of revenge after having been fouled

525. The ball rebounds back from goalkeeper B to the attacking player

A, who is waiting just outside the goal-area line. To prevent a clear

chance of scoring, defending player B enters the goal area and

prevents attacker A from receiving the ball. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for A

7-meter throw for A

(c) Progressive punishment against defender B

(d) Disqualification of defender B

526. The ball hits a teammate to rebound to the goal area where

goalkeeper A1 jumps and catches the ball in the air. The goalkeeper

firmly holds on to the ball and lands outside the goal area. Correct

decision?

(a) Play continues Goalkeeper-throw for A

(c) Free-throw for team B (d) 7- meter throw for team B

527. Goalkeeper B is executing a goalkeeper-throw. The ball touches the

referee and goes back to goalkeeper B, who in the meantime has

gone out of the goal area. Correct decision?

(a) Play on

Repeat the goalkeeper-throw

(c) Free-throw for A

(d) Free-throw for B after whistle

528. The ball goes from a teammate back into the goal area where

goalkeeper A1 jumps up and catches the ball in the air. The

goalkeeper holds on the ball firmly and lands with one foot inside

the goal area and one foot outside. Correct decision?

(a) Play continues Goalkeeper-throw for A

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(c) Free-throw for team B (d) 7- meter throw for team B

529. In which situations must a disqualification lead to a written report?

(a) Assault on the playing court during the half-time break

(b) A particularly reckless or dangerous action

(c) An act of revenge after having been fouled

(d) A malicious action, which is not in any way related to the game

situation

530. A9 shots on goal. Goalkeeper B catches the ball. In this moment the

timekeeper whistles to end the game. The referees point out to the

timekeeper that there is 30 seconds left of the 2nd half. All the

players have remained on the court. How should the game be

restarted?

(a) Free-throw for B Goalkeeper-throw for B

(c) Free-throw for A (d) Whistle signal required

531. What is prescribed regarding the uniform?

(a) All players of a team identified as goalkeepers must wear shirts of

identical color

(b) The players must have at least 20 cm high numbers in both the

front and the back

(c) The goalkeepers are allowed to wear head protection if it is made

of soft material

(d) The players, including the goalkeepers, may use numbers from 1

to 100

532. Which statements on the throw-off are not correct?

(a) The throw-off must be taken within 3 seconds after the whistle

signal, from the Centre of the court, and must be thrown into the

opponents' half of the court

(b) A goal against the opponents cannot be scored directly through a

throw-off

(c) When a throw-off is taken, incorrect positions of the opponents

must not be corrected if they do not cause a disadvantage for the

team executing the throw-off

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(d) If the thrower dribbles the ball after the whistle signal to execute

the throw-off, then a free-throw must be awarded to the opponents

(e) The teammates of the thrower must not cross the centre line until

the throw has been taken

533. Team A has scored a goal, and team B wants to take the throw-off

quickly. Therefore B5 quickly dribbles the ball in the direction of

the centre line. When doing so he runs past A3 who uses an open

hand to play the ball away from B5, so that the ball hits the foot of

B5 and rolls far away over the centre line into the half of the

opponents. Correct decision?

(a) Time-out Throw-off for B

(c) Progressive punishment (d) Free-throw for A

against A3

534. After an imprecise pass from A3 to A9, the ball rolls towards the

side line near the substitution bench of team A. B10 is 1 meter away,

ready to grab the ball, when A9 dives for the ball and hits it with his

fist in the direction of the centre of the playing court, back to A3.

Thereafter this movement causes A9 to slide over the side line and

outside the court. What should be decided?

(a) Play continues Free-throw for B

(c) Warning or 2-minute (d) Throw-in for B

suspension for A9

535. Goalkeeper B16 jumps up in his goal area in order to catch a long

pass to A7. B16 catches the ball while he is in the air and lands with

the ball with one foot in the goal-area and one foot in the playing

area. In this position he plays the ball to B3. Correct decision?

(a) 7-m-throw against B Play continues

(c) Free-throw against B (d) Correction and goalkeeper-

throw after whistle

536. Which statements on the goalkeeper-throw are correct?

(a) The goalkeeper-throw is considered taken when the ball has left

the goalkeeper's hand

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(b) The opponents must keep a distance of 3 meters

(c) The goalkeeper-throw is considered taken when the ball has left

the hand of the goalkeeper and has passed the goal-area line

(d) The opponents are allowed to stand immediately outside the goal-

area line

537. As A3 is executing a 7-meter throw. A5 crosses the free-throw line

after the referee's whistle but before the ball has left A3's hand.

Correct decision?

(a) Repeat the 7-meter throw

(b) Free-throw for B

(c) Goalkeeper-throw for B

(d) Progressive punishment against A5

538. Goal for B through a 7-meter throw by B9. Team A immediately

takes a quick throw-off after the referee's whistle. After two passes

this leads to a goal by A4. At that moment the timekeeper whistles

and informs that B9, who has returned to the bench in the

meantime, had 20 seconds left of a 2-minute suspension at the time

of the 7-m-throw. What is correct?

(a) The 7-meter throw for B must be repeated

(b) B9 receives an additional suspension

(c) Both goals are valid

(d) Both goals are invalid

539. Faulty substitution by team A, after the referees have just awarded

a 7-meter throw for team A. Correct decision?

(a) Free-throw for B 7-meter throw for A
(c) 2-minute suspension for A (d) Warning for ‘responsible

team official’ of A

540. During the match, the coach of A repeatedly moves to the
timekeeper’s desk to coach right next to it. While doing so, he

protests against referee decisions. Due to the noise in the playing
hall, the referee’s don’t notice this. Correct decision?

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